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  • What is a Term Sheet?

    Guest Author on December 2, 2023

    When a startup receives confirmation from investors on its intention to invest, the confirmation is communicated using a document detailing the terms of the investment along with quantum and valuation ..

  • What could ruin the party for an all-time high Nifty?

    Vineet Rajani on December 1, 2023

    In the blink of an eye, the year 2023 is wrapping up. After gaining about 5.5% in November 2023, the Nifty 50 index is hovering near its all-time high, which was achieved too long ago in September 202 ..

  • What happens if you miss some of the best or worst days in the market?

    Satya Sontanam on December 1, 2023

    Last week, I had one of the most memorable experiences in my yoga journey. I was so close to performing a headstand (sirsasana), and it made my day. I have been practicing yoga for the last three year ..

  • Indian IPOs & Weekends

    Guest Author on November 29, 2023

    Starting December 1st, all IPOs must list within 3 days of their window closing. Was this not already happening? An optional window was launched from September 1st to December 1st, 2023. In this windo ..

  • What is Hard and Soft Underwriting?

    Guest Author on November 24, 2023

    In May 2023, SEBI amended regulations [notification] to allow hard underwriting for IPOs in India. Before we lay out the difference between hard and soft underwriting, let us first understand what und ..

  • It takes 9 entities to process an IPO application!

    Guest Author on November 23, 2023

    There are 9 entities involved in the IPO process – apart from the investor & the issuing company. You first submit your IPO application to your Stockbroker, who sends it to the Stock Excha ..

  • Six IPOs open today – 5 mainboard & 1 SME

    Guest Author on November 22, 2023

    Six IPOs open today – 5 mainboard & 1 SME. But what is the difference between a mainboard and an SME IPO? 🧐 The Indian exchanges allow companies to either list on the main board, or if th ..

  • Beware of Pig Butchering Scams

    Nithin Kamath on November 22, 2023

    The scale of pig butchering scams in India runs into tens of thousands of crores. It is scary how many people fall for fake job offer scams, scammy high-return investment schemes, and crypto investmen ..

  • Do you know how much you need for your retirement?

    Satya Sontanam on November 21, 2023

    Remember back in the day when landing a government job was like hitting the jackpot? Needless to say, it was held in high esteem by Indian parents for a marriage alliance. It’s a coveted career opti ..

  • The Dark Side of the Big Fat Indian Wedding

    Vineet Rajani on November 21, 2023

    Beti ki shadi se bada baap ka kya farz hota hai? A father’s biggest duty is his daughter’s wedding. Two fathers, one spending ₹2.5 Cr and the other spending ₹6 lacs on their respective daughte ..