Best MSME Podcasts (2025)

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Inside India’s Leather Sector 17:12

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Episode 58 Inside India’s Leather Sector: Footwear Manufacturing, MSMEs, Clusters, Kanpur Decline, Challenges & Growth Potential | MSME TALK® Welcome back to MSME TALK® Industry Bite. In this episode, MSME TALK® explores one of India’s oldest and most labour-intensive sectors — the Leather & Footwear Industry — employing 4.2 million people and cont…

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One Foot In, One Foot Out: The Commitment Problem Killing You #Entrepreneurship #BusinessCommitment #SmallBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth #CommitmentProblem #AllInEntrepreneur 17:12

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You think you're fully committed to your business. You're not. And that's why you're stuck. In this brutally honest episode, we expose the commitment problem destroying most businesses the hidden half-commitment that keeps you playing small, pricing low, and staying stuck in the same place year after year. This isn't about side hustles vs. full-tim…

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Is your Portfolio a Time Bomb? George Joseph on Market Bubbles & Value Traps. 48:57

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"Popularity is the biggest risk in investing." George Joseph of ASK Investment Managers has seen the 1991 scam, the 2000 tech bubble, and the 2008 crash. In this episode, he explains why the "hype" around certain sectors today is a massive red flag. If you think you can "time the market," George shares a sobering lesson from his own 30-year career.…

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The First 90 Days: What New Business Owners Get Wrong 26:32

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Your first 90 days don't build your business. They reveal what business you're actually in. This episode of business series dives deep into the most critical window of entrepreneurship i.e. the first three months. This isn't your typical "startup checklist" episode. This is about the psychology, the patterns, and the diagnostic process that separat…

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BirlaNu: People, Purpose & the CKA Birla Group Legacy | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta 42:42

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In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta sits down with Akshat Seth, MD & CEO of BirlaNu. They deep dive into the 170-year legacy of the CKA Birla Group and how one of India's oldest conglomerates is transforming for the modern age. Akshat shares his personal journey from a decade in management consulting to leading major operating businesses i…

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Ep 433: The Life and Times of the Takshashila Institution 3:48:34

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India's policy ecosystem was once a desolate landscape, stuck in bad ideas of the past. One institution shook it all up. Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane join Amit Varma in episode 433 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe their journey building the Takshashila Institution. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Nitin…

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How CFOs Can Use TReDS Optimally 50:41

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Episode 57 How CFOs Can Use TReDS Optimally | Insights from India’s TReDS CFO Guest: Kailash Varodia, CFO of RXIL TReDS Welcome back to MSME TALK® with Industry Expert. Industry Expert segment brings Industry Expert who discusses on specific topic relevant for MSMEs, Startup to scale up and build long-lasting Businesses. Why did we do this episode:…

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Why Small Businesses REALLY Fail | The Truth Nobody Tells You 19:50

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Ever wondered why 90% of small businesses fail within the first 5 years? It's NOT what the experts tell you. In this raw, honest episode, we dive deep into the REAL reasons MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) crash and burn—the ones nobody talks about at business conferences or in entrepreneurship books. What You'll Learn: 🔥 The Identity Trap…

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How to Start a Food Business in 2025-26: Franchise vs. Own Brand | Ajay Mariwala | Anupam Gupta | Paisa Vaisa 53:41

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Did you know that the addictive McDonald's Piri Piri mix or the Sour Cream & Onion flavor of Balaji Wafers were created by the man sitting in this chair? 🍟😲 In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta sits down with Ajay Mariwala, the visionary behind VKL Seasonings and Food Service India (FSIPL). Ajay is the "Secret Sauce" of the Indian food indu…

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Inside a Credit Officer's Mind: Decision-Making Under Pressure 19:18

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This episode is for every credit officer who's ever lost sleep over a loan decision. We're having a real, honest conversation about what it's really like to work in credit - the pressure of targets vs. quality, the weight of decision-making, the human side of guarantees, and the lessons that only come from experience. If you've ever felt the stress…

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Ep 432: Vasant Dhar's Lifetime in Artificial Intelligence 3:27:40

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He's been working in AI since the late 1970s, and started a pioneering machine learning hedge fund in the 1990s. Now he's a professor, a podcaster, a Substacker, a yoda -- and has just written a cracking book on the subject. Vasant Dhar joins Amit Varma in episode 432 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the life and times of AI through the life a…

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The #1 Due Diligence Tip: Check Your Builder's Lender & Why 18% Interest is a RED FLAG 1:12:24

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Anupam Gupta and Vishal Bhargava dive deep into selecting the right property. Vishal explains why apartments should have a minimum of 650 sq ft carpet area for a 2BHK and warns against the deceit of sample flats (no doors, small beds). They expose the Amenity Illusion (swimming pools are "item numbers") and the low quality of construction from bran…

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Smart Debt vs. Bad Debt: How Women Can Distinguish Good Loans from a Debt Trap 28:26

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Smart Debt vs. Bad Debt: How Women Can Distinguish Good Loans from a Debt Trap Are you using debt to build wealth, or is it secretly holding you back? In this vital episode, we cut through the confusion and show you how to identify the critical difference between loans that help you grow and those that become a trap. Tune in to learn why some debt …

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Flexi-Cap vs. Multi-Cap: The SEBI Rule That Changed Everything | Anupam Gupta | Sandeep Bagla 40:53

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Indian Equities gave 0% returns recently while Gold soared 40%. Should you switch? In this episode, Sandeep Bagla (CEO, Trust MF) reveals the $26 Trillion Global Mistake central banks made and why Inflation is the only indicator you need to watch. We also expose the "FD Lie"—why your fixed deposits might be losing value—and reveal the future AI-ena…

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Start Earning With the Skills You Already Have | Work From Home Roadmap for Women #podcast 14:21

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Many women want to start earning but they don’t know where to begin, what skills to learn, and how to start without big money or a big degree. This episode of The Power Within You: HER Finance HER Power is a clear and practical roadmap for women who want to earn from home even with zero experience, zero confidence, and zero investment. You will lea…

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Her Money, Her Power: How to Build an Emergency Fund That Actually Works- The Safety Every Woman Deserves 10:39

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In this emotionally powerful and deeply practical episode of Smart Credit Bytes – HER Finance HER Power, host Sangeeta Sharma uncovers what an emergency fund truly means for a woman beyond numbers. This isn’t just a savings lesson. It’s about: • Financial safety• Emotional security• Dignity, choice, and independence• The confidence to walk away fro…

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Ep 431: Ghazala Wahab and the Hindi Heartland 3:39:18

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Our Hindi Heartland has more people than the USA and Western Europe combined -- and is arguably more diverse. Ghazala Wahab joins Amit Varma in episode 431 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her research into those states -- and much else, including being an outspoken Muslim woman in India, and the future of warfare. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES…

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The #1 Psychological Trap of Selling Stocks (Winners vs. Losers) 38:21

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In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with V. Srivatsa, Executive Vice President and Fund Manager at UTI AMC. He shares profound lessons from his 20-year career , discussing the psychological traps of feeling like a "hero" in a bull market and a "zero" in a bear market. Discover the single biggest mistake retail investors make…

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CFO Voices on TReDS 40:04

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Episode 56 CFO Voices on TReDS | Experiences from India’s Business Finance Leaders Welcome back to MSME TALK®. This Industry Insights episode brings together voices from three CFOs to share experience on TReDS, invoice discounting platform for fellow CFOs and Business owners for MSMEs, SMEs , Large , Mid , PSUs enterprises. Why did we do this episo…

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Her Money, Her Power — A Money Guide They Never Taught Us! 24:39

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In this special Smart Credit HER Edition episode, host Sangeeta Sharma — Business & MSME Credit Advisor explains the financial wisdom every woman deserves but was never taught. Across the complete podcast, you’ll learn how simple money clarity can transform not just your bank balance, but your confidence, choices, and future. Whether you’re a homem…

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Stop DIY Investing! The 3 Things the Wealthiest Families Do Differently 46:21

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In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Dr. Karthik drops a truth bomb about the Indian financial ecosystem: most traditional wealth managers are just product distributors (pharmacists), not true advisors (doctors). This episode is an investigation into the $30 Million investor mindset. We explore the Wild West of the booming wealth management industry and…

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The HER Finance Framework – 5 Habits Every Woman Should Master 16:37

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This November, as part of Women’s Financial Empowerment Month, we explore what true financial confidence feels like — calm, clear, and completely yours. In this heartfelt mentoring episode, Sangeeta Sharma shares The HER Finance Framework — five practical yet soulful habits every woman should master to turn awareness into empowerment: 1️⃣ Handle wi…

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EP: 12 The Silent CFOs of Every Home — Why Women Are Born for Finance? 9:59

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The Silent CFOs of Every Home — Why Women Are Born for Finance? They may not sit in boardrooms, but they run the real balance sheets of life. From household budgets to education savings and emotional investments, women silently manage risk, liquidity, and long-term planning every single day. In this empowering episode, Sangeeta Sharma uncovers the …

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Ep 430: Aneesh Pradhan: A Life in Hindustani Music 4:46:03

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When it comes to Hindustani music, he is both a doer and a thinker. A great tabla player, he has written books about the history and theory of music. Aneesh Pradhan joins Amit Varma in episode 430 of The Seen and the Unseen to chat about his life, his music and this world we inhabit. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out…

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Don't Follow FRENZY, Follow FUNDAMENTALS: The Only Investment Mantra You Need to Know 50:59

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In this exclusive and powerful episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Shripal Shah, the Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Securities, to decode the seismic shifts in the Indian financial market. Shah delivers a stark, data-driven warning on the Futures & Options (F&O) segment, revealing the alarming statistic that over 90% of ind…

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Episode 11: After 30, These 12 Rules Will Save You 13:25

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The Power Within You – Episode 11 After 30, These 12 Rules Will Save You Turning 30 isn’t just an age it’s an awakening. You stop proving, start pausing. You stop pleasing, start protecting your peace. And you finally realize that growth doesn’t always roar sometimes, it whispers. In this powerful and deeply emotional episode, Sangeeta Sharma share…

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Ep: 20 Digital Money Traps: How We Lose Wealth Online Without Realizing It? 9:25

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Smart Credit Bytes – Episode 20 Digital Money Traps: How We Lose Wealth Online Without Realizing It🎙 Hosted by Sangeeta Sharma We live in the digital age where money doesn’t clink, it clicks. And in that click, many of us lose more than we realize. In this powerful, eye-opening episode, Sangeeta breaks down the invisible habits draining your wealth…

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Billion Dollar Secrets: How Global Giants Use India to Scale R&D | Planview Inc. | Paisa Vaisa 45:12

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Is AI a bubble, or is it the future? Shalini Sankarshana, MD of Planview Inc. India, joins Anupam Gupta on Paisa Vaisa to discuss the most disruptive forces in business today: AI and Global Capability Centers (GCCs). Planview, a leader in strategic portfolio management, is now an AI transformation partner, and Shalini dives into how this technology…

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EP: 10 Master Your Week: How Successful People Plan, Live & Stay Peaceful 9:21

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The Power Within You – Episode 10 Master Your Week: How Successful People Plan, Live & Stay Peaceful What if success didn’t come from working harder but from living wiser? In this calming yet powerful episode, Sangeeta Sharma blends the habits of successful people with soulful reflections and soothing shayari to help you design a week filled with c…

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EP: 19 Hidden Traps That Can Turn Your Loan Account Irregular And How to Rise Stronger 11:40

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Every Diwali, we clean our homes but what about the dust in our financial habits? In this deeply motivational episode, Sangeeta Sharma blends financial wisdom and life lessons to show how small undisciplined choices can dim the light of your business — and how awareness, clarity, and consistency can bring it back. 💡 Learn: The real-life traps that …

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Ep 429: Rudraneil Sengupta is Embedded 3:25:58

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He wrote the definitive history of Indian wrestling. His longform reportage has taken him into strange territories. He embedded himself with the Delhi police and has now come out with his first crime novel. Rudraneil Sengupta joins Amit Varma in episode 429 of The Seen and the Unseen to talk about he throws himself into both his life and his work. …

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15,000 Crores in Wasted Points: Turn Your Loyalty Rewards into Social Good | Points For Good Startup Story 33:46

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In this special festive episode of Paisa Vaisa, host Anupam Gupta sits down with Brian Almeida, founder of Points For Good, a revolutionary platform changing the face of individual giving in India. Did you know there are an estimated ₹15,000 crores worth of reward points lying unutilized in Indian wallets? Brian reveals how his platform converts yo…

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EP: 9- 5 Lessons People Learn Too Late — in Life & Money 12:08

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🎙 The Power Within You – Episode 9 “5 Lessons People Learn Too Late — in Life & Money” Some lessons arrive late after loss, failure, or silence. But if you learn them early, life becomes calmer, wiser, and freer. In this heartfelt episode of The Power Within You, Sangeeta Sharma shares five powerful lessons people often learn too late — both in lif…

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EP: 18- AI & MSME Lending: How Technology Is Changing Credit Decisions 14:37

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Artificial Intelligence is quietly reshaping MSME lending from how loans are scored to how trust is built. In this powerful episode of Smart Credit Bytes, Sangeeta Sharma breaks down how AI is changing the way banks think, how fintechs approve loans in minutes, and why your digital footprint now matters more than your collateral. In this episode: W…

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TAX EXPOSED! Stocks for Indians? | Paisa Vaisa 40:53

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This episode is your definitive step-by-step guide to investing in US and global markets from India. We break down the complex regulations, costs, and tax implications, from linking your Indian bank account and navigating the $250,000 LRS limit to repatriating your profits. Learn the difference between short-term (under 24 months) and long-term cap…

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Succession Planning for SMEs 1:10:00

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Episode 55 Succession Planning for SMEs: With or Without the Next Generation Guest: Suraj Malik , CEO , Legacy Growth Welcome back to MSME TALK® with Industry Expert. Industry Expert segment brings Industry Expert who discusses on specific topic relevant for MSMEs, Startup to scale up and build long-lasting Businesses. Why did we do this episode: E…

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EPISODE: 11- I Finally Learned How To Be Consistent — And It Changed My Life 14:32

3M ago14:32

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I Finally Learned How To Be Consistent — And It Changed My Life Consistency isn’t about strict routines or endless motivation — it’s about trust. Trusting yourself again after countless false starts, broken promises, and restarts. In this heartfelt episode of The Power Within You, I share how I rebuilt consistency not through pressure, but through …

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EP: 17- GST, Compliance & Bankability – What Every MSME Must Know 8:57

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GST, Compliance & Bankability – What Every MSME Must Know Did you know that banks quietly use your GST data and compliance behaviour to judge your credibility? For MSMEs, compliance is not just about taxes — it’s about trust, discipline, and bankability. In this episode of Smart Credit Bytes, we dive deep into: How banks really use GST returns in l…

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Ep 428: The Solitary Writer Meets the Impossible Man 4:24:26

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Writing biographies is solitary and difficult -- even when the subject is way more interesting than anything you could make up. Narayani Basu joins Amit Varma in episode 428 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss writing, friendship, hustling, ageing, intentionality and the subject of her latest book, the impossible KM Panikkar. (FOR FULL LINKED SHO…

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Beyond Quarterly Results: The Financial Discipline Required to Build a 30-Year Retail Platform | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta 49:27

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You see the brand name on the tag, but we found the company that powers everything behind it. PDS Limited is the Value-Focused global infrastructure powerhouse. Group CEO Sanjay Jain gives us a rare look into how major retailers define the single most important word in fashion: Value. He also shares a personal lesson from a favorite movie character…

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EP084 - WealthTech - In conversation with Amit Majumdar, Group Strategy Officer, Angel One 36:53

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In this episode of India FinTech Diaries, we sit down with Amit Majumdar, Group Strategy Officer, Angel One, one of India’s fastest-growing WealthTech platforms. Trusted by over 3Cr clients, Angel One is blending cutting-edge tech with deep market insights to make wealth creation accessible to everyone. Key Highlights: 📊 Democratizing WealthTech: A…

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EP 10- 15 Tiny Micro Habits to Increase Your Feminine Energy 11:17

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15 Tiny Micro Habits to Increase Your Feminine Energy True strength isn’t always in hustle or control — sometimes it’s in softness, presence, and flow. In this episode of The Power Within You, discover 15 micro-habits that can help you reconnect with your feminine essence — the side of you that is nurturing, intuitive, graceful, and magnetic. We’ll…

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EP: 16 How to Digitise Your Business: The First Steps Every MSME Must Take 12:39

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How to Digitise Your Business: The First Steps Every MSME Must Take In today’s world, your digital footprint is your new credit history. In this episode of Smart Credit Bytes, discover why digitisation is no longer optional for MSMEs — it’s survival. Learn how going digital builds trust with banks, saves time, improves compliance, and makes your bu…

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The Biggest Financial Mistake India Is Making Right Now (and how to fix it) | Arun Chaudhry | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta 45:58

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In this episode, we welcome back Arun Chaudhry, Director and CBO at m.Stock, to discuss the monumental changes in India's financial markets since their last meeting three years ago. From the surge in demat accounts to the growing influence of retail investors, this conversation dissects every major trend. Arun speaks candidly about the industry's c…

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EP-9:The Art of Enough: Finding Contentment in a World of More 7:12

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The Art of Enough: Finding Contentment in a World of More We live in a world that constantly screams: “More, more, more.” More money, more recognition, more success. But what if the secret to peace isn’t in more — but in enough? In this powerful episode of The Power Within You, we explore: Why chasing “more” never feels complete The true meaning of…

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Episode 15: The Hidden Cost of Loan Restructuring: What MSMEs Must Know 9:59

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The Hidden Cost of Loan Restructuring: What MSMEs Must Know Loan restructuring may look like a lifeline — lower EMIs, extended tenures, temporary relief. But for banks, it’s a red flag. In this episode of Smart Credit Bytes, I unpack: Why restructuring signals borrower stress Short-term relief vs. long-term damage How it impacts your CIBIL and cond…

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Ep 427: The Boy Who Loved Cricket -- The Vijay Lokapally Story 3:41:11

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Cricket isn't just what happens across 22 yards, and great cricket writers always go beyond the boundary. Vijay Lokapally joins Amit Varma in episode 427 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss the joys and heartbreaks of a lifetime of writing about cricket -- and much else. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Vijay …

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Don't Fall for Financial Fraud: The Ultimate Guide to Your Credit Report | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta 46:41

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The face of lending has changed forever. In this episode, we unpack the new era of digital lending and its impact on the modern consumer. Our special guest, Sachin S from CRIF, explains how credit bureaus work, the rise of quick loans and EMIs, and the importance of monitoring your credit score. Learn how to build a healthy score from scratch, unde…

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नवरात्रि विशेष – अपने भीतर की नौ शक्तियाँ जगाइए 7:08

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नवरात्रि विशेष – अपने भीतर की नौ शक्तियाँ जगाइए नवरात्रि सिर्फ़ उपवास या पूजा का त्योहार नहीं है। यह हमें याद दिलाती है कि वही शक्ति, वही माँ दुर्गा, हमारे भीतर भी विराजमान है। इस The Power Within You के विशेष एपिसोड में सुनिए: माँ के नौ रूप और उनकी जीवन से जुड़ी सीख कैसे हर दिन एक नयी शक्ति को जगाया जा सकता है धैर्य, अनुशासन, साहस, करुणा और क्षमा …

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Episode 8 – Living Your Ikigai: Finding Joy, Purpose & Balance in Life 9:49

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Episode 8 – Living Your Ikigai: Finding Joy, Purpose & Balance in Life Ikigai — the Japanese word for “reason for being” — has become a global buzzword. But beyond books and diagrams, what does it really mean? And more importantly, how can you live your Ikigai every single day? In this deeply engaging episode of The Power Within You, I explore: Wha…