In 2020, in a small San Francisco apartment, Chuck Feeney, the Irish-American co-founder of Duty-Free Shoppers, the travel retailer of luxury products, quietly achieved what he had set out to do 38 years ago – giving away his entire $8…
In 1700, India produced 25% of the world’s textiles. Our muslins, particularly from Bengal, were so fine that a 50-yard piece could pass through a wedding ring. But everything changed in June 1721, when the British Parliament passed the Calico…
In an intriguing twist of metallurgical history, the same titanium that now sits in your wallet as a status symbol was once so rare and precious that the Soviet Union used it exclusively for their military aircraft. In the 1950s,…
While researching for our Newsletter edition no. 179 on luxury residential projects, we uncovered something fascinating – a niche that’s rapidly emerging as a sleeping giant in India’s real estate sector. I’m talking about premium assisted senior living communities, and…
A conversation with one of our relationship managers last week turned to something fundamental to wealth creation – the value of consistency over perfection. As we discussed what makes people consistent, we arrived at a simple truth: discipline is the…
Hope you and your loved ones have a prosperous and happy new year! The team and I took a short break last week, and we are back with an exciting line up of podcasts and newsletters. This week, I am…
This Sunday marks the 180th edition of our weekly newsletter—a milestone I couldn’t have imagined reaching when we started this journey back in July 2021. Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey. When we started the newsletter,…
In this blog, I’m going to talk about a unique and compelling opportunity that is gaining traction among the affluent worldwide — Citizenship by Investment (CBI). CBI provides a strategic way for individuals to gain a second citizenship and passport…
In this edition, I am going to delve into the world of Executive MBAs. I will touch upon on – As a proud alumnus of the full-time MBA program at the prestigious IIM Bangalore, I can attest to the transformative…
Two weeks ago, we hosted a networking event in one of Gurugram’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. After the session, when we stepped onto the terrace for cocktails and dinner, “The Camellias”— the ultra-luxury residence caught my eye amidst the skyline. The…