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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology: A Financial Revolution or a Speculative Bubble?
Introduction Since its creation and release in 2009 by an anonymous computer programmer or group of programmers known as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin, the first crypto currency, has remained the most valuable and widely recognized digital asset. In 1983 American...
The New Silk Route? Decoding the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)
INTRODUCTION “Nothing less than historic” “The basis of world trade for years to come” The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)- a grand connectivity project linking India to Europe via the Gulf was announced at the September 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi,...
UNION BUDGET 25′
Global Comparison Defence Spending: Key points: Top Spender: USA leads with $877B, reflecting its global military presence. Efficiency vs. Volume: China invests less per capita but focuses on modernization. India’s Strategy: Prioritizes GDP share over absolute...
Post Pandemic Behavioural Economics (Savings & Spending patterns)
Behavioural economics is all about understanding why people make the choices they do. Traditional economics assumes we’re all rational decision-makers, carefully weighing pros and cons before acting. But in reality, we’re influenced by emotions, habits, biases, and...
From Trust to Turmoil – The Yes Bank Financial Scam
Introduction The Yes Bank is an Indian private sector bank, headquartered in Mumbai, catering to retail customers, MSEs, and corporate clients. In 1997–98, three Mumbai-based bankers – Rana Kapoor, Ashok Kapur and Harkirat Singh co-founded Rabo India Finance in...
The Role of Behavioral Finance in Shaping Retail Investment Decisions
Introduction In the world of finance and investment, it does not matter at all how strongly one can crunch numbers or monitor the market fluctuations. The investments are made keeping in mind the human instinct towards the field with their experience going beyond the...