Bengaluru has long been associated with technology, startups and global technology companies. But the city’s professional landscape is becoming broader. Banking, financial services, investment research, corporate finance and Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are increasingly important parts of the city’s business ecosystem. That shift matters for…
The Tata Sons listing story has taken another turn, but it is important to get one thing straight: there is no announced Tata Sons IPO with a price, issue size or launch date yet. What has happened is more complicated, and arguably more interesting from…
Financial markets rarely move because of one story. This week, investors had to digest several major developments at the same time: a fresh US interest-rate hike, another important move from the Bank of Japan, India’s enormous NSE public offering, the Reserve Bank of India’s decision…
The global stock market has entered a phase where investors are becoming increasingly selective. For much of the recent rally, artificial intelligence was one of the strongest themes driving technology stocks, semiconductor companies and the broader market. Investors were willing to pay premium valuations for businesses expected…
Investment banking has never been a field where knowing finance from a textbook was enough. In 2026, that gap is becoming even more obvious. A student may know what EBITDA means, explain a DCF valuation in an interview, or even have a finance degree. But…
The finance industry is changing faster than ever. A few years ago, being good with numbers and Excel was enough to land a promising role. Today, employers expect much more. From artificial intelligence and data analytics to strategic thinking and communication, finance professionals are expected…
There was a time when ringing the opening bell at a stock exchange symbolized the arrival of a company on the biggest stage in business. Over the past few years, however, global uncertainty, rising interest rates, and cautious investor sentiment slowed down the pace of…
For decades, finance has been driven by numbers, models, and human judgment. Analysts spent hours building spreadsheets, investment bankers worked late nights preparing pitch books, portfolio managers relied on years of experience to make investment decisions, and risk teams manually sifted through enormous volumes of…
The world of finance never stands still. In just one week, investors, central banks, governments, and businesses across the globe witnessed developments that could shape markets for months and even years to come. From artificial intelligence driving record-breaking valuations to India’s booming IPO market and…
When most people hear news about a Pizza Hut takeover, they think about pizza, restaurants, or perhaps changes to the menu. Investment bankers, however, see something entirely different. They see a story about valuation, corporate strategy, market positioning, cash flows, growth potential, and the complex…