31 results for “UPI”

[Podcast] Investing in Unlisted Companies: What's the deal?

Are unlisted securities worth investing in? What are they? In this edition of the Capitalmind Podcast, Deepak and Shray dive into the world of unlisted securities, the complexities of investing in them, the different pluses and minuses you might want to know, and more...

[11-Feb]: UPI for Foreigners, Nifty Vs the World & Quiz Contest

Wealth Letter Dec 2022: Back to All Time Highs

Happy Diwali 2022! That time when we try to predict things again

[15 Oct 22] Newsletter: Outlier in focus, Market Overview, 5 Good Reads & More

🔆 What's up with markets: Crisp overview of markets & macros 🔆 What we are reading: 5 good reads from across the globe 🔆 What's that outlier: A note on Butterfly Gandhimati Appliances 🔆 What's on YouTube: UPI is not killing toffees, Wipro woes & More

Podcast: UPI is most valuable when free

RBI released a discussion paper that said: We’ve let you good people live all this time with “free” payment systems, so should we allow banks to start charging now? Specifically for UPI, which has reached volumes of 10 lakh crore rupees per month? And should we charge merchants? Deepak's answer is a big NO. He firmly believes that the payments ecosystem (and the economy as a whole) will gain much more than any fees on UPI transactions will. As always, Deepak has a context to his argument and covers a wide range of nuances. Listen to this podcast to understand his view on different aspects of the UPI payments system, its evolution, and the ways in which it can drive innovation. Also, this podcast covers many different aspects than Deepak's earlier post on the same topic.

Why UPI should be free

Should we allow banks to charge us for UPI transactions? The answer: No, they're paid anyhow. Banks are designed to give us payment system for free because they take our money as savings account balances and earn enough float - and they earn many multiples of what UPI costs them. Read on to find out more, and why this really matters.

Podcast: Why SEBI should implement India's EDGAR and more

Recently, as of 7th September 2022, total Demat accounts in India touched the 10 crore mark. This is a staggering increase from 40 crore Demat accounts in Mach 2020. This alone is a testimony of increased participation and inclusion of individuals in Indian markets. More and more Indians, especially youngsters, are taking to investing in equities enabled by their smartphones - digital broking, increased information access, and social media influence. The whole securities (stock) market ecosystem has evolved immensely over the past decade and deserves a lot of credit for the recent growth in the participation of new investors. At the helm of the ecosystem sits our regulators who are responsible to enable, guide, protect and watch the market participants to ensure that we have a fair and thriving market. In this episode, Deepak and Shray talk about the role SEBI can play in shaping the future of the markets. They talk about data warehousing, data accessibility, regulatory enhancements, bond markets, disclosures & reporting, and a lot more that would make our markets more accessible.

Wealth Letter Aug 2022: Change, sometimes, is invisible

Podcast: Turbulent times - RBI thrives, Fed fumbles

. Markets are slaves of earnings and liquidity. Liquidity has taken prominence after the coronavirus outbreak. At first, central banks across the world increased liquidity by cutting rates and helping their populace to live through the pandemic. Then the after effects of increasing liquidity hit - increased inflation. Now, the same banks are sucking out liquidity by increasing interest rates to counter inflation. The looming after effect of increasing rates is the "r" word that is too pious to speak loudly. In this podcast, Deepak & Shray discuss the two central banks that impact us the most - RBI and FED (Federal Reserve System, USA). What makes this podcast interesting is that we are looking at everything from the lens of who does better - FED or RBI? .

What is Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)?

What does Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) really mean? Of course you can pay later, but what if you don't? Who takes the hit? The idea of consuming now, and paying for it later is a dream we all have, but it comes at a cost. We analyze the concept of how BNPL works, for the buyer, the seller and the financier. It's been around for ages, but now there's a fintech angle to it as well. Read on.

[Podcast] CBDC - Can RBI make a big leap into the future with digital currencies?

There is a lot to unpack about this new digital currency RBI is talking about. Deepak and Shray build up this discussion by pondering over successive questions. Deepak takes us through how cryptocurrencies currently work. This sets up a context to the current ways of handling digital currencies and we move on to discuss the RBI-backed digital currency framework - Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Key Points  ▪️ How CBDCs are not cryptocurrencies? And how are they different? ▪️ Is CBDCs actually required or is it a response to the popularity of cryptocurrency? So basically, why now? ▪️ Is the CBDC likely to be anonymous like cryptocurrencies? ▪️ Can CBDCs be an alternative to the SWIFT system given how ▪️ Russia has been isolated by the world right now? Impact of CBDC on Monetary and Fiscal policies?

HGS stake sale, AGR dues converted to equity, Where to invest in 2022 & More

HGS & a billion-dollar stake sale | Government claims stake in Vodafone Idea & Tata Tele | Capitalmind Momentum Portfolio in 2021 | TCS experimental trade | Where to invest in 2022 - all this and much more in the latest Capitalmind Saturday Coffee Newsletter!

Bharat Pe, Chase Strategy in 2021, Deepak's Memo & More

Buying Government Bonds Directly From RBI: The RBI Retail Gilt Platform

How can you buy government bonds? Why should you buy them? Do you bond with the government? So many questions, so little time. So we'll try and answer all but the last question, in the context of: The RBI Retail Direct Platform. We take you through the process of bidding in an auction, the retail bond market and the RBI platforms.

The best index fund, IndusInd whistleblower, Musk sells stock and more

Everything you need to know about Rights Issue of shares

What are Rights Issue of shares? Why do companies do Rights Issues? Why are they only available to existing shareholders? What should shareholders consider before exercising their Rights Entitlement? How to apply for Rights Issue? This post breaks it all down, minus the jargon.

EP40: How Smallcase helped create a new generation of investors

Episode 40 and we’re speaking to the fintech firm that just raised 40 Million dollars last week - Smallcase! Deepak sits down with co-founders Vasanth and Anugrah to talk about creating a new way to invest in stocks, investment lessons from the pandemic and what’s up next from the Smallcase team.

What is the e-RUPI? How does it work?

The NPCI has launched the e-RUPI, a new way of giving someone money for a specific purpose. What is this new thing? Is it an old thing that looks like a new thing? Or will this launch a revolution of disruption? We see in this post how the concept works, why you might not be able to fudge petrol bills any more and how you can have time-limited, usage-limited money in a way that is extremely useful.

ICICIDirect vs. Zerodha. Which is better?

A comprehensive review comparing zerodha and icicidirect. Which is better?

EP38: Money, after you die

How do you plan for a smooth transfer of your wealth after you die? And how do you help someone whose loved one has passed on? In this episode, Shray and Deepak explore what you must do in an unfortunate circumstance of a loved one's death, and for an easy transition in case of your own. We also invite Harshavardhan Ganesan, a practicing lawyer, to give us the legal perspective. Listen in for real life anecdotes from covid, succession certificates, legal wills, and some counter-intuitive learnings.

Locked Down: Card Spends Crash After April to New Lows

Sometimes it's not obvious how much the lockdowns have hit the economy, so we have to look at some data that's released on a more regular basis. RBI releases data of how much people are spending on credit and debit cards, and UPI/IMPS on a daily basis, since November 2020.  And what it tells us isn't exactly kind.

Shrinking FD Rates, Expensive Loans and Where to Invest Instead

In this episode, Shray and Deepak discuss the evaporating returns from safe investments such as FDs, what it means for lending, and how should you invest in this new (to India) low interest-rate world.

Podcast #29: Discussing credit scores, trust, valuing your time and habits of the wealthy with Kunal Shah

"How will we become wealthy if we hate everyone who becomes wealthy?". "All the entrepreneurs who are somewhat successful are because of their thick skin" "The largest employer of this country is inefficiency” Some amazing insights in the 29th edition of the Capitalmind Podcast, where Deepak Shenoy of Capitalmind and Kunal Shah of CRED analyze the affluent - their spending patterns, usage of credit, and the behaviour of successful people.

Podcast #23: How India’s amazing new financial infrastructure will enable better, more inclusive “Bharat UX”

Budget 2019: Taxing Us Even More, While Pushing Electric Vehicles and Cheap Homes

#Linkfest - Yes Bank Blues, SEBI Dings Mutual Fund Houses, Crisis in NBFC Space, Hero Motorcorp New Strategy, SEBI to Investigate LEEL Promoters, BigBasket Becomes Unicorn, and more.

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Opinion: The Government and the RBI - Business as Usual When They Fight About Independence

The Government Will Pay For Small Debit Card and UPI Merchants

On Slack: Automating Decisions, Chasing Stocks, Inflation Targeting, Instant Cash-Out, Odd Forecasts, Retail Inflation, The Fed Delivers and more….

On Slack: Rajasthan’s Land Bill Unlocks Dead Capital, Uber not Buying Ola, Insists Company, The Seemingly Trivial Realities Behind Tata Consultancy Services’ Massive Trade Secret Lawsuit and much more...