Budgets are usually discussed one year at a time. But governments don’t operate in single-year snapshots, they evolve through multi-year compounding trends. Looking at CAGR growth between FY 2020-21 and FY 2024-25 offers a far more reliable way to understand how India’s revenue engines and spending priorities have actually changed. This piece focuses on what has consistently grown, what has slowed, and what has structurally declined, and why these patterns matter more than an

You have dashboards. You have reports. You have charts with colors that would make a rainbow jealous. And yet, you’re still unsure. Should you expand that product line? Double down on marketing? Cut that underperforming store? You feel like you should know, the data is right there, but somehow, clarity never comes. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Bad data is worse than no data because it gives you the illusion of certainty without the substance. Let’s break down wh

When you’re starting up, finance often sits in the backseat. You’re chasing customers, building product, closing your first big deal, spreadsheets and ledgers can wait. Until they can’t. The day will come when you need more than an accountant sending you GST returns. You’ll need a finance function, a team, a system, and a mindset that supports the business you’re building. But here’s the thing: building a finance function isn’t just about hiring a CFO and buying software. Don