Indian stock exchanges are closed today for Mumbai's municipal elections.
The fact that our exchanges, which have international linkages, are shut down for a local municipal election shows poor planning and a serious lack of appreciation for second-order effects.
As Munger said: "Show me the incentive, and I will show you the outcome."
The holiday exists because no one who matters has any incentive to oppose the market holiday.
It also tells you how far we have to go before global investors take us seriously.
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@ankitdewan@AirIndiaX The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken serious cognizance of the incident and directed the airline to ground the pilot with immediate effect.
A formal enquiry has been ordered. Detailed reports have been sought from BCAS and CISF.
@AirIndiaX, today one of your pilots, Capt. Virender Sejwal, assaulted me physically at T1, Delhi Airport.
Here are the facts of the matter,:
🔸 Me & my family were guided to use the security check that the staff uses (also the PRM check), because we had a 4 month old baby in a stroller.
🔸 The staff was cutting the queue ahead of me. On calling them out, Capt. Virender, who himself was doing the same thing, asked me if I was anpadh (uneducated), and couldn't read the signs that said this entry was for staff.
🔸 A verbal scuffle broke out.
🔸 Not able to excercise restraint, the AIX pilot proceeded to physically assault me, leaving me bloody. The blood in the photograph (first comment) on his shirt is also mine.
Here are my issues with the whole thing:
🔹 My holiday is ruined. The first thing I have done here is see a doctor.
🔹 My 7 year old daughter, who saw her father get assaulted brutally, is still traumatized & scared.
🔹 I have no clue how @DGCAIndia & @AirIndiaX can allow such pilots to fly. If they can't keep their cool in a scuffle, can they be trusted with the lives of hundreds of people in the sky?
🔹 How can @DelhiAirport get away with such mismanagement, combining staff entry with passengers carrying infants, creating chaos at a sensitive security area? I thought Airports were safe places!
🔹 I was forced to write a letter stating that I will not pursue this matter further ... It was either write that letter, or miss my flight and throw the 1.2 lakhs holiday bookings down the drain. @DelhiPolice, why can't I file a complaint after coming back? Must I sacrifice my money too, to seek justice? Will the CCTV footage disappear in the 2 days till I make it back to Delhi?
To my friends & well wishers, I am pretty shaken, but nothing permanent. Can't say the same about my daughter though. 😢
@raghav_chadha The issue you brought up back to back...each and every point, area and context is very relevant and in need of hour... irrespective of any Party... every issue raised is for India and only India.. thanks
Indian accountants don’t realise how EASY it is to learn US accounting, and how FAST they can get their first 3 clients.
Here’s the truth nobody in India is saying out loud:
US accounting is 80% the same as Indian accounting.
Same debits and credits.
Same P&L logic.
Same balance sheet.
The difference?
Tools + workflows. That’s it.
If you learn 3 things, you’re US‑ready:
QuickBooks Online (the default system for US businesses)
How US money flows (Stripe, Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, bank feeds)
Month‑end close (reconciling payouts, cleaning up accounts, delivering reports)
That’s literally the core.
And Indian accountants can master it in 30–60 days with focused effort.
Now the important part:
How to get your first 3 US clients (the playbook that works):
Client 1 - Upwork
Create a profile offering “Monthly bookkeeping, cleanup and QuickBooks setup for US small businesses.”
Do one small $100–$200 cleanup. Undercharge for first 3 clients.
Overdeliver.
Collect 5 stars.
Your profile is now discoverable.
Client 2 - LinkedIn
Message US founders:
“I noticed you run on Shopify/Stripe. If you ever want your books cleaned or automated in QuickBooks, I can do it in 48 hours. Want me to check your current setup for free?”
You will get replies.
Client 3 - Cold email
Email 30–50 small US agencies, e‑commerce shops or service businesses.
Offer a free month-end close review.
One will convert. If they like your work you will get paid from 2nd month.
After that, word spreads FAST because US business owners talk.
And here’s the kicker:
Each client pays $800–$2,500/month.
Three clients = more than most CA jobs in India.
You don’t need a CPA.
You don’t need US experience.
You don’t need to leave your city.
You just need the skills + a plan.
The global market is starving for accountants.
Indian accountants are sitting on an arbitrage they don’t even know they have.
Want me to write a follow-up post on “The 30‑day roadmap to become US‑client‑ready”? Let me know in comments.
I keep wondering why India, with millions of non-data users, still doesn’t offer dedicated call-only plans especially for senior citizens and underage users. Not everyone needs data, yet people are pushed into buying data-inclusive plans because there’s no alternative. Why force unnecessary costs on those who only want to make and receive calls? Telecom companies should introduce true call-only packages that actually meet people’s needs!!!
Isn’t it????
@PrawinGaneshan@wintrackinc U r too late to realise these things ...I texted in your earlier posts that ..these inquiry.. committee... making the culprit third party govt. Hired agencies r delay tactic to calm down public outrage
The most viral kid after India Women's lifts the World Cup Trophy 🏆
Everyone is shocked to hear how fluently she speaks English 👏🏻
A must watch video 💥 #TeamIndia
अद्भुत !
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