Coffee and Investing with Saurabh Mukherjea
Marcellus
As the investment landscape around us becomes more volatile and several get-rich-quick schemes try to sway us left, right and centre, it becomes a necessity to develop a sound financial mind.
Join Saurabh Mukherjea, founder of Marcellus Investment Managers, and author of “Coffee Can Investing”, as he takes you on a captivating journey through the world of investments, peppered with anecdotes and success stories.
Saurabh, along with his cohort of financial experts come together to simplify and condense years of investment knowledge with real life case studies on how to build your wealth.
Join Saurabh Mukherjea, founder of Marcellus Investment Managers, and author of “Coffee Can Investing”, as he takes you on a captivating journey through the world of investments, peppered with anecdotes and success stories.
Saurabh, along with his cohort of financial experts come together to simplify and condense years of investment knowledge with real life case studies on how to build your wealth.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Dec 12, 2025 • 23min
Startup Success to Wealth Preservation: A Guide to Managing ESOPs
When a significant amount of your net worth is tied to a single illiquid stock, you stand significantly exposed to multiple risks. In this episode, Saurabh and Manish discuss why true financial maturity is about recognising when to diversify.
Nov 28, 2025 • 53min
Smart People, Bad Choices: Why Smart People Fail at Money
Let's be honest. We have all seen it: Smart, high-earning professionals who are stuck in the "middle class" trap, struggling to build wealth.In this episode, we discuss the reality of home loans for the middle class, the roadmap for careers in finance (CA vs. CFA vs. CFP), and why true wealth requires a life outside of money, be it dance, drama, or music.
Nov 21, 2025 • 58min
The Simple Guide to Sound Advice and True Wealth
In this insightful episode, our Founder and CIO, Saurabh Mukherjea, hosts Vishal Dhawan, the founder of Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors, to break down the essential elements of lasting financial success. Vishal shares his journey and reveals why the advisory model you choose is more important than your next stock pick.
Nov 14, 2025 • 20min
India's ₹8 Trillion Bet: Is the Middle Class Paying the Price?
In this episode, we break down the government's massive ₹8 trillion capital expenditure program (an astonishing 34% per annum growth from 2021-24) and analyse its real-world impact.
Nov 7, 2025 • 28min
MSCI vs. S&P Global: A Deep Dive into the Index Duopoly
You've heard of the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index. But do you know about the companies behind them? S&P Global and MSCI are two of the most powerful, yet least understood, giants in finance. Their decisions quietly shape trillions of dollars in global investments. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
Oct 17, 2025 • 43min
Beyond Alpha: Amar Pandit’s Secret to a Rich Life, Not Just a Rich Portfolio
What's the point of building wealth if it doesn't build a happier life?In a special episode of Coffee and Investing, Saurabh Mukherjea flips the script. He's not giving the answers; he's asking the questions to one of the most thoughtful minds in Indian investing, Amar Pandit, founder of The Happiness Factory.
Oct 3, 2025 • 37min
The importance of Asset Allocation for Indian Business Families
The very engine of wealth creation—the family business—often becomes an illusion of safety, leading entrepreneurs to neglect the fundamental principle of wealth preservation: Asset Allocation. In this episode of our podcast series, Saurabh and Manish dive deep into the financial mistakes Indian business families make and the ways to overcome them.
Sep 23, 2025 • 32min
The Hidden Empire Built on Your Trash
That 'useless' trash you throw away every day? It's the foundation of a multi-billion-dollar empire. In this podcast, Saurabh and Mayank dive deep into the company and help us understand how Waste Connections became a ~$45Bn company.
Aug 29, 2025 • 41min
Why Are We So Unhappy Online?
How can one get away from this distraction and make the most of their time and money?In this episode, Saurabh and Nandita not only dive into these alarming trends but also discuss the path forward. A key solution to counter these risks is building a disciplined financial plan to achieve your goals.At Marcellus, we’ve developed an Asset Allocation Tool to help you navigate the world of investing and diversification based on your personal financial goals.
Aug 11, 2025 • 44min
Global Compounding for Indian Middle Class
In our latest "Coffee and Investing" podcast, Saurabh and our Global guru, Arindam, dive deep into why it's a great time for Indians to start investing in quality global companies. It's a strategy that not only complements your Indian investments but also aligns with the way you're already spending your money.
