🇮🇳 India Episodes

Globally, governments subsidise things like fuel for general consumption and fertiliser for agricultural use. They do it so that the steep price rises don’t make it hard for people to buy these commodities. Economies, especially developing ones like ours thrive on this after all. But a couple of days ago, the World Bank suggested that if governments stop spending trillions of dollars in subsidies, it could actually help fight climate change. So in today’s episode for 20th June 2023, we talk about the practicality of this premise.

In today’s episode for 19th June 2023, we tell you why India has found it hard to get a thumbs up from global credit rating agencies.

On this episode of Paisa Vaisa Podcast, Anupam sits down with Shriram Iyer, CEO at HDFC Pension Management Company, to navigate National Pension Scheme (NPS). They dive deep into understanding the basics of NPS, fund structure and investment options, Tax Benefits associated with NPS and how to optimize savings through strategic tax planning. This and much more on this episode of #PaisaVaisa !

Typically, we like to dive into the history of a company to see how it got here. And then attempt to fathom what the future could hold. But enough has already been written about how MRF grew its business since the time of India’s independence. So in today’s episode for 17th June 2023, we thought we’d look at this historic 1 lakh mark through a different lens and offer some theories for you to mull over.

Subhash Chandra Goenka is many things. He’s a media mogul who set up Zee — India’s first private TV channel in 1992. He was a Member of Parliament who dipped his toes in the world of politics. He is a philanthropist who helps the less fortunate. But now…he’s also allegedly a fraudster! At least that’s what the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) thinks. So, what damning evidence have they found to support their claim? In today’s episode for 16th June 2023, we dive into what they’ve revealed in their interim order. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we would train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Click this link - bit.ly/3JgPSiU

The biggest news out there today is a 4-word headline — “Reddit is going dark”. So in today’s episode for 15th June 2023, we explain what exactly is happening. Before we get to today's story. here's a quick sidenote from Team Ditto. If you're someone who has experience in recruitment especially from Colleges, Ditto is looking to hire a Campus Recruiter. So if you're interested or know someone who is, please click this link- bit.ly/468lm4r

The Indian government wants us to ditch gas and use electricity for our cooking needs. It believes it’s going to be better for the environment. At least, that’s what it hinted at a conference conducted on World Environment Day (5th June). So in today’s episode for 14th June 2023, we talk about e-cooking (electric cooking) and how it could face an even bigger roadblock than the transition to Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. A few weeks back we did an in-depth video explainer on ITC's business model and many of you enjoyed it. So today, we thought we could do a similar video on Avenue Supermarts — the company that runs DMart, one of India's most profitable supermarket chains. So, if you'd like to know more about DMart's business model and the secrets behind their discounted pricing, head over to the link bit.ly/42CwhQT qnd watch the video now!

In today’s episode for 13th June 2023, we explain how the middle eastern nation is betting on money, sports, and PR, to give itself a modern makeover.

On Thursday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) published a circular on something called a First Loss Default Guarantee (FLDG). And in today’s episode for June 12th 2023, we tell you everything you need to know about it and why fintech startups are breathing a sigh of relief.

On this episode of #PaisaVaisa, Anupam sits with Akshay Dhand of Canara HSBC Life Insurance. Join the discussion as they delve into the importance of life insurance, providing valuable insights on securing financial well-being. They discuss practical steps to choose a good health cover, ensuring comprehensive protection for you and your loved ones. This episode brings a deeper understanding of form filling and declarations, empowering you to navigate through the process seamlessly. Claims Ratio, Add Ons, Extra-Cover and much more on this episode of Paisa Vaisa!

The gang discusses what happened to Pragya Thakur's plans around Kerala Story, tweet of the week, new parliament and the Akhand Bharat mural and what is S Jaishankar's role as a foreign minister, the Modi US trip, Sudhir bhai and Gaming Jihad, and finally Brij Bhushan ke paas Modi Ji ki kaunsi CD hai?

Of late, everyone’s complaining about two things — that domestic airfares are through the roof and that hotel tariffs are sky high. And this got us thinking about dynamic pricing in the hospitality industry. You know, how these companies tweak their rates constantly in response to demand. And there’s one company in particular that helps the industry do this — RateGain. So in today’s episode for 10th June 2023, we dive into the world of travel and pricing.

On Tuesday, Google, Temasek (an investment company) and Bain & Co. (a management consulting company) released a joint report about India’s internet economy or ‘e-Conomy’ as they called it. They believe we’re going to become a $1 trillion ‘internet’ economy by 2030. After all, we have 700 million internet users who spend an average of 6.5 hours online every day. And the kicker? We engage in 65 real-time digital payment transactions per capita per year. This is 2.5 times higher than the global average. So in today’s episode for 8th June 2023, we cherry-pick 3 insights from the 100-page report which we think you’ll find quite interesting.

Edtech giant Byju’s just defaulted on a $1.2 billion loan. And it's not because it doesn’t have money (Or at least that’s what it says). Rather, it pins the blame on the lenders who’re allegedly harassing the company. So in today’s episode for 8th June 2023, we dive into what on earth is happening at Byju’s.

A couple of days ago, the Tata Group announced that it is setting up a massive ₹13,000 crore battery plant to supercharge its EV ambitions. Its EV sales jumped by 60% in May compared to last year. And the shares of Tata Motors have now hit a 52-week high. So in today's episode for 7th June 2023 we thought we could explore how Tata came to be India’s EV giant.

Media reports are screaming that another startup has “vanished with ₹280 crores”. And in today’s episode for 6th June 2023, we thought we’d explain what’s going on.

In today’s episode for 5th June 2023, we dissect the debate about the efficacy of Production Linked Incentives (PLIs) for mobile phones.

On this episode of Paisa Vaisa Podcast, Anupam sits with Dinesh Ahuja, Fund Manager at SBI Mutual Fund. They delve into the 2023 Tax Amendments regarding Debt Funds, unraveling the implications and potential opportunities for investors. Comparing Fixed Deposits with Debt Funds, discussing the benefits and drawbacks of each investment option, Dinesh presents his views on global interest rate cycles, economy, and inflation, offering valuable insights into the factors influencing investment decisions. Discussion on RBI’s Retail Direct Platform and much more on this episode of #PaisaVaisa.

On this episode of #PaisaVaisa, Anupam is joined by Gaurav Rastogi, the brilliant mind behind Kuvera. They navigate the post-COVID landscape of online investing, discussing the transformative effects on stocks, mutual funds, and interest rate cycles.

In today’s episode for 3rd June 2023, we explain why India’s largest amusement park chain might finally have caught the attention of investors. Before we get started with today's episode, here's a quick side note — most Indians believe that buying jewellery is the only way to invest in gold. But, there are many ways that give you a better return on investment. Now, if you want to know what these ways are, watch our latest YouTube video, where Shrehith discusses the pros and cons of various gold investment options to help you decide which one you should consider! Please click this link to watch now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQo8NyPqn2I