The Conglomerate as Capital Market

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Mukesh Ambani’s real power lies not only in the size of Reliance, but in how he uses its balance sheet. Profits from mature businesses can finance new industries long before public markets are ready to price them.

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The Sovereign Balance Sheet

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Temasek is state-owned, but it is not a ministry. Through Dilhan Pillay, Altair Media examines how Singapore combines public ownership, commercial discipline and patient capital to invest across AI, infrastructure, energy and long-term economic transitions.

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The Great Reallocation

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Japan does not lack capital. Its challenge is making that capital move. Through Hiromi Yamaji and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Altair Media examines how governance reform, higher interest rates and changing corporate behaviour are reshaping the way Japanese capital is allocated.

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