You see the brand name on the tag, but we found the company that powers everything behind it. PDS Limited is the Value-Focused global infrastructure powerhouse. Group CEO Sanjay Jain gives us a rare look into how major retailers define the single most important word in fashion: Value. He also shares a personal lesson from a favorite movie character and his bullish outlook on the "exploding" future of Indian retail.

What You'll Learn:

• The Core Selling Point: Why "Value" is the one word that determines whether a piece of clothing sells, and how its definition changes based on the customer segment.

• The India Paradox: The "globally integrated, yet locally rooted" characteristics of the 18+ Indian youth, making a pan-India retail strategy a careful aggregation of clusters.

• From Landfill to Legacy: The circular economy innovations, including converting textile waste into anti-combustible bricks to actively combat clothes pollution.

• Scaling Secrets: The two qualities PDS seeks when investing in founders: Differentiation (disruptive idea/consumption) and Scalability.
  
  
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In this episode, we welcome back Arun Chaudhry, Director and CBO at m.Stock, to discuss the monumental changes in India's financial markets since their last meeting three years ago. From the surge in demat accounts to the growing influence of retail investors, this conversation dissects every major trend. Arun speaks candidly about the industry's challenges and opportunities, including the myth of quick profits, the reality of market manipulation, and the critical role of technology and trust. He also demystifies the buzz around Margin Trading Facility (MTF) and shares his long-term outlook for the Indian economy and stock market.

✔ m.Stock's goal to add 100 million more customers and how their platform is built for scale.
✔ The shift from a brokerage-dependent industry to an information-driven one.
✔ The rise of retail investors, now controlling 30% of market turnover.
✔ Why the industry is still not 'mature' despite a massive growth in demat accounts.
✔ The core differences between trading and investing, and why it's crucial to understand them.
✔ A deep dive into the pros and cons of Margin Trading Facility (MTF).
✔ Arun's surprisingly simple solution to the age-old problem of platform failures on big trading days. ✔ A powerful message for every investor: don't be afraid to stay in the market.

Paisa Vaisa with Anupam Gupta is India's leading podcast on money, business, and how things really work. With over 4 million downloads and 450+ episodes since 2017, the show has featured 250+ experts across mutual funds, stocks, real estate, loans, education financing, insurance—and now, business owners and entrepreneurs breaking down how they actually make money.

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The face of lending has changed forever. In this episode, we unpack the new era of digital lending and its impact on the modern consumer. Our special guest, Sachin S from CRIF, explains how credit bureaus work, the rise of quick loans and EMIs, and the importance of monitoring your credit score. Learn how to build a healthy score from scratch, understand what lenders look for, and discover essential strategies to protect yourself from online fraud. Get your questions answered on personal loans, credit cards, and how to master your personal finance journey.

✔ Digital Lending: The shift to a quick, tech-driven lending ecosystem, especially for Gen Z.
✔ Building Credit: How to responsibly start your credit score journey with small loans and credit cards. ✔ Role of Bureaus: Credit bureaus like CRIF get data from lenders to build your report.
✔ Fraud Vigilance: Protect your data and check your free RBI-mandated credit report for fraud.
✔ Your Credit Report: Understand what's on your report and how to dispute errors.

From decoding your personal finances to demystifying business models, Paisa Vaisa delivers candid, insightful, and jargon-free conversations.

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