Episodes

  • How Mutual Funds Help You Keep More of Your Returns

    How Mutual Funds Help You Keep More of Your Returns
    Jul 8 2025
    In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Neil Borate is joined by Mr. Ganesh Mohan, Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv Asset Management, to unpack a smarter way to manage your idle cash.While savings accounts and FDs offer safety, they often fall short on returns and tax efficiency. Ganesh breaks down how liquid and overnight mutual funds present a powerful alternative—offering instant access, better yields (up to ~7%), and tax benefits that traditional options can’t match.Tune in as we explore - Why idle money in savings accounts could be costing you, how liquid and overnight funds balance returns, safety, and liquidity, the tax advantages mutual funds offer over fixed deposits and a lot more. If you're looking to optimize your short-term money while keeping it accessible, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Rise of Indian Private Credit

    Rise of Indian Private Credit
    Jun 25 2025
    Host Neil Borate explores the rise of private credit in India with JSA Partners Tirthankar Datta and Divyanshu Pandey. Discover how this alternative financing model is filling gaps left by traditional lenders, the key drivers behind its growth, investor trends, risk management, and what the future holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • What freelancers need to know when filing their tax returns?

    What freelancers need to know when filing their tax returns?
    Jun 10 2025
    In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Jash in conversation with Mumbai-based chartered accountant Arun Kansar to demystify the process of income tax filing for freelancers. From understanding eligible deductions to navigating common pitfalls, this conversation is packed with practical advice to help freelancers stay compliant and make the most of their tax returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • How Airtel Payments Bank is Bridging India’s Financial Gap

    How Airtel Payments Bank is Bridging India’s Financial Gap
    May 30 2025
    In a country as vast and diverse as India, banking isn't just about branches — it's about access. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, we’re joined by Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, COO of ‪@AirtelPaymentsBankIN‬ to explore how technology is not only transforming the way we pay but also expanding who gets to participate in the financial system. With India’s digital transactions set to triple by FY2029, we discuss how Airtel Payments Bank is using its 500,000+ banking points, business correspondent networks, and doorstep banking to bridge financial gaps — especially in rural areas. Ganesh also shares real-life stories from the ground, the role of digital finance in empowering women, and what the future holds for inclusive banking in India. Listen to know more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Why do you need to be aware of behavioral biases?

    Why do you need to be aware of behavioral biases?
    May 19 2025
    How our tendency to react to stock market movements in a certain way has a bearing on our investment decisions and investment outcomes. In today's episode, we are in conversation with Karthick CS, co-founder of Knowise, to talk more about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • Why parents need to be financially ready for child's education?

    Why parents need to be financially ready for child's education?
    Apr 21 2025
    The cost of education is much higher than even before. And if you are a new parent, the costs will only go up from here, with high education inflation. In today's episode, we are in conversation with Sunita Satapathy, director of Glosome Wealthx, on why parents need to be financially prepared for their child's education and how they should go about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Term insurance simplified! Yes, self-employed can get it

    Term insurance simplified! Yes, self-employed can get it
    Apr 9 2025
    Bandhan Life is among a very few life insurance companies which sell a higher number of term insurance plans than ULIPs or traditional policies. They sell term plans to self-employed too. In an interview with Mint, Satishwar B, Managing Director and CEO, Bandhan Life, sheds light on difference between term and other life insurance products and how to expand its coverage for better protection of Indian families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Is there more glitter to gold’s rally?

    Is there more glitter to gold’s rally?
    Apr 2 2025
    Gold prices have seen a strong rally over the past two years, delivering 20% annualized returns. In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, we quiz Vikram Dhawan, head of commodities and fund Manager at Nippon India Mutual Fund, on how he thinks investors should allocate to gold right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins