Research And Views Archives

A New Infrastructure Boom
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Selva Freigedo)

Mar 26, 2019

Selva Freigedo talks about the potential in 5G network and how it could transform the way we communicate.

A 40 Somethings Guide to YouTube Hits
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Mar 20, 2019

Vivek dwells into a new YouTube phenomenon.

As the Economy Slows Down, Maruti and Two-Wheeler Companies Cut Production
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Mar 19, 2019

The country's largest car maker has cut production by more than a fourth.

In Supporting Demonetisation, RBI Behaved Like an Old Uncle Not Willing to Take a Stand
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Mar 13, 2019

The minutes of the meeting of the RBI Board which happened before demonetisation have been released.

Four Economic Indicators Show Economy Has Slowed Down Further Since January 2019
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Mar 12, 2019

For the first time in four years, car sales, two-wheeler sales, tractor sales and commercial vehicles sales, all fell in February 2019.

Why You Shouldn't Buy the Robo-Car Hype
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Selva Freigedo)

Mar 7, 2019

We are seeing a big revolution in transport. There are the electric cars, autonomous driving, ride shares, etc. What lies ahead of it?

Doubling Farmers' Income by 2022 is Yet Another Modi Jumla
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Mar 6, 2019

The actual rate of growth of agriculture is nowhere near what is needed to achieve this.

Why India Inc. Needs to Read Arthashastra
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Mar 5, 2019

Raghuram Rajan's new book goes back to the ancient Indian book to explain the link between risk and the interest charged on a loan, which Indian industrialists seem to have forgotten.

The Game within the Game
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Matt Hibbard)

Feb 28, 2019

Most of the traders in the stock markets treat trading as a game. As per the author, you should think of trading as a way to show your personality and skill.

For Buyers to Be Interested, Builders Need to Cut Home-Prices by At Least a Third
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Feb 27, 2019

Home loan data shows that there is still a lot of demand for homes priced reasonably in the range Rs 40-55 lakh.

Why Home Loans Are Growing, but Real Estate is Still in Big Trouble
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Feb 26, 2019

At the right price and with the right permissions in place, there is demand for homes to live-in, but no one wants to buy under-construction homes from builders.

Time Travelling is a Real Thing
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Selva Freigedo)

Feb 26, 2019

Too bad travelling in time is impossible. Or is it? Well, it turns out you can travel back in time when it comes to finances.

Can You Teach a Chicken to Dance?
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vern Gowdie)

Feb 21, 2019

Vern Gowdie talks about the the classic 'click and treat' technique.

Why Minimum Balance Charges of Govt Banks Have Gone Up Over the Years
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Feb 20, 2019

This proves all over again that there is no free lunch in economics.

Here is Some Banking 101 for RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Feb 19, 2019

The RBI governor is scheduled to meet banks and ask them to lower interest rates.

Are the Banks Reigniting the Crypto Bull Market
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Selva Freigedo)

Feb 19, 2019

Selva Freigedo talks about how blockchain technology will open up a new world of opportunities.

One More Time: The End of Indian Real Estate as We Know It?
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Feb 18, 2019

The money required to service the accumulated debt of India's real estate companies is much more than what these companies are currently earning.

The Tale of 52 Public Sector Enterprises Which Lose Money Every Year
(Vivek Kaul's Diary - Vivek Kaul)

Feb 13, 2019

These companies operate in sectors like biofuel, airlines, telecom, paper, steel, drugs, hotels, watches, machine tools, newsprint, pumps and compressors, bearings, limestone, organic chemicals etc.