Fun with Finance

09/10/2026

India’s healthcare sector is growing. But growth alone doesn’t create enterprise value.
From hospitals and diagnostics to pharma, medical devices and digital health, the opportunity is significant—but so is the need for the right strategy, capital and ex*****on.

In this carousel, we explore where healthcare growth is coming from and where the next big opportunities may emerge.

If you own or lead a healthcare business and are planning expansion, fundraising, M&A or an IPO, the next question is:
Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

📩 Connect with Rathandeep U today to explore your next strategic move.
📊 Scan the QR code to download the Full Healthcare Industry Report — Market, Investment & Financing Landscape.

21/09/2026

Your Business Plan and Pitch Deck are NOT the same thing.
Yet many founders treat them as if they are.

A Business Plan should explain the business in depth:
• What problem are you solving?
• Who is your customer?
• What is your business model?
• How big is the opportunity?
• How will you acquire customers?
• What are your operational requirements?
• What are the risks?
• What are your financial projections?
• How much capital do you need and why?

A Pitch Deck, on the other hand, needs to communicate the investment opportunity quickly and clearly.
It should make an investor understand:
Problem → Solution → Market → Business Model → Traction → Financials → Growth Opportunity → Funding Ask

But there is an important point founders often miss:
A beautiful Pitch Deck cannot compensate for a weak Business Plan.
And a 40-page Business Plan won't help if the founder cannot communicate the opportunity clearly in a 10–15 slide presentation.

The two documents should tell the same story at different levels of depth.
Your numbers should match.
Your assumptions should match.
Your growth strategy should match.
Your funding requirement should match.
And most importantly, your story should match your actual business.

Before approaching investors, ask yourself:
“If an investor challenged every number in my Pitch Deck, could my Business Plan and financial model defend it?”

That's where investor readiness really begins.
If you're preparing your business for fundraising, valuation, or investor discussions, feel free to connect with me.

17/09/2026

Planning a new venture, expansion, or investment for your SME or family business?

A Feasibility Study can help you assess the opportunity before committing significant capital. From market potential and costs to risks and profitability, the right analysis can turn uncertainty into informed business decisions.

Read the full blog:
https://candbindia.com/feasibility-study-in-business-for-smes-and-family-businesses

Feasibility Study In Business For SMEs And Family Businesses: assess market demand, costs, risks and profitability before investing in your next venture.

15/09/2026

On this sacred day of Samvatsari, with folded hands and a humble heart, I seek forgiveness.

If I have hurt you knowingly or unknowingly, through my words, actions or thoughts - Michhami Dukkadam.

Let go. Forgive. Move ahead with a kinder heart.
Wishing you peace, forgiveness and a fresh beginning.

Samvatsari 2026

12/09/2026

Raising funds for your SME or family business? Your funding pitch can make the difference between getting investor attention and getting overlooked.

Here’s a practical guide on How To Write A Funding Pitch that communicates your business opportunity, financial potential and growth story clearly.

Read the full blog: https://candbindia.com/how-to-write-a-funding-pitch-for-smes-and-family-business

How To Write A Funding Pitch that wins investor attention. Learn the key elements, structure, and practical tips to create a compelling SME funding pitch.

09/09/2026

An IPO is not won when the DRHP is filed. It is won by the preparation that happens before it.

In our latest blog, we break down why many SME IPO journeys struggle before the DRHP stage, from financial inconsistencies and weak MIS to governance, compliance, documentation and choosing the right advisory ecosystem.

The key question for every founder: Are you actually IPO-ready, or are you just IPO-aspirational?
Read the full article here: https://candbindia.com/why-most-sme-ipos-fail-before-they-even-file-their-drhp

Why Most SME IPOs Fail before filing the DRHP: uncover hidden gaps in financials, MIS, compliance and advisor readiness that can derail your IPO.

16/08/2026

Consulting & Beyond at the CII 14th TN Finance Conclave 🙌🏻

I as the Co-Founder & CEO, will be joining finance leaders from Ashok Leyland, Federal Bank, Sify, KPMG and more to discuss “Future-Ready Finance: Governance, Growth and Innovation.”

📅 18 Aug 2026 | Chennai

30/07/2026

Priya walked into the workshop believing she wasn't "ready" yet.

Not ready to invest because she didn't earn "enough."
Not ready to open her own account because her husband "handled all of that."
Not ready to ask questions because she was afraid they'd sound stupid in a room full of women who clearly had it figured out.

She'd been waiting for the right salary, the right moment, the right level of confidence. She was 38. She'd been waiting for eleven years.

She left having made one decision.
Not a big one. Not the kind you announce at dinner or post about online.

She decided that the next time someone asked her, "should we put this in your name or mine?" she would answer. Herself. Without checking first. Without saying "whatever you think." Without shrinking into the background of her own financial life.

Three months later, she messaged me.
She hadn't become a stock market expert. She hadn't restructured her portfolio. She hadn't done anything that would impress a CA. But she'd started one SIP in her own name, opened a separate savings account she didn't tell anyone about, and for the first time in her adult life, she knew, to the rupee, what she had.

"I don't feel like a guest in my own finances anymore," she wrote.
That's the only number that matters to me.

Priya's shift didn't happen alone. It happened in a room. If you want that room inside your organisation, for your women employees, your ERG, your leadership team, that's exactly what Fun with Finance workshops are built for. Let's build it together. DM me for details.

27/07/2026

Many Indian women today earn well, manage household finances, and make critical financial decisions, yet hesitate when it comes to investing.

The real challenge isn't income. It's confidence.

In this article, I explore the "Wealth Confidence Gap" and share practical ways women can overcome fear, build financial confidence, and take charge of their wealth journey.

Read here: https://rathandeep.com/the-wealth-confidence-gap-why-indian-women-invest-less-despite-earning-more/

THE WEALTH CONFIDENCE GAP highlights why many Indian women, despite earning more than ever, still hesitate to invest independently. The article explains that the real challenge is not a lack of ability, but limited financial participation, inherited beliefs, and insufficient hands-on investing exper...

27/07/2026

"𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?"
This is probably the most common question I hear from founders.
Unfortunately, many answers are based on ambition rather than financial reality.

A funding round shouldn't be decided by:
❌ "Let's raise ₹10 crore because it sounds right."

It should be backed by:
✅ 18–24 months of runway
✅ A clear and defensible use of funds
✅ A realistic valuation backed by financial analysis
✅ Strong unit economics and governance

Today's investors are asking tougher questions than ever before.
They're not just investing in growth stories, they're investing in businesses with financial discipline, predictable ex*****on, and credible numbers.

The best fundraising strategy isn't about raising the maximum capital.
It's about raising the right amount, at the right valuation, for the right purpose.

How did you decide the size of your last funding round, or how would you decide your first?