Insights

MARKET COMMENTARY

Insights

Independent commentary on Indian equity markets, macroeconomic themes, and long-term investment thinking. Always free to read.

MARKET COMMENTARY · April 28, 2026

Why Indian Small-Caps Need a Different Valuation Framework

Applying large-cap valuation multiples to small-cap Indian businesses leads to systematic mispricing. In this piece, we explore why growth longevity, reinvestment rates, and governance must be weighted differently when evaluating smaller companies.

8 min read

INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY · April 14, 2026

The Compounding Paradox: Why Patience Outperforms Activity

Data consistently shows that lower portfolio turnover correlates with better long-term returns for retail investors. We examine the psychological and structural reasons why most investors churn their portfolios too frequently — and what to do instead.

6 min read

MACRO · March 30, 2026

India’s Capital Expenditure Cycle: Reading the Signals Correctly

Government capital expenditure has been a key driver of Indian economic growth. We analyse the sustainability of this capex cycle, sectoral beneficiaries, and how to identify companies that are genuine capex beneficiaries versus those merely riding the narrative.

10 min read

EQUITY RESEARCH · March 12, 2026

How to Read an Annual Report: A Practitioner’s Checklist

Annual reports contain far more information than most investors extract. We walk through our internal checklist — covering management discussion quality, footnote analysis, cash flow patterns, and red flags — so you can read annual reports like a professional analyst.

12 min read