NSE published a circular on August 14 that says: With a view to safeguard the interest of investors, it is hereby clarified that any person referring a client to the Trading Member (broker) shall be appointed as an Authorised Person (AP) of the Trading Member after obtaining specific prior approval from the stock exchange for […]
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Indian mutual fund industry has grown in terms of AUM to 65lk cr from 25lk cr in 2019. We have just over 5.5 crore unique mutual fund investors, which was 2 crore in 2019. If the investor base has to grow, along with educational efforts, we also need mutual fund distributors. But today, distributors need […]
While we celebrate Mahatma Gandhi this year, let’s see how his philosophy has inspired a venture that allows us to practice Gandhian philosophy in the modern world. Watch our episode on Akshayakalpa here. Food is one of the three basic human needs along with air and water. Less than a hundred years ago, we didn’t […]
Since last year, for every investment we have made, we put up a note explaining why we invested, and what the startup does. We have often added context to the investment we made since we feel it is important not only to be investors but also to understand the larger picture of what the startup […]
Our previous post on trend-following used cross-correlations to pick a diverse set of assets and then split the time series to arrive at asset-specific lookback periods to power a binary on/off signal. There are a few drawbacks to this approach: Indian rules and regulations allow a very narrow set of assets to be traded. Being […]
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$18 billion gone in a week because RBI wanted to defend the rupee and keep inflation in check.
In all of our discussions about professional upskilling the one thing that stood out was the importance of peer support and a sense of community. These two simple things go a long way in ensuring a group of people help each other succeed professionally. But in India, the availability of relevant networking opportunities, access to […]
With global markets more accessible than ever, many Indian residents are curious about investing in US equities or trading in futures and options (F&O). However, these transactions are governed by FEMA regulations and fall under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). In this blog, we address some frequently asked questions about how Indian residents can participate […]
Food waste is a huge problem. The methane released from rotting food is one of the major contributors to the carbon footprint of agriculture. Then there is the carbon footprint from the resources used to grow the food. If you think this is a developed market problem, it’s not – India also loses one-third of […]
If you’re an investor or have ever engaged in financial transactions, you’ve likely encountered the term Know Your Customer (KYC) and might have found the process to be tedious. However, there’s more to it than meets the eye. This post delves into the history of KYC in India, tracing its evolution and how it has […]
Headline inflation’s spiking, but core inflation’s steady, and not all food is to blame. RBI’s stuck in a tricky balancing act—control prices or support growth?
Part I and Part II of our trend-following series illustrated the value of diversification and how it can be used to reduce portfolio drawdowns. The challenge is finding uncorrelated instruments as an Indian-domiciled trader. Irrespective of how you slice it, Indian equity indices are correlated to each other, we only have a handful of commodity […]
The number of people falling for fake website and app scams is increasing day by day. Not a day goes by where someone doesn’t tell us they’ve lost money to these scams. The scale at which these scams operate is scary. These scams take advantage of the familiarity that you have with major brands, celebrities, and companies like ours.
The GIFT City has been a hot topic in India’s finance scene for nearly a decade. Short for Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, GIFT City is India’s first smart city and International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), located between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar in Gujarat. It was set up in 2015 with big ambitions: to become a global […]
Revenues up, profits down, capex slipping, and foreign outflows on the rise—is India Inc. heading for a reset or just hitting a rough patch?
If you’re an NRI, managing finances in India can be tricky, especially with the various account types and investment options to consider. In this post, we’ll break down everything you need to know about NRE, NRO, PIS, and Non-PIS accounts and also discuss why NRIs from the U.S. and Canada face restrictions on investing in […]
We are happy to announce the launch of Money Mindful, a new financial education series that aims to help anyone enter the financial services industry.
For the second month straight, BSNL gained market share from private telcos. A real turnaround or just a blip?
A problem while using a single instrument for trend-following is that it tends to go through multiple years of flat returns after a drawdown.
While the Indian business grew only 11%, the newly introduced power supply contract to Bangladesh added another 19% to the business growth.
If you’re thinking about buying gold jewellery as an investment, it’s not the best option. You’ve probably heard this before. The making charges and the gold wastage that occurs during the making of an ornament increase the overall cost, which you might not fully realize later if you decide to sell or exchange it in […]
Climate is where technology was a decade ago. There are no longer tech companies; every company uses tech in their domain. Similarly, we don’t need climate companies; we need to apply a climate lens to everything we do. This means we have to learn about climate science and action. That’s exactly what Terra.do sets out […]
We’re excited to announce our investment in Order for Health (O4H), a company dedicated to making healthy eating accessible and fuss-free for everyone. O4H offers a varied menu of healthy & balanced meals, which are particularly high in protein and fibre. They are currently available for delivery across Bangalore. O4H’s focus is on using nutrition-rich […]
The simplest construction of a trend-following strategy is to take the moving average of closing prices over a certain period of time and…
The rupee is still weakening against the US dollar, but at its slowest pace in history over the past two years.
