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FSS Simply Payments 2025 | AI in Payments: Building a Governance-First Future.

FSS Simply Payments 2025, hosted in partnership with Moneycontrol.com, brings together leaders from banking, fintech, and regulation to explore how AI is reshaping the future of payments.

Simply Payments 2025 - AI, Trust, and the Future of India’s Financial Landscape

FSS in partnership with Moneycontrol, the event convened banking leaders, policymakers, fintech innovators, technologists, and AI visionaries under one roof.

A New Era of AI in Payments Begins Here

Simply Payments 2025 | Hosted by FSS | Powered by Moneycontrol | 20th November Mumbai

Gold ETFs vs Silver ETFs | Which One Is Your Wealth Buddy?

In this episode of MF Banega BFF, our host Shreya Thakur takes you through three insightful segments packed with stories, strategies, and smart money moves. In the first segment, MF Rundown — we break down the week’s key market highlights and what they mean for mutual fund investors. A quick, no-nonsense recap to keep you in the loop. In the next section, DIY MF we are joined by Sooraj Raveendran, Founder & CEO of Index Fund Sahi Hai, where we explore the basics of building a mutual fund portfolio with the right mix of index funds and disciplined investing. We also dived into understanding the mechanics of Gold & Silver ETFs, clearing many of the misconceptions that people have about them, and importantly, how they are different from merely investing in Gold & Silver. In the main segment, Siddharth Srivastava, Head – ETF Product & Fund Manager at Mirae Asset Investment Managers India, joins to decode the glittering world of Gold and Silver ETFs. From how they work to how investors can use them to hedge, diversify, or shine up their portfolios — this conversation uncovers why these precious metals deserve a closer look.

Global Investing | MF Banega BFF

In this episode of MF Banega BFF, we understand the nuances of Global Investing — and where India stands with respect to keeping up with global trends. In our opening segment, MF Rundown, we unpacked some key developments: ● Women investors now account for over 25% of individual investors and hold 33% of individual AUM! ● Investors seeking sophisticated avenues for higher returns can now invest in specialized investment funds SIFS a new category bridging mutual funds and portfolio management with a lower entry point of 10 lakh rupees It’s an exciting time to invest in the future! In the next segment, we were joined by Mr Gajendra Kothari, Co-Founder, Etica Wealth Private Limited, where we explored how Indians are considering Global investing, which helps Indian investors reduce risk by diversifying beyond domestic markets, especially when Indian valuations are high. Allocating 20–25% to global assets like the S&P 500 can offer exposure to strong international companies, hedge against rupee depreciation, and balance long-term returns. In the final part of the episode, we discussed with Mr Vaibhav Shah, Head - Products, Business Strategy & International Business, Mirae Asset Investment Managers India. With multiple options available in globalizing your investments, we discussed how International Mutual Funds can be one of the simplest methods to achieving this kind of diversification. Another great option is through direct investments of Global Stocks, via liberalized remittance scheme. GIFT City provides you access to through LRS, with an added advantage of having no cap on the amount that a GIFT City itself invests in the Global Market. This route does however have a personal limit of $250,000. Finally we discussed how taxation has been simplified when it comes to global investing opportunities. If you are looking at diversifying your portfolio, with a global outlook, this episode you just can’t miss!

Farm Sector Initiatives: How govt schemes like PM-KISAN, PMFBY can transform India’s rural economy

India’s farming sector employs over 60% of the workforce and is the backbone of our economy. To support our farmers, the government has launched multiple schemes that provide financial aid, crop insurance, access to modern technology, and promote sustainable farming. In this video, we break down the Top Government Schemes for Farmers in India that can help farmers boost productivity, increase income, and manage risks effectively.

Broader index fund investing: Simple yet powerful

Factors behind the rise of passive investing