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Finshots Daily

A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.

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Finshots

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Business

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finshots.in

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Why is the UK paying Tata Steel £500 million? 19.06.2024

In today’s episode for 19th June 2024, we tell you why the UK government is paying £500 million to Tata Steel. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

Elon Musk is overpaid. But who cares? 18.06.2024

In today’s episode for 18th June 2024, we tell you why Tesla’s shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $45 billion pay package, despite a Delaware court cancelling it a couple of months ago.

What's in a state's special category status? 14.06.2024

In today’s episode for 14th June 2024, we talk about the economics of according the “Special Category Status” to a state and why Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are asking for it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

A daring heist in Dadar 13.06.2024

In today's episode for 13th June 2024, we talk about a midnight theft at Mumbai's Dadar and what may have motivated the thieves behind it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

SEBI unlocks the CDS market for Mutual Funds 12.06.2024

In today’s episode for 12th June 2024, we tell you why SEBI has proposed to open the Credit Default Swap (CDS) market for Mutual Funds. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

Russia is now the fourth largest economy. But how? 11.06.2024

In today’s episode for 11th June 2024, we tell you how Russia’s economy is heading north despite sanctions by the West. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

McDonald's doesn't own the Big Mac anymore 10.06.2024

In today’s episode for June 10th 2024, we tell you how McDonald’s lost the exclusive right to use the Big Mac trademark to Supermac’s. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

Why is India expediting visa applications from China? 07.06.2024

In today’s episode for 7th June 2024, we tell you why the Indian government is easing visa procedures for the Chinese. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

Do Indian elections care about climate change? 06.06.2024

Yesterday was World Environment Day. But thanks to the aftermath of election results, not many of us may have noticed. So, in today’s episode for 6th June 2024, we see if India’s elections are actually green. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

Can Zimbabwe's new currency help tackle its hyperinflation? 05.06.2024

In today’s episode for 5th June 2024, we talk about Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation woes and see if its new currency ― ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) can tame it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

The real reason why RBI stores its gold in London 04.06.2024

In today's episode for 4th June 2024, we tell you why India's central bank—RBI (Reserve Bank of India) stacks up a significant amount of its gold reserves in UK vaults. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here -https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

How is Amazon buying MX Player for dirt cheap? 03.06.2024

In today’s episode for 3rd June 2024, we take you through the rise and fall of MX Player. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS

Are flex fuel hybrid EVs the future? 31.05.2024

In today’s episode for 31st May 2024, we tell you why flex fuel hybrid EVs (electric vehicles) seem to look like the future of India’s auto industry and the roadblocks along the way.

Why is LIC so late to the health insurance party? 30.05.2024

In today's episode for 30th May 2024, we tell you why LIC has never dabbled in health insurance before and what seems to have changed its mind now.

Does Reliance want to take on Airtel in Africa? 29.05.2024

In today’s episode for 29th May 2024, we tell you about Reliance’s entry into the African telecom space and if this foray will wage a new war against Airtel’s presence in the continent.

SEBI's crackdown on fantasy stock gaming explained 28.05.2024

In today’s episode for 28th May 2024, we tell you why market regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has a problem with fantasy stock trading platforms.

2.1 Lakh Crore Bonanza for the government - Breaking down RBI's record transfer 27.05.2024

In today's episode for 27th June 2024, we talk about the huge surplus that the RBI will transfer to the government.

Is the Buffett Indicator foolproof? 24.05.2024

In today’s episode for 24th May 2024, we talk about the famous Buffett Indicator and why it may not always predict stock market crashes or draw a fair picture of the economy.

Why are tax authorities running after PepsiCo's advertising spends? 23.05.2024

In today's episode for 23rd May 2024, we tell you why advertising spends of multinational corporations like PepsiCo have caused a bit of a stir.

Why investors hate royalties that Indian subsidiaries pay foreign MNCs 22.05.2024

In today’s episode for 22nd May 2024, we talk about the rising royalties that foreign MNCs (Multinational Corporations) expect from their Indian subsidiaries and the debate around it.

India's ambitious journey to becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse 21.05.2024

In today's episode for 21st May 2024, we look at India's efforts at establishing itself as a significant player in semiconductor manufacturing and the challenges along its way.

Single screen cinemas are dying... Can we revive them? 20.05.2024

In today’s episode for 20th May 2024, we talk about the plight of single screen cinemas and see if there are ways to breathe new life into them.

The Guardians of the AI Revolution 17.05.2024

In today's episode for 17th May 2024, we look at the possible challenges associated with reckless AI usage and a few regulators who are stepping up to the plate.

Saudi Arabia is hell bent on building futuristic cities... Will it succeed? 16.05.2024

In today’s episode for 16th May 2024, we talk about Neom, Saudi Arabia’s dream infrastructure project and see why it’s being labelled as an idea that’s doomed to fail.

The fastest, cheapest, bestest path to Central Asia and beyond 15.05.2024

In today's episode for 15th May 2024, we talk about India's deal with Iran to develop the Chabahar port.

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