Mint Podcast

Real estate prices have shot up in most metro cities in India - but does that mean you missed the boat? No - in fact, this is your year to negotiate. Will housing prices crash like the stock market? No. But they will cool down. Hence, You, will get more power to bargain. So in 2025, how should you go about this - and what will help you crack a good deal? Watch this full episode of Let's Get Real w...

There are several parents in India whose kids have now moved abroad and settled there. These are generally rich or upper middle class parents of children who are NRIs. Now, there’s one thing they’re realising - that there’s actually no point of buying or amassing property - because more than being a benefit, it ends up being a burden for the next generation. Watch the full episode on YouTube- http...

Ritesh Agarwal’s journey as an entrepreneur is no secret. But there is a lot more to the man than what the headlines have managed to capture over the years. A street food junkie, who is also a fitness freak, a workaholic who believes in having a life beyond work. The Oyo founder has a business that spans 35 countries but continues to remain a small-town boy at heart. On this episode of Rollin’ Wit...

On this episode of Moneynomics with Mint, Neil Borate and Jash Kriplani discuss the top investing lessons from 2024, and how what we've observed in the last year can help us invest in 2025. From SEBI's new rules to RBI regulations to revised taxation to just the stock market roller coaster in general, here's your investment guide for 2025! Watch the full episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com...

This March, we are shining a spotlight on the achievements of women who are shaping the world with their leadership, resilience, and innovation. In this special episode, RJ Sarthak sits down with Alison Barrett MBE, Director India, British Council to explore her inspiring journey, the role of women in leadership, and the importance of diversity in decision-making. With over 27 years of experience...

One doubt that many of our viewers have had is what EXACTLY are the exemptions available in the new tax regime - especially since the old regime has become unviable for many after Bugdet 2025. The ones most worried, are those who had home loans, since the old regime gave a significant rebate on that count. However, even the new tax regime does have exemptions on home loans - though it's not as swe...

Investing in US stocks allows Indian investors to own a slice of the world’s most influential companies, while global Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) provide an avenue to diversify portfolios beyond domestic markets. While India’s mutual fund (MF) industry has hit the Reserve Bank of India’s $7 billion cap for overseas investments, platforms such as Vested Finance, INDmoney, and Appreciate offer an a...

Heiress to the Bisleri empire, Jayanti Khan Chauhan is a resolute, independent woman. She joined her father Ramesh Chauhan, also known as the cola man of India, at work at the age of 24.Now the Vice Chairperson of the company, she has been the force behind several key changes. Jayanti is a headline hunter's delight, but she is not a woman about town, not thrilled with the limelight. On this episod...

Buying and selling cars was largely done in an organised manner before startups like Cars24 streamlined the process with the use of technology. The used car business was largely run by the muscled and moneyed until Cars24 CEO Vikram Chopra , along with his co-founders Mehul Agrawal, Gajendra Jangid and Ruchit Agarwal, started the company in 2015. On this episode of Rollin’ With The Boss, where Car...

On this episode of Founder Diaries, we speak with Mayank Kumar, one of the 4 co-founders of UpGrad , an edtech unicorn. Mayank talks about what the penny dropping moment was for him when he was deciding to start up, how he met his co-founders and most importantly, why they chose to get into upskilling as an online platform. Mayank also answers a big question, as to why their courses can be a littl...

In this episode of Rollin' With The Boss, Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint, talks to Aditya Ghosh, co-founder, Akasa Air and Former President of Indigo Airlines about his professional journey and personal life . Aditya Ghosh was working as the legal counsel for the parent company of Indigo Airlines in 2008 when he was asked to join as the President of the airline. Mr. Ghosh, who co-founded Akas...

In this first episode of Founder Diaries, we explore why start-up founders actually started up - leaving their salaried jobs for a mission which they felt strongly about, how they went about the whole process & how they overcame the challenges of the start up ecosystem. In this episode, LEAD's co-founder talks about why he & his wife left their job in Singapore to come back to India and st...

RateGain is a global provider of SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industries. Founded by Bhanu Chopra in 2004, the company has been under the radar , but has seen tremendous success in the last few years. If you track markets, you must have heard about the RateGain stock. Since the low of Rs 235, it made in July 2022 after listing, the stock has nearly quadrupled in value. However, Bh...

'The paradoxical thing is, the better an academic background you have, the more likely you are to have a good job - hence, the more hesitant you might be to give it up. However, the risk of not doing this (starting up) was actually bigger!', says Sheth in this episode of Founder Diaries. The IIT, MIT graduate has a unique distinction of starting and scaling 2 unicorns, across 2 geographies! Hear B...

For this episode of Rollin’ With The Boss , the Mint crew rolled up to Jaipur to catch up with Amit Jain, CEO and Co-Founder of CarDekho , and an investor on the popular show based on startups and entrepreneurship, Shark Tank. Amit Jain, while talking to Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint shared the secrets of building a billion-dollar business or unicorn. 2007, Amit and his brother Anurag Jain,...

Rajdip Gupta's Route Mobile is valued at over $1 billion. But this success didn't come overnight. In this episode of Founder Diaries, Rajdip Gupta reveals that even his office boys and drivers made crores through ESOPs after the company's listing, because he believes that even they were crucial to the company's success. Watch this inspiring story of the rise of Route Mobile, full episode on YouTub...

Interview with Rohit Bansal, Snapdeal Co-Founder: Want to know how to start and run a company with a $6.5 billion valuation? Or discover startups like OLA, Mamaearth, Razorpay, Urban Company at very early stages? Or raise billions of dollars and create thousands of jobs? This is the only interview you need to watch! In this episode of Rollin’ With The Boss, Rohit Bansal, co-founder of Snapdeal and...

More than fourteen years after co-founding  @mobikwik  , Upasana Taku remains one of the few successful female entrepreneurs in the fintech industry. Reflecting on her journey, she emphasizes that combating the stereotype that 'women are not good at finance' has been one of the most challenging aspects of her journey as a fintech founder. In this episode of Rollin’ With The Boss, Upasana Taku, Co-...

On this episode of Founder Diaries, we speak with Harsh Jain, the co-founder of fantasy sports platform Dream11 - a platform that most of us are familiar with because of IPL. Jain tells us how he went from doing his engineering in the U.S to starting a fantasy sports company - and most importantly, how he managed to turn his dream and obsession into a business! He also speaks about how the startup...

On this episode of Founder Diaries , we speak with Jaydeep Barman, the co-founder of Rebel Foods . This is the parent behind household food brands like Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, Ovenstory, Sweet Truth and others. Interestingly, it was Barman's love for chicken rolls that led him to open a small hole in the window shop, which sells chicken and egg rolls - which later became Faasos. He also explains...

Bhavin Pandya Interview: Fantasy gaming has had a rather slow start in a country that is obsessed with sports. But the launch of league cricket especially IPL has given the sector a much-needed boost. The market size of the industry was estimated at USD 25.44 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 72.06 billion by 2030. In this episode of Rollin' With The Boss Bhavin Pandya, Co-Founder and C...

Join host Abhishek Singh for another exciting Rollin' with the Boss ! episode. This time, we ride with one of India’s top business trailblazers, diving into candid conversations filled with laughter, impromptu singing, and heartfelt childhood memories—all while navigating the chaos of city traffic. Expect unfiltered insights, humour, and inspiring stories as we uncover the person behind the leader...

On this episode, we speak to the man behind India's first AI unicorn, Fractal's Srikanth Velamakanni . From swearing to never be an entrepreneur and then starting up within 2 years, to outlining how AI is going to change the world to how the magic of math and data can be seen in real-time, Velamakanni shares his journey in great detail. He also has a big message for those who want to be en...

For this episode of Rollin’ With The Boss, Mint’s team drove to Udaipur to catch up with Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson Hindustan Zinc Limited, and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta. In 2011, fresh out of college, Priya was busy planning a life that revolved around music. However, her father Mr Anil Agarwal, often referred to as the metals king of India decided to appoint her to the board of Cair...

Can you buy stocks without having the money upfront? Yes, with Margin Trading Facility (MTF)! In this episode of Mint Money Talks, Trivesh Dinesh, COO of Tradejini, breaks down how MTF works, its costs, and the risks you need to know. Learn the nuts and bolts of borrowing from your broker to trade your favorite stocks. Perfect for beginners and seasoned investors alike—watch full video on YouTube-...