The East India Company as an early corporate giant
When people think of corporate giants today, they imagine Amazon, Apple, or Google. But centuries before Silicon Valley, the world…
Year: 2025
Standard Oil’s monopolistic takeover
Few companies in history have had as profound an impact on business, regulation, and the public’s understanding of monopoly power…
When SEBI looked away – historic mutual fund frauds
India’s mutual fund industry has evolved into one of the fastest-growing segments of the financial sector, attracting millions of retail…
Swati Projects Q1 FY26: Revenue Up, Profit Down
On 7th August 2025, Swati Projects Limited announced its Q1 FY26 results, presenting a mixed financial picture. While revenue rose…
The Kidder Peabody Bond Scandal
In the annals of Wall Street scandals, the Kidder Peabody bond scandal of the 1990s stands as a striking example…
Misusing Buyback Announcements: A Deep Dive
Stock buybacks, also known as share repurchase programs, are often presented as a sign of corporate confidence. By buying back…
Telegram Crypto Pump Groups
The rise of Telegram and Discord pump groups has transformed the way market manipulation is carried out. What once relied…
Hedge fund political donations and influence
Money has always played a central role in politics. From corporate contributions to wealthy individuals writing checks for campaigns, financial…
UK Convicts Chinese National in £5B Bitcoin Fraud Case
The United Kingdom delivered one of the most significant judgments in cryptocurrency history on September 30, 2025. A British court…
Finserv Companies Reshaping Retail Credit
Retail credit means loans that go directly to individuals rather than to companies. It includes personal loans, small consumer loans,…