Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The startup world is interesting to say the least. One day you will read headlines of a few going out of business, and another you will hear of multiple startups gaining that illustrious “unicorn” billion dollar title. And as an investor, it’s tempting to look at some of the astronomical growth rates of certain startups and ask yourself “how do I get a piece of that?” And in this episode, we cover just that. How you, as an individual investor can invest in some of the leading startups here in India. We will also cover the pros and cons of doing so. To discuss all of this, we speak to Karan Mehra, who’s the founder of Tyke. And just as a disclaimer, none of the following is investment advice and please make sure to conduct your own extensive research before investing in a startup. ____ Follow Karan on LinkedIn Visit Tyke's Website.

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Market corrections are a completely natural part of the economic cycle. And there are two ways you can view a correction. The first is from a negative lens. Where you only see the doom and gloom that are told to us by the news. But the second is from a positive lens. It’s keeping in mind that corrections are a huge opportunity.  An opportunity to introspect on how the world will be different once the cycle inevitably goes back up. And if you can critically think about this, and make logical assumptions of what's to come, this time could be a really great opportunity for you. How do we understand what’s to come? What are the mental models we need to put in place to be ahead of the curve? All of that and more to come in today’s episode. To do this, we spoke to Harshad Patwardhan, who’s the Chief Investment Officer at Girik Capital. _____ Follow Harshad on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Real estate is such a fascinating investment. When you buy a piece of real estate, you’re possibly buying a family home or a business, and all the while, hoping for returns on your asset. This equation makes real estate investments such an interesting option for many of us. And there are many ways to gain exposure to the real estate world. A relatively new option for India is an asset class called REITs.  A REIT is essentially a mutual fund for real estate. And in this episode of the Where’s My Money podcast, we explore the best and most profitable ways to gain exposure to real estate, for your portfolio. And to do this, we spoke to Anurag Bhatnagar, who’s the Co-Founder of ShiftAltCap. _____ Learn more about ShiftAltCapital Follow Anurag on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Inflation is a global problem at the moment. Prices are rising, which in part, are causing economies to slow down As investors, this may mean some of our portfolios are in the red.  And to truly understand how we should navigate this situation, we need to understand what exactly is going on What is inflation? What are the real causes of inflation? Where are the opportunities and channels for investment when there is inflation? In today’s conversation, we spoke to Abhishek Bisen, who’s a senior vice president and fund manager at Kotak Mutual Fund ____ Follow Abhishek on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ Dividend Investing is often viewed as an afterthought. The headlines usually only speak about the powers of Growth and Value Investing. But, as we navigate our current economic downturn, Dividend Investing is a term that seems to be being brought up more and more. And it’s because if utilized correctly, can actually help navigate the uncertain and volatile times that come with a downturn. So, what is Dividend Investing? And how do you start Dividend Investing? All of that and more to come in today’s episode. To figure this out, we spoke to Divam Sharma, who’s the co-founder of Green Portfolio. ____ Follow Divam on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The Government of India is making bold moves to increase India’s manufacturing capabilities. There are several policy changes that are currently being put in place, to help this vision become a reality. You may have heard of a few of these, including Make in India, Independent India, and China +1. These policies could lead to a large increase in the levels of manufacturing in India, But also, these policies will impact a large set of public companies. If you’re interested in learning about how to leverage this change in policy, to increase the overall value of your portfolio, this episode will be perfect for you. To discuss how these changes in policy will impact companies, we spoke to Sonam Srivastava, who’s the founder of Wright research. And we started the conversation by learning about why India is making these changes. ____ Follow Sonam on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ It feels as though every conversation at the moment, includes at least the mention of a looming recession. It’s all over the news, social media and really everywhere you turn. But, the conversation at the moment lacks a bit of depth. It lacks the understanding of how and why a recession may be on the horizon, and how exactly to navigate the situation if it does occur. As investors, if we think carefully and move strategically, a recession could be a huge opportunity. In this episode of the Where’s My Money Podcast, we walk you through exactly how to navigate a looming economic recession. To do this, we spoke to Harsh Goela, who’s the Co-Founder of the Goela School of Finance. This is his second time on the podcast! ____ Follow Harsh on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The stock market is a fantastic place to invest your money. Over time, across every cycle, the index has never failed to generate positive returns for investors. But, as many of you know, it’s not the only place where you can invest your money. A truly diversified portfolio must include what the industry has labelled “Alternative investments" And there are so many asset classes that fall under “Alternative Investments”, that it can be super daunting to think about where to even start here. So in this episode, we walk you through the options, how to get started investing, and the keys to being a successful investor in this space. And to do this, we spoke to Nikhil Aggarwal, who’s the Founder of Grip Invest. ____ Follow Nikhil on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ The news often mentions today’s FinTech players as “The Disruptors” Which they certainly are. Companies such as Paytm, PhonePe, and Policybazaar have absolutely changed the game. But amongst the headlines of funding rounds, IPOs and more, it’s easy to get lost in some of the hype. It’s easy to forget that the major banks in India such as HDFC, SBI and more, aren’t just going to roll over and let the disruptors win. And it’s becoming quite the battle.  But who’ll win? The old guard or the new disruptors? All of that and more to come in today’s episode To learn more about this, we spoke to Vikas Gupta and Ashwini Shami of Omniscience Capital. ____ Follow Vikas and Ashwini on LinkedIn

Learn more about investing on the Tickertape app. (We're only available on Android for now) ____ On the 8th of May, 2022, ONDC, or Open Network for Digital Commerce’s Pilot Program was launched in 5 cities in India. ONDC will be an open ecommerce platform which will be freely accessible for buyers and sellers of goods. And The primary goal of ONDC, is to break down what the Government sees as Duopolies in the world of eCommerce. Primarily, with the dominance of Amazon and Flipkart. Why does the government feel they need to do this?  All of that and more in this episode :)