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…
The environment in global finance is undergoing a significant change. From India’s sweeping reforms of the banking industry to global equity market corrections, and the use of emerging fintech innovations, any trend is affecting the movement and creation of capital. In India, a key element…
Investment banking has consistently been regarded as one of the most coveted and financially rewarding professional pursuits in finance. Considering the development of India’s capital markets and the unprecedented volume of deal activity we observed recently, the demand for capable investment bankers has never been…
The week between October 26 and November 1, 2025 was a remarkable one for the global markets and the Indian financial markets. From broad sweeping changes in policy and capital flows into emerging markets to rallies in stock markets, market reform, and regulatory reform, the…
Regardless of how sophisticated financial software becomes, the primary software for investment banking analysis is Microsoft Excel. From developing valuation models to running risk analysis to producing pitch books, Excel is the consummate behind-the-scenes performer in every deal. For the investment banker, efficiency and accuracy…
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