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India's markets, decoded by its students.

Equity research, macro explainers and market notes published by the Finance & Investment Cell — written by undergraduates, held to a professional standard.

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Chanakya — the Finance and Investment Cell — is more than a student society. It is a platform where ambitions meet opportunities.

We are dedicated to nurturing financially aware, analytically driven, and future-ready individuals by bridging the gap between classroom learning and the dynamic world of finance.

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India's inflation just broke its ceiling 01Read →
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India's Inflation Just Broke Its Ceiling
June's CPI print, the analyst split, and what the August MPC actually decides.
Ayush Pal · 17 July 2026
Why consumers buy brands, not products 02Read →
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Why Consumers Buy Brands, Not Products
Brand equity as an intangible asset — and why acquisitions pay far above book value.
Ananta Varshney · 10 March 2026
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Chanakya Smriti '26
The annual magazine of Chanakya, Edition #2. Strategy. Success. Sustainability.
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