In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta is joined by Benedek Voros, Director of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Benedek shares insights on S&P Dow Jones Indices' role, delves into the latest SPIVA report's key takeaways and celebrates SPIVA's 20th anniversary. They also discuss the booming trend of passive investment in India, explore factor investing and uncover the case for multi-factor strategies in the dynamic Indian market.

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In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta is joined by Benedek Voros, Director of Index Investment Strategy at S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices. Benedek shares insights on S&amp;P Dow Jones Indices' role, delves into the latest SPIVA report's key takeaways and celebrates SPIVA's 20th anniversary. They also discuss the booming trend of passive investment in India, explore factor investing and uncover the case for multi-factor strategies in the dynamic Indian market. Connect with Benedek Boros on <a href="https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/contributors/benedek-voros/">Website</a> |  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedek-voros-22b1997/">LinkedIn</a> 
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Paisa Vaisa is India's premier podcast on personal finance, boasting over 4 million downloads, featuring over 200 hours of insightful content and discussions, hosting more than 250 guests, and presenting a wealth of knowledge through over 450 episodes. Since 2017, Paisa Vaisa hosts experts from mutual funds, stocks, real estate, loans, education financing, insurance, and much more. It has recently introduced a sub-series offering valuable insights in businesses and entrepreneurship.

You can catch this podcast on YouTube 'Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta' or find it on top audio streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, and others.

Paisa Vaisa is India's premier podcast on personal finance, boasting over 4 million downloads, featuring over 200 hours of insightful content and discussions, hosting more than 250 guests, and presenting a wealth of knowledge through over 450 episodes. Since 2017, Paisa Vaisa hosts experts from mutual funds, stocks, real estate, loans, education financing, insurance, and much more. It has recently introduced a sub-series offering valuable insights in businesses and entrepreneurship. You can catch this podcast on YouTube 'Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta' or find it on top audio streaming platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, and others.

The Paisa Vaisa podcast helps you understand all things money so that you can make well-informed financial decisions. Understand the basics every week as host, Anupam Gupta, talks with experts across a wide spectrum of the banking and financial services

Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta is joined by Benedek Voros, Director of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Benedek shares insights on S&P Dow Jones Indices' role, delves into the latest SPIVA report's key takeaways and celebrates SPIVA's 20th anniversary. They also discuss the booming trend of passive investment in India, explore factor investing and uncover the case for multi-factor strategies in the dynamic Indian market.

Passive Investment in India with S&P Dow Jones Indices

On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Sachin Gupta, the Executive Director and Chief Ratings Officer at CareEdge Ratings, sits down with Anupam Gupta on the Paisa Vaisa podcast to discuss the ticking time bomb of the $1 trillion global private credit market. While the US and Europe are grappling with opaque, unrated debt bubbles, Sachin argues that India’s strict regulatory culture might be our greatest economic superpower in 2026. We break down the "Modified Credit Ratio," a leading indicator that currently shows 2.5 upgrades for every single downgrade in the Indian economy. This episode is a deep dive into the sectors that are actually winning, from the ironclad asset quality of gold loan companies to the resilient banking sector that has moved from 12% NPAs to a state of unprecedented health. If you are an investor looking to navigate the current high-interest-rate cycle, Sachin’s macro insights on the RBI’s data-driven approach will change how you view your portfolio’s safety.

Key Takeaways


The Math of Trust: A credit rating is not a general "vibe check" on a company; it is a cold, mathematical probability of default calculated on a 20-point scale from AAA to D.


The Integrity Filter: Management risk is the most critical pillar of analysis because promoter integrity and project execution track records determine survival better than any balance sheet.


Regulatory Fortress: India’s strict AIF rules prevent the kind of "debt-on-debt" systemic risk currently threatening the $1 trillion opaque private credit markets in the US.


The Gold Standard: Gold loan companies maintain the highest asset quality in the NBFC space because physical collateral and rising gold prices provide an automatic safety buffer for lenders.


Recovery Revolution: The implementation of IBC and NCLT has fundamentally fixed India’s credit culture by instilling a genuine fear in promoters that they will lose their business if they default.


From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more 
Watch full episodes right here on YouTube
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Connect with Anupam Gupta: 
Twitter: @b50
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On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Sachin Gupta, the Executive Director and Chief Ratings Officer at CareEdge Ratings, sits down with Anupam Gupta on the Paisa Vaisa podcast to discuss the ticking time bomb of the $1 trillion global private credit market. While the US and Europe are grappling with opaque, unrated debt bubbles, Sachin argues that India&rsquo;s strict regulatory culture might be our greatest economic superpower in 2026. We break down the "Modified Credit Ratio," a leading indicator that currently shows 2.5 upgrades for every single downgrade in the Indian economy. This episode is a deep dive into the sectors that are actually winning, from the ironclad asset quality of gold loan companies to the resilient banking sector that has moved from 12% NPAs to a state of unprecedented health. If you are an investor looking to navigate the current high-interest-rate cycle, Sachin&rsquo;s macro insights on the RBI&rsquo;s data-driven approach will change how you view your portfolio&rsquo;s safety.
Key Takeaways
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The Math of Trust: A credit rating is not a general "vibe check" on a company; it is a cold, mathematical probability of default calculated on a 20-point scale from AAA to D.
</li>
<li>
The Integrity Filter: Management risk is the most critical pillar of analysis because promoter integrity and project execution track records determine survival better than any balance sheet.
</li>
<li>
Regulatory Fortress: India&rsquo;s strict AIF rules prevent the kind of "debt-on-debt" systemic risk currently threatening the $1 trillion opaque private credit markets in the US.
</li>
<li>
The Gold Standard: Gold loan companies maintain the highest asset quality in the NBFC space because physical collateral and rising gold prices provide an automatic safety buffer for lenders.
</li>
<li>
Recovery Revolution: The implementation of IBC and NCLT has fundamentally fixed India&rsquo;s credit culture by instilling a genuine fear in promoters that they will lose their business if they default. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana &amp; more Watch full episodes right here on YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com Connect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We&rsquo;re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter &amp; Instagram
</li>
</ul>

From Engineering to CareEdge Ratings CRO: Sachin Gupta’s Masterclass | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta

On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, CA Isha Jaiswal sits down with Anupam Gupta for a deep dive into the changing rules of money, parenting, and privacy in the digital age. As a new mother and a seasoned CA, Isha shares her controversial take on "Financial Parenting"—explaining why she plans to hire her own toddler for odd jobs rather than handing out a traditional allowance. We discuss the death of the old-school tax regime and the rise of a system that rewards cash flow over traditional saving. From the technicalities of the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the legal ways you can pay rent to your parents to maximize your HRA, we cover the hacks that your CA likely hasn't told you yet. This is a masterclass for anyone who wants to stop being a passive earner and start being a strategic wealth builder, ensuring that their family is protected from both inflation and corporate overreach.

Key Takeaways


The 5/50 Success Rule: Sacrificing 5 years of intense grind in your 20s secures 50 years of a "Queen-Sized" life; choose your "hard" early.


The Variable Pay Trap: HRs often inflate CTCs with variable pay that is hard to earn; always negotiate to convert variable into fixed salary.


Joint Taxation Proposal: The new shift toward "One Family, One ITR" could allow husbands to use their homemaker wives' exemptions to save massive tax.


The Privacy Shield: Your boss cannot track your private income through your PAN or AIS portal unless you give them access; your data is safer than you think.


Employ Your Kids: To teach kids the value of money, hire them for "odd jobs" and pay them, instilling a "work-for-money" mindset instead of "allowance" entitlement.



From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more 
Watch full episodes right here on YouTube
Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com

Connect with Anupam Gupta: 
Twitter: @b50
Instagram: @b_50 
LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta 

Follow IVM Podcasts
We’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

On this episode of Paisa Vaisa, CA Isha Jaiswal sits down with Anupam Gupta for a deep dive into the changing rules of money, parenting, and privacy in the digital age. As a new mother and a seasoned CA, Isha shares her controversial take on "Financial Parenting"&mdash;explaining why she plans to hire her own toddler for odd jobs rather than handing out a traditional allowance. We discuss the death of the old-school tax regime and the rise of a system that rewards cash flow over traditional saving. From the technicalities of the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the legal ways you can pay rent to your parents to maximize your HRA, we cover the hacks that your CA likely hasn't told you yet. This is a masterclass for anyone who wants to stop being a passive earner and start being a strategic wealth builder, ensuring that their family is protected from both inflation and corporate overreach.
Key Takeaways
<ul data-indent-level="1">
<li>
The 5/50 Success Rule: Sacrificing 5 years of intense grind in your 20s secures 50 years of a "Queen-Sized" life; choose your "hard" early.
</li>
<li>
The Variable Pay Trap: HRs often inflate CTCs with variable pay that is hard to earn; always negotiate to convert variable into fixed salary.
</li>
<li>
Joint Taxation Proposal: The new shift toward "One Family, One ITR" could allow husbands to use their homemaker wives' exemptions to save massive tax.
</li>
<li>
The Privacy Shield: Your boss cannot track your private income through your PAN or AIS portal unless you give them access; your data is safer than you think.
</li>
<li>
Employ Your Kids: To teach kids the value of money, hire them for "odd jobs" and pay them, instilling a "work-for-money" mindset instead of "allowance" entitlement. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana &amp; more Watch full episodes right here on YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com Connect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We&rsquo;re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter &amp; Instagram
</li>
</ul>

The Moonlighting Reality Check: Can You Get Fired? | CA Isha | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta 

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta sits down with Karan Shah, Director of Society Tea, to decode the century-long journey of one of India's most beloved brands. Starting as tea traders in 1924 under the name Hasmukhrai & Co., the family successfully transitioned into the packaged tea market in the late 1980s. Karan discusses how they avoid the "third-generation curse" by maintaining a lean, agile family structure and a relentless focus on quality over complacency. We dive deep into their vertical integration strategy—including building their own state-of-the-art milk factory—to ensure their "One Minute Tea" remains true to the authentic Indian palate. Whether you are a business enthusiast or a chai lover, this conversation offers a masterclass in brand longevity and fighting off multinational competition

TAKEAWAYS-


Legacy Meets Agility: Society Tea blends a 100-year heritage with agile, family-led leadership to outperform global multinational competition.


Gut-Driven Brand Identity: Their iconic blue packaging was a "gut feel" decision that successfully defied negative market research and surveys.


Control Through Integration: The company built a dedicated milk factory to ensure their "One Minute Tea" premix remains true to authentic chai.


Convenience Without Compromise: Their innovation focuses on delivering speed without sacrificing quality by using real ingredients like hand-crushed cardamom.


The Sensory Comeback: Society is expanding physical "Tea Terminals" to revive the traditional, sensory ceremony of chai for modern consumers.


From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more 
Watch full episodes right here on YouTube
Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com

Connect with Anupam Gupta: 
Twitter: @b50
Instagram: @b_50 
LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta 

Follow IVM Podcasts
We’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta sits down with Karan Shah, Director of Society Tea, to decode the century-long journey of one of India's most beloved brands. Starting as tea traders in 1924 under the name Hasmukhrai &amp; Co., the family successfully transitioned into the packaged tea market in the late 1980s. Karan discusses how they avoid the "third-generation curse" by maintaining a lean, agile family structure and a relentless focus on quality over complacency. We dive deep into their vertical integration strategy&mdash;including building their own state-of-the-art milk factory&mdash;to ensure their "One Minute Tea" remains true to the authentic Indian palate. Whether you are a business enthusiast or a chai lover, this conversation offers a masterclass in brand longevity and fighting off multinational competition
TAKEAWAYS-
<ul data-indent-level="1">
<li>
Legacy Meets Agility: Society Tea blends a 100-year heritage with agile, family-led leadership to outperform global multinational competition.
</li>
<li>
Gut-Driven Brand Identity: Their iconic blue packaging was a "gut feel" decision that successfully defied negative market research and surveys.
</li>
<li>
Control Through Integration: The company built a dedicated milk factory to ensure their "One Minute Tea" premix remains true to authentic chai.
</li>
<li>
Convenience Without Compromise: Their innovation focuses on delivering speed without sacrificing quality by using real ingredients like hand-crushed cardamom.
</li>
<li>
The Sensory Comeback: Society is expanding physical "Tea Terminals" to revive the traditional, sensory ceremony of chai for modern consumers. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana &amp; more Watch full episodes right here on YouTube Explore more at ivmpodcasts.com Connect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50 Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM Podcasts We&rsquo;re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter &amp; Instagram
</li>
</ul>

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