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Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta

by IVM Podcasts · English · Business

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 49 min
Latest: 6 Oct 2026
Language: English

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6 Oct 2026 · 30 min

Inside the Stockbroking Business | Nithin Kamath | Paisa Vaisa (Archive) Part 1

Can stock trading be a source of income? And what separates a trader from an investor? Nithin Kamath, Founder of Zerodha, speaks with Anupam Gupta about how stock trading works, how it differs from investing, and what goes into setting up a brokerage. They discuss the opportunities to earn through trading, alongside the financial risks involved. This audio episode is Part 1 of the conversation. To follow the complete discussion, search “Nithin Kamath with Anupam Gupta on Paisa Vaisa” and listen to Part 2. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa…

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S1 · E586 · 28 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

The Real Playbook for Building Serious Wealth in India | Srikanth Subramanian | Paisa Vaisa

What changes when your investments grow from a few lakhs to ₹1 crore and eventually much more? How should your portfolio, expectations and approach to risk evolve as your wealth grows? On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta sits down with Srikanth Subramanian, Co-founder and CEO of Ionic Wealth, to break down how serious wealth is actually managed. They discuss what investors should look for in a wealth manager, the difference between investing and building a portfolio, realistic return expectations, multi-asset investing, global diversification and why chasing the latest investment…
S1 · E585 · 21 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Marketing Spend, ROI & Sales: What Actually Works? | Aakanksha Gupta | Anuraag Gupta | Paisa Vaisa

What actually drives sales advertising, PR, influencers, content, or simply spending more? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta sits down with Aakanksha Gupta, Founder of The Other Circle, and Anuraag Gupta, Co-founder of The Other Circle, to break down how businesses should really think about marketing money. They discuss why millions of views don’t necessarily translate into customers, where brands waste their marketing budgets, when influencer marketing actually works, and why popularity and purchase intent are two very different things. The conversation also explores ROAS,…
S1 · E584 · 14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

Fear, Greed & FOMO: Why Your Brain Controls Your Money | Kumaar Bagrodia | Paisa Vaisa

Why do smart investors still make bad decisions even when they know better? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Kumaar Bagrodia, Founder & CEO of NeuroLeap, about the neuroscience behind the way we invest, trade and react to money. Kumaar explains how fear, greed, FOMO, anxiety, recency bias and our underlying brain patterns can influence financial decisions especially when markets become volatile and real money is at stake. They explore why your actual risk appetite may only reveal itself when your portfolio starts falling, why investors panic-buy or panic-sell, and why…
S1 · E583 · 7 Sep 2026 · 40 min

Why Gold Loans Are Booming in India | Shripad Jadhav | Paisa Vaisa

Gold loans are becoming one of India’s fastest-growing credit options. But when does borrowing against your gold actually make financial sense? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Shripad Jadhav, Head – Bharat Banking Assets, Kotak Mahindra Bank, to understand the rapid growth of gold loans in India and why borrowers are increasingly viewing them as a mainstream credit option rather than a last resort. Shripad breaks down how a gold loan works, from valuation and documentation to disbursal, interest rates, loan-to-value ratios and repayment structures. He…
S1 · E582 · 31 Aug 2026 · 43 min

Beyond Stocks: Alternatives, Global Investing & GIFT City | Sachin Sawrikar | Paisa Vaisa

What do HNIs and family offices invest in beyond traditional stocks and mutual funds? On this episode of Paisa Vaisa , Anupam Gupta speaks with Sachin Sawrikar , Founder and Managing Partner at Artha Bharat, about alternative investments, global diversification, GIFT City and how sophisticated investors approach portfolio construction. Sachin breaks down the world of distressed assets, private credit, hedge funds, arbitrage and gold, while explaining why alternatives are increasingly becoming part of HNI and family-office portfolios. He also shares how distressed-debt investing works,…
S1 · E581 · 24 Aug 2026 · 49 min

India’s Growth Story Is Intact But the Market Leaders Are Changing | Jitendra Gohil | Paisa Vaisa

How will US debt, AI valuations, geopolitics and global power shifts shape India's stock market over the next few years? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa , Anupam Gupta speaks with Jitendra Gohil, CIO – Listed Equities at Bajaj Alts , to understand why politics not just earnings and valuations is becoming one of the biggest drivers of financial markets. The conversation explores the changing economic landscape across the United States, India, Japan and Korea , the risks posed by rising US debt, AI-led market concentration, bond yields, the US dollar, gold and global capital flows.…
S1 · E580 · 17 Aug 2026 · 41 min

India’s REIT Opportunity with Amit Shetty on Commercial Real Estate and GCC Growth | Paisa Vaisa

India’s REIT market is growing, but how should investors actually understand the opportunity? On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta speaks with Amit Shetty, Chief Executive Officer of Embassy Office Parks REIT, about the evolution of REITs in India and the forces driving the country’s commercial real estate market. Amit explains how REITs generate and distribute income to unitholders, why metrics such as occupancy, DPU, NAV and lease tenure matter, and what investors should evaluate before adding REITs to their portfolios. The conversation also looks at the rise of…
S1 · E579 · 10 Aug 2026 · 38 min

Why Chasing Returns Hurts Serious Investors in PMS and AIFs | Vaibhav Agrawal | Paisa Vaisa

What does India’s next phase of growth look like and how should investors prepare for it? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Vaibhav Agrawal discusses the long term outlook for Indian markets, India’s economic evolution compared with China and why staying invested for the long term is very different from simply saying you are a long term investor. The conversation also looks at one of the biggest mistakes HNI investors make while selecting PMS and AIF strategies which is chasing past performance. Vaibhav explains why headline returns do not always tell the complete story and why…
S1 · E578 · 3 Aug 2026 · 45 min

Why Investors Switch Mutual Funds Despite Good Returns | Mitu Samar | Paisa Vaisa

Do good returns automatically make a mutual fund trustworthy? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Mitu Samar, founder of Eminence Strategy Consulting, about what really drives investor trust in mutual funds. Drawing from research involving approximately 1,200 respondents across India, Mitu reveals why performance may only be the starting point. One in three investors said they trust a fund house’s reputation more than their own knowledge, while 46% of Gen Z respondents said they may consider switching after sustained negative news even when returns are good. The…
S1 · E577 · 27 Jul 2026 · 51 min

Managing India’s Crorepatis with Sandeep Jethwani on Wealth Management for HNIs | Paisa Vaisa

India has nearly 1 crore crorepati households, but only around 8,000 to 10,000 wealth managers serving this growing segment. So who really needs professional wealth management, and when is DIY investing enough? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Sandeep Jethwani, Co-Founder of Dezerv, about how Indian investors should think about direct mutual funds, financial advisory and PMS. Sandeep explains why choosing funds purely on past performance can be misleading, why last year’s best-performing fund may not repeat its success, and why 40% of Dezerv’s inflows come…
S1 · E576 · 20 Jul 2026 · 55 min

How Gajendra Kothari Stayed Invested Through 10 Years of Negative Returns | Paisa Vaisa

Most investors spend their time searching for the best mutual fund. Gajendra Kothari believes the bigger advantage is having the patience to leave a good investment alone. In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Gajendra of Etica Wealth about his attempt to build a ₹100 crore corpus entirely through mutual funds. He shares how he started with a ₹10,000 SIP, continued investing through years of poor returns and built the temperament required to stay invested across multiple market cycles. The conversation explores why investors chase recent winners, why too many funds can…
S1 · E575 · 13 Jul 2026 · 42 min

Inside a Hedge Fund Manager’s Mind: Risk, Shorts and Absolute Returns | Paisa Vaisa

Traditional long-only investing is generally focused on finding securities that can increase in value. A hedge fund manager must also search for risks, weaknesses and opportunities on the short side. In this episode of Paisa Vaisa , we explore long–short and absolute-return investing from an Indian-market perspective. The conversation explains what hedge fund managers do, why they are “paid to be paranoid,” and how short positions can help express a negative market view or manage portfolio risk. We also examine the tortoise-versus-hare approach to investing: progressing…
S1 · E574 · 6 Jul 2026 · 33 min

How India Moved From Saving to Investing According to a Mutual Fund CEO | Paisa Vaisa

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa , Anupam Gupta is joined by Mohit Bhatia, CEO, Bank of India Mutual Fund , for a practical conversation on mutual funds, SIPs, valuations, and India’s long-term investing mindset. They discuss what retail investors should do in today’s market, why SIPs should be seen through the lens of discipline and rupee-cost averaging, and how below-average market returns can create opportunities for patient investors. Mohit also explains the role of satellite portfolios, the importance of reviewing allocations, and how mutual funds can serve different investor…
S1 · E573 · 29 Jun 2026 · 39 min

What Indians Get Wrong About Life Insurance | Paisa Vaisa

In 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…
S1 · E572 · 22 Jun 2026 · 55 min

What Does It Take To Invest In Indian Art Today? | Paisa Vaisa

Indian 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…
S1 · E571 · 15 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Starting From Scratch? Here’s How To Build A Serious Equity Portfolio | Paisa Vaisa

On 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,…
S1 · E570 · 8 Jun 2026 · 47 min

How do NBFCs approve loans with zero current income? | Paisa Vaisa

Can 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…
S1 · E569 · 1 Jun 2026 · 58 min

The Hidden Economics Of Entertainment (Bollywood) | Paisa Vaisa

What 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…
S1 · E568 · 25 May 2026 · 49 min

AI Could Soon Handle Payments For You | Paisa Vaisa

In 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…
S1 · E567 · 18 May 2026 · 47 min

What India Needs to Fix for the Next Decade | Paisa Vaisa

Why 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,…
S1 · E566 · 11 May 2026 · 51 min

How axio Grew During India’s Fintech Boom ft. Sashank Rishyasringa | Paisa Vaisa

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…
S1 · E565 · 4 May 2026 · 57 min

The Middle Class Is Breaking - Here’s Why | Ft. Saurabh Mukherjea | Paisa Vaisa

In 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…
S1 · E564 · 27 Apr 2026 · 48 min

How Regulation Is Building India’s Next Big Investment Market | Paisa Vaisa

This 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…
S1 · E563 · 20 Apr 2026 · 46 min

Bad Vastu = Bad Income? Here's What a Celebrity Astro Architect Says About Your Money | Paisa Vaisa

What do Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and India's biggest real estate developers have in common? They've all worked with Astro-Architect Neeta Sinha the founder of a science called Astro-Architecture, and the only practitioner of it in the world. In this episode of Paisa Paisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Neeta Sinha for a conversation we have never had in 9 years of this podcast. We talk about how the energy and balance of your home or office directly impacts your income, decision-making, and financial clarity. We also cover what 2026 looks like for the war, the stock market, and…
S1 · E562 · 13 Apr 2026 · 48 min

The Flexibility in Repayment That Banks Quietly Killed Years Ago | Paisa Vaisa

What if the smartest investment in the room isn't equity and it isn't your FD either? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Shantanu Sahai, Executive Director and Head of Private Credit at ASK Alternates, to break down one of the most misunderstood and fastest-growing asset classes in India Private Credit. Shantanu brings 25 years of global credit experience across Deutsche Bank, Barclays and Nomura, having structured over 300 transactions across sectors as diverse as mushrooms and flight simulators. Today he explains why private credit is not just for distressed…
S1 · E561 · 6 Apr 2026 · 53 min

The Long-Term Thinking Behind One of India’s Greatest Investors | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta

This episode dives deep into the mindset, journey, and investing philosophy of Rakesh Jhunjhunwala one of India’s most iconic investors and a defining voice of Dalal Street. Hosted by Anupam Gupta on the Paisa Vaisa podcast, this conversation with author and guest Nandini brings out lesser-known insights from RJ’s life, decisions, and investment approach. From starting with ₹5,000 and valuing even ₹50 in his early days, to building a massive portfolio through equities, stocks, and long-term conviction, this episode explores what truly drives wealth creation. It highlights the…
S1 · E560 · 30 Mar 2026 · 37 min

Investing Mistakes Senior Vice President - Equity With 20 Years Experience Still Sees Every Single Day | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Karthikraj Lakshmanan, Senior Vice President - Equity at UTI Asset Management Company, one of India's most experienced equity fund managers with over two decades in the markets. Karthik manages the UTI Large Cap Fund (formerly UTI Master Share, one of India's oldest mutual funds with a 40-year history), the UTI MNC Fund, and the recently launched UTI Multicap Fund. This is a masterclass in how professional fund managers think about Indian equities, sectors, valuations, and long-term wealth creation. We cover India's…
S1 · E559 · 23 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

STOP Investing Only in India: Why US Stocks Belong in Every Indian Portfolio | Vasanth Kamath | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta

In 10 years, Smallcase went from a simple idea in a Bengaluru garage to a platform managing ₹1.8 Lakh Crore across 20 million+ investors. And its founder, Vasanth Kamath, has never spoken this openly about where it's all heading next. In this episode, we sit down with Vasanth to unpack the full Smallcase story the origin, the failures, the breakthroughs, and the bold bets being placed on India's financial future. From investing in US stocks starting at just $1, to a game-changing joint venture with Zerodha, to an AI-powered Wealth Office that tracks your entire financial life this is the…
S1 · E558 · 16 Mar 2026 · 55 min

Don't Touch Property Until You Watch This: REITs, Hidden Costs & 14% Returns | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Preeti Chheda CFO of Mindspace Business Park, Executive Committee Member of the Indian REITS Association, and a finance professional with 25 years of experience for the most comprehensive conversation on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in India. Preeti brings an extraordinary academic and professional pedigree CA, CS, CFA, CPA and has spent the last 19 years with the K. Raheja Corp group heading finance for Mindspace, one of India's largest commercial real estate platforms. She is uniquely positioned to explain exactly…

About Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta

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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Typical length: 49 min
Latest episode: 6 Oct 2026
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