SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Can innovative technologies like India Stack truly pave the way for a digital-first economy? In a rapidly digitising world, how do initiatives like Aadhar and PMJDY redefine notions of financial inclusion? As India progresses in digital innovation, what unforeseen sectors might be revolutionised by the ripple effects of initiatives such as ONDC and UPI? Join us for the third episode of our series with Neelkanth Mishra, part-time Chair of India’s UIDAI project and one of India’s leading economists, as we delve deeper into India's shift towards a digital-first economy and showcase the innovative India Stack's pivotal role. Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00:01:10 Episode Introduction 00:01:10 - 00:22:26 What is ‘India Stack’ and how are we feeling its impact? 00:22:26 - 00:24:08 How has India Stack influenced the digital infrastructure of other countries? 00:24:08 - 00:32:50 Neelkanth dissects the features and intricacies of Indian fintech initiatives 00:32:50 - 00:44:11 How are the Indian government and its stakeholders enhancing and expanding India Stack? 00:44:11 - 00:53:57 Neelkanth elaborates on how GST is empowering the growth and success of India Stack 00:53:57 - 00:58:35 How has GST helped in boosting India’s economy? 00:58:35 - 01:12:18 The formation, functioning, and future outlook of ONDC 01:12:18 - 01:19:41 Neelkanth talks about current inefficiencies and prospective future of India Stack

Discover optimal investment strategies and the journey of Groww with Lalit Keshre. Learn about successful business foundations, product development frameworks, and the importance of passion in running a B2C company. Explore India's stock market growth, investment strategies, and financial inclusion, along with self-awareness and meditation for better decision-making.

Economist Shrayana Bhattacharya discusses the struggles of working women in India, advocating for diversity and inclusion. She shares insights from her book 'Desperately Seeking Shah Rukh' and talks about the challenges faced during her research in villages. The podcast also explores low female employment rates, economic development, and the importance of authentic storytelling in portraying women's lives.

Delving into India's global geopolitics, discussing diplomatic milestones and the Fourth Turn Theory. Analyzing USA-China relations and India's role in the evolving geopolitical landscape. Exploring China Plus One strategy and India's potential as a manufacturing powerhouse.

Delving into the intricacies of India's economic landscape, the podcast explores the dynamics of GDP measurement, challenges of economic growth in a democratic setup, and potential strategies for India to become a $20 trillion economy. The discussion sheds light on enhancing productivity, capital formation dynamics, risk-adjusted returns, and navigating growth challenges. It also analyzes regional disparities, banking's role in economic growth, and the impact of real estate cycles and power generation transformation on India's economy.

Join Mukesh Bansal in a conversation with Ben Greenfield, a renowned author and biohacker. They discuss biohacking, blue-light protection, natural supplements, and other practices to optimize the human body. Ben shares his insights on starting the biohacking journey and reducing harm from blue light radiation. They also touch on tools to regulate the body during travels and ways to minimize the impact of alcohol. Overall, the podcast offers practical tips for living a fuller life in today's technological era.

Mukesh Bansal interviews Dheeraj Pandey, co-founder of DevRev and Nutanix. They discuss hyper-convergence, cloud computing, machine intelligence, leadership philosophy, and the future of enterprise software in India and globally.

Manu Pillai, an expert on women figures in Indian history, discusses the overlooked roles of women in history, including their involvement in politics, resistance against societal norms, and contributions to the feminist movement. Topics include the influence of queens and courtesans, education for women, iconic women in Indian politics, the Devadasi system, and the impact of law on India's freedom struggle.

Manu Pillai, a best selling author and historian specializing in Indian history, talks about the era of Mughals, the empire of The East India Company, cultural imperialism of the British, the change in Indian society due to British rule, the creation of a bad image about Indians, significance of Maharajas and princely states, living as a senior British official in India, the concept of India and Pakistan, India's contribution to World Wars, and the impact of colonialism on Indian history.

Manu Pillai, a best selling writer and one of India's leading voices on historical academia, discusses the truths and importance of history, understanding historical figures, credibility in academia, Indian diversity, rise of cultural nationalism, key historical figures in India, princely states during British rule, and the ideas that shaped India in an intimate and thought-provoking conversation. Don't miss out on this fascinating exploration of India's history!