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Practical insights on applying quantitative methods, economic theory, and statistical analysis to solve real-world financial challenges.

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Debjani Mukhopadhyay

PG Diploma in Applied Statistics from ISI Kolkata | BSc Economics (Hons) from MIT. Combining rigorous quantitative training with 9+ years of experience in equity markets and financial technology.

Featured Articles

Sector Strategy

India's Cement Sector: A CFA-Level Guide to Contrarian Value vs. Growth-at-Any-Price Strategies

The ₹5 trillion question: Is bigger really better? A deep-dive into organic growth vs M&A economics, unit economics analysis, and portfolio construction strategies for cement sector investing.

Cement SectorValue InvestingM&A AnalysisROCEPortfolio StrategyCapital AllocationRMC
January 12, 202625 min read
Equity Research

Shree Cement: A CFA Valuation Perspective on Organic Growth vs M&A Strategy

Deep-dive valuation analysis of H.M. Bangur's contrarian strategy amid India's cement consolidation wave. ROCE analysis, capital allocation framework, and intrinsic value assessment.

ValuationCement SectorROCE AnalysisCapital AllocationM&ACFA AnalysisShree Cement
January 12, 202620 min read
Equity Research

Budget 2026 Preview: Decoding the Fiscal Crossroads and Equity Market Implications

Deep analysis of the pre-budget economist meeting, household savings crisis, fiscal consolidation roadmap, and actionable sector-by-sector investment thesis for FY27.

Budget 2026Equity ResearchFiscal PolicyMacro Analysis
January 3, 202625 min read
Market Analysis

Union Budget 2026: Key Takeaways and Market Impact Analysis

Breaking down the major announcements from Budget 2026 and their implications for equity markets, sectors to watch, and investment strategies.

Budget 2026Market AnalysisFiscal Policy
January 3, 20268 min read
Investment Strategy

SIP vs Lumpsum in 2026: Data-Driven Analysis for Current Market Conditions

Using statistical analysis to determine the optimal investment approach given current market valuations, volatility patterns, and economic outlook.

SIPInvestment StrategyData Analysis
January 3, 202610 min read
Artificial Intelligence

AI Agents in Trading: What 2026 Holds for Autonomous Systems

Exploring the rise of AI agents in algorithmic trading, from LLM-powered analysis to autonomous execution systems reshaping how markets operate.

AI AgentsTradingAutomation
January 20269 min read
Quantitative Finance

Statistical Modeling for Portfolio Risk Assessment

Applying advanced statistical techniques from ISI training to build robust risk models that go beyond VaR—incorporating tail risk, correlation breakdown, and regime changes.

StatisticsRisk ManagementPortfolio Theory
January 202610 min read
Sector Strategy

India's Cement Sector: A CFA-Level Guide to Contrarian Value vs. Growth-at-Any-Price Strategies

The ₹5 trillion question: Is bigger really better? A deep-dive into organic growth vs M&A economics, unit economics analysis, and portfolio construction strategies for cement sector investing.

January 12, 202625 min read
Equity Research

Shree Cement: A CFA Valuation Perspective on Organic Growth vs M&A Strategy

Deep-dive valuation analysis of H.M. Bangur's contrarian strategy amid India's cement consolidation wave. ROCE analysis, capital allocation framework, and intrinsic value assessment.

January 12, 202620 min read
Equity Research

Budget 2026 Preview: Decoding the Fiscal Crossroads and Equity Market Implications

Deep analysis of the pre-budget economist meeting, household savings crisis, fiscal consolidation roadmap, and actionable sector-by-sector investment thesis for FY27.

January 3, 202625 min read
Market Analysis

Union Budget 2026: Key Takeaways and Market Impact Analysis

Breaking down the major announcements from Budget 2026 and their implications for equity markets, sectors to watch, and investment strategies.

January 3, 20268 min read
Investment Strategy

SIP vs Lumpsum in 2026: Data-Driven Analysis for Current Market Conditions

Using statistical analysis to determine the optimal investment approach given current market valuations, volatility patterns, and economic outlook.

January 3, 202610 min read
Economics

RBI Monetary Policy: Impact on Banking Stocks and Fixed Income

Analyzing the latest RBI policy stance, interest rate trajectory, and what it means for banking sector valuations and bond market dynamics.

January 3, 20267 min read
Artificial Intelligence

AI Agents in Trading: What 2026 Holds for Autonomous Systems

Exploring the rise of AI agents in algorithmic trading, from LLM-powered analysis to autonomous execution systems reshaping how markets operate.

January 20269 min read
Quantitative Finance

Statistical Modeling for Portfolio Risk Assessment

Applying advanced statistical techniques from ISI training to build robust risk models that go beyond VaR—incorporating tail risk, correlation breakdown, and regime changes.

January 202610 min read
Market Analysis

NIFTY 50 Technical Analysis: Key Levels for Q1 2026

A deep dive into NIFTY 50 price action, support/resistance levels, and what technical indicators suggest for the Indian market in the first quarter.

January 20267 min read
Economics

Econometric Analysis for Market Trend Prediction

How economic indicators and time-series analysis can enhance investment decision-making. Practical applications of econometric models in Indian equity markets.

December 20258 min read
Investment Strategy

Factor Investing Strategies for Indian Markets

Building multi-factor models that work in Indian markets—value, momentum, quality, and low volatility factors with local adaptations.

December 202512 min read
Credit Analytics

Building Credit Scoring Models with Machine Learning

From traditional logistic regression to gradient boosting—how statistical foundations enhance ML model development for credit risk assessment.

November 20259 min read
Behavioral Finance

Applying Behavioral Economics to Investment Products

Understanding cognitive biases and decision-making patterns to design better investment products and client communication strategies.

October 20257 min read
Wealth Management

Monte Carlo Simulations in Financial Planning

Using probability theory and simulation techniques to model retirement outcomes, helping clients understand risk in terms they can relate to.

September 20258 min read
Expertise Areas

Academic Foundation in Practice

Statistical Modeling

ISI Kolkata

Regression analysis, time-series forecasting, hypothesis testing, and Bayesian methods applied to financial data.

Econometric Analysis

MIT Economics

Macroeconomic modeling, market trend analysis, and policy impact assessment using economic theory.

Probability Theory

ISI Kolkata

Risk quantification, simulation methods, and stochastic processes for financial modeling.

Financial Economics

MIT Economics

Asset pricing, portfolio theory, market microstructure, and behavioral finance applications.

Quantitative Methods

ISI Kolkata

Optimization, numerical methods, and computational approaches for financial problem-solving.

Data Analysis

ISI Kolkata

Exploratory data analysis, visualization, and pattern recognition in large financial datasets.

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