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Rectangles are probably the most common shapes we see. If you just look up from your screen for a second, which, by the way, is also rectangular, you’ll notice that a lot of things around you are rectangular too. The door, the almirah, the newspaper, most books.

But here’s the thing. Nature doesn’t usually come with things that have neatly cut corners. ...

In this week’s wrapup, we discuss the Jio Platforms IPO, why wealth taxes keep failing, why dating apps struggle to find a match with investors, and an explainer on the eMudhra fiasco.

The Jio Platforms IPO opened for subscription this week and closed yesterday. We did an explainer on it

In today's Finshots, we explain why dating app valuations have declined sharply and what that reveals about the future of digital matchmaking.

But before we begin, if you’re someone who loves to keep tabs on what’s happening in the world of business and finance, then 

In today's Finshots, we look at why wealth taxes keep failing, and whether there's a version of this idea that could actually work.

Also, a quick note: The Jio IPO opens today, and we've broken down its DRHP and valuation to understand what the company could be worth. If you’re curious, you can check out our stories here:

In today’s Finshots, we talk about the Jio Platforms IPO again, which opens for subscription on Wednesday, October 21st, and closes on October 23rd, 2026. But this time, we’ll look at a few risks and things you should understand before thinking of investing in it.

Also, before we get to the story, here’s a quick note. We’ll be taking a publishing holiday to...