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Apr 13, 2022 • 25 tweets • 4 min read
20 things I wish I did in my 20s:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
Your 20s will probably be the most eventful decade of your life…. & drastically different from the previous one.
I am in my mid-30s, & I have come to believe that a lot of what you do in your 20s will set things up for the rest of your life.
Mar 15, 2022 • 14 tweets • 2 min read
Everything you need to know about TAX SAVINGS under Section 80C:
India-specific THREAD #threadsbyAP
Section 80C is probably the easiest & most important tax saving channel for those early in your career.
The current Financial year is coming to an end. If your annual income is even a rupee above 5 Lakhs (incl all sources), you need to know & understand 80C.
Feb 7, 2022 • 17 tweets • 3 min read
The rapid growth of young retail investors in the Indian stock market:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
The no. of individual investors in Indian equities has seen a major increase since 2020.
In FY21 alone, 142 Lakh new investors started investing in the stock market.
Jan 27, 2022 • 18 tweets • 3 min read
7 Basic terms you should know about INCOME TAX:
(A brief introduction to Income Tax, for beginners)
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
If you’ve just landed your first job or recently started earning, Congratulations!
And welcome to the world of “Income Tax”.
Jan 10, 2022 • 20 tweets • 3 min read
10 basic FINANCE terms you must learn before you’ve earned your first rupee:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
Personal finance is & will remain an integral part of your life.
How well you manage your money will determine a lot of things for you.
Jan 4, 2022 • 20 tweets • 6 min read
9 incredible places in India, I visited in 2021……. And you should too
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
India is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It is as diverse in its destinations as it is in its people.
Dec 28, 2021 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
My personal-life GOALS for 2022…
which you can copy too!
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
2021 was one of the most difficult time of my life… emotionally & mentally.
I want 2022 to be my best year & I intend to work consciously towards a few things.
So here are my Goals for the year:
Nov 8, 2021 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
10 must-use tools & platforms for young startups:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
Building, operating & scaling a startup is not an easy task.
You need the right partners, tools & resources early in your journey to achieve better productivity & results.
Oct 26, 2021 • 23 tweets • 3 min read
How do OTT platforms make money? And how do they spend it?
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
We are the generation of Video consumption! And OTT platforms are the biggest beneficiaries of this.
The Jio revolution has made internet cheaper than ever before (in India). A whole new audience beyond the metros now has both access & reach.
Oct 22, 2021 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
6 finance apps that have helped me manage money better:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
Personal finance, investing, money management for an individual used to be driven on excel sheets! I’ve been through that process.
But the rise of FINTECH in India has made our lives substantially easier.
Oct 19, 2021 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
7 mistakes to avoid as a working professional in your 20s:
(I learnt these the hard way)
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
I had a roller-coaster in my 20s.
From cleaning out the office garbage to leading a team across countries, I was lucky to have different experiences & roles.
Here are my learnings:
Sep 25, 2021 • 24 tweets • 4 min read
Why do brands spend HUNDREDS OF CRORES to associate with the IPL?
A Thread on IPL CENTRAL SPONSORSHIPS.
#threadsbyAP
Did you know that VIVO acquired the Title Sponsor rights of the IPL for a whopping 2,190 Crores for 5 years…. That’s 438 Crores per season!!!
Aug 14, 2021 • 28 tweets • 9 min read
All of India’s Olympic glory, since independence, summed up in one THREAD.
Enlisting all Indian Olympic medalists
#threadsbyAP
Olympics is the BIGGEST global sports event. EVERY athlete dreams of success here.
How did CRED become a Unicorn despite having NO profits?
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
WHAT is @CRED_club ?
An app that makes it super easy & simple to pay credit card bills…. & rewards you for doing so!
CRED has added more offerings which include RentPay, instant credit (CRED cash), e-commerce & CRED UPI.
Jul 16, 2021 • 25 tweets • 5 min read
The fundamental problem with the booming Creator Economy:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
“The Creator Economy is booming” - you must have heard this often in recent times! And it is ABSOLUTELY TRUE!
Jul 6, 2021 • 24 tweets • 8 min read
How do Content Creators actually make money?
Here are 10 ways:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
If you are an aspiring Content Creator or just curious to know how Creators actually sustain themselves, read on.
Disclaimer: I have tagged a few creators ONLY as References & examples for the points mentioned.
Jun 30, 2021 • 23 tweets • 4 min read
Am working towards becoming an entrepreneur.
I recently attended a Masterclass on Entrepreneurship by Bhavish Aggarwal (@bhash ). So many learnings about starting up & the journey to success!
Here are a few pearls of wisdom I picked up:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
Beyond my consulting work & investing, I am looking to take the entrepreneurial plunge! I have worked with many entrepreneurs but wanted to do a course on the basic underlying principles!
I stumbled upon this Masterclass & the fact that it was by Bhavish himself, excited me.
Jun 24, 2021 • 14 tweets • 7 min read
16 young Indian startup founders who are building amazing businesses in their 20s:
A THREAD
#threadsbyAP1. Rahul Mathur (@Rahul_J_Mathur ) - One of the most exciting prospects in the Indian startup eco-system, Rahul has taken a very complicated category of insurance & simplified it for the consumers with @BimaPeBharosa .
Jun 22, 2021 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
The mind-blowing story behind Shafali Verma’s (@TheShafaliVerma ) meteoric rise in Indian cricket:
(Cricket fan or not, you need to read this THREAD)
PC: AFP
WHO is Shafali Verma?
A teenage sensation who made her debut for the Indian women’s cricket team at just 15 years of age. An explosive batsman, she has caught the eye of cricket fans from across the world!
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Jun 18, 2021 • 22 tweets • 3 min read
Was Cristiano Ronaldo right in removing the Coca-Cola bottles from the press conference table?
A (former) Sports marketeer’s perspective:
A THREAD #threadsbyAP
Firstly, WHAT HAPPENED?
At one of the press conferences of the UEFA EURO football event, the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo removed bottles of Coke placed on the table & urged people to drink water instead.