One of the most provocative and commonly asked questions in investing is “What is the best time to invest in the market?” Ample research is available on the subject that speaks about the merits of staying invested in volatile markets,…
Udaipur, in Rajasthan, is the quintessential Indian small town: a close-knitted society, bustling markets, roadside food stalls. Growing up in a traditional Marwari joint family with the business of textiles and plastic shoes, my world was all within a 10-km…
When you grow up in a middle-class Indian family, one consistent theme in conversations at home is “everything is becoming quite expensive.” It is a ritual for the family to put together a budget to plan monthly expenses and see…
Genghis Khan, the famed Mongol leader had a feared army of horsemen called the “Devil’s Horsemen”. Tales of their numbers and ruthlessness preceded them, weakening their enemy even before they arrived. Later studies on their tactics revealed psychological warfare: use…
“You need to know the market’s going to go down sometimes. If you’re not ready for that, you shouldn’t own stocks (equities). And it’s good when it happens.” – Peter Lynch Bear markets are a natural part of market cycles,…
The lockdown has meant new family traditions for all of us. One of our most cherished ones is the balcony tea party with the kids every Sunday evening. Sitting over coffee, green tea and hot chocolate, I’ve had some of…
