About FinanceRead.in
FinanceRead.in was started by Farooque Akhtar, a finance educator who believes good investing should be simple, transparent, and free of jargon.
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Our mission
Give every Indian investor—beginner or seasoned—the tools, calculators, and plain-English articles they need to make smarter money decisions without stress.
What we do
Publish practical, example-driven articles on valuation, risk, capital budgeting, working capital, M&A and global finance.
Offer free, no-data-stored financial calculators (Tax Shield, ROCE and more).
Run bite-sized courses that turn complex theory into step-by-step action.
Why read us
Educators, not salespeople, create our content; every number is double-checked, and financial topics are reviewed for accuracy and clarity wherever required. We link to source documents and update posts when rules or markets change.
Community impact
Millions of Indians search for money help online every day. By sharing real-life examples and diverse viewpoints, we aim to widen the reach of honest, transparent financial reporting.
Three promises
No pay-walled calculators.
No hidden affiliate plugs.
No personalised advice—if you need it, we’ll tell you to speak to a licensed professional.
Founder Bio – Farooque Akhtar
Former finance lecturer, self-taught investor, and spreadsheet enthusiast.
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Editorial & Review Team
Shaikh Farooque Akhtar
Founder & Content Creator
Founder Bio Shaikh Farooque Akhtar
Former finance lecturer, self-taught investor, spreadsheet geek.
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Sk Waseem
Financial Content Reviewer (MBA Finance, B.Com Hons.)
Sk Waseem is a finance professional with over 8 years of post-qualification experience working as a Financial Accountant in a private company. He reviews financial and investment-related content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and practical relevance.
Editorial & Disclaimer
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Feel free to reuse our public calculators; articles may be quoted with attribution and a link back.