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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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