Written Down Value Method of Depreciation
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Written Down Value Method of Depreciation

Hey! Have you ever realized that the smartphone you kept in your pocket is not worth as same as you purchased? Why does this happen? Have you ever thought about why a second-hand smartphone costs less than the new one?

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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd IPO - Should you apply or not?
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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd IPO - Should you apply or not?

A stellar year for the markets! The year gave dream runs to most of the stocks and mutual funds. Although this was entirely the result of the bull run, fund managers stole the thunder! Either way, the mutual fund sector was gaining traction at an increasing pace.

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Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd IPO - A hit or a miss?
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Paras Defence and Space Technologies Ltd IPO - A hit or a miss?

​​​​​Did you know India falls in the top 5 for its defence expenditure in the whole world! The government has been funding incumbents like DRDO, the Indian Armed Forces, and ISRO, which have been the torchbearers of the defence and space sectors for decades now. It’s no sorcery that the companies catering to the requirements of these institutions have evolved alongside the industry’s growth.

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The Success Story of Nykaa
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The Success Story of Nykaa

Have you ever heard of the Lipstick effect? This is what we also faced during the pandemic last year. It means that during recessions, economic downturns, or when consumers have very little cash in hand, they continue and sometimes increase to spend their money on low-budget luxuries. For instance, during covid, people found solace in their personal care leading to the boost of the skincare and beauty industry.

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5 Lessons to learn from Failed Startups
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5 Lessons to learn from Failed Startups

"Nine out of ten startups fail in their very first year of operation." Not only this, more than two-thirds of them never deliver a positive return to their investors. Now, as an entrepreneur, you might have come across these stats at some point in your life. But the trivial point to be questioned is - Why do so many startups end up disappointingly, and what can we learn from these failed startups?

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Elcid Investment - A Penny Stock Worth ₹4 Lakh!
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Elcid Investment - A Penny Stock Worth ₹4 Lakh!

Imagine you are in the medieval age, and you have a piece of diamond worth one lakh gold coins. You were ready to sell it, but nobody quoted its price more than a single silver coin. Isn’t it ridiculous and so not digestible? How unfortunate and miserable would you feel?

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The Fall of Coffee Day Enterprises
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The Fall of Coffee Day Enterprises

“He who is quick to borrow is usually slow to pay” This quote is perfect to start the evaluation for the company that we are discussing in today's blog- the one for which its debt structure added fuel to the fire. Ever since the subject of corporate finance has been added to enlighten scholars about financial soundness, it has elucidated 3 important decisions that every corporation has to take during its life cycle. There are 3 decisions that every financial manager has to take, Investment Decisions, Financing Decisions, and Dividend Decisions.

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Jubilant FoodWorks - Returns ki ‘home delivery’?
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Jubilant FoodWorks - Returns ki ‘home delivery’?

‘Ta Na Na Na Na Re, Pizza Aaya free’ - reminds you of something? Remember the euphoria of getting a pizza for free if it’s a late delivery? That mind-blowing ’30-min or free delivery’ policy is what has made Dominos an extraordinary company. Maybe you know (or maybe not), but Dominos is operated by Jubilant Foodworks in India. That would be our topic of discussion for today.

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Coca Cola vs Pepsi - The Hot War of your Cold Drinks
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Coca Cola vs Pepsi - The Hot War of your Cold Drinks

Talk of brand wars, and you can’t miss this one!

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Why have the stock prices of Bajaj Finance & Asian Paints been rising for decades?
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Why have the stock prices of Bajaj Finance & Asian Paints been rising for decades?

Say you’d invested a Lakh each in the shares of Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance & HDFC Bank in 2009. Eyes shut, that’d have been close to ₹13 Cr. today! But how?

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Zomato IPO: What
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Zomato IPO: What's beyond the Hype?

Netizens are all gung-ho! One of India’s most prominent startups, now a household name, Zomato, is finally entering the stock markets! But, are you watching closely?

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Is Tata Group the upcoming EV giant?
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Is Tata Group the upcoming EV giant?

“Change is the only constant.” This quote by Heraclitus pretty much sums up the business world that we live in.  Do you remember Nokia’s example that we all have heard of in our childhood, how Nokia became susceptible to their decision to not change with the world? We all have, right? And we know the amount of damage and struggle the company had to go through for refusing to accept the change. Naturally, no company would want to become the next ‘Nokia’!

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The Rising Share Price of United Breweries- What’s brewing inside?
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The Rising Share Price of United Breweries- What’s brewing inside?

With liquor outlets shut and taxes on the rise, beer stocks are the last thing you would expect to rally! However, the maker of Kingfisher, UBL, had a spectacular rally! Strange, right?

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What stops the stock price of ITC from rising?
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What stops the stock price of ITC from rising?

A great company with its share price stuck with a pin; either love it or hate it, there’s no between. Any guesses? Of course, ITC. But, what’s plaguing the giant?

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Adani Group: Is it the end of the biggest dream run of the year?
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Adani Group: Is it the end of the biggest dream run of the year?

Some stocks would crash upto 25%, some dream runs would come to a halt & someone would lose $7.6 Bn of wealth! All of it - in a single day!!

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PVR Cinemas: Business Model & Research Report
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PVR Cinemas: Business Model & Research Report

Did you miss going to movie theatres during the lockdown? Do you miss those comfy recliners with those tasty cheese popcorns and an ice-cold coke by your side? Woah! Let's not talk about those distracting things now!

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IDFC First Bank - Business Model & Research Report
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IDFC First Bank - Business Model & Research Report

How would it be to have the operational efficiency of a bank and an established retail loan segment combined in a single banking entity? Let's discover...

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Tata Super App: Can it win the Digital Supremacy battle?
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Tata Super App: Can it win the Digital Supremacy battle?

Just imagine having a supermarket in your pocket... from shopping to booking to chatting - all in one app! Cool, let’s analyze whether Tata is all set to disrupt this concept.

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