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In the third episode of Moneynomics, we look at RBI's crackdown on P2P lending and what exactly will the impact of it be. What even IS P2P lending, why did it come into play, and considering it's been around for so many years, why did the RBI act now? Vivek & Neil discuss! Watch the full episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV3kp4tfqaM

Two things that you must do in the first week of April are contributing to PPF and NPS - 1.5 lakh rupees and 50,000 rupees, respectively. Though these instruments are not entirely tax exempt under the new regime, they still are good saving instruments and still offer attractive benefits. Neil Borate explains. Watch the full episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFbhqropWr0&t=39s

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started.   India’s Power Surge: Railways to Boost Coal Transport With a sweltering summer ahead, India is gearing up for record electricity demand, pushing coal consumptio...

On this episode of Moneynomics with Mint, Vivek Kaul and Neil Borate debunk several myths that mutual fund investors may believe. First of all, why are fund houses coming out with so many New Fund Offers? Second, if you have invested in 30 mutual funds, are you really more diversified? And thirdly... well, it's just a fun and insightful conversation. Watch the full video on YouTube- https://ww...

Jim Walker, Chief Economist at Alethia Capital was among those who predicted the 2008 recession. Today, he says he would be amazed if the U.S doesn't enter another recession soon - and the main reason is the tariffs that Donald Trump is imposing. Why does he say that? What's the rationale behind how tariffs affect business and markets, and is there any way out of it? On this episode of Min...

In this interview, Captain Amit Singh from the Safety Matters Foundation talks to Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint about the critical issue of pilot fatigue and ensuring adequate rest for pilots. The interview focuses on recent legal developments, including a Delhi High Court order mandating that airlines implement the DGCA's new regulations on pilot rest. Singh explains the impact of excessive...

Financial Freedom | F.I.R.E. | Finance Independence Retire Early | Neil BorateRetiring early - or just leaving a regular job before the age of retirement is something that many youngsters now think about - and one big question everyone has is, How much do I really need to have saved up to be able to retire early? To help you with this, we have a calculation, which is a simple thumb rule, but hones...

There are over 35 million Indians who live abroad. We're the world's largest overseas population. As a consequence, Indians abroad influence the economies, policies and politics of many host nations around the world. In fact, in many families, kids being abroad is actually considered a status symbol... an indication of the fact that they're doing well, and building a better life for th...

When to buy a house | Should I invest in real estate | Shah Rukh Khan | Warren Buffett If you're looking to buy a home - whether it's to upgrade your current house, or as an investment - who should you think like, Shah Rukh Khan or Warren Buffett? On this episode of Moneynomics, Neil and Sashind explore what you should be thinking about when you're deciding whether to buy or upgrade yo...

If you are a salaried individual with additional income from other sources or likely to come into some inheritance, then the provisions of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) can help you make significant tax savings. In this episode, we explain how to create an HUF, who exactly can set these up and how it may help you save additional taxes Watch the full episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch...

Donald Trump recently announced a 25% tariff on auto imports, set to take effect on April 2, 2025, targeting both vehicles and key components like engines and transmissions. But, it should be noted that the US imported roughly eight million cars last year, accounting for about $220 billion in trade and nearly half of overall sales. Hence, the newly announced auto tariffs will have a significant im...

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started.   Jubilant FoodWorks Bets Big on Tech & Expansion Jubilant FoodWorks is ramping up its Domino’s India expansion from 2,000 to 3,000 stores, backed by Elate, an in-hou...

Tensions escalated in the Red Sea as the United States carried out a significant wave of airstrikes against Yemen's Houthi rebels. The strikes came in response to Houthis’ continued assaults on military and commercial vessels traversing one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. Amid the entire power struggle on the red sea, how will the global business dynamics change for the entire world and esp...

If you're an employee contributing to the EPF or Employee Provident Fund, your employer might be allocating a portion of it each month into the Employee Pension Scheme. But this area is grey for most of us - what is even the difference between the two, when can you withdraw money from these schemes - and most importantly, how much will you get at the end? Also - is it REALLY worth it to park y...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you 5 major stories from the world of business and i'm your host, Nelson John Cognizant’s Big Ambitions: Can It Crack the IT Top 4? India’s Firepower Boost: ₹6,900 Cr Artillery Deal Signed Govt Tightens Grip on Crypto & Digital Assets in Tax Crackdown

Artificial Intelligence or AI is the current revolution, disrupting industry like never before. On this Mint's show with  @salesforce  India, we explore how businesses can leverage the benefits of AI through higher efficiencies, lower costs, even as they seek new opportunities for growth. Watch this episode where Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint is joined by industry veterans Nathalie Scardino,...

As the number of credit card transactions in India continues to rise, there has also been an increase in cases of credit card fraud. This is particularly alarming, as many cardholders have reported unauthorized international transactions, even after they have disabled international usage on their cards. If you are a credit card user and notice any unauthorized transactions on your account, the fir...

Margin Trading Facility (MTF) allows investors to leverage their capital by borrowing funds from their broker to buy more shares than their available cash would permit. But how does it work, what are the risks, and who should consider using it? In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Jash Kriplani speaks with Ashish Nanda, President and Digital Business Head at Kotak Securities, to break do...

On this episode of Founder Diaries, Manish Taneja is the co-founder of 'Puplle' shares some interesting insights on how exactly IIT-trained electrical engineers decided to open an online beauty startup - a rather interesting pivot. Taneja explains how the core team which is 'full of introverts' uses data to decide on nearly every move, how the company manages to retain talent, and also, why it's a...

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started.   1. States’ Revenue Grants Shrink India’s revenue deficit grants to states have plummeted from ₹1.18 lakh crore in 2021-22 to ₹24,483 crore in 2024-25, with furt...

Artificial Intelligence or AI is the current revolution, disrupting industry like never before. On Mint's series with  @salesforce  India, we explore all aspects of how AI is impacting businesses and what it means for the workforce. Watch this episode where Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint is joined by industry veterans Srinivas Tallapragada, President & Chief Engineering Officer, Salesforc...

The huge IPO frenzy is pushing investors to test their luck. However, with the supply far outpacing the demand, not all get lucky enough to get allotments, especially in very popular or big ticket IPOs. So - is there anything you can do to ensure you do get the allotment? Here are some tips and tricks! Watch the full episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpMXxPIZB84

"This is just a normal correction in a structural bull market. Most of the damage seems to be behind us" - this is what Vikas Khemani tells Mint an exclusive interview as part of the 'Where To Invest Rs 10 Lakh Today' series. Khemani believes that even the excessive outflows of FIIs is mostly over, and the Indian equity market should be on the path to recovery soon. In this interview, he also tell...

In this episode of Mint Money Talks, we speak with global investor Jim Rogers who is convinced about one thing - that the U.S is going to see a recession worse than 2008. He has been selling U.S stocks, and tells Mint that if he had to buy right now, he would buy China, because India is too expensive despite the recent correction. He is also going to keep buying gold and silver - here’s why! Jim R...

If you're living in one of India’s top cities like Mumbai-MMR, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, or Hyderabad, and earning ₹12–15 lakh a year, you've probably hit a dead-end searching for a home to buy. Let’s get real - with that income, your max EMI budget is around ₹45,000 a month, which means you're looking at homes priced up to 60 lakh rupees. But here’s the kicker: Affordable, well-located...