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  • Real Estate (Part 2)

    Vineet Rajani on February 16, 2026

    17.1 Introduction I had to cut the previous chapter short because it was becoming too technical and lengthy. There, we glanced over India’s real estate market and a few parameters to consider when s ..

  • Real Estate (Part 1)

    Vineet Rajani on February 16, 2026

    16.1 Confession “This is the longest a Varsity module has taken to complete,” said Karthik. It is true. The previous chapter, Retail, was really long ago. Such a long break is not good. So, my 202 ..

  • Mani’s Beloved Bag

    Vineet Rajani on February 9, 2026

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  • Should you invest in real estate stocks? How to analyse them?

    Vineet Rajani on January 22, 2026

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  • Corporate NPS

    Satya Sontanam on August 26, 2025

    A friend pinged me: “My company is offering corporate NPS. Should I go for it?” The National Pension Scheme (NPS) has gained momentum over the past few years. It’s a retirement sav ..

  • Electricity Derivatives

    Vineet Rajani on July 9, 2025

    20.1 – Background MCX just introduced derivatives on a new commodity – electricity. It is a new financial instrument recently launched on MCX and NSE, so it is only natural that we write a ..

  • NPS Vatsalya

    Satya Sontanam on February 4, 2025

    Indian parents are well-known for going above and beyond to provide for their children, working hard to leave them a secure future. NPS Vatsalya is a financial reflection of that sentiment. It is for ..

  • NPS structure, fees, how to open an account, and start a SIP

    Satya Sontanam on January 27, 2025

    When constructing a house, you rely on various professionals—like plumbers, electricians, and architects—to complete the project. Similarly, in the NPS architecture, several entities work together ..

  • NPS Tax rules & benefits

    Satya Sontanam on January 21, 2025

    There are only a few things in this world that encourage people to save as much as the promise of tax benefits does, right? The worry of not having saved enough by the time of retirement or the fear o ..

  • NPS Tier II Account

    Satya Sontanam on January 13, 2025

    Think of two siblings growing up in the same household. The older sibling is always expected to follow the rules—curfews, responsibilities, and a clear path laid out by the parents. Meanwhile, the y ..