Dear Editor

So, I am a woman who has successfully made her mark in the male-dominated world of finance. The journey has been exciting so far. Recently, I completed 19 years with Kotak. On the occasion of my work anniversary, many came to congratulate me. My inbox was flooded with ‘Badhai Ho’ messages as ‘the Stree’ completed 19 years with the brand. A brand that has been competely ‘Swadesi’. Needless to say, along the journey, I have witnessed many ‘Hulchul’ as well as ‘Hichki’ moments while being part of the financial markets.   My first stint with investments in fact started with Kotak. I remember, way back in 2000, a colleague who used to oversee equity investments, insisted that I buy only 100 shares of Kotak Mahindra Finance (now Kotak Mahindra Bank). Despite having my share of doubts and with great reluctance, I acceded to his...