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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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Did a 1997 merger ruin Boeing? 10.01.2024

In today’s episode for 10th January 2023, we go back over two decades to how a mega-merger leading to a clash of cultures might have been the downfall of Boeing.

Is there a problem with India's Metro Rail? 09.01.2024

In August 2023, an independent think-tank in India called The Infravision Foundation got together with a couple of professors from IIT Delhi and published a  whitepaper . It pointed out issues with India’s metro rail network. No one paid much attention to it initially. But then, UK-based publication  The Economist  picked it up last week. And suddenly, the government of India felt the need to prov...

Titan's Gold Rush 08.01.2024

In today's Episode for January 8th 2024, we talk about Titan and it's ever-growing   jewelry business.

Finshots is a stock-picking genius. But… 06.01.2024

In today's episode for 6th January 2024, we tell you about the battle between skill and luck in the stock markets.

Why is everyone talking about Bitcoin ETFs? 05.01.2024

In today’s episode for 5th January 2023, we oversimplify Bitcoin ETFs and tell you why everyone’s talking about them. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

How do Japan's businesses survive disasters? 04.01.2024

In today’s episode for 4th January 2024, we tell you how Japan’s businesses have continued to survive for ages despite frequent disasters. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Why can't continents be single markets like the EU? 03.01.2024

Jacques Delors , former president of the European Commission passed away last week. He was considered one of the reasons why the Eurozone got a single currency and a leader who paved the way for Europe’s free trade market or the EU (European Union). That got us thinking about why other economies haven’t had single markets that stand out like the EU. So in today’s episode for 3rd January 2024, we t...

What the heck is eSoil? 02.01.2024

In today’s episode for 2nd January 2024, we tell you about electronic soil and why it might be a boon for food security. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Does Tata ‘own’ Jamshedpur? 01.01.2024

In the first episode of the new year, we’ll tell you the story of how Tata might once again take the keys to the city of Jamshedpur and the concept of ‘company towns’.

Christmas Special ― A tale of Christmas trees 26.12.2023

Hey folks, Merry Christmas! In today’s episode for 26th December 2023, we talk about how the US Christmas tree industry is thriving yet ailing. We're taking a short holiday break over the next week. So, you won’t have any new stories from us for a few days. We’ll resume publishing in the New Year. 

Is the Apple Watch just a sly copycat? 22.12.2023

In today’s episode for 22nd December 2023, we explain the patent dispute between Apple and Masimo that could spoil Apple’s Christmas. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

RBI exposes a dirty NBFC secret!!! 21.12.2023

In today’s episode for 21st December 2023, we tell you how the Reserve Bank of India is clamping down on an unholy practice known as evergreening. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

The Suez Canal boycott?! 20.12.2023

In today’s episode for 20th December 2023, we tell you how the Israel-Hamas war is disrupting global maritime trade and could increase inflation. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Indian companies have an innovation problem 19.12.2023

In today’s episode for 19th December 2023, we explain how Research & Development (R&D) spending could affect economic outcomes. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Will Disney lose Mickey Mouse? 18.12.2023

When the clock strikes midnight and takes us into 2024, Disney’s Mickey Mouse will lose its copyright protection. And in today’s episode for 18th December 2023, we tell you whether that spells the end of Disney’s iconic character. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Is Inox’s IPO a frozen asset with hot potential? 16.12.2023

In today’s episode for 16th December 2023, we dive into the business of cryogenic equipment manufacturing. Note: The IPO closes on the 18th of December. Ditto Insurance is hiring for multiple marketing roles across performance marketing, influencer marketing, and more! Apply now through the link - http://bit.ly/46V87U0

The F-Word stirs up COP28! 15.12.2023

By the F-word, we mean fossil fuels! And in today’s episode for 15th December 2023, we tell you about a historic agreement signed by nearly 200 countries on Wednesday. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

A fresh coat of paint for India's corporate bond market? 14.12.2023

The SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has proposed changes that could make corporate bonds more accessible. So in today’s episode for 14th December 2023, we talk about how this new change could plausibly affect the world of corporate bonds. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

What is happening at Wipro? 13.12.2023

In today’s episode for 13th December 2023, we dive into what could be going wrong at the IT giant. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

What went wrong with Doubtnut? 12.12.2023

In today’s episode for 12th December 2023, we look at the rise and fall of a doubt-solving edtech firm. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Why are people worried about the new Broadcasting Bill? 11.12.2023

In today’s episode for 11th December 2023, we talk about the buzz surrounding the new  draft  Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Why did Paytm crash by 20%?! 09.12.2023

In today’s episode for 9th December 2023, we explain why the fintech firm had a rough Thursday. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

India stands up to the WTO on agricultural subsidies 08.12.2023

India often gets scolded at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for its agricultural subsidies. But last week, India put its foot down. We told the WTO that we wouldn’t discuss any new agricultural agenda unless this subsidy matter is resolved. So in today’s episode for 8th December 2023, we explain what’s really going on. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Can we survive without animal drug testing? 07.12.2023

In today’s episode for 7th December 2023, we discuss clinical drug trials on animals and the possibility of doing away with the practice. Talk to Ditto - https://bit.ly/45uvyDL

Why is the RBI going after Cooperative Banks? 06.12.2023

A lot is happening in the cooperative banking space. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India took over the  board of Abhyudaya Co-op Bank  because it suspected corporate governance issues. And over the weekend,  Karnataka announced  that the CBI would conduct an inquiry into a multi-crore scam run by the Directors at 3 cooperative banks in the state. So in today’s episode for 6th December 2023, we de...

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