August 2026 -

Indian Gas Exchange: Gas is here to stay!

August 28, 2026 VBR Team 0

India’s natural gas market is moving towards a more transparent and market-driven structure, and the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) sits at the centre of that transition. Launched in June 2020 and authorised by the Petroleum […]

Gujarat Energy: Scale, Speed and Sustainable growth!

August 26, 2026 VBR Team 0

Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL), formerly Gujarat Gas Limited, has undergone a fundamental transformation from a city gas distribution company into a broader integrated energy business. The company’s new structure took effect after the completion of […]

Monopolies are bad. Period.

August 26, 2026 VBR Team 0

India’s stock market infrastructure is a textbook case. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) together control virtually 100% of equity trading. NSE alone commands roughly 90–93% of cash market turnover and […]

India’s trade growth driver will be Ports

August 22, 2026 VBR Team 0

India has spent the past decade expanding its port capacity. The next challenge is making that capacity competitive. With a coastline of about 11,099 kms and access to major Indian Ocean trade routes, India has […]

Just Keep Buying

August 18, 2026 VBR Team 0

Nick Maggiulli’s Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways to Save Money and Build Your Wealth takes a data-driven approach to one of personal finance’s biggest questions: how can ordinary investors build wealth without constantly trying to […]

John Bogle: Pioneer of Index Investing

August 18, 2026 VBR Team 0

John Bogle’s investing philosophy remains one of the most influential approaches to long-term investing, built on the principles of low costs, broad diversification, disciplined investing and patience. Widely regarded as a pioneer of index mutual […]

HDFC Bank: Merger pangs, governance & more

August 12, 2026 VBR Team 0

Metric Value Market Cap (₹ Cr) ₹ 11,13,174.00 ROCE (%) 6.92% Current Ratio 2.35% ROE (%) 14% Return on Assets (%) 1.8% Debt to Equity 6.28 Branches 9694 NIM (%) 3.26% Cost to Income Ratio […]

NSE IPO: A Landmark Listing Years in the Making

August 12, 2026 VBR Team 0

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is preparing for one of India’s most anticipated initial public offerings after nearly a decade of regulatory hurdles. In June 2026, the exchange filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) […]

Templeton: Father of Contrarian investing

August 11, 2026 VBR Team 0

John Templeton’s investing philosophy remains one of the most influential approaches to long-term investing, built on the principles of value investing, global diversification, and emotional discipline. Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of international […]

The Intelligent Investor: A Timeless Guide to Rational Investing

August 11, 2026 VBR Team 0

Author: Benjamin GrahamGenre: Finance / Value Investing Few investment books have enjoyed the longevity and influence of The Intelligent Investor. First published in 1949, Benjamin Graham’s classic remains the cornerstone of value investing and continues […]