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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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Episodes
Hard truths about India’s population 08.05.2023 6:52
In today’s episode for 8th May 2023, we talk about India’s much-vaunted demographic dividend. We've launched an endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twi...
Godrej has a new playbook 06.05.2023 8:51
In today’s episode for 6th May 2023, we look at how Godrej Consumer Products’ acquisition of Raymond Consumer could evolve. We've launched an endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://ww...
Whales! A climate solution no one is talking about 05.05.2023 5:27
Last week The Scientific American newsletter talked about the viability of using a carbon credit system to revive declining whale populations. So in today’s episode for 5th May 2023, we discuss a bizarre but plausible idea of protecting whales to fight climate change. We've launched an endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation...
Go First joins India’s airline graveyard? 04.05.2023 7:36
In today’s episode , we explain what went wrong at low-cost carrier Go First (earlier GoAir). We've launched an endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twi...
What is de-dollarization, anyway? 03.05.2023 7:30
The US dollar is getting a lot of hate. A very senior Indian banker called it a ‘financial terrorist’ (though he later backtracked). The French President warned about the ‘extra-territoriality’ of the dollar. The Google search trends for ‘de-dollarization’ are through the roof. But is it really game over for the currency? In today’s episode for 3rd March 2023, we attempt to find out. We've lau...
Is a controversial subsidy scheme setting India's EV dreams on fire? 02.05.2023 6:48
When a subsidy scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) was rolled out in 2015, it aimed to subsidise production costs for EV makers and make EVs affordable for the masses. But in its second phase starting 2019, the scheme has become a magnet for controversies, sparking conflict in the EV world. So in today’s episode for 2nd May 2023, we discuss the debate surroundi...
Why is India’s public bus system in a mess? 01.05.2023 7:38
Last week, there were reports that India’s plan of electrifying buses had hit a speed bump. Apparently, biggies like Tata didn’t turn up to bid for the project because of a big fear — they didn’t believe that state transport corporations would be able to pay them because of their poor financial condition. And this got us thinking about the state of affairs of public bus transport in the country....
Riding the Titagarh ‘Band’Wagon 29.04.2023 10:06
In today's episode for 29th April 2023, we tell you why investors are excited about a railway stock. We've launched an endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joi...
How to solve the US debt crisis! 28.04.2023 7:23
If you’ve been hearing about the US debt ceiling crisis and wondering what on earth that is, fret not, in today’s episode for 28th April 2023, we’ll break it down for you. We've launched an endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out...
Can PhonePe topple Google Play? 27.04.2023 6:05
In today’s episode for 27th April 2023, we look at whether Google’s Play Store dominance in India is under threat. We've launched an endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagr...
Are flying taxis the future? 26.04.2023 5:02
In today’s episode for 26th April 2023, we talk about flying taxis and all the progress being made in this domain. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.inst...
Is it time for a mutual fund shakeup? 25.04.2023 5:41
There’s a new rumour in town. And it says mutual funds might soon be able to charge a fee based on how well they perform — a performance fee . In today’s episode for 25th April 2023, we explain why this might be a huge deal.
India’s sand mafia menace 24.04.2023 6:16
A few days ago, Bihar reported clashes between a sand mafia group and officials from the state’s Mines and Geology Department. And the thing is... We keep seeing such reports day in and day out. So in today’s episode for 24th April 2023, we thought we could deconstruct the problem of illegal sand mining in India.
Can Thrive knock out Zomato and Swiggy? 21.04.2023 7:28
This week, Coca-Cola India picked up a 15% stake in Thrive, a foodtech platform for food ordering and delivery. So, in today’s episode for 21st April 2023, we look at whether Thrive can knock Swiggy and Zomato off their perch.
Explaining Mankind Pharma's IPO 21.04.2023 8:31
In today's episode for 22nd April 2023, we talk about Mankind Pharma's IPO. Tech stocks like Infosys, TCS and others have witnessed a major drop of late, and we decided to delve deeper into what's really happening. In our latest video by Shrehith Karkera- co founder at Finshots, we discuss all this and more. So go check it out right now on Shrehiths YouTube channel - https://www.youtub...
The Great Nicobar Trade-Off 20.04.2023 6:39
In today’s episode for 20th April 2023, we explain why a massive development plan in the Andaman and Nicobar Island region has created a furore.
Is Premiumization the new Sachetization? 19.04.2023 6:00
In today’s episode for 19th April 2023, we explore how companies are trying to counter the consumption slowdown and its implications
Cadbury’s Streisand Moment? 18.04.2023 6:49
In today’s episode for 18th April 2023, we tell you why Cadbury is in the news for all the wrong reasons and whether its iconic Bournvita is a sugar trap
Gotcha Zhong! Bitcoins have an anonymity problem 17.04.2023 6:35
Remember the time when experts said that cryptocurrencies are anonymous? Well…there’s a problem with that statement. In today’s episode for 17th April 2023, we tell you the story of how authorities tracked down someone who stole Bitcoins many many years ago.
Breaking down ITC’s businesses 15.04.2023 8:36
We’ve talked about ITC a few times in the past. But we’ve never really pieced its entire business together into one snapshot. So we decided to change that and put together a summary for you. But if you prefer watching a comprehensive 30-minute explainer instead, click here . You’ll love it!
Is the 4-day workweek a fantasy? 14.04.2023 6:32
In today’s episode for 14th April 2023, we dive into whether shorter workweeks make any economic sense.
Tupperware’s Party is over 13.04.2023 5:53
In today’s episode for 13th April 2023, we explore the rise and fall of the plastic container giant Tupperware.
The big bad world of antiquities smuggling 12.04.2023 7:10
In today’s episode for 12th April 2023, we take a look at the effects of Indian artefacts being smuggled out of the country.
Understanding India’s $300 billion services exports 11.04.2023 6:39
In today’s episode for 11th April 2023, we look at what could be India’s buzzword for 2023 — services exports.
All roads lead to UPI 10.04.2023 6:28
In today’s episode for 10th April 2023, we look at whether credit on UPI could be the next big financial revolution in India.
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