When the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, recently traveled to China, the world was paying attention. The diplomatic visit was more than a photo opportunity, it had trade implications for the world, supply chains, and finance in India. While the U.S. continues to tariff…
The week of August 10–16, 2025 has been nothing short of a financial rollercoaster. From India’s clash with the United States over steep tariffs to the UK’s quiet maneuvering on taxation, global markets are abuzz with change. Meanwhile, Dubai is doubling down on its bid…
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,…
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…
For most young professionals, the initial years of making money are full of excitement and disorientation. While juggling student loans, rent payments, credit card bills, and saving for the future, managing finances can be daunting. Worse, most of us graduate with little idea of how…
The financial world is always on the move, and this week is no exception. As part of a daring step to boost economic pace, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has surprised markets with its sharpest interest rate reduction in five years. Thousands of miles…
Gold has been at the core of India’s economy since time immemorial. Apart from its ornament and cultural significance, gold has become a key economic resource, particularly for millions of people who pawn it as security to get short-term loans. Indian households possess over 25,000…
With each breakthrough in the ever-evolving world of finance, market news is the time for the learner for anyone wishing to pursue investment banking and financial services careers. One recent article has hit the headlines: HDFC Bank Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan being named…