Not so long ago, I found myself grappling with Incoterms, bewildered by questions like, “Who pays?”, “Who ships?”, and “Who takes the risk?” It seemed daunting to navigate these international commercial terms that govern shipping agreements, but now they’re second nature. Working in trading & logistics, I’ve come to appreciate how choosing the right IncotermContinue reading “Understanding Incoterms: Simplifying Logistics Decisions”
Author Archives: Prabin Kumar
Profit and Loss in Trading: Decoding Metrics for Financial Success
What is PnL?Profit and Loss (PnL or P&L) is a vital financial measure that evaluates the net profit or loss an individual or business achieves within a specific timeframe. It highlights the overall profitability generated either over a defined period or across a set of transactions. Understanding PnL is crucial for traders, investors, and businessContinue reading “Profit and Loss in Trading: Decoding Metrics for Financial Success”
The Subscription Economy: Transforming the Way We Live and Do Business
One of a recent townhalls I attended at work a senior leadership member uttered a new word which got stuck in my head for a while now. ” Subscription Economy“. the senior member was emphasizing around this topic for the go to market strategy for our company’s future. so I thought to dig slightly deeperContinue reading “The Subscription Economy: Transforming the Way We Live and Do Business”
My Favorite #FM where is it now???
Quite recently in one of the columns in the economic times, there was a shocking and interesting headline which caught my attention. so, it made me write on this. In India, while the millennials or 2k kids might not have enjoyed the hearing a full cricket commentary over FM radio, or a short run onContinue reading “My Favorite #FM where is it now???”
Staying Focused While you Work from Home
Have you ever found yourself struggling to stay focused while you work from home? You’re not alone. Remote work has become increasingly popular, but it comes with its own set of challenges. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of a well-designed home office, time management techniques, and minimizing distractions to help you stay focusedContinue reading “Staying Focused While you Work from Home”
Curated list of Excel 2013, 2016 formulas
Over the past 20+ years i have been working with MS Office product and in particular i couldn’t deny the love i have for Excel. No matter what technology is advanced or data science grows exponentially. MS Excel is a tool that we all love to reach out to perform a wide range of operationsContinue reading “Curated list of Excel 2013, 2016 formulas”
Mark-to-Market Reporting in Commodity Trading and Risk Management: Understanding the Basics
MTM Reporting in Commodity Trading: Commodity trading involves buying and selling physical goods, such as oil, gas, metals, and agricultural products, with the aim of making a profit. With commodity prices subject to fluctuations in global markets, managing the associated risks becomes crucial for traders and companies involved in this complex and dynamic industry. Mark-to-marketContinue reading “Mark-to-Market Reporting in Commodity Trading and Risk Management: Understanding the Basics”
Unleashing Data Insights with the Best Open Source Business Intelligence (BI) Python Libraries
In today’s data-driven world, businesses and organizations rely heavily on data analysis and visualization to make informed decisions and gain competitive advantages. Business Intelligence (BI) tools play a crucial role in enabling businesses to unlock insights from their data and turn them into actionable information. Python, a popular and powerful programming language, offers a plethoraContinue reading “Unleashing Data Insights with the Best Open Source Business Intelligence (BI) Python Libraries”
Mastering PNL Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide for Financial Institutions
Introduction:In today’s fast-paced world, mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. With the advancement of technology, learning has become more accessible and convenient than ever before. Gone are the days when education was confined to classrooms and textbooks. Now, you can enhance your knowledge on the go with the help ofContinue reading “Mastering PNL Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide for Financial Institutions”
Building a Profit and Loss (PNL) Report with Atoti: A Step-by-Step Guide
Building a Profit and Loss (PNL) Report with Atoti: A Step-by-Step Guide Introduction: Profit and Loss (PNL) reporting is a critical function for financial institutions, providing insights into the financial performance of trading portfolios, investments, and other financial instruments. Accurate and effective PNL reporting is essential for decision-making, risk management, and financial analysis. Atoti, aContinue reading “Building a Profit and Loss (PNL) Report with Atoti: A Step-by-Step Guide”