The Long Game

If you are planning to move from the US to India, your 401k, IRA, RSUs, US stocks, brokerage account, and foreign asset reporting can all become complicated very quickly. In this episode of The Long Game, I speak with Megha about the tax mistakes NRIs and returning Indians should avoid after moving back to India. We discuss: Where 401k withdrawals are taxed after moving to India Periodic withdrawa...

A lot of people think they need more income to feel financially secure. But sometimes the real problem is not income. It is the lack of a real financial plan. In this episode of The Long Game, I speak with Vivek about why financial planning is much more than just investing or retirement planning. Many people earn well, save a little, invest every month, and still feel financially behind. Why? Beca...

A high income does not automatically mean financial strength. Many Indians are earning well, but still feel financially stressed because most of their salary is already committed to EMIs, rent, lifestyle upgrades, loans, and family responsibilities. In this episode of The Long Game , I speak with Megha Bang about the real money problems Indian households face — especially when people look financia...

A finance professor. A disciplined investor. And one surprising result: his wife’s portfolio became more than 2x his. In this episode of The Long Game , I speak with Dr. Vidhu Shekhar , who has seen finance from academia, banking, private equity, fintech, and behavioral finance. But the most powerful lesson from this conversation is surprisingly simple: Personal finance is not stock picking. A lot...

Financial freedom sounds simple online: save, invest, hit your FIRE number, retire. But what if the number itself is the wrong starting point? In this episode of The Long Game , I sit down with Husslefreewealth / Pankaj Sir to talk about the real math behind financial independence in India — and why random targets like ₹1 Cr, ₹5 Cr, or ₹10 Cr can be misleading if you don’t understand your expenses...

What does it really mean for a woman to be financially independent? In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Pallavi Barbora , personal finance expert and author of Money & Her , to explore how money shapes a woman’s confidence, choices, marriage, motherhood, career breaks, and ability to start over during difficult phases of life. We discuss why many educated and earning women still hesitate to...

What if ₹1 could become ₹107 crore… and yet most people still struggle to build wealth? In this episode, I sit down with Deepak R Khemani, a financial advisor with 40+ years of experience, to break down what actually works in investing—and what silently destroys it. We talk about: Why compounding is misunderstood The biggest mistakes investors make (and how to avoid them) Why doing nothing is ofte...

In this episode of The Long Game Podcast , Mihir speaks with Raman Pushkar — consultant, executive coach, and speaker — about his journey from credit card debt, personal loans, EMIs, and financial stress to building passive income and a stronger money mindset. Raman shares how EMIs can trap you mentally, why tracking your expenses is the first step toward financial freedom, how salaried profession...

Most people believe their salary will keep growing every year… but what if that’s the biggest financial illusion? In this episode, we break down why your income isn’t as stable as it looks — and how AI, layoffs, and longer lifespans are changing the rules of financial security. Ravi Handa shares practical insights from building, selling, and rebuilding businesses — and explains why relying only on...

In this episode, we speak with a seasoned finance leader and CFO who, despite decades of professional experience, only began actively tracking his personal finances in his mid-40s. We explore the turning point that led to this realization and the practical steps he took to gain clarity and control over his financial life. This conversation covers: Why financial knowledge doesn’t always translate t...

Most people think financial freedom is about earning more, investing better, and hitting a number. But what if that number… doesn’t matter as much as you think? In this episode, Vinayak Sapre (author of Dohanomics ) breaks down why behavior, mindset, and clarity of “enough” matter far more than returns. From “10 crore is more than 100 crore” to why retirement may not be your choice , this conversa...

Most people think if you don’t start investing in your 20s… you’re already late. But what if you could start at 50 — and still achieve financial freedom in just 7 years ? In this episode of The Long Game Podcast , I sit down with Lakshmi Narayan , a wealth and retirement strategist who did exactly that. We break down the exact principles, decisions, and mindset shifts that helped him go from almos...

Most people chase salary. He chased net worth — and it changed everything. In this episode, Harsh shares how he: Invests 80% of his income Built ₹1 Crore+ in just 3 years Used simple strategies (no trading, no hype) Prepared for a future where AI replaces jobs If you’re in your 20s or 30s and serious about building wealth — this might change how you think about money. 👉 Key takeaways: Why salary...

In this episode of The Long Game Podcast , we sit down with Navdeep Dalia, who went from earning just ₹22,000/month to achieving financial independence in his 30s — not through shortcuts, but through discipline, consistency, and long-term thinking. Navdeep shares a brutally honest breakdown of his journey — including early mistakes, real estate bets, career growth, and the mindset shifts that actu...

In this episode, I sit down with Jay Sharma , who spent over 20 years building tech products at companies like Amazon before walking away from corporate life in 2025. Instead of chasing a bigger paycheck, Jay decided to design a life around financial independence, freedom, and purpose . We talk about: • Why chasing a FIRE number can be a mistake • How to design the life you want before calculating...

In this episode of The Long Game , Mihir Shah speaks with Sunil Shah , whose path to financial independence was shaped not just by money, but by a deep shift in how he understood life, fear, and freedom. Sunil shares how his journey began early, growing up in a middle-class family and realizing as a child that money created access and opportunity. From data entry and software work to a role in the...

In this episode of The Long Game , Mihir Shah speaks with Jayant Kumar , former CTO at Indian Express, former SVP at DBS Bank, and now a mutual fund specialist. Jayant shares his journey from a long career in technology leadership to achieving financial independence. He explains how he first discovered the concept of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and how that changed the way he appro...

In this episode of The Long Game , we see A.V's journey who achieved Barista FIRE before turning 40. Barista FIRE is a version of financial independence where your investments cover most of your expenses, while a smaller income stream or part-time work covers the rest. In this conversation, A.V. shares his journey from starting his career in India to moving to the United States for an MBA, working...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Long Game . In this short introduction, Mihir Shah shares the purpose behind the podcast and what listeners can expect from future conversations. There is no shortage of advice about money and investing today, but what often gets missed are the real stories behind financial independence — the decisions people made, the mistakes they learned from, and the le...