Finshots

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

How Varanium Cloud rigged its own SME IPO 14.05.2024

In today’s episode for 14th May 2024, we tell you how Varanium Cloud, a small digital services company disguised its business model and financials to make big bucks through its SME IPO.

How to bet on the Chinese stock market rally? 13.05.2024

In today's episode for 13th May 2024, we talk about the Chinese stock market and the recent rally.

Another RBI rule is freaking banks out 10.05.2024

In today’s episode for 10th May 2024, we tell you about the RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India’s) new rules for big infrastructure loans and why it has put banks and NBFCs (Non Banking Financial Companies) in a spot of bother.

The life and death of an Indian shopping mall 09.05.2024

In today's episode for 9th May 2024, we trace the lifecycle of a mall and see why some of them are dying.

Goobye potholes, hello self-healing roads? 08.05.2024

In today’s episode for 8th May 2024, we talk about the economic impact of potholes on Indian roads and how the highway authority intends to innovatively tackle it.

The Red Sea is still a no-go zone 07.05.2024

In today's episode for 7th May 2024, we revisit the problem in the Red Sea to see if things are getting any better.

The UK's climate plan is unlawful! 06.05.2024

In today’s episode for 6th May 2023, we tell you why the UK High Court rejected the government’s climate action plan.

Horlicks and Bournvita no longer health drinks? 03.05.2024

In today’s episode for 3rd May 2024 we talk about the Indian health regulator’s recent clampdown on malt and milk based drinks

Do ATMs need a pay rise? 02.05.2024

In today’s episode for 2nd May 2024, we tell you how ATM operators make money and why they’ve been asking for higher fees.

How safe are your masalas? 01.05.2024

In today’s episode for 1st May 2024, we explain the controversy surrounding some of India’s premier spice makers.

Dal-onomics 30.04.2024

In today’s episode for 30th April 2024, we tell you about rising dal prices and government actions.

Let's talk about inheritance tax 29.04.2024

In today’s episode for 29th April 2024, we talk about why Inheritance Tax may or may not be a good idea. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes into our podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives on this newsletter. If you have a background in finance or economics and narrative...

Vi’s happiness is Indus Towers’ happiness 27.04.2024

In today’s episode for 27th April 2024, we explain the role of tower companies in the telecom industry.

Who owns a hedge fund’s algorithm? 26.04.2024

In today’s episode for 26th April 2024, we explain a battle between two money management companies in the US and the surprising role India has to play in it.

The economics of modifying the weather 25.04.2024

Last week, heavy downpours and floods in Dubai kindled some chatter around cloud seeding. So in today’s episode for 25th April 2024, we talk about the good and bad economics of artificial rain. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes into our podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initi...

Lloyd cooked the books? 24.04.2024

In today’s episode for 24th April 2024, we explain a SEBI order that highlights financial irregularities up the top brass at a formerly listed company called Lloyd Electric & Engineering. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes in our podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiativ...

Did Amazon spy on Flipkart and others? 23.04.2024

In today’s Finshots, we tell you about how Amazon has been trying to get insider information about its rivals such as Flipkart and Walmart. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes into our podcast? Well,  we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives  on this newsletter. If you have a background...

NASA has a budget problem 22.04.2024

In today’s Finshots, we tell you why America’s space agency, NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is struggling to fund its space missions. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes into our podcasts? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives on this newsletter. If you hav...

Should DMart sell gold? 20.04.2024

In today’s episode for 20th April 2024, we explain how DMart has tweaked its strategy over the past year and we make a suggestion of our own.

Golden Passports and Visas are losing their shine 19.04.2024

In today’s episode for 19th April 2024, we tell you why countries are clamping down on schemes that offer citizenships and residence permits in return for cash. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content tha goes on the Finshots podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives on this front. If yo...

Why an India-Mauritius tax amendment triggered a stock market slide 18.04.2024

In today’s episode for 18th April 2024, we tell you why a tax treaty amendment with Mauritius nudged foreign investors to withdraw their investments from the Indian stock market and why Mauritius let that happen. Also, a quick side note. If you're someone who has great communication skills and are looking to join a dynamic team, Ditto is recruiting new Insurance Advisors. You don't even ha...

Can Tamil Nadu expand its ‘Detroit of India’ tag to EVs? 17.04.2024

In today’s episode for 17th April 2024, we tell you how Tamil Nadu became India’s automobile manufacturing hub and now wants to take the Electric Vehicle (EV) crown too. Also, a quick side note. If you're someone who has great communication skills and are looking to join a dynamic team, Ditto is recruiting new Insurance Advisors. You don't even have to know much about Insurance — We will t...

Can India recharge Tesla? 16.04.2024

In today’s episode for 16th April 2024, we explain Tesla’s interest in India and the possible hurdles it might face. Also, a quick side note. If you're someone who has great communication skills and are looking to join a dynamic team, Ditto is recruiting new Insurance Advisors. You don't even have to know much about Insurance — We will train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remot...

How greenhouse gases are being smuggled into Europe 15.04.2024

In today’s episode for 15th April 2024, we tell you how and why powerful climate pollutant gases called HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) are being illegally traded across Europe. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content on the Finshots Podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives  on this newslette...

How a bird expanded a fundamental right 12.04.2024

In today’s episode for 12th April 2024, we explain how the tussle between saving Rajasthan’s state bird and renewable power has led to the recognition of a new distinct fundamental right. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the Finshots podcast? Well,  we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives  on this newslet...

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