Introduction Imagine you’re standing in a lush vineyard, surrounded by rows of vines, each one heavy with grapes. You’re not just picking one or two bunches; you’re carefully selecting a variety that will blend perfectly into your very own vintage. This, in essence, is what investing in bonds should feel like—personal, tailored, and satisfying. That’s […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from December 6-8, 2023. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1. Inflation CPI headline inflation fell by about 2% points since the last meeting […]

Introduction The Indian financial ecosystem has seen a significant transformation, particularly with the rise of fin-tech platforms and the increasing demand for diverse financial services. While influencers in the finance sector, or ‘fin-fluencers’, have popularized many investment strategies, their approach sometimes lacks the depth and reliability that professional distributors offer. Moving beyond the buzz, real […]

Introduction In our earlier write-up about bond valuation, we addressed how the concept of time value of money plays a big role in figuring out what an asset is truly worth before you decide to invest. Now, let’s take it a step further. I really recommend giving the first part a read if you haven’t […]

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Union Budget for FY 2024-25 on February 1st, 2024. Here are some excerpts from the presentation: Fiscal Deficit In the Interim Union Budget of 2024-25, the government has revised India’s fiscal deficit target downwards to 5.8% of GDP for FY24 from the previously estimated 5.9% of GDP. It […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from April 3-5, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: These decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from February 6-8, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: These decisions are in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium term target for consumer price index (CPI) inflation […]

The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) conducted its monetary policy meeting from June 5-7, 2024. On the basis of an assessment of the evolving macroeconomic situation, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) made the following announcements: Part A: RBI’s Policy decision Rationale: 1. Inflation CPI headline inflation softened further during March-April, though persisting food inflation pressures […]

Introduction Bengaluru is known for its delightful weather, notorious traffic, vibrant nightlife and its delightfully far distance from the city to the airport! Beyond these features, Bengaluru is also celebrated for its IT hubs, affectionately known as ‘tech parks’. Among these hubs stands Embassy Manyata, fondly known as “Manyata Tech Park”. Covering 120 acres and […]