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Finshots Daily

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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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Can Rice last forever? 06.12.2022 6:32

In today’s episode for 6th December 2022, we discuss a new variety of rice that China has been experimenting with of late.

The Great Dharavi Makeover 05.12.2022 8:38

In today’s episode for 5th December 2022, we trace the history of the Dharavi slum and the policies that shaped and continue to shape it..

Adani Wants Your Money: The Great Indian FPO! 03.12.2022 7:55

In today's episode for 3rd December 2022, we explain why Adani is getting ready to raise ₹20,000 crores from the public through an FPO.

What is the e₹ (e-Rupee)? - Simplified 02.12.2022 5:59

Yesterday the e₹-R (or the Central Bank Digital Currency - Retail) went live in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. So, in today’s episode for 2nd December 2022, we discuss the e₹ as a new form of money.

Amazon’s experiment with Kirana stores has failed! 01.12.2022 8:12

In today's episode for 1st December 2022, we talk about why Amazon's foray into B2B e-commerce failed.

The Fashion Destruction 30.11.2022 5:24

In today’s episode for 30th November 2022, we discuss fashion footprints and their environmental aftermath.

Why are India’s cities in such a mess? 29.11.2022 6:12

In today’s episode for 29th November 2022, we dive into a report by the RBI to explain why municipal corporations need to be given more power.

The crazy and puzzling story of Bisleri!!! 28.11.2022 7:23

In today's episode for 28th November 2022, we see how the iconic Bisleri came into being.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders - Building ships to defend India 26.11.2022 9:29

In today's episode for 26th November 2022, we talk about Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and see why the stock has been rallying of late. 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- htt...

How a crypto emperor shook charity 24.11.2022 9:10

In today’s Finshots, we get a little philosophical and explain Effective Altruism and why the entire world is talking about it now. If you're someone who's great with communication and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. And no you don't need to know about insurance. We will train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great te...

A star rating for Chips and Chocolates? 24.11.2022 6:29

In today’s episode for 24th November 2022, we talk about the Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) and the debate around it.

Is China's Zero-Covid strategy killing its economy? 23.11.2022 8:00

In today’s episode for 23rd November 2022, we imagine a future where China’s still attempting to keep its Covid cases to zero! 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://...

An explainer on Carbon Border Tax 22.11.2022 6:19

In today’s episode for 22nd November 2022, we offer a simplified explainer on why the EU wants to impose the world’s first-ever transnational carbon tax and why India isn’t happy about it

“Well, this is awkward,” said Budweiser to Qatar 21.11.2022 7:26

In today's episode for 21st November 2022, we talk about Budweiser, Qatar, and non-alcoholic beer

Why is everyone talking about Nykaa? 19.11.2022 7:23

In today's episode for 19th November 2022, we talk about Nykaa and the "masterstroke". 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 would train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Click this link  to apply to apply fo...

Apple is an advertising giant. Almost. 18.11.2022 8:05

In today's episode for 18th November 2022, we talk about Apple's foray into advertising. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto

8 billion people and the Simon–Ehrlich wager 17.11.2022 5:02

How many people are too many? In today’s episode for 17th November 2022, we take you through the problems of having 8 billion people on the planet.

The Clearing House Drama 16.11.2022 5:45

In today’s episode for 16th November 2022, we give you a simple explainer of why the European Authorities have threatened to derecognise Indian clearing houses.

Should Ambani buy Liverpool Football Club? 15.11.2022 6:14

In today’s episode for 15th November 2022, we see whether it makes sense for Reliance to buy an iconic football club.

Where is Jet Airways? 14.11.2022 6:40

In today's episode for 14th November 2022, we see what's holding up Jet Airways' comeback.

Where have the ‘tech’ IPOs gone? 12.11.2022 7:27

In today's episode for 12th November 2022, we will talk about tech IPOs and see why they've vanished all of a sudden

Why people are annoyed with the Draft Telecom Bill? 11.11.2022 5:57

In today’s episode for 11th November 2022, we tell you why the government’s Draft Telecom Bill has found itself in a soup of controversies ever since it was published.

The FTX collapse explained 10.11.2022 10:05

In today's episode for 10th November 2022, we offer an oversimplified explanation of how the second-largest crypto exchange platform almost went bust.

Who pays for climate change? 09.11.2022 7:05

In today’s episode for 9th November 2022, we explain reparations — one of the most important items to feature on the agenda at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

Shaking Hands with the UAE 08.11.2022 5:15

In today’s episode for 8th November , we talk about an economic partnership between India and the UAE and how it's helping improve bilateral trade.