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Jul 5 • 21 tweets • 4 min read
₹4,843 crore: These are the profits Jane Street allegedly made by quietly rigging the Indian markets, per SEBI.

Jane Street resorted to sophisticated methods of manipulation and rigging.

They made a profit of ₹36,502 in little over two years.

Here’s what happened. 🧵 First, let’s understand index options.

Think of it like a game of luck.

You bet ₹2 that Bank Nifty will cross 49,000 by 3:30 PM on Thursday.

If Bank Nifty ends at 49,001, you hit a jackpot. If it ends at 48,999, you lose the entire ₹2.

Just one point can flip your fortune.
Jul 2 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
Everyone likes Warren Buffett, but only a few apply his teachings.

He believed time rewards great businesses and punishes the weak.

So we built a Buffett-style filter and tested it on Indian stocks.

The result might surprise you. A 🧵 Image Buffett categorises businesses into Great and Gruesome.

One builds wealth over decades. The other burns capital endlessly.

Understanding the difference is crucial to achieving long-term investment success.
Jun 27 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
A company barely made ₹42 cr in core profits. But it still reported ₹351 cr in net profit.

That’s an 8x jump. What’s going on?

This Zomato (Eternal) case teaches a crucial investing lesson:

Investors need to look at net profits and EBITDA differently.

Let’s break it down🧵 EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortisation.

It tells you how much a company earns from its core operations.

What are core operations?

These are business activities that generate revenues.

For Zomato, that includes food delivery, groceries, and more. Image
Jun 21 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
Silver recently crossed the ₹1 lakh mark in India.

Is the rally over? Or are we just getting started?

We analysed 7 key drivers of silver prices to find out.

Let’s dive in. A 🧵 1. Supply & Demand

Like any commodity, silver’s price is shaped by the forces of supply & demand.

Its supply comes from mining and recycling.

However, its demand is far more diverse, including jewellery, coins and industrial applications like electronics and solar panels.
Jun 18 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
You bought a stock as its profits were rising.

But even after strong earnings, the stock price crashed.

What went wrong? The answer wasn’t in the income statement.

It was hiding in the cash flow statement.

Here’s a breakdown of how to read it the right way. A🧵 Image A company can post strong profits and still be short on cash.

Reason: The income statement is based on the accrual method. This means sales are recorded as soon as a deal is made, even if the customer hasn’t paid yet.

Check an example.
Jun 15 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
PPFAS Flexi Cap vs HDFC Flexi Cap

Both are extremely popular (the two biggest Flex Cap schemes).

Both have created immense wealth for investors.

And both have experienced fund managers with a solid track record.

Which one should you pick? A 🧵 Image Let’s start with returns.

Over the long haul, the PPFAS scheme comes out on top.

3-year & 5-year returns: HDFC Flexi Cap has beaten PPFAS Flexi Cap.

A key reason for this is the turnaround in HDFC Flexi Cap’s performance post 2020.
Jun 14 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
Hotel stocks have delivered blockbuster returns over the last 5 years.

If you want to invest in them smartly, you must closely track 5 key metrics.

A 🧵 on how to analyse hotel companies like a pro. Image 1. Occupancy Rate

Occupancy Rate = Number of occupied rooms / Number of available rooms.

It tells you what % of rooms were filled.

Ideally, a higher occupancy shows stronger demand for the hotel chain.

Let’s check some real-life examples to understand.
Jun 13 • 17 tweets • 5 min read
The Q4 FY25 result season has come to an end.

Until the quarter before (Q3), there had been concerns.

The sales growth of India’s top 500 companies had hit a 5-quarter low.

Has Q4 brought good news for investors?

Which stocks & sectors stand out at this point? A thread 🧵. We will answer 5 key questions in this thread:

1. Is growth finally back?

2. Have sales and profitability improved?

3. Did small caps surprise in Q4?

4. Which sectors are leading?

5. Which are the winning stocks?
Jun 9 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
FD rates will likely drop further after the RBI’s big rate cut.

Going by past trends, 1-year FDs from banks like SBI, HDFC, and ICICI could fall to 6% or lower.

However, some lesser-known but equally safe options still offer over 8%.

A 🧵 What are these alternatives?

We are talking about FDs from Small Finance Banks (SFBs).

These banks focus on small borrowers and offer unsecured & high-interest loans.

So, to attract deposits, they can afford to offer higher interest rates than large banks.
Jun 4 • 17 tweets • 6 min read
Amid concerns about weak earnings and an economic slowdown, four companies promised more than 50% revenue growth in FY25.

And they delivered.

Now, they are guiding for similar growth in FY26.

What do these 4 companies do? What is driving their growth? A 🧵 Image 1. Kaynes Technology India

This company makes complex electronic components used in various high-growth industries, such as aerospace, EVs, and railways.

-91% of revenue comes from India
-The remaining 9% from exports Image
May 31 • 18 tweets • 5 min read
After Operation Sindoor, defence stocks are back in focus.

Do they have enough ammunition to rally further?

Which companies stand out?

We answer these and many more questions you may have in this thread 🧵 Image We will focus on 3 aspects in this analysis:

-India’s promising defence story

-Valuations

-Financials of key companies

Let’s start.
May 30 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
Bandhan Small Cap Fund has delivered exceptional returns in recent years.

It’s among the top 3 small-cap funds based on 3-year and 5-year returns.

What’s working for this fund? Has it been a consistent performer? A 🧵 Image Let’s start with performance.

One thing that stands out in this scheme’s performance is its solid downside protection.

Since its inception in Feb 2020, the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI registered over 5% monthly fall 6 times. The fund performed better on all 6 occasions. Image
May 28 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
Flexi Cap funds have a lot of freedom. But each has a distinct style.

@PPFAS Flexi Cap: Value-focused + bold cash calls

JM Flexi Cap: Aggressive, prefers mid & small caps

HDFC Flexi Cap: Steady performer + large-cap heavy

So, which one fits you the best? Let’s find out. A🧵 We analysed every Flexi Cap fund in India across 5 key parameters:

-Allocation to Large Caps

-Exposure to Mid & Small Caps

-How frequently the fund buys and sells stocks

-Performance during good times

-Performance during tough times

Here’s what we found. 👇
May 22 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
Markets move in cycles, and winning sectors keep changing.

If you can spot which sectors will lead next, you can earn market-beating returns.

Here are 4 smart strategies to help you pick winning sectors. A 🧵 Image 1. Tracking Economic Cycles

The economy moves in cycles: expansion, peak, contraction, and recovery.

Tracking economic and business indicators can help you figure out where we are in that cycle and which sectors are likely to perform well next.
May 13 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
HDFC Focused 30 Fund is topping the charts across 1, 3, and 5-year returns.

But it wasn’t always like this. It has turned around since 2020.

That’s why its 5-year returns are more impressive than its 10-year returns.

What are the factors working for the fund? A🧵 Image The fund was launched in September 2004.

Until 2020, its performance was a mixed bag.

Between 2005 and 2020 (16 calendar years), the fund managed to beat its benchmark (Nifty 500 TRI) only 8 times.

It saw some good years, but some forgettable ones as well. Image
May 10 • 31 tweets • 9 min read
If you understand the financials of a burger-selling stall, you can easily read the financial statements of a conglomerate like Reliance Industries.

Let’s simplify the Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement to the extent even your child can understand.

A🧵 Image 1. Balance Sheet

Imagine you start a burger stall.

You invest ₹50,000 from your pocket. This is your equity.

Further, you borrow ₹20,000 from a friend @ 5% Interest. This becomes your liability.

Total money you raised = Rs 70,000
May 7 • 17 tweets • 4 min read
One in three active equity funds fail to justify the risks they are taking.

The amount of risk they take does not match the returns they deliver.

SEBI’s recent metric reveals this.

Once you know this, it may change how you choose mutual funds.

A 🧵 Image Why Risk-Adjusted Returns Matter

Say, two people invest ₹1L. After a year, both have ₹1.08L.

One chose FDs, the other equities.

Same return, different risk.

Was it worth it for the equity investor? NO.

That’s why risk-adjusted returns are important, not just returns.
May 4 • 16 tweets • 4 min read
Markets have started to recover.

During this phase, Value/Contra funds shine.

So, we examined the 3 most popular schemes in this space:

SBI Contra
ICICI Pru Value Discovery
Invesco India Contra

All of them have given impressive returns. Which one is better for you? 🧵 Image Let’s start with their trailing returns.

The Contra Fund from @SBIMF shines in the short to medium term, while Invesco India Contra leads in the long term.

However, all 3 funds have comfortably outperformed their category average and benchmark in the 3, 5, and 10-year periods.
Apr 27 • 14 tweets • 4 min read
Ather’s IPO issue opens tomorrow (Apr 28, 2025).

Backed by Hero MotoCorp, it has slick tech and big expansion dreams.

Its listed rival Ola’s EV ride has been anything but smooth so far.

Can Ather be a better bet for the EV two-wheeler race?

A🧵 Image We will cover 4 key aspects in this analysis:

- Ather’s business model
- Financials
- Compare its numbers with competitors
- Key IPO details
Finally, we will wrap up with the positives and key concerns.
Apr 25 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Gold has been the ultimate safe haven for years, and rightly so.

After all, it held firm during tough times – be it the 2008 crash or the chaos of COVID.

But does it never crash? How volatile can it get?

We crunched 20 years of data to find out. A🧵 Image First, some key numbers for perspective.

Gold’s impressive show isn’t limited to crisis years alone.

We checked nearly two decades of data (2006-2024).

And gold delivered negative returns in just 4 calendar years. (See table)

Does this mean it is immune to sharp falls? Image
Apr 24 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
Building your first ₹1 crore takes more time than the next ₹9 crore combined.

Sounds wild — but it’s true.

The journey from ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore doesn’t get harder. It gets faster.

Here’s the math and mindset shift that explains why 🧵 Image Let's start with some surprising numbers.

Getting to ₹1 Cr might feel like 10% of the ₹10 Cr journey, but it takes 45% of the total time.

Because all your effort comes BEFORE compounding picks up steam.