I recently attended the AI Literacy Bootcamp by AI & Beyond, hosted by House of Tej. The session explored how AI is reshaping work and decision-making at both individual and institutional levels. A few reflections have stayed with me: A few other ideas that stood out: These developments raise important questions about how we learn, […]
In my earlier years in finance, I spent a lot of time reading about value investing, especially from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. Their teachings shaped how I approached investing and continue to influence how my father, Rohit Chanana, and I think at Sarcha Advisors today. One belief has stayed constant: values and a strong […]
Ishani and I met with my dost, Asheesh Gupta, founder of Samarth, at DLF Golf Club a few days ago. We had been planning to meet Asheesh for long, and finally, we could meet last week. Asheesh is a wonderful human being. As they say, friendships are built on shared values, and it’s such a […]
ChatGPT said: Some friendships pause for years, only to return deeper, warmer, and more meaningful than ever. Yesterday, at the serene DLF Golf Resort Ltd, I had the joy of reconnecting with two dosts, Aditya Gupta and Gautam Saigal, friendships that go back over 20 years. Aditya, a successful entrepreneur and a fellow seeker, and […]
The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is widely used in public markets to estimate expected returns. It is based on a simple idea:The greater the risk, the greater the return should be. The equation is:Expected Return = Risk-Free Rate + Beta × (Market Return – Risk-Free Rate) But startups don’t have listed prices, historical volatility, […]
There’s a lot of noise around becoming AI-literate, but let’s pause and reflect—what will truly differentiate us in the age of smart machines? It’s not just how well you use AI.It’s how deeply human you remain while using it. I have attempted to define AI Literacy, what it means to be human, and why I […]
Will gold always hold its crown as the world’s ultimate safe haven? When I asked this to a few peers and friends, most were caught off guard. Gold’s role is so deeply ingrained in our thinking that it’s rarely questioned. I did some research and present my thoughts under three buckets: A. Why Has Gold […]
The recent debate around the 70–90 hour workweek sparked by Mr. Narayana Murthy former chairman Infosys and echoed by Mr. Subrahmanyan chairman of Larsen & Toubro has triggered many strong views. While I deeply admire both these leaders, I see this from a different lens, shaped by my own journey. To me, the real question […]
I was recently asked at the “Investors Luncheon – Think Global, Act Global!” organised by Viapar Capital on why I chose to work with my father, Rohit Chanana a first-generation founder. The question made me pause and reflect deeply because the answer isn’t just about business; it’s about everything that’s shaped me, the journey that […]
In many family businesses, succession or realignment becomes a time of stress, misunderstandings, fractured relationships, and even the erosion of both tangible and intangible wealth, including reputations built over decades. One of the important learning is that realignment or even framework for realignment must be done in happier times But it doesn’t have to be […]