Mint Podcast

Can India achieve energy security while leading the global clean energy transition?In this episode of India for the World, a leadership series by Mint and BCG, host Nehal Chaliawala - Assistant Editor, Mint, speaks with Sumant Sinha - Founder, Chairman and CEO of Renew and Rahul Jain - India lead for BCG about the future of India's energy ecosystem.Together, they discuss how India has progressed in renewable energy over the past decade, why energy security has become a national priority, and what it will take to reduce dependence on energy imports. The conversation explores solar manufacturing, battery energy storage, transmission infrastructure, green hydrogen, supply chain localization, AI-driven data centres, and India's potential to become a global exporter of clean energy solutions.

What does it take to build an insured India for the future? In Episode 9 of India For The World by BCG and Mint, host Shayan Ghosh - BFSI Editor, Mint; is joined by Vibha Padalkar, MD & CEO, HDFC Life, and Pranay Mehrotra, Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG, for an insightful conversation on the future of India’s insurance sector.From insurance penetration and financial literacy to AI-led transformation, customer trust, regulation, and digital infrastructure the episode explores how India is building scalable insurance solutions for millions and what the world can learn from it.The discussion also highlights the importance of awareness, affordability, customer-centric innovation, and why insurance needs to become a core part of financial planning from an early age.

Sponsored by Adfactors PRAre India’s capital markets entering a phase of correction or consolidation?In this episode of Capital Compass, Prashant Jain, Co-founder & CIO, 3P Investment Managers, breaks down where we are in the market cycle as we head into 2026—and what investors may be getting wrong.From the surge in small and midcaps to the reality behind IPO returns, this conversation unpacks the gap between expectations and fundamentals. Jain explains why valuations—not narratives—will determine outcomes, and why investors need to reset return expectations in a maturing market.The discussion also explores:Why small and midcaps may not deliver broad-based returnsThe real outlook for IPOs amid buoyant marketsWhere value lies today across sectorsHow domestic flows are reshaping market dynamicsIndia’s structural strength despite global volatilityAs narratives shift from momentum to fundamentals, the question is clear: are markets priced for reality—or still chasing optimism?Watch the full episode for a grounded, long-term view of India’s capital markets.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 [email protected]#IPO2026 #CapitalMarkets #IndianStockMarket #IPOIndia #EquityMarkets #Mint #CapitalCompass

Sponsored by Adfactors PRIndia’s corporate landscape is seeing a clear shift — from a focus on cash flows to a sharper emphasis on valuations, governance and capital efficiency.In this episode of Capital Compass, host Ajaya Sharma speaks with Girish Vanvari, Founder at Transaction Square, on how promoters — particularly in the mid-market — are rethinking growth, capital raising and IPO readiness. The conversation examines how businesses are preparing themselves for external capital, what investors expect today, and why governance and narrative-building have become central to valuation. Key themes include:The shift from profit-first to valuation-driven thinkingThe role of governance in unlocking capitalIPO pricing discipline and market trustPreparing businesses for public marketsThe rise of family offices in IndiaEmerging sectors and capital allocation risks As capital markets deepen, the rules of value creation are evolving — and so is the promoter mindset. Watch the full episode to understand how India Inc is preparing for its next phase of growth. 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 channel Have questions or suggestions? Write to [email protected] #IPO2026 #CapitalMarkets #IndianStockMarket #IPOIndia #EquityMarkets #Mint #CapitalCompass 

What does it really take to build a brand from India for the world? In this episode of India for the World, a leadership series by Mint and BCG, host Soumya Gupta from Mint is joined by Saugata Gupta (MD & CEO, Marico) and Abheek Singhi (Managing Director & Senior Partner, BCG) to decode how Indian consumer brands can scale globally.From affordability and distribution to premiumisation and digital-first strategies, the conversation dives deep into the realities of building brands in one of the world’s most diverse markets—and taking them beyond borders.