Industry applications
FP&A
M&A advisory
Equity research
Credit
Treasury
Career opportunities & salary
| Role | Salary (India) |
|---|---|
| Financial Analyst | 5-14 LPA |
| Investment Banker | 12-40 LPA |
Skills roadmap
Financial modelingValuation (DCF, comps)ExcelAccounting basics
Learning roadmap
- Phase 1Foundation
- Accounting
- Excel
- Financial statements
- Phase 2Modeling
- 3-statement models
- DCF
- LBO
- Phase 3Specialist
- Investment banking
- Research
- Credit
Latest trends (2026)
- AI in finance
- Private credit growth
- ESG investing
Tools used
ExcelBloombergCapital IQPower BI
Deep dives
12 in-depth Finance guides — from beginner concepts to career and interview prep.
What is Finance? A Complete 2026 Guide
Finance careers span corporate FP&A, investment banking, equity research, credit and risk. Strong analytical skills, Excel and modeling matter most. Learn wh…
Beginner 8 min
Finance Career Roadmap 2026: Roles, Skills, Salary
Step-by-step Finance career roadmap: roles, salary bands, skills and a 6-12 month learning plan for 2026.
Intermediate 10 min
Finance Salary Guide 2026 (India + Global)
Finance salary in India by role, experience and city. Compare junior to senior compensation for 2026.
Beginner 7 min
Top Finance Tools in 2026
The essential Finance tools professionals use in 2026 — with strengths, use cases and how to learn each.
Beginner 6 min
Finance Applications: Real Industry Use Cases
How Finance is used across industries — from healthcare to finance. Real 2026 use cases you can learn from.
Beginner 6 min
Best Finance Certifications in 2026
Which Finance certifications actually help you get hired in 2026 — and which to skip.
Intermediate 6 min
Top Finance Interview Questions & Answers (2026)
The most-asked Finance interview questions in 2026 with structured answers, plus what recruiters look for.
Intermediate 9 min
Finance Projects for Your Portfolio (2026)
Impressive Finance project ideas for students and career switchers — with scope, tech stack and outcomes.
Intermediate 8 min
Finance Trends in 2026: What's Actually Changing
The Finance trends that matter in 2026 — filtered from hype to what changes how you work and hire.
Intermediate 7 min
Finance Learning Path: 90-Day Plan for 2026
A structured 90-day Finance learning path with weekly milestones, projects and evaluation checkpoints.
Beginner 10 min
Finance for Beginners: Start Here in 2026
New to Finance? This beginner guide covers the fundamentals, first project and next 90 days for 2026.
Beginner 7 min
Finance Jobs in 2026: Where Companies Hire
Where Finance roles are being hired in 2026 — companies, cities, remote options and application tips.
Beginner 6 min
Frequently asked questions
CFA vs MBA?
CFA for investments/analysis roles. MBA for banking/PE, general management, and pivots.