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It is now official— Liz Truss is the United Kingdom's new prime minister. She beat Rishi Sunak, her opponent quite comfortably but she cannot enjoy a honeymoon period – Truss will have to grapple with some major changes right now. What are her biggest challenges? And, how does she plan to take them on?

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry died in a road accident on Sunday. He was 54.

Mistry , initially remained in the shadows of his illustrious father Pallonji Shapoorji Mistry -- the head of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. He came to the spotlight when he was made deputy chairman of the Tata Group, with a clear understanding that he will take over as the chairman upon the retirement of Ratan Tata. In 2012, he become only the second non-Tata to lead the Tata Group.

In this podcast, Thomas K Thomas, Chief of Mumbai Bureau, talks about Cyrus Mistry’s childhood, his controversial tenure as the chief of Tata Sons, his role in reviving the SP Group and his venture capital programme. Listen In!

Tune in to Digital Gadfly, a monthly podcast series on all things digital marketing. Hosted by Shubho Sengupta, who if you follow him on social media you will know is the proverbial gadfly — a provocateur and a contrarian, constantly probing and giving you quirky viewpoints. This series will explore the ever-changing world on the web. Shubho works with brands helping them enhance their digital capabilities and coming from an analogue past understands the leap of faith that is involved. In this first episode, which is a blast from the past, he talks to one of the early pioneers of digital marketing in India, Ratish Nair, who co-founded Interactive Avenues and Ad Magnet.

Asset management companies seem to be on overdrive when it comes to launching Fund of Funds (FoFs). Eight equity-oriented FoFs have been launched in the past six months and the total number of offerings is about 120 today. Compared to a regular MF, FoF invests in other mutual funds for various purposes. They differ in terms of costs, taxation treatment, types, and much more. 

Tune in to this podcast to understand these differences and find out what should be your approach toward FoF investing.

Peer-to-peer lending platforms attempt to match borrowers directly with lenders by way of providing them with a marketplace without the involvement of any financial intermediary. These platforms claim of providing attractive returns to borrowers in the range of 14-20 percent or even higher. Tune in to the podcast to find out aspects beyond such high returns which you should consider before going into peer-to-peer lending.

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A couple of years ago carrying cash in hand was normal and people would feel helpless when they lost their purses. But now, having cash in hand is not so necessary – thanks to UPI. But those days might end soon as the RBI is looking to introduce charges on UPI payments.

In that direction, The RBI is looking for public feedback regarding UPI payments and charges.

Is this a move in the right direction for the digital payment ecosystem in the Country or could it affect consumers more.

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Mutual funds are a popular way of investing. There are a little over 1,100 open-ended funds if you take into account debt, equity, hybrid, and solution-oriented schemes. After a lull, fund houses have gone on an overdrive in terms of launching NFOs. More than three dozen new funds have been launched in just a few weeks. For instance, Franklin MF launched a balanced advantage fund after their debt fund crisis. Fund houses such as Navi, Mirae, White Oak, Tata, IDFC, Sundaram, ICICI Pru, Motilal Oswal, etc. have brought in their new equity schemes. Amid all the excitement, it is important for investors to take a step back and consider important things before they jump onto the NFO bandwagon.

Listen in to understand how a particular NFO is different, the importance of an NFO to your personal financial roadmap, why should you understand the investment strategy, and map the previously-launched NFO performance etc.

Researchers have come up with more advanced cancer cure methods which may come to market in a couple of years. In this podcast, we discuss two upcoming breakthroughs in cancer cure. Listen in!

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, ace stock investor, passed away on Sunday morning. Known as the Big Bull of Dala Street, Jhunjhunwala was never afraid to take risks. There is a good number of retail investors who diligently follow Jhunjhunwala's portfolio. His work continues to inspire the stock market and beyond.

Investing is a great way to secure our financial well-being. But, the paperwork and the need for discipline to research, stick to timelines, and follow up can make us lose patience.

Listen in to find out how perpetual SIPs, multi-year insurance, auto-renewals and asset allocation funds can go a long way in making your investment journey smoother.