Tag: Trades & Deals

“You never know what kind of setup market will present to you, your objective should be to find opportunity where risk reward ratio is best.”

Smoke Signals of Strategy: A Trainee Tale from 1985

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Muse & Musings12 Comments

Recent conversations in WhatsApp groups revolve around U.S. tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, sparking talks about India's self-sufficiency. Amid these discussions, a nostalgic tale from 1985 surfaces about a group of banking trainees in Kolkata who experienced financial difficulties, leading them to switch from costly Rothmans cigarettes to cheaper bidis. This quiet form of protest resulted in a successful appeal for an early salary. The self-reliance frequently shows itself through flexibility and unity.

Lessons from the Silk Road: Trade & Innovation

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Muse & Musings8 Comments

The Silk Road, a vast trade network spanning from East Asia to Europe, played a transformative role in shaping ancient commerce and settlements. Beyond facilitating the exchange of luxury goods, it fostered cultural, technological, and economic interactions that laid the foundation for global trade. Its principles of specialization, collaboration, and innovation continue to influence modern supply chains, underscoring the enduring importance of interconnected trade in driving economic growth and sustaining complex settlements worldwide.