Every client family I sit across from this year is asking a version of the same question, in different words: where is the ground? For over a decade, our conversations with you have started from valuation, from cycles, from the reasonable expectation that patience gets rewarded. This year, I want to start somewhere more honest […]
Singapore has long been one of the most preferred destinations for Indian entrepreneurs, family offices, and investors seeking to build global businesses and international investment platforms. Its stable regulatory framework, strong banking ecosystem, extensive tax treaty network, and ease of doing business continue to make it an attractive jurisdiction. However, the global tax landscape has […]
We are living through a period of extraordinary economic stress, one that demands investors rethink the composition of their portfolios. Governments across the world are deeply indebted, economies are re-industrialising at pace, and a fierce contest for control of energy, critical minerals and rare earths is reshaping geopolitics. The consequences are becoming clear in asset […]
In our work with UHNI clients, we often come across portfolios managed by multiple advisors. On the surface, this can feel like a prudent strategy, offering diversification, broader perspectives, and a sense of risk mitigation. But in reality, fragmented financial advice often creates complexities that quietly erode the very benefits it promises. Over time, the […]
The ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has introduced a new layer of macro uncertainty, primarily through its impact on energy markets and global liquidity conditions. The region accounts for a significant share of global oil supply, and any disruption, especially around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, has immediate implications for oil […]
Financial markets regularly face crises – financial scandals, wars, inflation shocks, banking failures, pandemic, geopolitical stress, etc. Each time markets fall sharply, investors ask the same question: “Is this the time to exit?” History suggests the opposite. Across decades of market data, crises have typically created temporary volatility but long-term opportunity. Markets Have Compounded Despite […]
When an investor exits an Indian company by selling equity shares, the transaction attracts capital gains tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961. The law treats any right in relation to an Indian company as a capital asset. As a result, any surplus earned on the sale of equity shares is taxed as capital gains. […]
Executive Summary The RBI has introduced a temporary package aimed at attracting foreign currency inflows from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The measures make eligible Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits significantly more attractive by enabling banks to offer higher deposit rates while also providing additional flexibility for structured financing solutions. The special window is available for […]
In periods of heightened market volatility, short-term narratives often dominate headlines: foreign investor selling, global uncertainties, and market corrections. However, from a family office perspective, true wealth creation has always depended on separating temporary noise from long-term structural strength. India’s capital markets today offer a compelling example of why patient capital, disciplined investing, and a […]
This article is a summary of the CIO’s letter shared with clients at the start of 2026. It reflects our current thinking on the changing global order, the evolving monetary environment, and the investment themes likely to shape markets in the year ahead. The year 2025 was marked by high volatility and a pivotal shift […]