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Monica Jasuja is a senior executive with extensive experience in building innovative digital products for the financial services industry. She is passionate about creating solutions in the digital payments space. Ritu Bhandari is Head of Research, Smahi Foundation of Policy and Research. She is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive experience working in the banking industry. She has co-authored a research report titled "Digital Payments in India - An Atmanirbhar India pioneering and leading the digital revolution".   

In this episode, we talk to Monica and Ritu about the evolution of digital payments in India. We start off by discussing the new payment regulations and their impact. We look at whether the NUE framework is replicating the work done by NPCI and how it will work with the interoperability requirement of the RBI. We also look at the Account Aggregator framework and what are some of the things that can be done to improve the digital payments infrastructure in India.

Monica Jasuja is a senior executive with extensive experience in building innovative digital products for the financial services industry. She is passionate about creating solutions in the digital payments space. Ritu Bhandari is Head of Research, Smahi Foundation of Policy and Research. She is a Chartered Accountant, with extensive experience working in the banking industry. She has co-authored a research report titled "Digital Payments in India - An Atmanirbhar India pioneering and leading the digital revolution".   

In this episode, we talk to Monica and Ritu about the evolution of digital payments in India. We start off by discussing the new payment regulations and their impact. We look at whether the NUE framework is replicating the work done by NPCI and how it will work with the interoperability requirement of the RBI. We also look at the Account Aggregator framework and what are some of the things that can be done to improve the digital payments infrastructure in India.

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the  week that was.   If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel  and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at  Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on  Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on  Instagram).  #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the  week that was.   If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel  and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at  Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on  Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on  Instagram).  #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly

Sanjeev Sanyal is the Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He joined the government at a time Indian economy was in a transition phase. This got worse with the ongoing pandemic.  

In this discussion, Sanjeev talked about the impact of the pandemic on the economy. He explained the economic difference between the first and the second waves. 

Sanjeev also commented on the high frequency indicators being relatively strong but the growth forecasts being muted.  Sanjeev also commented on the various reforms undertaken as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and how they will help long term growth prospects. He explained some key changes like the cartography and IT/BPO reforms.

Sanjeev covered various policy levers available to the government to support and stabilize priorities like jobs, growth and stabilizing distressed parts of the economy.

Sanjeev Sanyal is the Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He joined the government at a time Indian economy was in a transition phase. This got worse with the ongoing pandemic.  

In this discussion, Sanjeev talked about the impact of the pandemic on the economy. He explained the economic difference between the first and the second waves. 

Sanjeev also commented on the high frequency indicators being relatively strong but the growth forecasts being muted.  Sanjeev also commented on the various reforms undertaken as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and how they will help long term growth prospects. He explained some key changes like the cartography and IT/BPO reforms.

Sanjeev covered various policy levers available to the government to support and stabilize priorities like jobs, growth and stabilizing distressed parts of the economy.

In line with ICC's goal of having one tournament for each format of the  game, the World Test Championship is a bi-ennial tournament to find the  best test team in the world. Earlier attempts to hold this tournament  had failed, this is the first time a team will be declared as "World  Test Champions". India and New Zealand go head-to-head in the first  World Test Championship final to be held at the Ageas Bowl from 19th  June 2021.  To understand the signficance of this event and analyse the teams, we  speak to Chetan Narula. Chetan Narula is a well-known  sportswriter/journalist. He was written on cricket, F1 and football at  various avenues not only in India but also in USA and UK. He also worked  as cricket commentator (voice) at ESPN  and has authored multiple books  on Cricket and Formula 1.  In this episode, we talk to Chetan about the significance of the  tournament and its history. We also do a deep-dive of the strengths and  weaknesses of each team. We also look at how both teams have evolved and  flourished in the last few years and end with Chetan giving us his  predictions on the game.  This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker,  Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then  please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out  www.bharatvaarta.in.

In line with ICC's goal of having one tournament for each format of the  game, the World Test Championship is a bi-ennial tournament to find the  best test team in the world. Earlier attempts to hold this tournament  had failed, this is the first time a team will be declared as "World  Test Champions". India and New Zealand go head-to-head in the first  World Test Championship final to be held at the Ageas Bowl from 19th  June 2021.  To understand the signficance of this event and analyse the teams, we  speak to Chetan Narula. Chetan Narula is a well-known  sportswriter/journalist. He was written on cricket, F1 and football at  various avenues not only in India but also in USA and UK. He also worked  as cricket commentator (voice) at ESPN  and has authored multiple books  on Cricket and Formula 1.  In this episode, we talk to Chetan about the significance of the  tournament and its history. We also do a deep-dive of the strengths and  weaknesses of each team. We also look at how both teams have evolved and  flourished in the last few years and end with Chetan giving us his  predictions on the game.  This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker,  Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then  please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out  www.bharatvaarta.in.

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was.   This week we discuss Apple creating 20k jobs in India, States offer fiscal incentives to businesses, Tata Digital's investment in 1 Mg and more.

If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).  #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly

The Bharatvaarta Weekly is our reaction to the news headlines of the week that was.   This week we discuss Apple creating 20k jobs in India, States offer fiscal incentives to businesses, Tata Digital's investment in 1 Mg and more.

If you liked this episode, then don’t forget to subscribe to our channel and share this content. You can stay updated with everything at Bharatvaarta by following us on social media: we're @bharatvaarta on Twitter, facebook.com/bharatvaarta.in on Facebook, and @bharatvaarta on Instagram).  #Bharatvaarta #BVWeekly