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  • The Watermelon Disaster

    Satya Sontanam on April 16, 2026

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  • Know your fund

    Satya Sontanam on April 13, 2026

    “How do I select an actively managed mutual fund?” and “What metrics should I check?” are among the most common questions we see from mutual fund investors. That is exactly why ..

  • 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 ..