Readers' views on Business Today articles
The cover story (Deal Chahta Hai, July 22) on the rise of boutique
investment banks was an excellent one. The main advantage of dealing
with these banks is the access they provide clients to experienced
financial professionals.
Helping Hand
The cover story (Deal Chahta Hai, July 22) on the rise of boutique investment banks was an excellent one. The main advantage of dealing with these banks is the access they provide clients to experienced financial professionals. The senior management at these firms generally plays an active role in the business pursuits of clients. Many small companies turn to boutique investment banks out of necessity. These bankers have shown it is better to be a shark in a backyard pool than a minnow in the Atlantic.
R. Yogesh Kumar Jain, Hyderabad
Small is Beautiful
Your cover story (Deal Chahta Hai, July 22) was enlightening and encapsulating. It provided excellent examples of so-called bottom of the barrel deals, and gave us a fresh perspective on the investment business expertise of boutique banks. It highlights an interesting point without undermining the importance of the bigger banks. Rather it presents an interesting proposition of boutique investment firms commingling with the bigger fish. Such a combination can boost an ever-growing nation.
Anish Ravi, Chennai
Silent PM
The story (Cry, The Beloved Country, July 22) opens a new debate about our ailing economy. The author has listed many of Pranab Mukherjee's missteps. What bothers me is that the PM has kept mum. If it is true Mukherjee has taken all the major decisions, why was it allowed? One hopes the 2014 elections will bring an end to this regime.
V. Nirmala, Mumbai
What lies ahead
If India has to sustain its growth story infrastructure will play a key role. It is heartening to know that despite land and funding issues, roads are being built at a healthy pace (In the Fast Lane, July 22). Connectivity is the key for the one million odd villages in India. The sooner we connect them, the better will be our economic status.
Srinath H.R., Bangalore
The cover story (Deal Chahta Hai, July 22) on the rise of boutique investment banks was an excellent one. The main advantage of dealing with these banks is the access they provide clients to experienced financial professionals. The senior management at these firms generally plays an active role in the business pursuits of clients. Many small companies turn to boutique investment banks out of necessity. These bankers have shown it is better to be a shark in a backyard pool than a minnow in the Atlantic.
R. Yogesh Kumar Jain, Hyderabad
Small is Beautiful
Your cover story (Deal Chahta Hai, July 22) was enlightening and encapsulating. It provided excellent examples of so-called bottom of the barrel deals, and gave us a fresh perspective on the investment business expertise of boutique banks. It highlights an interesting point without undermining the importance of the bigger banks. Rather it presents an interesting proposition of boutique investment firms commingling with the bigger fish. Such a combination can boost an ever-growing nation.
Anish Ravi, Chennai
Silent PM
The story (Cry, The Beloved Country, July 22) opens a new debate about our ailing economy. The author has listed many of Pranab Mukherjee's missteps. What bothers me is that the PM has kept mum. If it is true Mukherjee has taken all the major decisions, why was it allowed? One hopes the 2014 elections will bring an end to this regime.
V. Nirmala, Mumbai
What lies ahead
If India has to sustain its growth story infrastructure will play a key role. It is heartening to know that despite land and funding issues, roads are being built at a healthy pace (In the Fast Lane, July 22). Connectivity is the key for the one million odd villages in India. The sooner we connect them, the better will be our economic status.
Srinath H.R., Bangalore
