As July ended, Indian and global financial markets had anything but a peaceful week. From the rupee’s worst monthly decline in years to high-level leadership shuffles at top institutions, capital markets reacted warily, bewilderedly, and in some instances, confidently. These events were not isolated blips,…
If you’re 27 and considering investment banking as a career, you’ve probably asked yourself: Am I too old to get started? Image source: The Australian It’s a familiar worry, particularly when reading LinkedIn profiles of young analysts who secured jobs at top firms in their…
When one imagines Preity Zinta, one tends to visualize her on the big screen—bubbly, glamorous, and unmistakably Bollywood. Off-screen, however, she’s authored a plot even more intriguing. In 2008, Zinta took a gamble: she invested ₹35 crores in an IPL franchise when the Indian Premier…
The investment banking sector is transforming at a very fast pace. With the development of artificial intelligence, mounting focus on environmental and social governance (ESG), and changing global financial landscapes, the classic role of bankers is undergoing change. Entering post-2025, the need for individuals having…
With the economies woven so closely together, it is no longer a choice but a necessity to remain abreast of economic news, especially for budding investment banking and financial analysis professionals. The July 20-26, 2025, period was interesting in international and Indian markets, with policy…
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…
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…
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