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    The Economics of Spirituality:

    February 6, 2024 - By 

    A 500-year journey that is marked by intricate struggles by many has come to a fruition with the inauguration of the newly constructed Ayodhya temple. Built based on contribution and devotion, the consecration of the ‘Shree Ram Temple’ in Ayodhya has been one of the most widely touted events in India. It has put Bharat in the spotlight, with Uttar Pradesh gaining traction as a ‘new hub’ of development. The word ‘Ram’ has historically resonated with people based on 3 factors: Faith: Spirituality and faith have been amongst the largest drivers of our culture since history. For a country that…

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    The Interim Budget 2024: Expectations Galore!

    January 31, 2024 - By 

    Bharat has been witnessing significant growth and has been advantaged due to various factors; the slowdown in China and their real estate crisis being one amongst them. 2024 is another important year in the history of the country as it goes into elections in the month of April/May. The current government has brought about a multitude of changes with announcements like Demonetization, a centralized GST and new tax regime. However, they have left a lot of open ground to cover when it comes to reforms for regular tax payers, investors and small businesses. The interim budget, which is likely to…

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    Investing – (Not) A woman’s world.

    December 19, 2023 - By 

    They multitask; managing home, work, family and social life with efficiency that could put machines to shame. They are also amongst the most hardworking and emotionally strong people that we come across. Yet women; who handle household budgets with precision, often take a backseat, when it comes to investing. But is that narrative changing in the wake of a changing socio-economic setup? A global research from October 2023 concluded that about 60% women of the 2000 adults surveyed invested in the stock markets. In fact, women seem more resilient as compared to men when it comes to investing. Source:Fidelity In…

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    Fed’s Pause – A positive signal for India?

    December 18, 2023 - By 

    The US Central Bank kept rates unchanged for a third time in a row based on factors like a lower inflation rate, lower unemployment and expectations around an expanding GDP.  A strong consumer demand and improving supply conditions have led to an easing of the monetary policy. This is despite the fact that mortgage rates continue to remain amongst the highest ever in the US. The impact of FED’s decision to keep rates stable resulted in a wide spread implication across global markets. In the US, The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 37000. The S&P 500 touched the 4700…

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    No Peeking Please!

    December 15, 2023 - By 

    Key Takeaways: When we learn to cook, we all make mistakes and learn from our errors. We understand that some dishes take salt, some sugar and some time. So is the case with baking; there’s not a baker in the world who knows not to constantly peek or poke into a loaf of bread that’s still cooking. So is the case with our investments. The cooking metaphor is one that I love using – because it brings out the interplay between multiple ingredients, which when used in the right manner and right quantity yields a beautiful palatable dish. As Thomas…

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    Monthly Market Outlook – December 2023

    December 4, 2023 - By 

    From the Chang Mai Lantern Festival in Thailand, the Blackpool Christmas Lights in England and the Niagara Falls festival of lights, November is a month that marks festivities and celebration, largely connected to lights. In India too, Diwali is a festival of lights that is celebrated with a lot of fervor across the country. It’s a month that brings in the warm fuzzy feeling as we inch closer towards Christmas and the end of another stupendous year. This sentiment of positivity is reflected across global markets especially as there have been signs of economic activity expanding across the globe. Disinflation,…