The previous generation, our parents, often shied away from investing in the stock markets. Their apprehension was not unfounded, given the financial scandals and economic crises that have rocked the investment world over the years. Here's a closer look at some of these events and their implications: 1. The 1992 Harshad Mehta Scandal: In 1992, (I was in class 12) the Indian stock market was hit by a colossal scam orchestrated by Harshad Mehta, amounting to 4000 Crore. This scandal caused the stock market to plummet by more than 50%, shaking investor confidence to its core. Example: Imagine an investor who had put their life savings into the stock market before the crash. The value of their investment would have halved almost overnight, causing significant financial distress. In response to this scandal, the Indian government passed the Securities Laws (Amendments) Act in 1995, granting the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) the authority to regulate depositories, Foreig...
Material Challenges of Cow Dung Brick Making “From finding suitable binders to selecting the right stabilisers, making high-quality cow dung bricks requires overcoming a host of material challenges” Making cow dung bricks 🐄🧱 can be a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional building materials. However, there are several 🤔 challenges associated with the production of these bricks that need to be addressed for them to be used in construction. In this article, we will discuss the challenges related to binder, micro...