Markets have weeks where little happens and then there are periods of activity that give us guidance for how inflation will evolve for years to come. The week of December 14-20 was such an eventful week and provided such a clear understanding and indication of…
During this week’s financial markets, there have been some major shifts in major indicators across multiple macroeconomic factors, currency values and policy leadership. For anyone interested in developing a career in finance or particularly in investment banking, understanding the impact of these changes is important….
Traditionally, in India if an individual mentioned investing in precious metals, it referred to only one thing, gold. No matter if it was for wedding jewelry, savings or an investment in a “safe haven”, gold has enjoyed an unrestricted position in nearly all thoughts about…
Currently, during November 16-22, 2025, the present and emerging dynamics of financial markets, regulatory recalibration, and the emerging and ‘exploding’ sustainable capital markets in India and internationally provided an interesting snapshot of what is evolving. Historically, global financial indicators were at record highs for banks,…
Most students, when asked how people break into investment banking, will usually respond with: “Go to a top school, get a summer analyst role, get converted, and bam, your in.” For years, I believed that story. It felt like if you did not go to…
On 17 November 2025 the Sixteenth Finance Commission formally submitted its report for the award period 2026-27 to 2030-31 to the President of India, a five-year roadmap that will re-shape how the Centre and states share tax revenues and targeted grants. This isn’t a dry…
Climate finance has been a buzzword for more than a decade, but 2025 feels different. What once sounded like a policy conversation tucked away in UN meeting rooms has now become a central theme in mainstream finance. Investors, governments, lenders, insurers, and even startups are…
Global finance faced an unexpected silver lining: the prolonged risk of a U.S. government shutdown finally subsided, large banks unveiled more substantial deals, and macro watchers were beginning to raise red flags about liquidity and valuations. Anyone preparing for a career in investment banking should…
The fascination with investment banking as one of the most prestigious, remunerative, and opportunity-laden career options continues to dominate other options as India’s economy grows at one of the fastest rates globally, and financial institutions are a major part of this transition, whether it is…
The world of finance is evolving faster than ever before. Traditional roles like accounting or equity research are now sharing space with cutting-edge positions driven by technology, sustainability, and data. Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, and financial analytics are no longer optional skills, they’re becoming…
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