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Investing for Retirement: How Soon, How Late
4d ago
Investing for Retirement: How Soon, How Late
A financial void post retirement can be a scary possibility if you don't start to plan early. How early? Well the day you join your first job preferably. There is a clear math on how much you should save, where you should invest and how frugally you should live, depending on how early you want to retire. Bringing you all those details in this episode of ET Wealth and Beyond is ET’s markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan, M Pattabhiraman, Associate Professor at IIT Madras & Founder of Freefincal and Ravi Saraogi, Co-founder, Samasthiti Advisors. Tune in. You can follow our host Nishanth Vasudevan on his social media: Linkedin & Twitter Catch the latest episode of ‘ET Wealth & Beyond’ on etwealthandbeyond.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. About ET Wealth & Beyond: In partnership with The Economic Times, BSE presents the "Wealth and Beyond" podcast, a six-episode series designed to demystify the rules of investor engagement, awareness, and protection. As retail investor participation surges, navigating the complexities of securities markets and making well-informed decisions is critical. This series will feature renowned market experts, who will share insights on The Art of Investing, Traps of Tip Trading, Navigating Futures and Options and more. By addressing these key topics, this podcast series aims to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their investments and thrive in today’s markets. As securities markets evolve and the number of retail investors skyrockets, there is a need for greater awareness around investor rights, market structures, and the growing array of investment products. Investors today have access to a variety of information channels but are often exposed to unsolicited advice and promises of quick gains, leading to potential pitfalls. This series will help Educate Investors, Promote Market Integrity, Enhance Market Confidence. Tune in to the "Wealth & Beyond" podcast series and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate today’s financial markets responsibly. About BSE: BSE Ltd., India’s leading exchange group, is celebrating its 150th year anniversary this year. BSE has been playing a prominent role in developing the Indian capital market. BSE is a corporatized and demutualized entity, with a broad shareholder base. BSE provides an efficient and transparent market for trading in multiple asset classes including, equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, SME, startups and debt instruments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Pros and Cons of Passive Investing
Jan 4 2025
The Pros and Cons of Passive Investing
Welcome to the world of index funds and ETFs. Thanks to diversified holdings, lower costs and higher accessibility passive investments have really caught the fancy of investors in the last few years. They have grown at a CAGR of 55% in the last five years. Passive assets are expected to account for 40% of overall assets in India by 2027 up from 13% in 2022. Tune in to this episode as ET’s markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan, Pratik Oswal, head of passive business, Motilal Oswal and Feroze Azeez, deputy CEO, Anand Rathi take you through the fascinating new wave of investments. You can follow our host Nishanth Vasudevan on his social media: Linkedin & Twitter Catch the latest episode of ‘ET Wealth & Beyond’ on etwealthandbeyond.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. About ET Wealth & Beyond: In partnership with The Economic Times, BSE presents the "Wealth and Beyond" podcast, a six-episode series designed to demystify the rules of investor engagement, awareness, and protection. As retail investor participation surges, navigating the complexities of securities markets and making well-informed decisions is critical. This series will feature renowned market experts, who will share insights on The Art of Investing, Traps of Tip Trading, Navigating Futures and Options and more. By addressing these key topics, this podcast series aims to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their investments and thrive in today’s markets. As securities markets evolve and the number of retail investors skyrockets, there is a need for greater awareness around investor rights, market structures, and the growing array of investment products. Investors today have access to a variety of information channels but are often exposed to unsolicited advice and promises of quick gains, leading to potential pitfalls. This series will help Educate Investors, Promote Market Integrity, Enhance Market Confidence. Tune in to the "Wealth & Beyond" podcast series and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate today’s financial markets responsibly. About BSE: BSE Ltd., India’s leading exchange group, is celebrating its 150th year anniversary this year. BSE has been playing a prominent role in developing the Indian capital market. BSE is a corporatized and demutualized entity, with a broad shareholder base. BSE provides an efficient and transparent market for trading in multiple asset classes including, equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, SME, startups and debt instruments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trader Trajectory: Navigating the World of Futures & Options
Dec 28 2024
Trader Trajectory: Navigating the World of Futures & Options
The exponential growth in markets and investment activity has also led to a surge in the number of traders. These are the skilled craftsmen of the trade, one ear firmly on the ground of India Inc the other on the reverberations of money movements. The massive growth brings its shares of opportunities but also challenges in terms of regulations, tech innovations and newer risks. The world of F&O has especially been in the news for its ballooning numbers as well as losses. How does a trader navigate? Join ET markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan as he talks about all this and more with Piyush Chaudhry, founder of Wave Analytics and Prashant Shah, founder and CEO, Definedge Solutions. Only on the latest episode of ET Wealth and Beyond. You can follow our host Nishanth Vasudevan on his social media: Linkedin & Twitter Catch the latest episode of ‘ET Wealth & Beyond’ on etwealthandbeyond.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. About ET Wealth & Beyond: In partnership with The Economic Times, BSE presents the "Wealth and Beyond" podcast, a six-episode series designed to demystify the rules of investor engagement, awareness, and protection. As retail investor participation surges, navigating the complexities of securities markets and making well-informed decisions is critical. This series will feature renowned market experts, who will share insights on The Art of Investing, Traps of Tip Trading, Navigating Futures and Options and more. By addressing these key topics, this podcast series aims to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their investments and thrive in today’s markets. As securities markets evolve and the number of retail investors skyrockets, there is a need for greater awareness around investor rights, market structures, and the growing array of investment products. Investors today have access to a variety of information channels but are often exposed to unsolicited advice and promises of quick gains, leading to potential pitfalls. This series will help Educate Investors, Promote Market Integrity, Enhance Market Confidence. Tune in to the "Wealth & Beyond" podcast series and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate today’s financial markets responsibly. About BSE: BSE Ltd., India’s leading exchange group, is celebrating its 150th year anniversary this year. BSE has been playing a prominent role in developing the Indian capital market. BSE is a corporatized and demutualized entity, with a broad shareholder base. BSE provides an efficient and transparent market for trading in multiple asset classes including, equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, SME, startups and debt instruments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Body Positivity in the Age of Weight Loss Drugs
Dec 26 2024
Body Positivity in the Age of Weight Loss Drugs
Body positivity–which once held the promise of being a revolutionary movement that redefined beauty standards and empowered millions to embrace self-love–is now facing an unexpected challenge–the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. As these drugs dominate global markets and reshape perceptions of “ideal” body types, their ripple effects are being felt across industries. From shrinking plus-size influencers to shifting apparel trends, from mental health implications of these transformations to the deeper societal questions they raise – what does the future hold for body positivity? In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Shabori Das navigates cultural and commercial crossroads with candid insights from plus-size influencer Neelakshi Singh, fashion entrepreneur Kartik Sapra, marketing expert Denish Shah, and aesthetician Pauline Brown. Together, they unpack the evolving dynamics of beauty, business, and self-worth. Is the body positivity movement on the wane? Or can it survive the sweeping changes brought about by these new “miracle” drugs? Tune in to find out. If you like this episode from Shabori Das, check out her other interesting episodes on: Corner Office Conversation With Ipsita Das, Managing Director, Moët Hennessy India, Sephora Kids: Why are Children Buying Anti-Ageing Creams, Quick Commerce vs E-Commerce - The Need for Speed in Retail, Decoding Doom Spending and Loud Budgeting, The Commerce of Concerts: All Play No Profits? and more! You can follow our host Shabori Das on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin ET Podcasts now has a new show. 7@7 is your quick, sharp sub 5-minute daily roundup of financial news from India and the world. Tune in to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Jio Saavn, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts from! Credits: ABC News and E! NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building India’s $30 Trillion Future By 2047
Dec 24 2024
Building India’s $30 Trillion Future By 2047
By 2047, India aims to become a $30 trillion economy as it celebrates 100 years of independence. Despite recent GDP slowing to 5.4% and inflation concerns, the India Progress Report 2024, co-authored by The Economic Times and Crisil  projects stable growth, with the economy expected to hit $7 trillion by 2031. Driving this are infrastructure investments, manufacturing growth, and renewable energy expansion. While challenges like geopolitical risks and trade uncertainties persist, hopes arr pinned on private investments being unleashed and policy reforms. In this episode which is part of ET India Ascends, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist at Crisil, Josh Foulger president of consumer electronics business at Zetwerk, and Anmol Jaggi Co-Founder of Gensol Group, about how India can navigate risks and utilise opportunities to achieve its ambitious goals.Credits: Narendra Modi ET Podcasts now has a new show. 7@7 is your quick, sharp sub 5 minute daily roundup of financial news from India and the world. Tune in to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Jio Saavn, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts from! Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Should we re-examine India’s ‘Growth Story’?, The 2024 Gold Rush, What Will Bitcoin 100k Mean For Indian investors?, Need For Speed To Fill The Skills ______,  and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
My Portfolio, My Rules: The Rise of the Woman Investor
Dec 21 2024
My Portfolio, My Rules: The Rise of the Woman Investor
We are way past the time when women used to stash their savings in cash and gold. The new woman investor is wealthy, ambitious, savvy and not averse to taking calculated risks. Over the last few years their number has grown several multiples to now account for a fifth of the overall investor universe. Join ET’s markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan as he talks to two doyens of the industry: Amisha Vora, chairperson and MD, Prabhudas Lilladher and Lakshmi Iyer, CEO, Investment & Strategy, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers LLP. They share their wisdom and experiences in the latest episode on ET Wealth and Beyond. You can follow our host Nishanth Vasudevan on his social media: Linkedin & Twitter Catch the latest episode of ‘ET Wealth & Beyond’ on etwealthandbeyond.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. About ET Wealth & Beyond: In partnership with The Economic Times, BSE presents the "Wealth and Beyond" podcast, a six-episode series designed to demystify the rules of investor engagement, awareness, and protection. As retail investor participation surges, navigating the complexities of securities markets and making well-informed decisions is critical. This series will feature renowned market experts, who will share insights on The Art of Investing, Traps of Tip Trading, Navigating Futures and Options and more. By addressing these key topics, this podcast series aims to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their investments and thrive in today’s markets. As securities markets evolve and the number of retail investors skyrockets, there is a need for greater awareness around investor rights, market structures, and the growing array of investment products. Investors today have access to a variety of information channels but are often exposed to unsolicited advice and promises of quick gains, leading to potential pitfalls. This series will help Educate Investors, Promote Market Integrity, Enhance Market Confidence. Tune in to the "Wealth & Beyond" podcast series and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate today’s financial markets responsibly. About BSE: BSE Ltd., India’s leading exchange group, is celebrating its 150th year anniversary this year. BSE has been playing a prominent role in developing the Indian capital market. BSE is a corporatized and demutualized entity, with a broad shareholder base. BSE provides an efficient and transparent market for trading in multiple asset classes including, equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, SME, startups and debt instruments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One Nation, One Election, Many Contentions
Dec 20 2024
One Nation, One Election, Many Contentions
The Parliament was abuzz earlier this week as MPs debated the introduction of a landmark constitutional amendment Bill proposing simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies—widely known as One Nation, One Election. Advocates claim it will streamline governance and save resources, while critics warn it could marginalise regional parties and centralise power. In this episode, host Nidhi Sharma dives deep into the proposed 129th constitutional amendment–How does it aim to synchronise India’s electoral cycles, and what are its implications for federalism and democracy? What’s driving the NDA government’s push for this reform? Why is the Opposition so fiercely against it? And what’s next in this high-stakes political showdown?–with Members of Parliament, Manish Tewari, and Sanjay Singh and PRS Legislative Research’s Chakshu Roy.   Join us as we unpack the complexities of this contentious Bill, its historical context, and its potential impact on India's political landscape. Tune in for a balanced analysis of one of India’s most ambitious and debated legislative moves.   Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Polls On My Pod: Rumble in the Jungle of Jharkhand, Polls On My Pod: Haryana Potboiler: Caste Politics, Agniveer and Farm Distress, Polls On My Pod: J&K’s Decade-Long Wait Ends Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred? and more! You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. ET Podcasts now has a new show. 7@7 is your quick, sharp sub 5-minute daily roundup of financial news from India and the world. Tune in to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Jio Saavn, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts from! Credits: ANI, Mint, Times Now  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mint Street’s New Maestro
Dec 17 2024
Mint Street’s New Maestro
With stellar credentials and a remarkable career trajectory, the new RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra, takes charge amid a two-year low GDP growth rate, persistent inflation, and growing debates on the monetary policy framework. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury explores Malhotra’s background and immediate challenges with insights from Deepshikha Sikarwar, National Editor (Economics)  at Economics Times, Sugata Ghosh, Associate Editor at Economic Times, and Indranil Pan, Chief Economist at Yes Bank. From tackling inflation and growth to navigating the RBI’s stance on crypto and NBFCs, we unpack what lies ahead for the new central bank chief. Tune in.  ET Podcasts now has a new show. 7@7 is your quick, sharp sub 5 minute daily roundup of financial news from India and the world. Tune in to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Prime Music, Jio Saavn, Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts from! Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: Should we re-examine India’s ‘Growth Story’?, The 2024 Gold Rush, What Will Bitcoin 100k Mean For Indian investors?, Need For Speed To Fill The Skills ______,  and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. Credits: NDTV, The Hindu Businessline, India Today, CNBC-TV18, Business Today, The Print, NDTV ProfitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet BSE's Turnaround Man
Dec 14 2024
Meet BSE's Turnaround Man
When Sundaraman Ramamurthy became the chief of Bombay Stock Exchange, he found an organisation that was almost on the brink of irrelevance. He found highly dwindled cash market share, no opening in equity derivatives and a heap of operational issues.  Could he “make the elephant dance?” is the question many asked. But from there, Ramamurthy led a remarkable turnaround of the bourses with a mix of strategic initiatives and basic steps: painstakingly going to hundreds of brokers and asking them what would make them start trading again. While issues still persist, especially in segments such as F&O, Ramamurthy has calm, tactical plans to tide over them.  In this episode of “ET Wealth and Beyond” ET’s markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan talks to Ramamurthy on the story of BSE’s resurgence, the strategy driving this transformation, and its future amidst evolving regulatory frameworks.  Tune in.You can follow our host Nishanth Vasudevan on his social media: Linkedin & Twitter Catch the latest episode of ‘ET Wealth & Beyond’ on etwealthandbeyond.com, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. About ET Wealth & Beyond: In partnership with The Economic Times, BSE presents the "Wealth and Beyond" podcast, a six-episode series designed to demystify the rules of investor engagement, awareness, and protection. As retail investor participation surges, navigating the complexities of securities markets and making well-informed decisions is critical. This series will feature renowned market experts, who will share insights on The Art of Investing, Traps of Tip Trading, Navigating Futures and Options and more. By addressing these key topics, this podcast series aims to equip retail investors with the knowledge and tools they need to protect their investments and thrive in today’s markets. As securities markets evolve and the number of retail investors skyrockets, there is a need for greater awareness around investor rights, market structures, and the growing array of investment products. Investors today have access to a variety of information channels but are often exposed to unsolicited advice and promises of quick gains, leading to potential pitfalls. This series will help Educate Investors, Promote Market Integrity, Enhance Market Confidence. Tune in to the "Wealth & Beyond" podcast series and empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate today’s financial markets responsibly. About BSE: BSE Ltd., India’s leading exchange group, is celebrating its 150th year anniversary this year. BSE has been playing a prominent role in developing the Indian capital market. BSE is a corporatized and demutualized entity, with a broad shareholder base. BSE provides an efficient and transparent market for trading in multiple asset classes including, equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, commodity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, SME, startups and debt instruments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.