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Rohan Patel

Markets Writer

Hi, I'm Rohan. I write about understanding stocks and funds: reading an earnings report, what a P/E ratio tells you, index funds versus active funds, and how to invest in US stocks from India. I like turning confusing numbers into something anyone can follow.

Index Funds vs Active Funds: What the Long-Term Data Shows
Markets

Index Funds vs Active Funds: What the Long-Term Data Shows

Decades of SPIVA data show most active funds trail their index after fees. Why it happens and where active management can still help.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 4 min read
P/E Ratio Explained: The Price-to-Earnings Ratio for Investors
Markets

P/E Ratio Explained: The Price-to-Earnings Ratio for Investors

What the P/E tells you, trailing vs forward, what counts as high or low, and the limits every investor should know.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Invest in US Stocks from India: Rules, Costs and Taxes
Markets

How to Invest in US Stocks from India: Rules, Costs and Taxes

LRS limits, TCS above ₹10 lakh, dividend withholding, Schedule FA and the hidden costs: a step-by-step guide for Indian investors.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Sensex Today: Sensex and Nifty Gain as IT and Pharma Lead the Week
Markets

Sensex Today: Sensex and Nifty Gain as IT and Pharma Lead the Week

The Sensex closed at 74,459 and the Nifty at 23,053 on October 30, as large caps rose and smallcaps fell.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 2 min read
RBI Monetary Policy: What the First Rate Hike Since 2023 Means
Economy

RBI Monetary Policy: What the First Rate Hike Since 2023 Means

The repo rate rose to 5.50% in a unanimous vote to defend the rupee and fight oil-driven inflation. Cuts are off the table.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 4 min read
FII DII Data: Who Is Buying and Selling Indian Stocks in 2026
Markets

FII DII Data: Who Is Buying and Selling Indian Stocks in 2026

Foreigners sold about ₹4.56 lakh crore this year while domestic institutions bought ₹7 lakh crore. Why the split matters.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Upcoming IPO India: November Pipeline and How to Evaluate Issues
Markets

Upcoming IPO India: November Pipeline and How to Evaluate Issues

Few mainboard issues have dates, but approved companies could launch fast. A seven-step checklist before you apply.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Read an Earnings Report in 10 Minutes: A Simple Guide
Markets

How to Read an Earnings Report in 10 Minutes: A Simple Guide

Revenue, EPS, margins, cash flow and guidance: a ten-minute routine for understanding any company's quarterly results.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 7 min read
Rupee vs Dollar: Why the Rupee Bounced Back From Near-Record Lows
Economy

Rupee vs Dollar: Why the Rupee Bounced Back From Near-Record Lows

The rupee came within 0.2% of its record low before RBI action pulled it back to around 95. Oil and outflows are the risks.

By Rohan Patel · Nov 1, 2026 · 3 min read