SIPs, slumps and the AMC machine | UPI Boom, But At What Cost? | The Daily Brief #455

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a two major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:

1. Mutual Funds Boom Despite Market Crash
We’ll look into how India’s mutual fund industry saw record inflows even as the Nifty 50 fell sharply. Strong SIP flows and disciplined retail investors helped AMCs stay resilient, even though profits were hit by market-linked losses.

2. Digital Payments: Inclusion or Illusion?
We will talk about how UPI has transformed financial access but may not improve financial stability. While digital wallets boost convenience, they can lead to overspending—especially among poorer households—raising concerns about true financial empowerment..

Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:27 Mutual Funds vs Market Fall
12:17 UPI Boom, But At What Cost?
21:51 Tidbits

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