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The active case of investing in curated passive mutual fund
June 14, 2024, 8:59 AM IST
The impressive performance of passive funds over the past year has increased their appeal among investors. In the fiscal year 2024, passive funds delivered an average return of nearly 35%. This robust performance has led…
June 14, 2024, 8:59 AM IST
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Strategy is the most important trait in entering elite finance careers
June 2, 2024, 4:16 PM IST
Strategy is the most important factor in entering an elite career. I’ve said this at Harvard, I’ve said this to my clients, and I’m now saying this here, in the Times of India. While academic…
June 2, 2024, 4:16 PM IST
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Future of financial sector: AI, IoT, and Data-Driven Insights
May 27, 2024, 4:39 PM IST
In the realm of modern finance, the symbiotic relationship between data and rationality, empowered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), has become paramount for informed decision-making and analysis. As the volume of data…
May 27, 2024, 4:39 PM IST
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Why Goldman Sachs investment bankers are so impressive
May 4, 2024, 6:08 PM IST
Goldman Sachs has a well-earned reputation as one of the world’s most elite investment banks. It is also widely regarded for hiring some of the most talented professionals in the finance industry. As a former…
May 4, 2024, 6:08 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Equality of wealth is a bad idea
May 3, 2024, 8:30 AM IST
To imagine wealth can only be created through unfair means and therefore it’s fair to expropriate it, is unfair to anyone who adds value to their enterprise. Only a handful inherit their wealth in India….
May 3, 2024, 8:30 AM IST
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Here’s why McKinsey, Bain, and BCG consultants are valued so highly
April 27, 2024, 4:55 PM IST
In the competitive world of strategy consulting, top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG distinguish themselves not just through the caliber of their talent but through a deep commitment to structured communication. As a former recruiter, I’ve seen firsthand…
April 27, 2024, 4:55 PM IST
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Top grades are overrated for elite careers
April 19, 2024, 5:08 PM IST
As a former recruiter for elite careers, I’ve consistently observed a crucial truth: stellar academic grades alone aren’t enough to break into the world’s most prestigious professions, such as investment banking, corporate law, venture capital,…
April 19, 2024, 5:08 PM IST
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Analysing the claim of SBI Research Department of decline in inequality in India in recent years
March 25, 2024, 11:43 AM IST
A study by SBI Research Department has claimed decline in Income Inequality in India in recent years. The claim of the Department is based on the observed upward migration through increased incomes and, the ascent of the…
March 25, 2024, 11:43 AM IST
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Status of women in FPOs & Government efforts to Empower them
March 18, 2024, 10:00 AM IST
In India, small & marginal farmers constitute 86 %, who cultivate small plots of land. Their income is less due to frequent droughts & failure of monsoons resulting in the failure of crops. Other restraints,…
March 18, 2024, 10:00 AM IST
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Positive impact of raising the exempt income slab limit and single rate of income tax for individuals
March 18, 2024, 9:37 AM IST
We are aware that the Income Tax Act as currently applicable to individual tax payers is unfair and non-equitable in the sense that it excludes agriculture income from income tax payment and no efforts are…
March 18, 2024, 9:37 AM IST
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How parents can help their children enter top finance careers
March 12, 2024, 10:24 PM IST
Navigating the competitive landscape of top finance careers can be daunting for university students, with parents playing a pivotal role in supporting their child’s ambitions. Drawing from my deep recruitment experience within elite financial circles,…
March 12, 2024, 10:24 PM IST
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Investors flock to corporate bond funds on interest rate cut hopes
March 7, 2024, 11:58 AM IST
With inflation showing signs of declining in world economies, there is every likelihood that interest rate cuts by central banks are just round the corner. The first signs have come from the US Federal Reserve…
March 7, 2024, 11:58 AM IST
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The pyramid principle: Your key to success in elite careers
March 5, 2024, 3:23 PM IST
A critical piece of advice I often share with students aiming to enter elite careers is to use the Pyramid Principle for more effective communication. Why? It’s incredibly effective. Developed by Barbara Minto during her…
March 5, 2024, 3:23 PM IST
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‘Past year taught us lessons…we emerged stronger’
January 25, 2024, 10:09 AM IST
Writing exactly a year after Hindenburg report hit headlines, Adani Group chairman defends his business practices and argues his companies’ performance shows ‘allegations’ were ‘baseless’ It was on Jan 25, 2023, exactly a year ago,…
January 25, 2024, 10:09 AM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
Bankers’ breaks: The people who keep our money want more holidays because our money gets none
January 12, 2024, 8:03 AM IST
Finance ministry has received a request from Indian Banks Association (IBA) that their long-standing demand for a five-day working week be implemented. Currently banks work on first and third Saturdays of each month, being closed…
January 12, 2024, 8:03 AM IST
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Fighting a ratings war!!!
December 26, 2023, 2:58 PM IST
It is a well known fact that India Financial Bureaucracy (including Finance Ministry and PMO Office of Economic Affairs) have been fighting a raging battle that India’s country rating needs to improve and rise some…
December 26, 2023, 2:58 PM IST
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ALTÉRRA Unveiled at COP 28: Catalyzing global climate finance for sustainable development
December 11, 2023, 2:11 PM IST
In the ongoing battle against climate change, a ground breaking initiative is set to redefine the landscape of climate finance. ALTÉRRA, an ambitious climate-focused investment vehicle, aims to mobilize an extraordinary US$250 billion globally by…
December 11, 2023, 2:11 PM IST
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Double materiality: Navigating integrated sustainability reporting and disclosures
December 4, 2023, 4:28 PM IST
Integrated Sustainability Reporting (ISR) represents a pivotal and comprehensive approach to reporting, seamlessly blending financial, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information into a unified and cohesive report. This methodology surpasses traditional reporting frameworks, offering stakeholders…
December 4, 2023, 4:28 PM IST
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Maximising your MBA: Insights from my journey to the forefront of elite finance careers
November 28, 2023, 6:26 PM IST
As a graduate of the globally esteemed University College London, where I read History before embarking on a career in elite finance recruitment, I have witnessed first-hand the transformative impact of an MBA. This is…
November 28, 2023, 6:26 PM IST
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Insurance inclusion on a fast-track
November 18, 2023, 11:13 PM IST
In the recent summit, many financial sector leaders converged to exchange the future shape of the BFSI sector. Banks having achieved a formidable inclusion in India, the insurance sector is now gearing up for outreach….
November 18, 2023, 11:13 PM IST
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