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Pune-based entrepreneur Jayashri Yadav who is the first person to be granted a license to make floral wine.  Yadav also holds a patent for a wine derived from roses. Wine would be made of crushed rose petals with sugar as the base. Fermented sugar will give the alcohol taste while rose will lend its flavour. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

Taking cues from the systematic investment plans (SIPs) of mutual funds, Bajaj Finance launched a new FD product earlier this year -- the Systematic Deposit Plan (SDP). We reviewed the product in January this year. Bajaj Finance has now launched a variant of a SDP, with a ‘Single Maturity’ option. We take look at whether this new feature makes the cut as a worthy investment. --- Send in a voice me...

Season 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has paved many opportunities for business enterprises, including startup companies. This cricket tournament has led to many changes in India's advertising space. What does this IPL have in store for advertisers? Would such tournaments be able to build a loyal fan-following for the game, especially if the majority of the population appreciates in another...

You must be aware by now, that on September 11, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), announced a change in investing norms for multi-cap funds. The existing investors in multi-cap funds have been wondering if they should continue to invest in these funds or exit. To answer this and more, BusinessLine's Satya Sontanam interacted with Kalpen Parekh, President of DSP Mutual Fund. --- Se...

A CBI court in Lucknow acquitted all accused in the Babri demolition case, including former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani and senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi, on Wednesday. What is the the Babri demolition case all about? Business Line's Poornima Joshi explains details about the case. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

The 13th season of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) has become a business opportunity for many players. These include people from the insurance sector as well. The rise in Covid-19 cases across the globe has indeed triggered a need for health insurance covers among the public. How have health insurance companies leveraged one of India's most popular sporting events to draw potential customers? Hav...

The Kishore Biyani-led Future Group is all set to close a deal with State Bank of India (SBI). Sources said that the group’s discussions with the SBI for a possible stake sale of its insurance businesses to SBI Life Insurance and SBI General Insurance have reached the final stages. Biyani has been keen to exit or sell at least part stake in the insurance ventures for some time as he looks to bring...

The outbreak of Covid-19 has thrown our lives out of order. Many have had to face health-related emergencies along with financial uncertainties, pay-cuts and, in some cases, job losses, too. So, at a time like this, when you are in need of immediate cash, one option is to liquidate financial assets such as mutual funds and fixed deposits. If you are reluctant to liquidate them, you can alternative...

Hi and welcome to quick look, i m your host Siddharth In his Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Farm Bills and the revocation of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee act, will help farmers across the nation.  He also said that the APMC Act has also helped many youth get employment and that the farmer as well as the consumer would benefit from the changes due to t...

An international tribunal has ruled in favour of British telecom major Vodafone Group Plc in the ₹20,000-crore tax liability case that dates back to 2007, in a move that would set a precedent for a dozen similar cases in India. In its ruling on Friday, the International Arbitration Tribunal at The Hague ruled that the tax liability on Vodafone is a breach of the investment treaty signed between In...

Iconic American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson is cutting short its trip in India, citing lower sales and profitability to exit the country a decade after entry. Harley-Davidson said in a statement on Thursday it is closing the manufacturing facility in Bawal and significantly reducing the size of its sales office in Gurgaon. BusinessLine's Nandana James tells us more. --- Send in a voice messag...

It has only been a little over a week since Season 13 of the Indian Premier Leagues (IPL) had kicked off. The IPL has drawn a lot of attention, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the endorsements and the numerous branding opportunities, the IPL is also known for an arena that many fail to see - Bets. Indeed, spot-fixing is not an unknown fact to cricket fans across the globe. But how d...

Launched on September 23, 2018, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana has seen over 1.26 crore hospitalisations, involving a spend of over ₹15,772 crore to cover these healthcare bills. BusinessLine's Jyoti Datta tells us more about Ayushman Bharat. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

The Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die on Wednesday. This session has been at the centre of many controversies, from the farm bills to the suspension of eight MPs.  In this podcast, AM Jigeesh explains the important bills that were passed in this session. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

The IPO of Angel Broking is open for subscription from September 22- 24. At the price band of ₹305-₹306, Angel Broking discounts its FY20 pre-issue earnings by about 26 times (30 times post-issue). The company is valued at nearly ₹2,500 crore at this price. Angel Broking, which was a traditional full-service broking house has moved towards online-based broking by introducing zero brokerage in equi...

The Shapoorji Pallonji Group is going to exit from Tata Sons, bringing a 70-year partnership to an end. The SP Group, which holds 18.37 per cent stake in Tata Sons, will be selling its stakes. The move was triggered after the Supreme Court restricted the SP Group from pledging its shares in Tata Sons to raise debt till October 28. “The current situation has forced the Mistry family to sit back and...

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) had kicked off on September 19, 2020. The event saw a record 20 crore viewers and has been termed to be an important event for many companies. Sporting events conducted at such a large scale often lead to a spike in merchandise sales as well. Be it tee-shirts, sporting equipment, or even action figures; sports fans value anything that could make...

Hi and welcome to Quick look, I am your host Siddharth Amid uproarious protests by Opposition MPs. The Rajya Sabha, passed the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill on Sunday. Listen in for more details. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...

Previous generations of this series of headphones have been a big hit with reviewers and consumers, invariably winning editors' choice and best headphones awards. Now, the WH-1000XM4 has just been brought into India and we couldn’t be more delighted to check it out. The WH-1000M4 stays with the understated design for the series. listen in to Mala Bhargava. --- Send in a voice message: https://podc...

A lot has changed since the Covid-19 pandemic, especially with regards to social events. Restrictions on the number of attendees has led to many questions pertaining to future of face-to-face communication. How does the world of networking function in a virtual environment? Are there smarter ways for the organisers to ensure greater engagement between the speakers and participants? We speak with t...

The year was 2007. The first-ever T-20 World Cup hosted by South Africa had just ended and India were the champs. Parle’s managers were ideating on a new cookie brand. Till then the biscuit giant was only a mass-market leader and had hardly any presence in the premium category. There was Hide & Seek, but it was a super-premium brand. Britannia’s Good Day dominated the premium cookie category and P...

Hello and welcome to the latest episode of the Race to the White House.  In this two-part interview with Suhasini Haidar, National Editor and Diplomatic Affairs Editor, The Hindu, we discuss what another Trump term or a new Biden administration could mean for India. and South Asia.  In Part 1, We know that both US president Donald Trump and his opponent Joe Biden are looking to draw the Indian Ame...

Dyson has launched its Corrale hair straightener in India. This straightening iron costs ₹36,900. Considering that a normal straightening iron for ₹3,000, should you buy Dyson's Corrale? Mala Bhargava tells us why the Dyson Corrale is a straightener iron with a difference. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

Recently, the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) - which markets dairy products under the brand 'Amul', said that it will invest around Rs 1,000 crore over the next two years to set up milk processing plants. It also announced that it would invest another Rs 500 crore on facilities for new products such as edible oil, and bakery items. Amul to invest Rs 1,500 cr in 2 yrs to set...

Milk co-operatives in many parts of Maharashtra have faced many difficulties. Corruption and the inability to manage manage the operations as well as assure good procurement rates to dairy farmers are some of the challenges in this arena. But one co-operative stand out thanks to Mahatma Gandhi. Gosanwardhan Goras Bhandar, the milk cooperative in Wardha city started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1931, has b...