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Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta
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Paisa Vaisa is India's premier podcast on personal finance, boasting over 4 million downloads, featuring over 200 hours of insightful content and discussions, hosting more than 250 guests, and presenting a wealth of knowledge through over 450 episodes. Since 2017, Paisa Vaisa hosts experts from mutual funds, stocks, real estate, loans, education financing, insurance, and much more. It has recently introduced a sub-series offering valuable insights in businesses and entrepreneurship.
You can catch this podcast on YouTube 'Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta' or find it on top audio streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, and others.
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What Indians Get Wrong About Life Insurance | Paisa Vaisa
4d ago00:39:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta is joined by Satishwar B., MD & CEO of Bandhan Life, for a practical conversation on life insurance and financial protection. They discuss why insurance is an important part of personal finance, how people should think about protection versus returns, and what families need to keep in mind while planning for uncertainty. Satishwar also shares an industry view on how life insurance is changing in India, from digital adoption to better customer access. Tune in to understand how life insurance fits into a smarter, more secure financial plan.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & moreWatch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What Does It Take To Invest In Indian Art Today? | Paisa Vaisa
2w ago00:54:44Tap to summarizeIndian art feels like it is suddenly getting global attention. But what is driving this shift? On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Ayesha Parikh, Founder & Gallerist at Art & Charlie, about India’s growing art market, what it takes to invest in art, and why global attention is shifting towards India. They discuss the aging collector base in Europe, India’s young population, and why Europe is now looking at India as a serious art market. Ayesha also breaks down how art connects with wealth, power, culture and status especially after a certain level of wealth creation. The conversation also explores the role of Instagram in decentralizing power in the art world, Mumbai’s growing gallery ecosystem, and whether taste has become a new status symbol for urban India. A sharp episode on money, culture, investing and the rise of Indian art.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & moreWatch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Starting From Scratch? Here’s How To Build A Serious Equity Portfolio
3w ago01:07:40Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta is joined by Harini Dedhia, Fund Manager at Tamohara Investment Managers, for a wide-ranging conversation on investing, stock picking, portfolio construction, AI, pharma, and the future of Indian equities. Harini shares her journey into investing, the hard lessons she learned from the stock market, and why she believes investing is simple but human behavior makes it complicated. She explains why the old “buy and forget” examples may not work the same way for today’s generation, why disruption has changed long-term investing, and what retail investors often get wrong when they act on public information. The episode also explores SIPs, midcaps, smallcaps, second-order thinking, DCF models, pre-mortems, global investing, and how serious equity portfolios are built. Harini breaks down Tamohara’s approach to finding businesses that can grow faster than India’s nominal GDP, gain market share, and compound over time. Anupam and Harini also discuss why India may not be an anti-AI trade, how AI could accelerate drug discovery, why pharma CDMO and API manufacturing matter, and how small engineering companies and premium consumption could become important investing themes. A sharp and practical episode for anyone interested in Indian markets, long-term investing, direct stocks, mutual funds, PMS strategies, and wealth creation.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & moreWatch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How do NBFCs approve loans with zero current income?
4w ago00:46:55Tap to summarizeCan you fund a world-class higher education without draining your parents' retirement funds or destroying your own financial future? On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta is joined by Vivek Baranwal, CBO, Education Loan - Domestic Business at Avanse Financial Services. Together, they break down the structural shift in how student loans are evaluated in India today. Learn how modern lenders underwrite based entirely on a student's future income potential, the realistic costs of top-tier Indian engineering, MBA, and medical programs, and the critical importance of maintaining a clean co-applicant credit score. Vivek also shares invaluable data on using micro-loans for short-term upskilling in AI and Data Science to combat India's 45% unemployability rate, and how international campuses in Gift City are changing the game. Whether you are a parent planning ahead or a young professional looking to upgrade your skills, plug in your earphones for a highly pragmatic take on balancing career dreams with financial reality. Tune in for an engaging discussion on creativity, careers, business, and the evolving world of entertainment. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & moreWatch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Hidden Economics Of Entertainment (Bollywood)
Jun 100:58:23Tap to summarizeWhat does it really take to build a successful career in the entertainment industry? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Amita Madhvani about the business of storytelling, the realities behind filmmaking, and the lessons creative industries can teach all professionals. The conversation explores the economics of movies, where leverage and decision-making power truly sit, the challenges of building sustainable careers, and why staying trapped in survival mode can limit long-term growth. Amita also shares insights from her journey in entertainment, reflections on filmmaking during COVID, and her thoughts on what makes stories connect with audiences. Tune in for an engaging discussion on creativity, careers, business, and the evolving world of entertainment. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & moreWatch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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AI Could Soon Handle Payments For You | Paisa Vaisa
May 2500:48:44Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Anupam Gupta speaks with Girish Krishnan, Director, Payments & Merchant Services at Amazon Pay India, about how digital payments in India are evolving beyond UPI and what the next phase of the country’s fintech revolution could look like. The conversation explores how payments are becoming increasingly invisible, how AI could shape the future of transactions, and why trust remains the foundation of digital finance. Girish shares Amazon Pay India’s vision for simplifying the daily payment and financial needs of every Indian while ensuring security, fraud prevention, and seamless user experiences at scale. They also discuss how UPI transformed payments in India, why cash may soon become an exception, and what the next major innovation in India’s digital payment ecosystem could be over the next 10 years. This episode offers a sharp look at AI, fintech, digital banking, payment infrastructure, and the future of money in India. 🎙 Host: Anupam Gupta 👤 Guest: Girish Krishnan - Director, Payments & Merchant Services, Amazon Pay India 🏢 Company: Amazon Pay IndiaFrom decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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What India Needs to Fix for the Next Decade
May 1800:46:51Tap to summarizeWhy has India struggled to fully realise its economic potential? How will AI impact emerging economies like India? And where do investors actually find long-term alpha today? This episode explores India’s economic journey, the global AI shift, investing frameworks, market behaviour, and the evolution of Indian capital markets. From small-cap investing and economic profit to deeper reflections on capitalism and spirituality, this is a wide-ranging conversation on markets, growth, and the future. A thoughtful listen for investors, founders, operators, and anyone interested in business, economics, and India’s next decade.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How axio Grew During India’s Fintech Boom ft. Sashank Rishyasringa
May 1100:50:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Sashank Rishyasringa, Co-founder of Axio, about startups, fintech, India’s evolving credit culture, and the future of consumer lending. They discuss the rise of checkout financing, Amazon’s acquisition of Axio, why startups are a “test match” and not a “T20,” the dangers of easy credit, how Indians should think about loans and EMIs, and why simplicity matters in both business and financial products. The episode also explores credit scores, BNPL, UPI, startup resilience, and lessons from author Haruki Murakami that apply surprisingly well to entrepreneurship. In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Sashank Rishyasringa, Co-founder of Axio, about startups, fintech, India’s evolving credit culture, and the future of consumer lending. They discuss the rise of checkout financing, Amazon’s acquisition of Axio, why startups are a “test match” and not a “T20,” the dangers of easy credit, how Indians should think about loans and EMIs, and why simplicity matters in both business and financial products. The episode also explores credit scores, BNPL, UPI, startup resilience, and lessons from author Haruki Murakami that apply surprisingly well to entrepreneurship.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Middle Class Is Breaking - Here’s Why | Ft. Saurabh Mukherjea
May 400:56:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Saurabh Mukherjea, Founder, Marcellus Investment Managers, and Nandita Rajhansa, Economist, Marcellus Investment Managers, about their latest book Breakpoint. The conversation explores the growing pressure on India’s middle class from falling real wages and rising personal debt to a changing job market shaped by automation and AI. They discuss why traditional white-collar jobs are becoming less reliable, how the supply of graduates is outpacing demand, and why India may have “work” but not enough stable “jobs.” The episode also looks at behavioral shifts, including consumption-driven debt and stock market participation, and the risks they pose. Despite the challenges, the guests highlight emerging opportunities in entrepreneurship, gig work, and new business models. A must-listen for anyone navigating careers, money, and the future of work in India.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How Regulation Is Building India’s Next Big Investment Market
Apr 2700:48:08Tap to summarizeThis episode of Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta dives deep into fixed income investing, bonds, and high yield opportunities in India. Nikhil Agarwal, Founder & CEO of Grip Invest, explains: Why most Indians are stuck between 6% FD returns and volatile equity markets How bonds offer 10–12% fixed income opportunities The real difference between fixed vs guaranteed returns Risks of defaults, frauds, and what investors MUST understand How SEBI regulations are changing the bond market Why bonds could become mainstream in the next 3–5 years If you’ve only invested in FDs, mutual funds, or stocks this episode will change how you think about asset allocation. 🎯 Topics covered:Fixed income investing, bonds in India, debt mutual funds vs bonds, high yield investments, portfolio diversification, bond risks, SEBI regulations, retail investing India TAKEAWAYSMissing MiddleIndia’s biggest investment gap lies between low-return FDs and high-risk equities. Retail AccessBonds went from ₹10 lakh minimums to ₹10,000 opening the market to everyone. Risk RealityFixed income means predictable returns, not guaranteed safety. Return GapSlightly higher risk in bonds can unlock significantly better returns vs debt funds. Regulation EdgeFintech success in finance is built on regulation, not just growth. Portfolio RoleBonds aren’t alternatives they’re becoming core to asset allocation.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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