Markets Preparation Guidelines:

Vital components for a market preparation: 1. Technical Knowledge

2. Macroeconomic news

3. Puzzles

Recommended guidelines:

Read FT and Beta Daily on an ongoing basis to help you understand macroeconomic themes

Recommended Action Recommended Dates

Beta Market Primer (Basic) 7 September – 21th September
th

Beta Market Primer (Advanced) 21th September- 8st October

Puzzles 8st October – 15th October
Brush up on courses (FM) 15th October – 19th October
Revise HR related Q&A 19th October – 21st October

It is recommended in the last week to assess your weaknesses in your preparation and address them
in this week while revising the work you have completed thus far.
IBD Preparation Guidelines:

Vital components for an IBD preparation: 1. Technical Knowledge

2. Macroeconomics news

3. Recent M&A activity

Read FT and Beta Daily on an ongoing basis to help you understand macroeconomic themes

Recommended Action Recommended Dates

Beta IBD Primer (Basic) 7 September – 21th September
th

Major Indian deals 21th September- 28st September

Beta IBD Primer (Advanced) 28st October – 15th October
Brush up on courses (FRA & FM) 15th October – 19th October
Bank specific info including deals 19th October – 21st October

It is recommended in the last week to assess your weaknesses in your preparation and address them
in this week while revising the work you have completed thus far.
Please note: The recommended schedules and actions may vary from person to person. As always
you are advised to reach out to people who have interned in an area of interest to you and ask
questions.

For your reference here are some other sources of good information:

1. http://ftalphaville.ft.com/
2. http://www.zerohedge.com/
3. http://www.nytimes.com/pages/business/dealbook/index.html
4. http://www.nextnewdeal.net/rortybomb
5. http://marginalrevolution.com/
6. http://www.calculatedriskblog.com/
7. http://www.businessinsider.com