A modern long-short investment product is here - one that blends the trust and discipline of mutual funds with the sophisticated flexibility of hedge-fund-style strategies. SEBI’s newly approved Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) mark the next evolution in wealth-building vehicles for high-net-worth investors. For decades, Indian investors had to choose between two ends of the spectrum - mutual funds, which are long-only, and Portfolio Management Schemes (PMS) / Alternative

In a world full of noise, some people walk in and silence the room — not with power or position, but with presence. Recently, I met a woman who had that rare quality. Even when she was angry, her composure didn’t crack. Her words were measured, her tone graceful. She didn’t raise her voice, yet every word carried weight. Then there was another — warm, kind, effortlessly likable. She seemed to know how to handle any situation without flinching. Everyone wanted to be around her

The spectacular downfall of India’s corporate champions lays bare how hubris and easy credit hollowed out the promise of liberalisation. Anil Ambani Rana Kapoor                                      Chanda Kochhar In the heady years following liberalisation, India Inc. discovered some stereotypical heroes in form of the charismatic promoter who would spin ambition into value, the banker who would enable growth and the finance head wh

The Centre’s ‘Aapki Poonji, Aapka Adhikar’ campaign seeks to reunite citizens with unclaimed wealth lost in the labyrinth of banks, insurers and bureaucracy. There exists, somewhere deep in the maze of India’s financial system, a treasure that belongs to everyone and no one at once. Imagine a vault containing Rs. 1.84 lakh crore - not stolen, not misplaced, but forgotten. This is the story of India’s unclaimed funds - money lying idle in banks, insurance companies, mutual fun

You don’t protect loyalty by freezing it in time. You protect it by giving it a future that still matters. The Talent Mismatch: When Loyalty Outgrows Competence Every growing company faces this moment … when gratitude becomes governance. The oldest face in the room “She was here before anyone else,” Rohit said softly. The words sounded like respect, but also like a defense. Across the table, Meera didn’t respond. She knew what that meant. Asha, the company’s first hire, had b

“Market ka kya lagta hai?” - this single question echoes everywhere - from office discussions to family WhatsApp groups. Whether the market is rising or falling or consolidating, people never stop asking: what will happen next? But the honest truth is simple - no one really knows. There are two timeless principles that every investor must remember.  Truth No. 1 – In the long run, markets go up If you study the history of the stock market you will notice one consistent trend:

Everyone’s fighting a battle you can’t see. Some wear their exhaustion under designer suits. Some hide it behind boardroom smiles. And yet, when life keeps throwing curveballs, the quiet whisper inside says, “Why me, always?” What the world often sees is the highlight reel — smiling pictures, confident handshakes, flawless presentations. What it doesn’t see are the sleepless nights, the quiet doubts, and the countless times one gathers the strength to show up again. Everyone

“A kind culture without clear rules is just avoidance with better manners.” Every Friday at The Workshop, the town hall ended the same way: smiles, a joke, a round of claps that sounded honest enough to keep the week stitched together. Questions were “welcomed,” though few were asked. Surveys said engagement was high. New hire videos looked happy. On paper, culture was working. And yet … people were tired. Not from work, but from what wasn’t said. Meera, the recently promoted

During the recent festive season - Navratri, Dussehra, and Diwali - you must have noticed how expenses tend to surge during these times. Expenses do rise significantly during festivals and vacations. Similarly, retirement, often viewed as the grandest festival and vacation of your life, can bring higher financial demands due to increased free time and completing your wishlist. This is why proper retirement planning is crucial. If not planned properly, you would have to signif

In a world where wealth often speaks louder than wisdom, the quiet ones are rarely heard. We live in times where confidence can be mistaken for competence, and money can masquerade as merit. I’ve often observed two kinds of people — those who silently observe and add value in subtle ways, and those who walk into the room believing their wealth gives them the right to dictate its energy. The truth is uncomfortable, but undeniable: power dynamics often overshadow potential. Opp

Most managers weren’t chosen to lead. They were promoted because someone had to. The Promotion No One Prepared For. Every small company eventually reaches the awkward middle. The founder can’t do everything anymore, so the best performers are handed new titles. They move from doing the work to managing it. And overnight, the organization’s rhythm changes. At The Workshop … the same design firm we met last week … Meera had just been promoted. She’d been the backbone of every p

For most Indian households, Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali - a day when buying gold or silver is considered auspicious. Beyond the emotional and cultural significance, these metals have been time-tested stores of value, preserving purchasing power through generations. However, in today’s era of convenience and transparency, investors no longer need to buy physical jewellery or coins to participate in the precious metals story. There are far smarter, cost-efficient, a

In the business world, confidence has become a kind of currency. The firm handshake, the unshakable tone, the assured smile — all are treated as signs of capability. Yet, not all confidence is real. Some of it is an illusion carefully built to hide uncertainty beneath the surface. It is not uncommon to meet people who appear unshakably sure of themselves, but who crumble when their ideas are questioned. Others project calm strength in meetings but struggle to make decisions w

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