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India’s small and medium enterprises are emerging as one of the most powerful drivers of the country’s economic growth.

In this episode of Capital Compass, host Ajaya Sharma speaks with Ajay Thakur from TGI SME Capital Advisors about the evolving landscape of India’s SME sector and what the outlook looks like for 2026.

As more entrepreneurs from across India scale their businesses, SMEs are increasingly becoming a key pillar of the country’s economic expansion, innovation, and employment generation.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The rapid rise of SMEs in India

• What is driving growth in the SME ecosystem

• Opportunities and risks in the SME market

• The role of capital markets and funding access

• Why more founders are considering public markets

• The outlook for the SME sector in 2026 and beyond

With thousands of emerging businesses across Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, India’s SME ecosystem is becoming a powerful engine of entrepreneurship and economic momentum.

Watch the full conversation to understand where India’s SME story is headed next.

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Sponsored by Adfactors PRIndia’s capital markets are undergoing a structural transformation.In this episode of Capital Compass, powered by Adfactors PR and presented by Mint, host Anisha Jain speaks to Bhavesh Shah, MD & Head, Investment Banking, Equirus Capital on:Why India raised ₹6 lakh crore in just 5 years compared to ₹4 lakh crore in the previous two decadesWhether 2026 could see another ₹2 lakh crore IPO waveHow ₹30,000 crore per month in SIP inflows is reshaping market predictabilityWhy reliance on foreign institutional investors has reducedThe rise of Tier 2 & Tier 3 city founders in public marketsWhy manufacturing could drive India’s next fundraising cycleThe “Say–Do Ratio” every IPO-bound founder must followPrivate equity exits, OFS debates, and retail investor participationBhavesh explains why equity markets are becoming the most aligned form of capital, how mutual funds are driving discipline in IPO pricing, and why differentiation and governance matter more than ever.Watch the full conversation to understand what’s driving India’s primary markets and what investors should watch out for.Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channelHave questions or suggestions? Write to us at business@adfactorspr.com#CapitalCompass #IPO2026 #IndianStockMarket #SIP #EquityMarkets #ManufacturingIndia #CapitalMarkets #Mint

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Can India’s IPO momentum sustain into 2026? Or are we heading towards overheating?In Episode 4 of Capital Compass, host Anisha Jain speaks to Lakha Nair, MD & Head – Corporate Finance at Axis Capital, about:• The ongoing IPO surge• Whether valuations are stretched• Promoter cash-outs and OFS debates• Investor awareness & governance standards• The role of SEBI in new-age listings• Why 2026 could surpass previous records• What founders must get right before going publicFrom niche tech businesses to Tier 2 and Tier 3 entrepreneurs entering public markets, India’s capital markets are evolving rapidly.Is this a frenzy or a structural shift?Watch the full conversation to understand what’s driving India’s primary markets and what investors should watch out for.Capital Compass brings you expert-led clarity on markets, policy and the economy - helping investors, professionals and business leaders make sense of complexity.Listen to the audio podcast on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more.Watch more episodes on Mint's YouTube channelHave questions or suggestions? Write to us at business@adfactorspr.com#IPO #CapitalMarkets #IndianIPO #Valuations #CorporateGovernance #AxisCapital #CapitalCompass #Mint #InvestingIndiaPresented by Mint and powered by @adfactorspr1912 , the podcast decodes where capital flows next and how India's economy, markets and policy environment are evolving in a rapidly changing global landscape.

Elder Care is a sensitive space and one that requires both government and private resources and monitoring. The attendants that take care of our elders are critical to this ecosystem and many a time lack training and expertise. There is more demand than workforce. How do we tackle this? In this edition of the Mint Podcast, Saumyajit Roy of Emoha Elder Care takes on the hard questions as well as highlights the potential for growth and excellence in this sector.#india #export #care

In this episode of India For The World, hosted by T. Surendar-Consulting Editor at Mint is joined by Dr. Anish Shah, Group CEO & MD, Mahindra Group, and Dr. Janmejaya Sinha, Chairman, BCG India. The conversation explores how India can build world-class products at scale, compete on cost and quality, and become a critical part of global supply chains.

From infrastructure and logistics to R&D, talent, and policy reforms, the leaders discuss the real enablers behind “Make in India for the world.” They also examine shifting boardroom strategies, supply-chain resilience, rare earth dependencies, and the need for higher value creation through innovation and IP, not just manufacturing volume.

With strong demographics, rising domestic demand, and growing global interest, is India ready to become indispensable to the world economy?

India is hosting the AI impact summit with 100+ countries, 250k guests, and 20+ heads of state, focusing on AI's developmental impact.On the sidelines of the summit, Mint’s Deputy Editor Abhishek Singh speaks with Mahesh Uttamchandani, Regional Practice Director – Digital & AI, World Bank Group and Krishnan Chatterjee, Head of Marketing, Google Cloud India to examine the critical question:Can emerging economies survive and compete in the AI-driven job transition?The conversation explores: How AI is reshaping labour markets across developing nations Whether automation will widen or bridge inequality gaps The scale of reskilling required for emerging economies The role of governments, global institutions and Big Tech India’s positioning in the global AI raceAs AI accelerates across industries, policymakers and business leaders are confronting a fundamental shift in how economies grow, create jobs and remain competitive.Watch the full conversation for deep insights from global and industry leaders at the forefront of the AI transformation.#AIImpactSummit #ArtificialIntelligence #AIJobs #FutureOfWork #EmergingEconomies #WorldBank #GoogleCloud #IndiaAI #DigitalEconomy #Automation #Reskilling #Mint

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India’s IPO boom has transformed the capital markets, but how are IPO valuations really decided, and what separates successful listings from failures? In this episode of Capital Compass, Sonia Dasgupta, Managing Director & CEO of the Investment Banking division at JM Financial, breaks down the IPO journey, valuation dynamics, governance standards and what founders must get right before going public.From SIP-led liquidity and private equity exits to promoter mindset shifts, governance, disclosures and investor communication, this conversation offers a rare inside view of how investment bankers and institutional investors evaluate IPOs. Sonia explains why integrity and transparency often matter more than financial metrics, and why the best IPOs leave money on the table.

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AAP MP Raghav Chadha gave a full list of the 'good, bad and suggestions for future' after FM Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement, saying that LTCG for retail investors needs to be done away with. Highlighting that the middle class didn't get any relief in the union budget, Chadha said that salaries had been stagnant for years, and if the government was unable to give tax relief, they must incentivise savings and investments. Watch his full speech here!#budget #parliament #raghavchadha