BusinessLine Podcasts

A M Karthik, Senior Vice President & Co-Group Head, Financial Sector Ratings, ICRA, joins in, to decode the implication of several restrictions imposed on NBFCs in the recent months.

With many of the IT services firms scaling down on recruitment, there's understandably a lot of concern in engineering and be school campuses. So what should they do? As for organisations, what has changed? Kamal Karanth, head of staffing firm Xpheno, speaks with Rajkamal Vempati, President & Head- Human Resources, Axis Bank, to know more about the hiring market and the challenges that lie ahead f...

A country which is heavily import dependent for its crude oil supply to meets demand should have such aspirations, is it logical? In the latest episode of the EnergOnomics podcast, businessline’s Richa Mishra speaks with Ellen R. Wald, President of Transversal Consulting, on India's goal to establish itself as a global refinery hub.  Drawing parallels with China's refinery strategy, Ellen emphasis...

Joined by Ketan Patel, Co-founder & CEO, MSwipe Technologies, here’s your guide on what’s relevant and what’s not in the ever-evolving payments space.

In this businessline podcast, Anjana C Shriram speaks with Tejas Khoday, Co-founder & CEO of FYERS, a broking and investment platform, on the stock market dynamics in 2024.  In this episode, Anjana and Tejas talk about the current state of the Indian stock market, addressing the challenges and opportunities facing retail investors and platforms like FYERS in today's dynamic environment.  With reta...

In this businessline podcast, Anjana PV discusses with Parvathi Benu on the recent trend of employees moving out of Flipkart and creating their own businesses. The former employees of Flipkart, known as "flipsters," have gone on to start their own successful startups. The discussion covers the history of the 'Flipkart mafia', its connection to Flipkart's ESOP buyback exercises, and the correlation...

In this episode of businessline podcast, Shubho Sengupta, a seasoned digital marketer, explores the trending topics and transformative journeys within the realm of internet-driven health initiatives with Sandeep Mall, an entrepreneur, wildlife photographer, and health influencer.   Sandeep’s journey is one of profound transformation. From a hard-driving CEO who neglected his health until a critica...

Payments banks as a category of banks were introduced in 2015 by RBI, to bridge the gap between traditional banking services and the unbanked population, particularly in rural areas.   These banks were envisioned to leverage technology to offer basic banking services, focusing on financial inclusion and digital transactions.   The story of such banks has been a mixed bag over the last decade with...

In this businessline podcast, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, CEO of Airtel Business India, discusses Airtel’s recent partnership with Adani Energy Solutions for connectivity in the smart metering ecosystem in India.  The smart metering program in India aims to address challenges in the power industry, such as reducing losses and improving efficiency. Lakshminarayanan emphasizes the potential benefits of...

In this episode of businessline podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of India's fintech industry. Despite facing challenges like the funding winter, fintech start-ups have experienced tremendous growth, attracting significant investments. To shed light on this sector, businessline’s Jyoti Banthia is joined by Ramanathan RV, Co-Founder, Hyperface and Madhu Shalini Iyer, Managing Partner at Rock...

Are alternate investment funds set for a total revamp in style? Nilesh Dedhi, MD & CEO, Avendus Finance joins in to decode it. Podcast Credit: Hamsini Karthik, Nabodita Ganguly and Siddharth Mathew Cherian

In this episode of the businessline podcast, hosted by Anjana PV, the spotlight is on the recently presented budget for the year 2024 by KN Balagopal.  The state of Kerala is grappling with a significant debt crisis, prompting intense speculation regarding the implications of this budget on the common populace and various sectors.  Vinson Kurian, consultant, businessline, dissects the nuances of t...

The Tata Mumbai Marathon, a pioneering event in India's distance running landscape, has witnessed significant growth and transformation since its inception. Anil Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Procam International, and Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director, Procam International, share insights into the marathon's evolution in this businessline podcast hosted by Anjana PV.   The growth of mar...

Reserve Bank of India recently imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank and barred the entity from offering incremental banking services effective March 2024. This is due to concerns regarding breach of and compliance with regulatory norms. In this businessline podcast, Anjana PV talks to Hamsini Karthik, Deputy editor, businessline, on what are the restrictions imposed on Paytm payments bank b...

Speaking exclusively to bl. Current account podcast, Jaspal Bindra, nominee director, Unity Small Finance Bank talks about the bank’s journey in the last two years and what lies ahead.

Businesssline caught up with Dr Shilpa Vora, Chief R&D Officer at Marico to know more about how companies are navigating fast-changing consumption trends in post-Covid days. Vora pointed out that globally there has been a massive shift towards healthier food and lifestyle. She said consumers are increasingly seeking convenient options such as ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat options that are healthi...

In this businessline podcast, Dr Madhuri Vidhyashankar, a renowned gynecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Bengaluru, talks to businessline’s Anjana PV regarding the ongoing discussions surrounding menstrual leave policies. She emphasises the prevalence of dysmenorrhea, affecting 40-50% of young girls and 50-60% of women in the reproductive age group. Dr Madhuri points out that, while some may experie...

The year gone by was a busy one for companies in the lending arena. Sridhar Sivaram, Investment Director, Enam Holdings joins in to decode the year ahead for IPOs.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

Placements at India's top-tier B-Schools are currently witnessing a decline in numbers, attributed to the prevailing global economic downturn. In a compelling discussion shedding light on the recent downturn in placements at India's premier B-Schools, Ayush Arya engages with two prominent YouTube personalities, Abhishek Jain, renowned as The IIM Guy from IIM Visakhapatnam, and Keshav Grover, a rec...

Magniflex India, a 60-year-old mattress brand from Italy, has decided to scale up its operations in India. In this podcast, businessline’s Nabodita Ganguly is joined by Anand Nichani, Managing Director of Magniflex India, to talk about the company’s expansion plan in India, the rise in demand for health-focused mattresses, and the company’s possible hotel partnership in India. Magniflex manufactur...

2023 was a stellar year for Indian movie industry. The Indian box office smashed records, soaring past pre-pandemic levels to reach a whopping ₹12,000 crore. Shah Rukh Khan and Sunny Deol dominated with mega-hits, while regional languages like Telugu and Tamil shined with blockbusters like Salaar, Leo and Jailer. 2024 promises even more excitement with big-ticket releases like Singham Again and Pu...

The Indian EdTech sector has seen various highs and lows -- the sector grew rapidly and it was the darling of investors during the pandemic. However, funding in the space has reduced significantly and some of the top start-ups are now facing the pressure. What will 2024 bring to the sector? businessline's Jyoti Banthia speaks to Pratham Barot, co-founder & CEO, Zell Education, and Shantanu Rooj, f...

In the evolving landscape of contemporary India, an increasing number of individuals are choosing the childfree path, challenging traditional norms and reshaping societal expectations. As aspirations shift and personal priorities take centre stage, the decision to forgo parenthood is gaining acceptance. “DINKs,” an acronym for “Dual Income, No Kids,” represents a demographic trend that has gained...

Jairam Sridharan, MD, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance Ltd and Ruchin Goyal, MD & Senior partner, BCG India, join in to decode what lies ahead for Housing Finance Companies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

YouTube India Director Ishan John Chatterjee joins businessline’s Nabodita Ganguly to discuss the notable trends observed on YouTube in the past year. The conversation covers the rise of short-form videos, with casual creation flourishing across the country, particularly in non-metro areas and diverse languages. The discussion explores the growing consumption of YouTube on living room screens, mar...