BusinessLine Podcasts

In the latest episode of BL Podcast, Hamsini Karthik and Jayapriyanka discuss the unexpected resignation of Uday Kotak, the Managing Director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, the reasons behind this departure and the regulatory intricacies surrounding it. Uday Kotak’s resignation on a Saturday afternoon has raised questions about its timing and its potential impact on the market. The episode explor...

In this episode of BL podcast, Piyush Jha, MD & Head – India & APAC, and Milind Patwardhan, Group Vice President and Global Head of Private Equity, from GlobalLogic, traces the evolution of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India and their transformation from mere back-office operations to drivers of innovation and profitability. The two industry veterans also delve into the challenges that GCCs...

The hiring trends in start-ups are expected to increase hiring by over 7 per cent in the second half of the year as compared to the January-June hiring cycle, according to a report by Teamlease Edtech. The start-ups in the e-commerce and technology sectors are expected to lead the way, while start-ups who have obtained Series A and B funding rounds are the ones who are actively hiring. While hirin...

In this episode of the Current Account Podcast, Ravi Narayanan, Group Executive, Retail Liabilities, Branch Banking, and Products, Axis Bank discusses the intriguing topic of potential five-day banking. Although the exact timeline for implementing this concept remains shrouded in uncertainty, the episode dives deep into exploring the ripple effects such a change might create for both customers and...

Electricity bills rise continuously, but State Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) are struggling financially. What is the reason for this? In this episode of the Energonomics podcast, Richa Mishra talks to Vikram V, Vice President and Sector Head, Corporate Ratings, ICRA, to understand issues that are affecting the power sector in India. Listen to In this episode, we take a look at the Union Power M...

Recently, the song, ‘Kaavaalaa’ performed by Tamannaah Bhatia from the movie ‘Jailer’ became popular in social media because of its deepfake videos. Though, it can be entertaining, there are various dangers underlying this innovation. In this businessline podcast , Anjana PV talks to Namitha Viswanath, Partner, IndusLaw, on the legal provisions to tackle deepfakes. Viswanath emphasises that the qu...

Jio Financial Services (JFSL), the separated financial unit of Reliance Industries, encountered its second consecutive day of reaching the lower circuit due to continuous passive fund selling. Jio Financial Services is now set to be excluded from all relevant exchange indices starting August 28, rather than the previously planned August 23. The Index Committee decided to delay the removal due to t...

In this businessline podcast, Anjana PV talks to Vinson Kurian about the financial crisis faced by Kerala and the possible reasons behind the same. The podcast focuses on how the crisis is affecting the Onam celebrations. The state’s history of revenue deficit and lack of proactive financial management have contributed to its current dire situation. Despite concerns about reduced bonuses and ratio...

In a conversation, B Bhaskar and Nabodita Ganguly discuss India’s industrial evolution since its Independence in 1947. Despite its early industrial base, India faced challenges and adopted the Bombay Plan for economic development. The Nehruvian plan emphasised government control and economic planning, leading to a capital-intensive industrial base. However, excessive regulations and bureaucracy hi...

In this week’s Current account episode, Hamsini Karthik is joined by Nilesh Shah, Founder and CEO of Envision Capital. The discussion centres around the recent market developments, particularly the impact on global markets due to bond downgrades in the US, contrasting with the stable situation in Indian banks. The dialogue delves into the concept of interconnectedness among global banks. While som...

In this podcast, Prateek Waghre, Policy Director, Internet Freedom Foundation, India, and businessline’s V Nivedita discussed about the recent Digital Personal Data Protection Bill in India and its potential implications on data protection, privacy, and the interactions between individuals, organisations, and the government. The conversation detailed on various aspects of the bill, including data...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a big target -- he said that the government is working to increase the consumption of natural gas in the Indian energy mix from 6 per cent to 15 per cent by 2030. However, this ambition faces hurdles, particularly regarding the price of imported gas. The episode dissects the existing dichotomy between domestic and imported gas prices, delves into the impacts on...

China's exports have decreased for three months in a row, dropping 14.5% in July compared to last year. Imports have also fallen for five consecutive months in the same period. This decline is the largest since February 2020. In this businessline podcast, Santosh Pai, Partner at Dentons Link Legal and Honorary Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) sheds light on China's export situation...

In the monetary policy announcement, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has chosen to keep key policy rates unchanged, citing multiple factors including elevated food inflation, weather-related disruptions, and geopolitical uncertainties. This decision reflects the RBI’s focus on managing inflation within acceptable limits while also addressing liquidity challenges stemming from the withdrawal of hig...

In this podcast, Nishtha Satyam, the UN Women Mission Head for Timor-Leste, shares her insights on her "Pride Never Ends" campaign. The discussion delved into her journey, her experiences, and her dedication to gender equality.   The "Pride Never Ends" campaign serves as a platform to support choice, voice, and rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. Satyam emphasises that the campaign is not time-boun...

After a couple of hyper-growth years for the Indian IT sector driven by the Covid pandemic, things have become more sedate. The pandemic forced all industries globally to move online, which meant huge growth opportunities for the Indian IT sector. However, with things like the Russia – Ukraine conflict, a new cold war brewing between Western powers and China, as well as general global economic slo...

In this episode of the BL podcasts, businessline’s Vasanth Srinivasan and Sangeeta Bavi, the Executive Director of Digital Natives at Microsoft India, delve into the thriving start-up landscape in India and Microsoft’s pivotal role in fostering its growth. With a rich history of entrepreneurship deeply embedded in India’s culture, Bavi explains how the nation’s start-up ecosystem has evolved over...

A full 12 years later, Fitch has joined S&P by downgrading the sovereign rating of US. However unlike the S&P downgrade of 2011, market reaction while negative was not as severe as last time. What was the rationale for the downgrade? How similar and different is it versus S&P's downgrade and why markets reaction has been different versus last time? To get the answers for these and what can be the...

In this episode of our monthly series, Digital Gadfly, Shubho Sengupta delves into the captivating world of celebrities and start-up CEOs on social media. He is joined by Anupreeta Lall, the founder and search partner of Intel Search, a distinguished HR agency. With over three decades of experience, Anupreeta provides valuable insights into the dynamics of social media for celebrities and entrepre...

Overall, the discussion sheds light on the ongoing debate about the risks and benefits of unsecured loans in the banking sector and emphasises the importance of cautious and prudent lending practices by financial institutions. In this podcast, businessline’s Hamsini Karthik talks about the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) view on unsecured loan exposure for banks and the reasons behind their discomfo...

The start-up world, which has witnessed a meltdown of sorts, may soon stage a recovery, says Neha Singh, the Co-founder and CEO of Tracxn, a global platform that tracks start-ups and private companies. Read the full story here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

The Indian film industry, especially the Hindi movie segment, is witnessing turbulent times. In the first half of the year, there haven’t been many blockbuster hits. Among the Hindi movies, Shah Rukh Khan’s “Pathaan” was the top grosser so far, but no other movie has been able to match that performance. In fact, in June, Hollywood movies “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” came to the rescue of multiplex c...

In this podcast, Nabodita Ganguly is joined by Srinivas Ramanujam, CEO of Villgro, to talk about clean technology solutions for rural areas, particularly focusing on women's empowerment and livelihood improvement. The podcast begins with a discussion of various clean technology solutions being used in rural India, such as solar, biogas, and biomass. Ramanujam highlights the potential of distribute...

Retail fuel pricing in India is deregulated, and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are to set prices based on market forces. However, despite fluctuations in crude oil rates, the retail selling prices of petrol and diesel have mostly remained stagnant. Crude oil prices change daily and yet, this is not directly reflected in the prices paid by consumers. One factor at play is the role played by the go...

Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC), set up as a non-profit company (like the National Payments Corporation of India), is a network that lets sellers voluntarily display their products and services across all participating apps and platforms. ONDC, a UPI of e-commerce, seeks to democratise digital or electronic commerce, moving it from a platform-centric model to an open network. It aims to s...