In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Neil Borate is joined by Mr. Ganesh Mohan, Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv Asset Management, to unpack a smarter way to manage your idle cash.While savings accounts and FDs offer safety, they often fall short on returns and tax efficiency. Ganesh breaks down how liquid and overnight mutual funds present a powerful alternative—offering instant access, better yields (up to ~7%), and tax benefits that traditional options can’t match.Tune in as we explore - Why idle money in savings accounts could be costing you, how liquid and overnight funds balance returns, safety, and liquidity, the tax advantages mutual funds offer over fixed deposits and a lot more. If you're looking to optimize your short-term money while keeping it accessible, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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How Mutual Funds Help You Keep More of Your Returns

Host Neil Borate explores the rise of private credit in India with JSA Partners Tirthankar Datta and Divyanshu Pandey. Discover how this alternative financing model is filling gaps left by traditional lenders, the key drivers behind its growth, investor trends, risk management, and what the future holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rise of Indian Private Credit

In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Jash in conversation with Mumbai-based chartered accountant Arun Kansar to demystify the process of income tax filing for freelancers. From understanding eligible deductions to navigating common pitfalls, this conversation is packed with practical advice to help freelancers stay compliant and make the most of their tax returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What freelancers need to know when filing their tax returns?

In a country as vast and diverse as India, banking isn't just about branches — it's about access. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, we’re joined by Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, COO of ‪@AirtelPaymentsBankIN‬ to explore how technology is not only transforming the way we pay but also expanding who gets to participate in the financial system. With India’s digital transactions set to triple by FY2029, we discuss how Airtel Payments Bank is using its 500,000+ banking points, business correspondent networks, and doorstep banking to bridge financial gaps — especially in rural areas. Ganesh also shares real-life stories from the ground, the role of digital finance in empowering women, and what the future holds for inclusive banking in India. Listen to know more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Airtel Payments Bank is Bridging India’s Financial Gap

How our tendency to react to stock market movements in a certain way has a bearing on our investment decisions and investment outcomes. In today's episode, we are in conversation with Karthick CS, co-founder of Knowise, to talk more about it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you need to be aware of behavioral biases?

The cost of education is much higher than even before. And if you are a new parent, the costs will only go up from here, with high education inflation. In today's episode, we are in conversation with Sunita Satapathy, director of Glosome Wealthx, on why parents need to be financially prepared for their child's education and how they should go about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why parents need to be financially ready for child's education?

Bandhan Life is among a very few life insurance companies which sell a higher number of term insurance plans than ULIPs or traditional policies. They sell term plans to self-employed too. In an interview with Mint, Satishwar B, Managing Director and CEO, Bandhan Life, sheds light on difference between term and other life insurance products and how to expand its coverage for better protection of Indian families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Term insurance simplified! Yes, self-employed can get it

Gold prices have seen a strong rally over the past two years, delivering 20% annualized returns. In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, we quiz Vikram Dhawan, head of commodities and fund Manager at Nippon India Mutual Fund, on how he thinks investors should allocate to gold right now.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there more glitter to gold’s rally?

Margin trading facility (MTF) allows you to borrow funds from your broker to buy more shares than what your capital would allow. In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, we are in conversation with Ashish Nanda, president and digital business head at Kotak Securities, to tell us more about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How you can buy more shares than your capital

Mutual funds just make for little over 8% of Indian households' savings. Can Sebi's proposed low-ticket SIPs increase the mutual fund penetration. In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, I am joined by Anthony Heredia, CEO of Mahindra Manulife, to talk more about this.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can Rs 250 SIP mutual fund share in Indian households' savings?

Life insurance is often overlooked in financial planning, yet it plays a crucial role in securing our future. In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Radhika Makker sits down with Mohit Garg, Chief Strategy Officer at PNB MetLife, to break down the importance of life insurance, its different types, and how to choose the right plan for every life stage. From common misconceptions to evolving insurance solutions, this conversation will help you make informed decisions about protecting yourself and your loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 W's of Life Insurance: Why, What, and When

Depending on the market cycle, one investment style tends to do better than the other. In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, we are joined by Krishna Sanghavi, CIO-Equities of Mahindra Manulife Investment Management, to tell us more about influence of economic cycles on performance of investment styles and why long-term investors are better-off keeping things simple.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investment styles: What you should know about them?

As far as rental agreements go, often tenants and landlords avoid registering it, to save on registration costs and stamp duty. But what are the legal implications of an unregistered rental agreement. In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, we are joined by Alay Razvi, managing partner, Accord Juris and Shashank Agarwal, advocate, Delhi High, to tell us more about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you register rental agreement?

When it comes to investing and financial planning, what should women keep in mind. In today's episode, we are joined by Alpa Shah, author of book 'Every Woman Should Invest' and chartered wealth manager, to talk tell us more about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial Planning Tips for Women

A real estate investment can give you long-term residency in another country. But what are the advantages of getting a residency permit in another country and what are its costs. We are joined by Binu Varghese, regional director - India, RIF Trust, to tell us more about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Get Residency in a Foreign Country

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