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Capitalmind Podcast

Capitalmind looks at stocks, bonds, funds and the macro to bring you their view on the Indian financial markets. We discuss all things related to investing at our focussed podcast that keeps it simple. For more, go to capitalmind.in and to invest with us, visit capitalmindwealth.com

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Gold, Silver, Equities: Which One Deserves a Place in...

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/10/24

When Indian Equity Markets Go Sideways: Are Alternative Assets Worth It? Indian equities have been flat for over a year. So where should you actually put your money? Shray sits down with Deepak Shenoy from Capital Mind to break it all down. Silver just hit $50 for the first time in 45 years. Deepak explains the Hunt Brothers saga, the Thailand import drama, and why silver might only deserve 2% of your portfolio. Gold – it's outperformed. But should you buy now? Only 30% of the time has gold

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Gold, Silver, Equities: Which One Deserves a Place in...

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/10/24

When Indian Equity Markets Go Sideways: Are Alternative Assets Worth It? Indian equities have been flat for over a year. So where should you actually put your money? Shray sits down with Deepak Shenoy from Capital Mind to break it all down. Silver just hit $50 for the first time in 45 years. Deepak explains the Hunt Brothers saga, the Thailand import drama, and why silver might only deserve 2% of your portfolio. Gold – it's outperformed. But should you buy now? Only 30% of the time has gold

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01:02:22

From H1B to Dream11 - When risks hit you hard

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/10/16

What do DreamFolks, Dream11, JSW Steel, and Donald Trump’s H-1B visa policy all have in common? Each shows how unexpected risks can reshape markets and investments overnight. Deepak Shenoy and Shray Chandra break down 5 types of risk you never saw coming from business model collapse and legal shocks to regulation, policy changes, and passive investing illusions. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:53 - DreamFolks 16:19 - JSW Steel and Bhushan Steel & Power 30:41 - Dream11 & Crypto currency 41:56 - H1B Visa

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01:02:36

ESOPs Demystified: Taxes, Dilution & the Path to...

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/09/23

ESOPs (Employee Stock Options) are one of the least understood parts of compensation in India. Are they wealth creators or just glorified lottery tickets? We break down everything you need to know, the trade-off between salary and ESOPs, the risks of taxation and dilution, and how exits, IPOs, and secondary markets really work. From early employee bets to Flipkart’s game-changing Walmart deal, we explore stories that show both the pitfalls and life-changing rewards. If you’ve ever been offered ESOPs

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01:19:48

Wealth as a Tool, Joy as the Goal

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/08/16

What if money wasn’t the goal… but the tool? Deepak Shenoy and Shray Chandra dive deep into how money can enable experiences, freedom, and meaning, instead of becoming an end in itself. 00:00 Intro 02:33 GDP, Good Life, and Getting Real About Returns 15:14 The Real Cost of Wealth (and the Price of a Good Life) 31:20 Planning for Joy, Not Just Returns 43:34 Compartmentalize to Live Fully 01:04:04 I have enough money, what do I do now? 01:13:23 Is winning in life all about money?

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01:19:25

The Saga of the Jane Street Trading Scandal

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2025/07/28

In this episode, Deepak and Shray unpack the SEBI allegations against global trading giant Jane Street and explore whether this is a case of shrewd arbitrage or market manipulation in India's underregulated options landscape. In doing so, they reveal deeper structural issues. An outsized derivatives market, regulatory blind spots, tax inequities, and unchecked index power that favour global giants over domestic traders all act as leading factors to the outsized profits made by the firm. The episode

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01:27:53

Make your own pension

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Indian retirement planning for long has been centered on your children being successful and them supporting you in your golden years. But, times are changing, with the rise of nuclear single child households, new pension options and easier access to capital markets, retirement planning also has to change. In this conversation, Deepak and Shray discuss the various options you have to set up a retirement corpus. Be it investing in a pension scheme or managing your own investments, they provide the

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01:23:52

Is War Good for the Economy?

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/06/03

In this wide-ranging chat, Shray plays devil’s advocate while Deepak unpacks why conflict often jump-starts economies, how India’s defence binge could spill over into everything from lithium mining to 10-minute groceries, and why a 70-hour work-week isn’t the villain Twitter thinks it is. Returns—not patriotism—ultimately determine whether CapEx endures, a reality visible in the economics of fracking, rare-earth extraction, and the three types of “crazy” investors who fund long-shot bets:

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01:32:45

Are Mutual Funds only Sahi for the Middle Class?

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/05/16

Mutual Funds are often seen as the McDonalds of the investment world. They are ubiquitous and convenient, and yet, they are seen to lack the prestige of a fine dining experience aka Private Equity et al. In this episode, we take on the big question: Are mutual funds only for the salaried middle class, or is there a bigger story here? Deepak and Shray dive deep into the history and perception of mutual funds, from their once-exclusive status to becoming the go-to vehicle for SIPs and forced savings.

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01:00:13

No Passport Needed: Your Guide to Global Investing

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/04/19

In this episode, Deepak and Shray unpack the ins and outs of international investing—why it matters, when it makes sense, and who it’s really for. From rupee depreciation to political and geographical risks, they explore the key reasons to diversify your portfolio beyond India’s borders. They also discuss a crucial question: At what level of capital does it become meaningful to place your money outside? The conversation weaves in perspectives from investing greats—Peter Lynch, who believed in the

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52:43

Changing the World Order: Tariff Edition

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/04/12

At this point, you’ve probably read enough about tariffs to last a lifetime. But what if we told you the real story isn’t just about import duties or Donald Trump’s next announcement; it’s about a slow unraveling of the world order we’ve all taken for granted In this episode, Deepak and Shray dig into how the US once helped shape a global economic contract — one where it bought the goods, paid in dollars, protected the rest of the world, and in return, the world kept buying US debt. It worked until

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01:15:17

Exchange Traded Funda: How ETFs Work

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/04/10

ETFs have taken over the world, or at least that’s what you’d believe if you spent any time reading financial media in the US. Passive investing! Low costs! No fund manager egos! And of course, that looming prediction: “ETFs will destroy price discovery!” But in India? Crickets. While ETFs have become mainstream in the US, with trillions of dollars flowing into passive investing strategies, India's ETF story is still unfolding. Why haven’t ETFs exploded in India despite our obsession with stocks

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58:31

Pooled Vehicles

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Deepak and Shray discuss the unexpected quirks and consequences of investing in mutual funds and pooled vehicles in general. The discussion covers how your returns and experiences can be impacted by other investors' actions, including issues with inflows, outflows, cutoff timings, and NAV calculations. Specific cases like DHFL, Yes Bank, and Zee promoter bonds are examined to highlight how complexities in pooled vehicles can affect investment decisions. Additionally, the episode provides insights on

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01:03:53

Profit Shares & Performance Fees: Are They Really...

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/02/06

In today’s episode, we break down profit shares and performance fees, one of the most debated topics in the asset management industry. Are they a fair way to align incentives, or just another way for fund managers to charge more? We get into the nitty-gritty of who can charge performance fees in India and how it works, the meaning of terms like management fee, hurdle rate, catch-up, and high watermark, and whether performance fees actually create skin in the game for fund managers. We also discuss

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Budget 2025: More Money in Your Hands

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Deepak and Shray analyze the implications of this budget on consumption, manufacturing, investments, and its impact on your wallet. ---- More about us: https://cm.social/pms Connect with us : https://cm.social/pms-connect Deepak's Twitter: @deepakshenoy Shray’s Twitter: @shraychandra Capitalmind Twitter: @capitalmind_in

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01:12:16

The fight between the Dollar and the Rupee

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2024/12/23

In this episode, Deepak and Shray dive deep into the dynamics of the Dollar-Rupee equation. With the rupee at 85 to the dollar, what does this mean for us as investors and consumers? Are we losing 3-4% in dollar terms every year without realizing it? And if so, does investing in global assets provide a better hedge? Join us as we break down historical trends in the exchange rate, the RBI's role as the on the same and why inflation differentials drive the long-term trajectory of currencies (or why

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01:05:53

Are Foreign Investors (FIIs) Less Important Now?

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Ever wondered if the Indian stock market still needs Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) now that domestic investors are stepping up? Shray and Deepak chew over this hot topic in our latest episode. They examine questions like whether foreign investors are responsible for recent market declines, who the primary owners of Indian companies are, and why foreign ownership is decreasing. They discuss the impact of regulatory changes, such as increased KYC requirements and the end of tax benefits for

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01:26:29

The F&O Game is fair even if 93% of people lose money

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2024/11/18

In this episode of the Capitalmind podcast, Deepak and Shray dive into SEBI's recent report analyzing the profits and losses of F&O traders. The report reveals a staggering statistic, showing that over 90% of individual traders have lost money in F&O trading in the past few years. They explore the reasons behind these losses, the demographic impacts, and whether F&O trading is more akin to gambling than investment. They also discuss SEBI's new rules aimed at curbing losses and what these changes

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01:13:07

A Structured Approach to Cash Calls: Deepak Shenoy's...

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2024/10/25

In this episode, recorded in early October 2024, we’re diving into a topic that’s on everyone’s mind: Is holding cash a smart move in these unpredictable markets? We’re in what some are calling one of the most “unloved” bull markets—stocks keep rising, but investors (ourselves included) are uneasy, waiting for the other shoe to drop. To help us unpack whether cash can actually give your portfolio an edge during uncertain times, we brought in none other than Deepak Shenoy. Together, we explore

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Mutual Funds, PMS, or AIF: Choosing the Right...

Capitalmind Podcast ·

2024/09/21

In this episode, Deepak and Shray dive into the intricacies of mutual funds, Portfolio Management Services (PMS), and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF). We analyze the tax benefits of mutual funds, highlight the liquidity advantages, and compare them with PMS and AIF in terms of fees, transparency, and investment flexibility. We also discusses why different products cater to different investors based on their income levels, asset sizes, and risk appetites. The conversation covers the psychological

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