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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Will we see a Tata Sons IPO? 12.03.2024

In today’s episode for 12th March 2024, we tell you why everyone’s been buzzing about a potential IPO of Tata Sons.

Is the newspaper industry fighting an endless battle? 11.03.2024

In today’s episode for 11th March 2024, we talk about the newspaper industry’s battle against customs duty and why it wants the government to waive the tax.

The Gopal Snacks IPO 09.03.2024

In today’s episode for 9th March 2024, we dive into the business of Gopal Snacks which closes its IPO application window on 11th March 2024.

An explainer on IPO financing 08.03.2024

In today’s episode for 8th March 2024, we explain the concept of IPO financing and why the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reprimanded JM Financial.

Price transparency puts hospitals in trouble 07.03.2024

In today’s episode for 7th March 2024, we tell you why the Supreme Court has pulled up the Central Government for price disparities at hospitals and how it has put the healthcare industry in a tight spot.

Is India getting unhealthy by the day? 06.03.2024

In today’s episode for 6th March 2024, we explain why India’s obesity rates are rising and the problems associated with it.

A V-Marc stock rigging scandal? 05.03.2024

In today’s episode for 5th March 2024, we talk about an alleged front-running scheme by the management of V-Marc India, a company making wires and cables, and how SEBI pulls up such frauds.

Why did Google kick Indian apps off the Play Store? 04.03.2024

In today’s episode for 4th March 2024, we explain Google’s monopoly rent and why there’s a clamour for an Indian app store.

Will the advertising ban on Patanjali shake things up? 02.03.2024

In today’s episode for 2nd March 2024, we trace the journey of the Patanjali Group and tell you why the Supreme Court has imposed a temporary advertising ban on one of its entities.

Will paints be Birla's Magnum Opus? 01.03.2024

In today’s episode for 1st March 2024, we talk about Birla’s foray into the paints industry and see if it can challenge its thriving incumbents in the business.

A ULIP in Mutual Fund clothing! 29.02.2024

In today’s episode for 29th February 2024, we tell you how a recent ad by an insurance company might just get the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to sit up and take notice.

Finshots Money Milestones — Buy or Rent? 28.02.2024

In today's limited-edition bonus episode we help you figure out the most controversial personal finance debate in the world: Should you prepare yourself to buy a house or are you better off renting it forever? Here's a spreadsheet that we refer to in this podcast - bit.ly/49RA94Q

A new regulator for nutraceuticals? 28.02.2024

In today’s episode for 28th February 2024, we discuss the nutraceuticals market boom in India and why the government wants to change how it’s regulated. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy wor...

An explainer on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 27.02.2024

In today’s episode for 27th February 2024, we tell you the importance of the latest Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure  (MPCE) survey  that was released a decade after the previous one. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll tra...

KYC is getting a makeover. But why? 26.02.2024

Last week the Finance Minister sat down at a  meeting  to discuss how KYC could be simplified for businesses. So in today’s episode for 26th February 2024, we tell you why it matters. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you fro...

What’s a forest, anyway? 23.02.2024

In today’s Finshots, we tell you about the  Supreme Court's  interim order against the government’s plan to redefine forests. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a gr...

Can the BRICS have a common currency? 22.02.2024

In today’s episode for 22nd February 2024, we talk about whether a common currency for BRICS economies is a plausible idea. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great te...

Do investors love Byju’s again? 21.02.2024

In today’s episode for 21st February 2024, we explain the ongoing rights issue at Byju’s’ HQ. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested i...

The Indian Railways just got a bigger electricity bill! 20.02.2024

Last week the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) passed an  order  that will increase the electricity bill for the Indian Railways. So in today’s episode for 20th February 2024, give you an oversimplified explainer on why that happened. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don&#39...

An explainer on MSP and the farmers' protest 19.02.2024

In today’s episode for 19th February 2024, we tell you why farmers are annoyed with the government and whether their demand for a Minimum Support Price is economically viable. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratc...

Can Nirma make the jump from suds to pills? 17.02.2024

In today’s episode for 17th February 2024, we talk about how and why a detergent company has come to own a specialist pharma company. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with...

Another RBI crackdown on fintechs? 16.02.2024

On Wednesday [14th February], the big news was that the Reserve Bank of India was cracking down on certain fintechs again. And that they’d asked payment networks VISA and Mastercard to halt credit card payments for certain institutions. Then at 6:00 pm Thursday [15th February], they issued a  clarification  and said ‘a Card Network’ had entered into arrangements that the RBI didn’t approve of. So...

Why is Karnataka protesting against the Central Government? 15.02.2024

In today’s episode for 15th February 2024, we tell you how the central government shares taxes with the states. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you&#...

The rise and rise of GIFT City 14.02.2024

In today’s episode for 14th February 2024, we tell you how the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT City for short has convinced businesses to set up shop. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you...

Will RBI make money dance to its tunes? 13.02.2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is introducing  ‘programmability’  to the e-Rupee! And in today’s episode for 13th February 2024, we have to talk about it. This Valentines Day, we are giving away a premium hamper to 1 lucky pair. The hamper comes complete with 2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)— one for you and one for your partner. And delicious chocolates to share! To enter the giveaway, check...

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