Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta

What does it really take to build a successful career in the entertainment industry? In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Amita Madhvani about the business of storytelling, the realities behind filmmaking, and the lessons creative industries can teach all professionals. The conversation explores the economics of movies, where leverage and decision-making power truly sit, the challenges of building sustainable careers, and why staying trapped in survival mode can limit long-term growth. Amita also shares insights from her journey in entertainment, reflections on filmmaking during COVID, and her thoughts on what makes stories connect with audiences. Tune in for an engaging discussion on creativity, careers, business, and the evolving world of entertainment. From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & moreWatch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Anupam Gupta speaks with Girish Krishnan, Director, Payments & Merchant Services at Amazon Pay India, about how digital payments in India are evolving beyond UPI and what the next phase of the country’s fintech revolution could look like. The conversation explores how payments are becoming increasingly invisible, how AI could shape the future of transactions, and why trust remains the foundation of digital finance. Girish shares Amazon Pay India’s vision for simplifying the daily payment and financial needs of every Indian while ensuring security, fraud prevention, and seamless user experiences at scale. They also discuss how UPI transformed payments in India, why cash may soon become an exception, and what the next major innovation in India’s digital payment ecosystem could be over the next 10 years. This episode offers a sharp look at AI, fintech, digital banking, payment infrastructure, and the future of money in India. 🎙 Host: Anupam Gupta 👤 Guest: Girish Krishnan - Director, Payments & Merchant Services, Amazon Pay India 🏢 Company: Amazon Pay IndiaFrom decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why has India struggled to fully realise its economic potential? How will AI impact emerging economies like India? And where do investors actually find long-term alpha today? This episode explores India’s economic journey, the global AI shift, investing frameworks, market behaviour, and the evolution of Indian capital markets. From small-cap investing and economic profit to deeper reflections on capitalism and spirituality, this is a wide-ranging conversation on markets, growth, and the future. A thoughtful listen for investors, founders, operators, and anyone interested in business, economics, and India’s next decade.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Sashank Rishyasringa, Co-founder of Axio, about startups, fintech, India’s evolving credit culture, and the future of consumer lending. They discuss the rise of checkout financing, Amazon’s acquisition of Axio, why startups are a “test match” and not a “T20,” the dangers of easy credit, how Indians should think about loans and EMIs, and why simplicity matters in both business and financial products. The episode also explores credit scores, BNPL, UPI, startup resilience, and lessons from author Haruki Murakami that apply surprisingly well to entrepreneurship. In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Sashank Rishyasringa, Co-founder of Axio, about startups, fintech, India’s evolving credit culture, and the future of consumer lending. They discuss the rise of checkout financing, Amazon’s acquisition of Axio, why startups are a “test match” and not a “T20,” the dangers of easy credit, how Indians should think about loans and EMIs, and why simplicity matters in both business and financial products. The episode also explores credit scores, BNPL, UPI, startup resilience, and lessons from author Haruki Murakami that apply surprisingly well to entrepreneurship.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta speaks with Saurabh Mukherjea, Founder, Marcellus Investment Managers, and Nandita Rajhansa, Economist, Marcellus Investment Managers, about their latest book Breakpoint. The conversation explores the growing pressure on India’s middle class from falling real wages and rising personal debt to a changing job market shaped by automation and AI. They discuss why traditional white-collar jobs are becoming less reliable, how the supply of graduates is outpacing demand, and why India may have “work” but not enough stable “jobs.” The episode also looks at behavioral shifts, including consumption-driven debt and stock market participation, and the risks they pose. Despite the challenges, the guests highlight emerging opportunities in entrepreneurship, gig work, and new business models. A must-listen for anyone navigating careers, money, and the future of work in India.From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Gaana & more Watch full episodes right here on YouTubeExplore more at ivmpodcasts.comConnect with Anupam Gupta: Twitter: @b50Instagram: @b_50 LinkedIn: Anupam Gupta Follow IVM PodcastsWe’re @ivmpodcasts on Facebook, Twitter & InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.