BusinessLine Podcasts

In today's fast-paced corporate world, the significance of mental health cannot be overstated. On World Mental Health Day, Anjana PV talks to Zaileshia G, Clinical psychologist, corporate trainer, Founder of Mitra Clinic - The talkspace, Kochi on the growing need for mental health initiatives within Indian companies.  Mental health, as defined by Zaileshia, is not just the absence of mental illnes...

On September 27, World Tourism Day is celebrated, and amidst discussions about tourism, a significant concern emerges: environmental pollution. The UN Environment Program warns that under a "business as usual" scenario, tourism would contribute to a “131 per cent increase in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030”. One solution proposed to address this issue is the implementation of green taxes. Green t...

In the latest episode of the businessline podcast, host Jayapriyanka delves into the transformative trend of off-season corporate farming. This approach involves start-ups and MSMEs partnering with farmers through various contracts to produce agricultural products for consumers. Archana, the Founder of My Harvest Farms, highlights how this business model is empowering farmers to increase their inc...

In this podcast, businessline's Senior Deputy Editor, KV Kurmanath, delves into the concept of "data poisoning" and its implications in the world of generative AI.   Data poisoning is likened to consuming contaminated food in a hotel that affects one's health. Similarly, hackers inject false information into generative AI models to manipulate them. This compromised data can lead to various issues...

In this episode of the Current Account podcast, Hamsini Karthik and Karthik Srinivasan, group head financial sector ratings ICRA, talk about retail lending. Karthik Srinivasan provides valuable insights into the trends in asset quality for both public and private sector banks, emphasising the expected improvements in the coming quarters. He highlights why private sector banks may experience slight...

In the final episode of the podcast series that discusses the economics of football transfers,  Shivaditya Bose, Co-Founder of Vibrant Sports Group, speaks to Anjana PV on how agents negotiate deals that shape the football landscape. Football transfers are not just about the movement of players from one club to another; they are complex transactions that involve meticulous planning, negotiation, a...

In this episode of EnergOnomics, we zoom in on the intricate network that powers India - the coal supply chain and the crucial role of Indian Railways. Join host Richa Mishra as she sits down with PM Prasad, Chairman & MD, Coal India, to understand the strategies in place to ensure uninterrupted supply. They also discuss how the PSU is improving its infrastructure to move the coal from the mines t...

Coal's dominance in India's energy landscape is unwavering, but persistent supply concerns have remained over the years. Recently, Union Minister RK Singh said that domestic coal supply was not sufficient for the growing power demand, creating a to need to import the raw material. The Coal Ministry has denied this. This debate between the Coal Ministry and Power Ministry has left many questioning...

In the second episode of the podcast series, dedicated to exploring the economics of football transfers, Anand Vardhan, a Performance Analyst, U-17 Indian Women’s Football Team delves into the intricacies of football transfers. He explains what goes on behind the scenes when clubs plan their finances and make crucial decisions about recruiting new talent. Anand emphasises that no two transfers are...

In a chat with businessline’s Vasanth Srinivasan, Mohit Sood, Regional Managing Principal, ZS, offers his unique perspective on the “coming of age of emerging technologies in healthcare” with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence. AI, with its huge transformative potential, is already yielding rich dividends for patients, medical professionals, researchers and companies operating in the sp...

The US unfreezing $6 billion of Iranian oil money held by South Korea over the past five years and as Pakistan raised its minimum export prices for Basmati Rice, these measures are likely to help fetch higher prices for the fragrant rice in the global markets. How is the outlook for Basmati rice both domestically and Internationally. MR Subramani, Head - Commodities & Agri-Business , The Hindu bus...

The process of a football transfer is a complex and multifaceted one, influenced by various factors. It can be broadly categorised into domestic transfers within the same country and international transfers that involve different countries or confederations. In a domestic transfer within the same country, typically three signatures are required: those of the selling club, the buying club, and the...

In the latest episode of the BL Podcast, Sachin Balla, Vice President of Schneider Electric India, talks about the data centres in India. The discussion kicks off with a reflection on the staggering data generation in the era of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things, and the pressing need to secure this data. India, currently ranking 13th globally in data centre cap...

The government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill, proposing a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and assemblies of states and Union territories. In this podcast, businessline’s Political Editor and Chief of Bureau, Delhi, Poornima Joshi, discusses the history of the bill, political reactions, and more. This historic moment comes after a 27-year journey that began in 1996 during the U...

Vishal Balabhadruni and Parv Shah discuss the nitty-gritties of different MF holding modes and changing bank account details. After making decision to invest in mutual fund the immediate next step is to decide which mode of holding one should select among single, joint and anyone or survivor modes. It becomes important to understand all these modes and select the one which is best suitable as per...

AU Small Finance Bank is reportedly in preliminary talks to acquire Fincare Small Finance Bank, potentially marking the first deal in the small finance bank sector. In this podcast, businessline’s Hamsini Karthik sheds light on several key aspects of this potential acquisition. The acquisition talks are characterised as exploratory, with no valuations or concrete terms discussed at this early stag...

In this episode of the businessline podcast, Haripriya Sureben speaks with Ashish Singhal, CEO, Coinswitch, about the challenges and prospects of the crypto industry in India. The crypto industry in India is currently facing multiple challenges, including a prolonged bear market, effective taxation rules, and regulatory uncertainties. Singhal emphasises that market cycles are not new to the crypto...

The G20 summit in New Delhi was a big event for India. There were some major announcements during the summit -- the African Union was admitted into the group, several infrastructure policies were announced, and India clinched a joint statement on the first day of the summit itself. G20 heads and media organisations praised India’s effort in making the event a big success. With this, India has posi...

In this Current Account podcast, Hamsini Karthik talks to Nilesh Dhedhi, MD & CEO, Avendus Finance Private Limited, about the world of private credit, its relevance for different sectors, and its potential for growth in the financial landscape. The conversation turns to the relevance of private credit for startups and fintech companies. Nilesh highlights that private credit is well-suited for thes...

The Oracle of Omaha -  Warren Buffett celebrated his 93rd birthday on August 30. By his own sense of humour, being a nonagenarian, the candles would have cost more than the cake! In his annual newsletter to shareholders published in 1994, he refers to the 100th birthday celebration of Mrs Rose Blumkin - the founder of one of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio of companies – Nebraska Furniture Mart. Mr...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pushing for the increased use of cleaner fuels in the Indian economy. The Centre has been pushing to increase the share of Ethanol Blended Petrol in India. The policy was established in 2001 and came into effect in 2003.  Since then, the fledgling programme has been lacklustre. It has since picked up pace. In June 2022, 10 percent ethanol blending was achieved...

In this episode of the BL Podcast, Jayapriyanka talks to Mukesh Kochhar, National Head of Wealth Department for AUM Capital, and Parth Nyati, founder of Tradingo, about the eagerly-awaited G20 summit and its potential impact on various stocks. The G20 summit, in which 20 major economies are participating, could represent a pivotal moment for India. As Kochhar notes, 80 per cent of global GDP and 7...

In this podcast, businessline’s Haripriya Sureban, talks to Jaya Jagadish, Country Head, AMD India, and a member of the Semicon Talent Building Committee, about India's ambitions in the semiconductor industry and the importance of developing the talent landscape.   India is making significant efforts to become a semiconductor hub, attracting global companies with incentives and investment opportun...

DLF, a major real estate player in India, maintains an optimistic outlook for the real estate sector as it prepares to launch a series of properties in several cities in the country. In this podcast, Abhishek Law talks to Aakash Ohri, Joint Managing Director and Chief Business Officer, DLF, to know more about the company’s upcoming projects in the upcoming quarters. They also discuss several key a...

In this podcast, businessline's Senior Deputy Editor, KR Srivats, discusses the significant growth in India's National Pension System (NPS) assets under management (AUM), which recently surpassed ₹10 lakh crores. The NPS is a defined contribution scheme that allows subscribers to accumulate savings for retirement over their working lives. The growth in AUM can be traced back to 2004 when the India...