Krishnadevan V

Krishnadevan V

Krishnadevan is Consulting Editor at BasisPoint Insight. He has worked in the equity markets, and been a journalist at ET, AFX News, Reuters TV and Cogencis.

Sandesara Settlement Could Rewire Credit Culture in India

Sandesara’s court-approved payout is seen as exchanging prosecution for payment, sharpening debate over fairness, consistency, and the erosion of India’s credit culture.

Krishnadevan V

November 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM IST

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Physicswallah Has Acceleration but Lacks Vector

When a teacher becomes a lender, students face debt before opportunity, and that could be a problem that ultimately damages brand equity and long-term credibility.

Krishnadevan V

November 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM IST

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SEBI Takes Its First Steps Toward Being What It Asks of Markets

SEBI’s proposed new in-house ethics code targets conflicts, boosts transparency, and aligns India with global governance standards to restore investor trust.

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November 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM IST

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Washington and Mumbai Align as SEC and SEBI Rethink Regulation

From Washington to Mumbai, regulators are converging on trust, not control. A new chapter in global market governance is quietly unfolding.

Krishnadevan V

November 13, 2025 at 10:45 AM IST

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Buffett’s Last Letter is a Blueprint for Corporate Maturity

Warren Buffett’s defines leadership for boardrooms by stating that lasting legacy comes from letting go, not clinging to control.

Krishnadevan V

November 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM IST

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Lenskart’s Virtue Narrative Gets a Market Reality Check

Markets took purpose washing to the cleaners as Lenskart’s weak debut exposed the gap between moral capitalism and real investor conviction.

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November 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM IST

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Bharti Airtel Keeps Scoring but Parries Questions on Capex Intensity

Bharti Airtel’s quarter showed strong execution and premiumisation. The market now wants the company to articulate its future more clearly, as silence still carries a price.

Krishnadevan V

November 6, 2025 at 10:33 AM IST

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Lenskart Grooms to Wed the Market, Profits Must Endure the Morning After

Lenskart’s IPO optics look sharp, but investors must ask whether its long-term vision is backed by durable profits when growth and competition intensify again.

Krishnadevan V

October 31, 2025 at 9:05 AM IST

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Reliance is Turning Its Energy Bill Into a Business Model

RIL rewires its future as solar and storage power its expansion, shifting energy from its biggest bill to its boldest competitive advantage.

Krishnadevan V

October 24, 2025 at 4:42 AM IST

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When Festival Sales Outsmart Our Better Judgement

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Festival sales tap psychology, not persuasion, using scarcity, credit and choice overload to turn seasonal joy into a masterclass in impulse buying.

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October 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM IST

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Reliance Turns Bottled Water Into Its Next Big Disruption

Reliance launches Campa Sure with sharp pricing and massive reach, squeezing rivals, as ₹15 a litre resets bottled water economics across India.

Krishnadevan V

October 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM IST

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The Most Profitable Part of LG Electronics Is the Least Obvious

LG Electronics has a profitable business hiding in the open and powering its margins

Krishnadevan V

October 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM IST

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Traders Should Brace For Shock From GIFT City’s Daily Option Expiry Push

GIFT City’s daily expiry options could quietly reshape NSE’s rhythm as offshore flows ripple into Mumbai’s markets. Traders must adapt fast.

Krishnadevan V

October 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM IST

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When RBI Rules Push a Tata Giant to Market, Unexpected Openings Emerge

Tata Capital's regulatory-driven IPO offers investors exposure to an established NBFC brand whose valuation merits scrutiny.

Krishnadevan V

October 7, 2025 at 5:52 AM IST

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The Stain Theory of Investing

From tariffs to AI, every setback is being spun into a strategy. Investors should beware India’s growing stain premium before the rinse begins.

Krishnadevan V

October 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM IST

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India’s Biggest Investor Base Is Still on the Sidelines

If knowledge alone built wealth, India would be teeming with Warren Buffetts by now. Millions of Indian households know about investing in securities. Very few of them actually bother to do it.

Krishnadevan V

October 3, 2025 at 1:10 PM IST

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Banks Poised to Challenge NBFCs As RBI Unshackles Restrictions

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RBI relaxes capital market lending, acquisition financing norms and higher share lending limits for banks after decades of restrictions

Krishnadevan V

October 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM IST

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India Hard-Sells Oil PSUs as Government Grows Restless With Investor Apathy

Government stages unprecedented oil PSU roadshow to counter investor bias. Ministry and IOC management pitch systematic engagement strategy.

Krishnadevan V

September 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM IST

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Why JLR's £2 Billion Loss Could Change Corporate Insurance Forever

How Tata Motors’ JLR's cyber insurance fumble turned a manageable crisis into an existential catastrophe

Krishnadevan V

September 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM IST

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PSU Bank Mergers Without Deal-Making Skills Will Have Little Global Impact

India's state-owned banks excel at lending but lose billion-dollar deals to global rivals. Why PSU banks need deal-making DNA for Viksit Bharat 2047.

Krishnadevan V

September 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM IST

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