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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

A look at Robinhood's IPO 30.07.2021

In today's episode for 30th July 2021; Robinhood is going public after having raised some $2.1 billion on NASDAQ at a $32 billion valuation. So we thought maybe we could look at the company and see what’s happening under the “HOOD.”

Chicken prices to the moon 29.07.2021

In today's episode for 29th July 2021, we talk about why chicken prices are on the rise.

Is India getting its own digital currency? 28.07.2021

A few days back we began hearing whispers about a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and how the RBI is working on it as we speak. So in today's episode for July 28th 2021, we talk about this and more.

Why cigarette companies want you to quit smoking 27.07.2021

In today's episode we talk about why Philip Morris wants to stop selling cigarettes

The death of Chinese ed-tech? 26.07.2021

In today's episode for July 26th 2021, we see why China has gone nuclear on the burgeoning private ed-tech industry

What to make of HDFC Life’s recent performance? 24.07.2021

In today's episode for 24th July 2021, we explain why people haven't been too impressed by HDFC Life’s recent performance despite the fact that life insurance has been the talk of the town this past year.

Netflix will start producing games? What? 23.07.2021

In today's episode for July 23rd 2021, we talk about the rather unusual admission from Netflix that they will soon foray into gaming

Eid Mubarak 22.07.2021

Eid Mubarak. We will be back again tomorrow.

A new dawn for drones? 21.07.2021

In today's episode for July 21st 2021, we talk about the new drone rules that could potentially make it a lot easier to own and operate these flying machines.

Why Reliance acquired Just Dial? 20.07.2021

Last Friday, Reliance Retail announced that it was acquiring a controlling stake in Just Dial for about 5700 crores. And while that may not be a gargantuan sum by any account (considering the kind of money we’ve seen being thrown around for internet startups), you still have to ask here — “Why is Reliance interested in Just Dial?”

What to expect from the Monsoon Session? 19.07.2021

In today's episode we discuss a few key reforms that could take shape as the parliamentary session kicks in tomorrow

What’s going on with IRCTC? 17.07.2021

In today's episode for July 17th 2021, we talk about IRCTC and see why the company’s stock has been rallying in the recent past.

Elon Musk's day in court 16.07.2021

In today's episode for 16th July 2021, we discuss the acquisition of SolarCity and see why Musk is being made to testify in court.

A new airline in town? 15.07.2021

In today's episode for 15th July 2021, we discuss how a new airline company could take off (no pun intended) right in the middle of a pandemic

A new order for Capitalism 14.07.2021

In today's episode for 14th July 2021, we talk about an executive order that will likely change how capitalism works in the US

A 3 lakh crore plan for the Power Sector 13.07.2021

In today's episode for 13th July 2021, we talk about the new reform linked scheme to improve the health of the power sector

The Zomato IPO 12.07.2021

The hottest IPO of the year is all set to hit Dalal Street and if you're looking for a simple explainer to walk you through the entire issue, this is the story for you.

NRAI vs Zomato and Swiggy 09.07.2021

In today's episode for 9th July, we talk about why the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) wants the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to intervene and level the playing field between restaurants and online food aggregators like Zomato and Swiggy.

Why new-age Indian businesses are finally going public 08.07.2021

In today's episode for 8th July 2021,we talk about why so many tech startups are trying to go public in 2021

Why China is attacking its own companies? 07.07.2021

In today's episode we talk about why China is cracking the whip on homegrown tech companies

Dealing with e-waste 06.07.2021

In today's episode we talk about e-waste and how you could potentially deal with this problem

Why telcos want a floor price? 05.07.2021

In today's episode for July 5th 2021, we talk about why the idea of "floor price" is gaining traction once again

Marico’s incredible run 03.07.2021

This week, Marico shares hit a record high. So we thought we could discuss the stock and perhaps talk about the journey they’ve had so far.

Why is Mukesh Ambani foraying into renewables now? 02.07.2021

In today's episode for 2nd July 2021, we ask a very important question—How come RIL suddenly decided to make a foray into the clean energy space this year?

The Biggest Landlord of them all 01.07.2021

A few days ago, a brilliant thread on Twitter outlined how big financial institutions in the US may now be cornering the US housing market. So we thought we could look into this matter and see how there’s a new corporate landlord emerging in the US.

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