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A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
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Episodes
The Rise and Fall of 8K Miles Software aka SecureKloud 08.04.2023 7:09
In today's episode for 8th April 2023, we dive into how a company that was once the next big thing lost the plot. The arrest of two of its co-founders isn’t a good look, no?
An explainer on Rajasthan’s Right to Health 07.04.2023 6:04
In today’s episode for 7th April 2023, we explain why Rajasthan’s Right to Health Act ended up being controversial.
OPEC’s oil price manipulation? 06.04.2023 6:31
In today’s episode for 6th April 2023, we explore the role of some of the biggest oil-producing countries in the world and how the US might have an idea to break the monopoly
Can Namma Yatri disrupt Ola and Uber? 06.04.2023 6:57
A website that reveals how much auto drivers earn each day. A hackathon to crowdsource tech ideas to reduce costs and improve the experience. And a tie-up with India’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). In today’s episode for 5th April 2023, we look at how Namma Yatri, a new ride-hailing app, is looking to disrupt Ola and Uber.
An explainer on the National List of Essential Medicines 06.04.2023 6:36
In today’s episode for 3rd April 2023, we tell you why certain medicines have suddenly become costlier
Time for KGF to shine again? 06.04.2023 6:05
In today’s episode for 6th April 2023, we talk about KGF making a comeback. No, not the movie, but the actual gold fields that are just a couple of hours away from Bengaluru.
Why SEBI doesn't like rumours 01.04.2023 8:43
In today's episode for 1st April 2023, we talk about SEBI and why it doesn't like rumours. Here's a quick announcement. So, the Tata technologies IPO has been the talk of the town for a while now. And to uncover the hidden details and get a closer look into the IPO, we decided to do an in-depth analysis. If you want to know more, Make sure you check out our latest YouTube video - made...
Is Air India's pilot shortage a sign of things to come? 31.03.2023 5:25
In today’s episode for 31st March 2023, we try to find answers to the hottest running debate in the aviation industry ― pilot shortage.
India’s biggest startup scam ever?! 30.03.2023 7:10
In today’s episode for 30th March 2023, we tell you the story of how India’s biggest startup meet turned out to be a farce.
Why don’t women athletes get equal pay? 29.03.2023 5:44
The first-ever women’s IPL is over. And the packed stadiums couldn’t have been a better advertisement for women’s cricket. Next year will be even bigger! But all the money being splashed about also got us thinking about pay parity in sports. So in today’s episode for 29th March 2023, we decided to talk about it.
Amul, Cola and Atta??? 28.03.2023 7:32
In today’s episode for 28th March 2023, we discuss Amul’s pathway to becoming more than just a dairy brand.
1-minute silence for debt mutual funds? 27.03.2023 7:34
In today’s episode for 27th March 2023, we explain the latest googly the Indian government has thrown at the mutual fund industry.
Are Indian banks out of trouble? 25.03.2023 9:30
In today’s episode for 25th March 2023, we explain whether Indian banks are on solid ground or if we should fear a Silicon Valley Bank-type collapse.
Why did top Bollywood songs disappear from Spotify? 24.03.2023 7:12
In today’s episode for 24th March 2023, we explain the larger implications of the Spotify India and Zee Music face-off.
India's post harvest loss problem 23.03.2023 5:22
On Tuesday, the Mint reported that the government plans to run an onion irradiation pilot to reduce the rot and increase their shelf life before tossing them into storage. So, in today’s episode for 23rd March 2023, we use this story to dive into India’s broader post-harvest loss problem of not just onions, but all perishable crops. And how irradiation can be a tiny part of the solution.
An explainer on the Black Sea Grain Initiative 22.03.2023 4:59
In today’s episode for 22nd March 2023, we break down the Black Sea Grain Initiative and see what it has done to cushion the global food crisis.
A story about artificially ripening real fruits 21.03.2023 7:16
In today’s episode for 21st March 2023, we discuss calcium carbide as a commercial yet unethical fruit ripener and why fruit traders and vendors love it so much.
Baba Ramdev can't sell his Patanjali shares? 20.03.2023 7:46
In today’s episode for 20th March 2023, we explain why NSE and BSE have banned the promoters of Patanjali Foods from selling their shares
Who controls the computer in your car? 18.03.2023 7:22
Last week, Tata Technologies announced that it had filed its papers for an IPO. Think of Tata Tech as the company that supplies a bunch of tech that goes into engineering Tata Motors and making the supply chain of Jaguar Land Rover more efficient. Now we don’t know when the Tata Technologies IPO will happen. And when it does, we’ll probably do a full-fledged explainer on it. But in the meantime, w...
An explainer on the High Seas Treaty 17.03.2023 6:10
In today’s episode for 17th March 2023, we explain why the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty or what’s informally known as the High Seas Treaty is a massive win for the earth’s oceans.
Why is WWE wrestling with regulators? 16.03.2023 6:08
In today’s episode for 16th March 2023, we take a look at WWE’s (World Wrestling Entertainment Inc’s) attempt to legalise betting on wrestling matches.
India’s pension problem 15.03.2023 6:45
In today’s episode for 15th March 2023 we explain why there’s a furore over the pension system in India.
The Swiss knife cutting through Toblerone 14.03.2023 6:30
In today’s episode for 14th March 2023, we tell you how the Toblerone chocolate lost its Swissness.
The Death of Silicon Valley Bank 13.03.2023 10:12
On 7th March, Silicon Valley Bank tweeted, “Proud to be on @Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Banks…” By 10th March, SVB’s stock price had tanked by 60% and the bank was taken over by an arm of the US government. What on earth happened? In today’s episode for 13th March 2023, we try to break down what’s turning out to be the biggest financial disaster since 2008. Remember, this is a simplif...
India’s love for fried chicken? 11.03.2023 8:27
In today’s episode for 11th March 2023, we’re not talking about a stock. We’re not talking about an industry. Instead, we’re taking the microscope to a sub-niche market — fried chicken.
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