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Sponsored by Adfactors PRIndia’s small and medium enterprises are emerging as one of the most powerful drivers of the country’s economic growth.In this episode of Capital Compass, host Ajaya Sharma speaks with Ajay Thakur from TGI SME Capital Advisors about the evolving landscape of India’s SME sector and what the outlook looks like for 2026.As more entrepreneurs from across India scale their businesses, SMEs are increasingly becoming a key pillar of the country’s economic expansion, innovation, and employment generation.In this conversation, we explore:• The rapid rise of SMEs in India• What is driving growth in the SME ecosystem• Opportunities and risks in the SME market• The role of capital markets and funding access• Why more founders are considering public markets• The outlook for the SME sector in 2026 and beyondWith thousands of emerging businesses across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, India’s SME ecosystem is becoming a powerful engine of entrepreneurship and economic momentum.Watch the full conversation to understand where India’s SME story is headed next.Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channelHave questions or suggestions? Write to business@adfactorspr.com

Sponsored by Adfactors PRIndia’s capital markets are undergoing a structural transformation.In this episode of Capital Compass, powered by Adfactors PR and presented by Mint, host Anisha Jain speaks to Bhavesh Shah, MD & Head, Investment Banking, Equirus Capital on:Why India raised ₹6 lakh crore in just 5 years compared to ₹4 lakh crore in the previous two decadesWhether 2026 could see another ₹2 lakh crore IPO waveHow ₹30,000 crore per month in SIP inflows is reshaping market predictabilityWhy reliance on foreign institutional investors has reducedThe rise of Tier 2 & Tier 3 city founders in public marketsWhy manufacturing could drive India’s next fundraising cycleThe “Say–Do Ratio” every IPO-bound founder must followPrivate equity exits, OFS debates, and retail investor participationBhavesh explains why equity markets are becoming the most aligned form of capital, how mutual funds are driving discipline in IPO pricing, and why differentiation and governance matter more than ever.Watch the full conversation to understand what’s driving India’s primary markets and what investors should watch out for.Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channelHave questions or suggestions? Write to us at business@adfactorspr.com#CapitalCompass #IPO2026 #IndianStockMarket #SIP #EquityMarkets #ManufacturingIndia #CapitalMarkets #Mint

Sponsored by Adfactors PRCan India’s IPO momentum sustain into 2026? Or are we heading towards overheating?In Episode 4 of Capital Compass, host Anisha Jain speaks to Lakha Nair, MD & Head – Corporate Finance at Axis Capital, about:• The ongoing IPO surge• Whether valuations are stretched• Promoter cash-outs and OFS debates• Investor awareness & governance standards• The role of SEBI in new-age listings• Why 2026 could surpass previous records• What founders must get right before going publicFrom niche tech businesses to Tier 2 and Tier 3 entrepreneurs entering public markets, India’s capital markets are evolving rapidly.Is this a frenzy or a structural shift?Watch the full conversation to understand what’s driving India’s primary markets and what investors should watch out for.Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channelHave questions or suggestions? Write to us at business@adfactorspr.com#IPO #CapitalMarkets #IndianIPO #Valuations #CorporateGovernance #AxisCapital #CapitalCompass #Mint #InvestingIndiaPresented by Mint and powered by  @adfactorspr1912 , the podcast decodes where capital flows next and how India's economy, markets and policy environment are evolving in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Elder Care is a sensitive space and one that requires both government and private resources and monitoring. The attendants that take care of our elders are critical to this ecosystem and many a time lack training and expertise. There is more demand than workforce. How do we tackle this? In this edition of the Mint Podcast, Saumyajit Roy of Emoha Elder Care takes on the hard questions as well as highlights the potential for growth and excellence in this sector.#india #export #care

In this episode of India For The World, hosted by T. Surendar-Consulting Editor at Mint is joined by Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group, and Dr. Janmejaya Sinha, Chairman, BCG India. The conversation explores how India can build world-class products at scale, compete on cost and quality, and become a critical part of global supply chains.From infrastructure and logistics to R&D, talent, and policy reforms, the leaders discuss the real enablers behind “Make in India for the world.” They also examine shifting boardroom strategies, supply-chain resilience, rare earth dependencies, and the need for higher value creation through innovation and IP, not just manufacturing volume.With strong demographics, rising domestic demand, and growing global interest, is India ready to become indispensable to the world economy?

India is hosting the AI impact summit with 100+ countries, 250k guests, and 20+ heads of state, focusing on AI's developmental impact.On the sidelines of the summit, Mint’s Deputy Editor Abhishek Singh speaks with Mahesh Uttamchandani, Regional Practice Director – Digital & AI, World Bank Group and Krishnan Chatterjee, Head of Marketing, Google Cloud India to examine the critical question:Can emerging economies survive and compete in the AI-driven job transition?The conversation explores: How AI is reshaping labour markets across developing nations Whether automation will widen or bridge inequality gaps The scale of reskilling required for emerging economies The role of governments, global institutions and Big Tech India’s positioning in the global AI raceAs AI accelerates across industries, policymakers and business leaders are confronting a fundamental shift in how economies grow, create jobs and remain competitive.Watch the full conversation for deep insights from global and industry leaders at the forefront of the AI transformation.#AIImpactSummit #ArtificialIntelligence #AIJobs #FutureOfWork #EmergingEconomies #WorldBank #GoogleCloud #IndiaAI #DigitalEconomy #Automation #Reskilling #Mint

Sponsored by Adfactors PR. No Mint journalist was involved in the creation of this series.India’s IPO boom has transformed the capital markets, but how are IPO valuations really decided, and what separates successful listings from failures? In this episode of Capital Compass, Sonia Dasgupta, Managing Director & CEO of the Investment Banking division at JM Financial, breaks down the IPO journey, valuation dynamics, governance standards and what founders must get right before going public.From SIP-led liquidity and private equity exits to promoter mindset shifts, governance, disclosures and investor communication, this conversation offers a rare inside view of how investment bankers and institutional investors evaluate IPOs. Sonia explains why integrity and transparency often matter more than financial metrics, and why the best IPOs leave money on the table.Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channelHave questions or suggestions? Write to us at business@adfactorspr.com#IPO #CapitalMarkets #IndianIPO #Valuations #CorporateGovernance #JMFinancial #CapitalCompass #Mint #InvestingIndia

AAP MP Raghav Chadha gave a full list of the 'good, bad and suggestions for future' after FM Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement, saying that LTCG for retail investors needs to be done away with. Highlighting that the middle class didn't get any relief in the union budget, Chadha said that salaries had been stagnant for years, and if the government was unable to give tax relief, they must incentivise savings and investments. Watch his full speech here!#budget #parliament #raghavchadha

The recently announced India–European Union free trade agreement is expected to lowerduties on a range of European products over time, including wine, spirits and beer. For Indian consumers, that is likely to mean easier access to premium European alcohol, and eventually, lower prices.Irish whiskey, a small but fast-growing part of India’s imported whisky market, is expected tobe one of the clearer beneficiaries.Here's why!#luxury #whiskey #india

Sponsored by Adfactors PR. No Mint journalist was involved in the creation of this series.Is India witnessing an IPO frenzy-or is the capital market simply maturing? In this episode of Capital Compass, Mint's capital markets podcast, Anisha Jain, Group Head Adfactors PR speaks to veteran banker Mahavir Lunawat, Founder of Pantomath Financial Services Group, to decode what's really happening in India's IPO market and what founders and investors should expect in 2026.From record liquidity and rising Demat participation to governance standards, IPO valuations, promoter exits, and why many IPOs trade below listing price, this conversation breaks down the myths versus realities of India's primary markets. Mahavir explains why India still has massive headroom for IPO-led capital formation and why long-term investing culture matters more than listing-day gains.Whether you're a startup founder considering an IPO, a retail investor tracking new listings, or a market professional analyzing capital flows, this episode offers a grounded, data-backed view of India's IPO ecosystem.Highlights:Is the IPO market overheated or underpenetrated?How much liquidity is actually chasing IPOs?Are IPOs just promoter exit routes?Why many IPOs fall post-listingWhat founders must fix before going publicCapital market outlook for 2026Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channelHave questions or suggestions? Write to us at business@adfactorspr.comCapital Compass is your one-stop guide to navigating the complexities of the capital market.Presented by Mint and powered by Adfactors PR, the podcast decodes where capital flows next and how India's economy, markets and policy environment are evolving in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Veteran US diplomat Nisha Biswal joined us on this podcast to discuss the India-US trade deal and why Donald Trump's administration finally blinked on the India deal. She says there are two main reasons - Sergio Gor, and the fact that India and EU just signed the 'mother of all deals', putting pressure on the U.S. government. Watch!#america #india #trade

India and the United States have announced a long-awaited trade agreement that includes tariff cuts, purchase commitments and key strategic conditions. Donald Trump and Narendra Modi publicly welcomed the deal, even as several details remain under negotiation. Reports from Reuters outline expected changes across energy, defence, agriculture and manufacturing, alongside questions over tariffs, Russian oil purchases and sector exclusions. Watch this explainer.#IndiaUSTradeDeal #IndiaUSRelations #DonaldTrump #NarendraModi #TradeNews #GlobalTrade #Tariffs #IndianEconomy #USIndia #BreakingNews

Former Chief of Army Staff M M Naravane has sparked a political row after excerpts from his forthcoming memoir Four Stars of Destiny were raised in the Lok Sabha. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attempted to cite reported passages on the 2020 Galwan clashes, drawing objections from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah. The Speaker disallowed the reference, citing rules on quoting unpublished material, as the memoir remains under government review. Watch to find out the excerpts. #GalwanClash #MMNaravane #LokSabha #RahulGandhi #RajnathSingh #AmitShah #IndianArmy #ChinaBorder #ParliamentNews #BreakingNews

As we continue to decode various aspects of FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 announcement, we're joined by Sonu Iyer, Partner at EY India to understand exactly what the budget really held for taxpayers. Contrary to popular belief, there ARE aspects of the budget that hold value for taxpayers, if not in terms of giving more money in hand, but it's important in terms of simplifying taxation as a whole. Watch. #budget2026 #money #incometax

Sponsored by Adfactors PR. No Mint journalist was involved in the creation of this series.Capital Compass is your one-stop guide to navigating the complexities of the capital market.Presented by Mint and powered by Adfactors PR, the podcast decodes where capital flows next and how India's economy, markets and policy environment are evolving in a rapidly changing global landscape.Capital Compass features conversations with leading economists, policymakers, market strategists and industry experts who are shaping - and anticipating - the next phase of growth. From GDP trends, inflation and interest rates to trade, capital flows, corporate earnings and market volatility, the show focuses on what truly matters for investors, business leaders and professionals.If you want clarity beyond headlines and insight grounded in data, Capital Compass helps you stay ahead of the curve.

Can India move from being the world’s tech services hub to building tech for the world? In this episode of India for the World by Mint and BCG, we dive deep into India’s evolving tech ecosystem—from services and AI to products, R&D, and intelligence arbitrage. Host Shouvik Das (Editor, Mint) is joined by Rajiv Gupta (Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG) and Tiger Tyagarajan (Former CEO, Genpact; Senior Advisor, Bain Capital) to unpack India’s $300B tech services story, the $10 trillion global tech opportunity, AI talent, GCC growth, and what it will take for India to lead the next phase of global technology.A sharp, honest conversation on strengths, gaps, mindset shifts, and why the future of Indian tech lies in combining scale with solutions.

In the last few years, India's real estate boom has had one big fallout, affordable and mid-income housing. Homes that working salaried families can actually afford have nearly vanished. Now, ask any developer and you'll hear the same complaint, there's simply no margins left in building middle class projects. Now, according to Anarock Research, in 2018, over 52% of new homes in India's top seven cities were priced under 50 lakh rupees. By 2025, that number has fallen to just 17%.Now on the other hand, in the same period between 2018 to 2025, there's been a massive 170% increase in luxury home sales costing three crores and upwards. The Anarock report actually concludes with this very powerful line. It says India's real estate market now clearly favours the rich.But there ARE things that can be done about it. Watch. #realestate #house #budget

The DGCA’s penalty on IndiGo after massive December flight disruptions has sparked sharp debate across the aviation industry. While the regulator imposed a ₹22.2 crore fine, many experts and industry voices argue the punishment is too lenient given the scale of cancellations, delays, and passenger chaos. IndiGo saw thousands of flights affected, social media outrage, and even questions raised in Parliament. Despite this, the stock surged, raising further questions about accountability and regulatory deterrence. Was the DGCA action strong enough to prevent future disruptions, or does it set a weak precedent for India’s aviation sector? Watch to understand the full story and reactions.#IndiGo #DGCA #AviationNews #FlightChaos #IndianAviation #StockMarket #AirlineCrisis #BreakingNews #RegulatoryAction

India has resisted the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs quite well so far. However, as global trade shifts from an era of hyper globalisation to a protectionist landscape, the government is gearing up for a plan to de-risk the Indian economy from prolonged global headwinds. In fact, this will be among the key themes for Budget 2026. Watch. #budget #india #tariffs

In 2021, German authorities removed infant Ariha Shah from a Berlin hospital and subsequently placed her in five different foster homes, her aunt and family supporters recount. The video examines the ongoing dispute between German child services and Ariha’s Indian family, the #SaveAriha campaign, and mounting diplomatic pressure from New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the case with Germany’s leadership. Abhishek Singh, Livemint, speaks to members of Ariha’s family about the case and their continuing efforts to secure her return.#SaveAriha #ArihaShah #Germany #India #ChildCustody #Jugendamt #IndianParents #NRI #humanrights