In this episode of 'In The Spotlight', Darshana Shah, Head of Marketing and Customer Experience at Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. interviews Pankaj Gadgil, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Housing Finance Limited on the evolving trends in the Indian real estate and home loan sectors. They discuss significant shifts such as the decrease in the average age of home buyers and the increased affordability of homes due to rising incomes. Pankaj highlights the industry's growth and compares India's home loan market to global standards. He details the impact of government policies like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana on affordable housing. The conversation also covers the regulatory environment and how Aditya Birla Housing Finance navigates these challenges with innovative, customer-centric approaches. Pankaj emphasises the importance of transparency in loan processes and discusses future trends, suggesting a move towards more digital and efficient home loan processes using digital public infrastructure.

This episode of 'In The Spotlight,' a podcast by Aditya Birla Capital features Kamlesh Rao, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance in conversation with our host Darshana Shah, Head - Marketing and Customer Experience at Aditya Birla Capital.
The two leaders discuss the importance of life insurance in retirement planning and also highlight why life insurance is crucial for millennials, Gen Z, and women, particularly focusing on the unique financial challenges and opportunities they face.
Kamlesh Rao also shares his industry experience, dispels common myths about life insurance, and offers valuable advice on how to balance living comfortably today while securing a stable financial future.
The episode emphasises the need for balanced planning between living comfortably today and securing a stable future. Tune in for practical tips, common mistakes to avoid, and insights on how to use life insurance to ensure a worry-free retirement.
Don't miss these essential insights to help you plan better for your golden years.

In Episode 3, our host Darshana Shah chats with Bhargavi Sridharan, Head Aditya Birla Capital One and Shirish Mathur, Head Digital Platform & Payments, Aditya Birla Finance about the surge of digital payments in India, and how the ABCD App is transforming financial management with its user-friendly features and robust security.