In July 2024, Indian pharma behemoth Cipla announced its purchase of a European generics firm. Behind the scenes, day and night, a team of financial analysts were busy constructing valuation models, estimating cash flows, running stress tests, and presenting outcomes to stakeholders. This is where…
In the high-stakes financial universe, news informs, but it also shapes markets, rewrites strategy, and redefines careers. Whether you’re trading shares, pricing firms, or interpreting macroeconomic data, knowing the financial week’s pulse is paramount. July 13–19, 2025, was particularly revealing, with strong corporate earnings, policy…
India’s evolution into an economic superpower is not just evident in its digital strength but also in physical infrastructure. Ranging from gigantic commercial office towers to vast networks of highways, the nation is experiencing a titanic structural makeover. India, as per the National Infrastructure Pipeline…
Investment banking is among the most prized and demanding professions in the financial world. With its notorious high-stress culture, excessive overtime, and high-paying salaries, it ensnares some of the brightest minds graduating from the best colleges. However, gaining entry into this high-end profession is not…
The global financial landscape is undergoing dramatic changes as July 2025 progresses, with a new wave of Indian public issues, intense competition from international banks, and volatile macroeconomic data influencing currencies and capital flows. Markets throughout the week saw some highs, ranging from the IPO…
Property ownership in Mumbai, the nation’s financial hub, has historically served as a status symbol and an indicator of wealth. But with rising real estate costs well out of reach for the average first-time buyer, conventional ownership trends are fast becoming a luxury few can…
In the frenetic finance world, numbers and logic have long been blamed for market action. But as we go further into 2025, it appears more and more clear that psychology is equally important when it comes to deciding financial performance. With online investment websites, real…
The June 22–28, 2025, week was amongst the most turbulent weeks the global financial markets have seen in recent months. While central banks sent confusing signals, crypto markets ran around, and India’s regulators initiated far-reaching reforms, the week gave a glimpse of how networked and…
In the past, taking charge of your finances involved balancing a checkbook or keeping an agonizingly accurate spreadsheet. Investment counsel was received from human financial wizards with years of expertise, usually reserved for individuals with a serious bankroll. Jump to 2025, and technology is changing…
Your 20s are when money seems to be there to be spent, on eats, entertainment, and perhaps the periodic gadget upgrade. But here’s the bad news: the sooner you invest, the wealthier you’ll be when you’re older. Compound interest is a simple yet wondrous concept….