NSE Settlement and the Arithmetic of Absurdity The proposed settlement between the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is being presented as closure. In formal terms, it fits within a consent-based enforcement architecture. In economic terms, however, it raises a sharper question: Has a multi-year structural distortion of market fairness been reduced to a financially efficient exit? A tighter reading—through the lenses

Between Narrative and Numbers Razorpay has, over the past decade, positioned itself as one of India’s most successful fintech platforms—riding the wave of digital payments, SME enablement, and API-led financial infrastructure. With investors including marquee global funds and a last reported valuation in the ~$7–8 billion range (2021–22), expectations around its eventual IPO valuation have steadily crept into the $10–15 billion territory in market conversations. At face value

There is a tendency to associate wisdom with education, status, or institutional authority. But these encounters challenge that assumption. They suggest that clarity often emerges from necessity, that discipline is forged through constraint, and that values are best understood when they are tested daily. The rickshaw driver navigating Mumbai’s chaotic streets is not just transporting passengers—he is, in his own way, navigating life with a framework that many would benefit fr

War exposed crypto’s core weakness. When fear peaked, users fled to dollars, not decentralization. Exchanges—not protocols—held the system together. Assets were frozen, prices swung, and sovereignty failed under pressure. Crypto promised independence from the system; in crisis, it proved it still depends on it.

MODIFIED FOR TRAVEL The Evolution of Indian Regional Aviation: Learning from the Sky For nearly a decade, the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme has served as the centerpiece of India’s aviation narrative, aiming to fulfill the middle-class dream of affordable air travel. However, by early 2026, a stark reality had set in: nearly half of the routes launched under the original 2016 framework had collapsed once government subsidies expired. The recently approved Modified UD

3 years back i was involved in a marquee program supported by SIDBI - Svavalambam India. The idea was to provide about 3 months free residential program for first generation entreprenuer from cross section of non metro residents of maharashtra. i met a extraordinary bunch of budding individuals with interesting set of business ideas. i also formed personal bond with many of them. however after nearly three years of the culmination of the program, i am yet to see any of the co

The Supreme Court’s recent observation that income should not be the sole determinant in identifying the “creamy layer” within Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has reopened a fundamental question: what exactly are reservations meant to achieve? At first glance, the Court’s reasoning appears sympathetic to the idea that social discrimination can persist even among economically prosperous individuals. But this argument risks blurring the original logic of India’s reservation frame

“Cryptocurrency is driven by the belief that money should be  decentralized , not controlled by governments or banks. It champions  financial sovereignty , giving individuals absolute ownership of their assets. The movement favors  code over institutions , replacing intermediaries with transparent, trustless systems. Promoters see it as a pathway to  universal financial access , beyond geography or status. At its core lies a conviction in  economic freedom and censorship resi

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Dharmic Literature is replete with stories of self discovery which can serve as a reference point for modern day humans. This blog brings out certain references which I have personally examined and gained from.

Vinay and me with few Teaching assistants and Students at Math.biz 2025 Math.biz * is my annual rejuvenation space. This was the third year of this program. I started my sessions with students sharing an excerpt from Mahabharata. The Pandavas in their first attempt could create a " Indraprastha - A celestial Palace with vibrant city annexed " from " Khandavaprastha - A dangerous forest ". However Pandavas couldnt hold on or protect their Indraprastha and gambled it away. Eve

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