Why Not Mint Money

As India's economy grows and millions of Indians aspire to build greater financial security, insurance has an increasingly important role to play in that journey. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, Monika Halan speaks with Sarbvir Singh, Joint Group CEO of PB Fintech, about the evolution of India's life and health insurance landscape and the opportunity to build a more consumer-first, transparent and accessible ecosystem. The conversation explores how the industry can make financial protection simpler, improve the customer experience, strengthen trust through greater transparency and make claims a more seamless part of the insurance journey. More importantly, it looks at how a stronger protection mindset can help Indian families take greater financial risks, pursue their ambitions and participate confidently in India's growth story towards 2047. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indian life insurance sector is at a pivotal point. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, Anshika Kayastha speaks with Sameer Yogishwar, COO, HDFC Life, about the evolution of the sector over the last 25 years and the opportunities ahead. Sameer shares how insurers are reimagining products, distribution, and customer engagement to make insurance more accessible and relevant for the divergent segments of Indian customers.The conversation also explores how technology and AI are reshaping the sector, enhancing every aspect of customer and partner experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India's startup ecosystem is evolving rapidly. While early-stage funding has bounced back, growth-stage capital remains under pressure. So what has changed, and what does the future hold for founders and investors? In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, Avanne Dubash speaks with Puneet Kumar, CEO of Mirae Asset Venture Investments India, about the structural shifts reshaping venture capital. From the impact of the AI boom and shrinking global capital flows to the rise of deep tech, quick commerce, and AI-native businesses, Puneet shares where investors are placing their bets and what founders need to do to succeed in today's environment. Puneet also reflects on the lessons he's learned over a decade of investing and why great founders continue to be the most valuable asset in venture capital. Listen in for insights on startup funding, AI, deep tech, family offices, venture capital trends and the future of India's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Neil Borate is joined by Rajat Bijur, Head – PMS at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, to unpack the world of Portfolio Management Services (PMS). They discuss how PMS returns are calculated, why headline performance numbers can sometimes be misleading, and how PMS compares with mutual funds and SIFs. The conversation also explores concentrated portfolios, fee structures, valuation-driven investing, and whether recent outperformance was driven by skill or market cycles. Plus, Rajat shares a practical checklist to help investors evaluate a PMS before investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Neil Borate speaks with Vaibhav Shah, Head of Products, Business Strategy & International Business at Mirae Asset Investment Managers India, about the role of global investing in an Indian investor's portfolio. The conversation explores why diversification across countries and currencies matters, whether the AI opportunity is still attractive, and the global themes that Indian investors may be missing, including semiconductors, blockchain, data centres, and rare earth materials. Vaibhav also explains how investors can access international markets through routes such as LRS and GIFT City, the common barriers that prevent Indians from investing globally, and why the ultimate objective of investing should be reducing risk, not chasing returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India has transformed the way it pays, saves and invests, but when it comes to credit, insurance and healthcare, trust still remains the biggest gap. In this episode, Monika Halan sits down with Yashish Dahiya, Chairman and Group CEO of PB Fintech, to discuss what India must solve to truly become a financially empowered nation by 2047. From the future of healthcare and insurance to data-driven finance, consumer trust, regulation and financial inclusion, this conversation looks at the bigger structural shifts needed to make financial products work better for ordinary Indians. Yashish argues for a fundamental shift in how the country operates, moving away from a “capacity-led” approach to a more “data-led” system that priorities the individual. In this conversation, we explore, The Trust Gap: Why removing the friction between buyer and seller is the ultimate goal for a developed India. Data Over Capacity: A visionary look at why "being big" isn't enough, and why scientific, data-driven suitability is the future of governance. The 2047 Roadmap: How we build a financial marketplace where the individual doesn't just survive, but thrives with confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India is no longer just the back office of the world; it is rapidly becoming the global hub for capability, innovation, and AI-led transformation.In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Avanne Dubash speaks with Roop Kaistha, Managing Director – APAC at AMS, about the future of GCCs in India, the rise of AI-driven hiring, leadership shortages, internal mobility, workforce transformation, and the evolving role of talent strategy. From Agentic AI and GenAI adoption to notice-period challenges, tier-2 city expansion, and the shift from pyramid-shaped to diamond-shaped organisations, this conversation explores how GCCs are redefining the future of work. They discuss: AI hiring, GCC talent crisis, GenAI adoption, leadership gaps, workforce transformation, tier-2 hiring trends, future of work, and India’s $100B GCC opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the focus shifts to how women’s entrepreneurship is becoming central to India’s growth story.The discussion highlights how NBFCs are reaching underserved women in semi-urban and rural markets.It also unpacks the persistent credit gap and why access alone isn’t enough. As Shaji Varghese, CEO, Muthoot FinCorp Ltd. points out, the real shift happens when women start actively managing finances, not just receiving loans. He emphasises that financial awareness and disciplined habits are key to long-term empowerment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India’s insurance penetration remains stubbornly low despite rising awareness. With life insurance accounting for just 2.8% of GDP, millions of households remain financially vulnerable. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Avanne Dubash speaks with Alok Rungta, MD & CEO of Generali Central Life Insurance, on why India continues to buy insurance late, buy inadequate cover, and rarely reassess protection as life changes. The conversation explores how insurers can shift the narrative from policy-selling to real financial protection, and what needs to change for India to close its insurance gap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every investor chases returns, but what if the biggest payoff isn’t financial at all? The EB-5 visa lets you invest in the US economy and, in return, secure the right to live, work, and study in the US. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, Vivek Tandon, CEO of EB5 BRICS LLC, cuts through the jargon to explain what the EB-5 program really offers, why the investment amount has jumped to $800,000, and answers questions on risks, rewards, and the fine print you should know before investing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices