🇮🇳 India Episodes

In today’s episode on 26th September 2025, we tell you how India’s richest men are turning a salt desert into the world’s biggest clean energy hub. And why the story may not be as clean as it sounds.

In today’s episode on 25th September 2025, we talk about why US President Donald Trump wants public companies to stop reporting quarterly results.

In today’s episode on 24th September 2025, we try to understand the new H1-B debate that Trump’s sparked. That’s it!

In today’s episode on 24th September 2025, we unpack why the world’s hottest AI-chip company just wrote a $5 billion cheque to a wounded rival, and what this uneasy alliance really fixes (and doesn’t).Book a FREE call with Ditto - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

In today’s episode on 23rd September 2025, we break down the Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers IPO, which opened for subscription on September 23rd and closes on September 25th.

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The face of lending has changed forever. In this episode, we unpack the new era of digital lending and its impact on the modern consumer. Our special guest, Sachin S from CRIF, explains how credit bureaus work, the rise of quick loans and EMIs, and the importance of monitoring your credit score. Learn how to build a healthy score from scratch, understand what lenders look for, and discover essential strategies to protect yourself from online fraud. Get your questions answered on personal loans, credit cards, and how to master your personal finance journey.✔ Digital Lending: The shift to a quick, tech-driven lending ecosystem, especially for Gen Z. ✔ Building Credit: How to responsibly start your credit score journey with small loans and credit cards. ✔ Role of Bureaus: Credit bureaus like CRIF get data from lenders to build your report. ✔ Fraud Vigilance: Protect your data and check your free RBI-mandated credit report for fraud. ✔ Your Credit Report: Understand what's on your report and how to dispute errors.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 YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode on 19th September 2025, we tell you why private equity and FMCG giants are queuing up for a stake in Balaji Wafers.Join our 2-day masterclass for FREE - https://ditto.webinarninja.com/series-webinars/6947/register?in_tok=c3e66ea5-b901-4e1a-ac7d-94146709ac8e

In today’s episode on 18th September 2025, we talk about why Bengaluru’s metro rail system is the most expensive in India, and why it’s about to get even more expensive.

In today’s episode on 17th September 2025, we tell you why Amazon has entered quick commerce in India, at a time when competition in the space is fierce.

We bring you a crossover episode from the PCCI where we talk about the recent India Pakistan cricket drama and how that ties into the jingoistic republic we live in today.Please listen aapko mummy kasam

In today’s episode on 15th September 2025, we look at why India still mints the ₹1 coin at a loss, and how smarter minting could fix it.

In this eye-opening episode of the Paisa Vaisa podcast, host Anupam Gupta sits down with the legendary Roopa Kudva, former MD of Crisil and author of Leadership Beyond the Playbook. Roopa shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in Assam and Meghalaya with almost no exposure to the business world to becoming a veteran business leader and a formidable force in Indian finance. She provides a rare, honest look at what it was like to be a CEO during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and how she navigated its challenges. This conversation is packed with invaluable insights for everyone, from young professionals considering the "100-hour work week" to seasoned founders seeking to build long-term value. Roopa also discusses her transition into impact investing and reveals the most common blind spots she sees in startups. From a small town to the boardroom: Roopa Kudva's journey to becoming a finance pioneer. The woman who built Crisil: How she led the company to grow its revenue and market cap by multiples. Surviving the GFC: Roopa reveals the crucial lessons she learned about trust and prudence during the 2008 financial crisis. From CEO to startup investor: Why she made the bold leap into tech and impact investing. Startup advice from a veteran: Roopa shares the biggest blind spots founders and investors need to watch for. Work-life integration, not balance: Her powerful take on building a career that gives you meaning. Inside the boardroom: The truth about what makes an effective board and independent director. Her leadership playbook: An introduction to her book and its practical guide to crafting your own career path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode on 16th September 2025, we ask: are stock buybacks really value creation or just short term applause?

In today’s episode on 13th September, we tell you about an Indian media company that’s been rising this week.

In today’s episode on 12th September 2025, we tell you why India wants to host the Commonwealth Games yet again, even though the numbers say that hosting it doesn’t really pay off.Apply for Ditto's Webinar - https://ditto.webinarninja.com/series-webinars/6913/register?in_tok=d1ea7662-d817-4d84-afab-3b480573349c

On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Pankaj Parwanda, the co-founder of goStops Hostels, to explore the booming youth travel industry in India. Pankaj shares the fascinating story of how a backpacking trip in Europe led to the creation of goStops, a company that has become a leader in the youth travel and hostel market. We dive into the unique asset-light business model, disruptive strategies, and the surprising insights that have positioned goStops as a ₹200 Cr. business. This conversation is a deep dive into entrepreneurship, the future of hospitality, and the mindset of the modern Indian traveler.   ✔Gen Z prefers hostels over hotels. ✔The business runs on a lean 0.4:1 manning ratio. ✔It offers hotel owners an impressive 8% ROI. ✔The company grew 25x during the pandemic. ✔Indian women are comfortable with mixed-gender dorms. ✔The brand operates with an asset-light model. ✔The business is built on a sharing economy concept. ✔They are targeting a ₹1,000 Cr. valuation.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 YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode on 3rd September, 2025, we tell you why central banks now hold more gold than US Treasuries and what that tells us about money and investing.Book a FREE call with Ditto - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

OG Gang gathers to discuss new Modi Ji shenanigans and the RaGa H-Bomb. The state of democracy in India and why it is tough for centrist aligned people to truly understand how fast things have unraveled. Tune in.

In today’s episode on 2nd September 2025, we explain why oncology is turning into a major revenue driver for private hospitals while public cancer care initiatives are failing to keep up.