Gen Yers and Zers in India are building financial independence by establishing various (mostly passive) income streams like investments, content creation, and freelancing. This is their solution to economic uncertainty, but how can brands help them in their quest to gain control over their finances?
Devansh Lakhani is the founder of Lakhani Financial Services (LFS), a boutique investment banking and advisory firm based in Mumbai. A chartered accountant by training, Devansh has expertise in equity research, financial analysis, wealth management, and corporate finance. His passion for entrepreneurship and deep understanding of the financial landscape led him to establish LFS, where he focuses on advising start-ups, helping them grow their businesses, and raising funds from angel investors. As a start-up advisor, Devansh works closely with founders to craft in-depth business plans and develop accurate valuations that align with their five-year vision.
Puneet Lamba is a chartered accountant with nearly three years of specialised expertise in taxation consultancy and advisory services, with a strong focus on indirect taxes and income tax. Puneet's command in the taxation field includes conducting tax audits under both the Income Tax Act and the GST Act. Puneet has also presented his audit expertise by supporting statutory tax audits for Union Bank of India over two consecutive financial years, where he played a key role in preparing detailed long-form audit reports. His experience extends to leading teams in the physical verification of inventory and fixed assets for a subsidiary of an Italy-based company.
Hazra is a writer and independent journalist with a master's degree in journalism who writes about health, lifestyle, fashion, travel and culture. Her work has appeared in Well+Good, Insider, Giddy, South China Morning Post, Sentient Media, StyleCaster, Discover, Evening & Standard, and Chatelaine, among others. She is a firm believer and achiever who loves to explore new things. When not writing, Hazra enjoys exploring the outdoors and reading books.