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Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta empire is under fire after a scathing 87-page report by Viceroy Research accused the group of operating a Ponzi-like financial structure—one that thrives on debt and massive dividend payouts to sustain its parent company. The report alleges governance failures, undisclosed liabilities, and a pattern of treating public investors as a funding tool. Veteran journalist Sucheta D...

SEBI’s action against global trading giant Jane Street may have made headlines, but the real story runs deeper. Why does India’s derivatives market — where over 90% of retail traders lose money — continue to flourish? Who truly benefits from the F&O frenzy? In this sharp and thought-provoking analysis, Debashis Basu unpacks the institutional incentives driving India’s massive options and futur...

SEBI’s explosive interim order against Jane Street—a US-based quant trading giant—uncovers alleged large-scale manipulation of India’s derivatives market. With Rs43,000+ crore in profits and Rs4,843 crore impounded as illegal gains, the case raises serious questions about the depth, fairness, and infrastructure of our markets. Veteran journalist Sucheta Dalal breaks down the complex mechanics of t...

Can a ₹1,400 crore payout wash away nearly a decade of regulatory failure, whistleblower allegations, and inconclusive investigations? In this video, Sucheta Dalal unpacks the complex and controversial story of the NSE’s long-stalled IPO, the infamous co-location (Colo) scandal, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) role in what many see as regulatory drift. From token penalties...

Industrial policy is making a global comeback—and India is no exception. From PLI schemes to the Make in India campaign, the country is trying to reduce dependence on Chinese imports and boost domestic manufacturing. But are these efforts working? This video breaks down Debashis Basu’s sharp analysis on why India’s approach still misses the fundamentals: ease of doing business, education, logistic...

Vijay Mallya, once the symbol of corporate excess, is now attempting a surprising comeback — not to India, but in public perception. In a widely viewed podcast, he casts himself as a misunderstood entrepreneur who’s paid back more than he owed. But is this just slick PR or does it highlight deeper failures in India’s bankruptcy enforcement? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

अम्बरीश बलिगा केस – Identity Fraud का पर्दाफाश शेयर बाजार के मशहूर इन्वेस्टमेंट एडवाइज़र अंबरीश बलीगा की पहचान का इस्तेमाल कर ठगों ने मासूम निवेशकों को निशाना बनाया है। इस वीडियो में जानिए कैसे हुई यह साइबर धोखाधड़ी, पुलिस और सिस्टम की उदासीनता का क्या मतलब है, और आम निवेशक इससे कैसे बच सकते हैं। हम आपको बताएंगे— 🔍 कैसे फर्जी स्कैमर्स ने बलीगा की पहचान चुराई ⚠️ पुलिस की लापरवाही और सिस्टम की कमजो...

Air India's recent spate of flight failures has exposed deeper issues in India's aviation sector—from poor fleet maintenance and policy missteps to overdependence on just two major airlines. In this video, Sucheta Dalal dissects the structural weaknesses plaguing Indian aviation despite its booming demand. With grounded flights, poor safety oversight, crumbling infrastructure, and high operational...

In this incisive video, Debashis Basu breaks down why the recent RBI rate cut won’t fix what truly ails India’s economy. From sluggish consumption and falling exports to weak private investment and overstretched government spending, Basu argues that India is facing a structural crisis, not a cyclical dip. Despite headline GDP growth of 6.5%, job creation is stalled, rural wages are stagnant, and c...

India’s farmers are stuck in a cycle of low income, middlemen exploitation, and volatile markets. But a new digital movement is changing the game. Meet the Harvesting Farmers Network (HFN)—a tech-driven initiative using WhatsApp, AI, and on-ground Saarthis to connect over 3 million farmers directly to buyers, raising incomes by 2.5x on average. This video unpacks how HFN’s model may just be the fu...

The Reserve Bank of India’s latest draft circular on KYC updates promises relief but delivers little. Despite repeated warnings and a powerful committee report, the RBI has failed to impose enforceable rules that stop banks from arbitrarily freezing customer accounts—especially those of vulnerable Jan Dhan and DBT beneficiaries. Sucheta Dalal explains how the proposals, while sounding consumer-fri...

As China rises to dominate sectors like electric vehicles, AI, defence, and green tech, India finds itself at a crossroads. In this thought-provoking commentary, Debashis Basu examines how China’s economic and technological supremacy is reshaping global power—and why India can no longer afford to ignore the implications. From rare earth dependency to trade imbalance and geopolitical risks, this vi...

क्या आपने कभी ऐसा ईमेल या मैसेज देखा है जिसमें लिखा हो – “अपना KYC अपडेट करें वरना आपका अकाउंट बंद हो जाएगा”? अगर हां, तो सावधान हो जाइए! इस वीडियो में हम बता रहे हैं कि कैसे फेक ऑनलाइन फॉर्म्स के ज़रिए लोग ठगे जा रहे हैं — और कैसे आप खुद को इन फ्रॉड्स से बचा सकते हैं। Yogesh Sapkale आपको बताएंगे: ✅ फेक फॉर्म्स कैसे दिखते हैं ✅ कौन-कौन सी जानकारी मांगी जाती है ✅ ये स्कैमर्स कैसे आपको फंसाते हैं...

SEBI's new chairman, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, has openly acknowledged a serious lapse in transparency standards—an admission that starkly contrasts with past denials. In this powerful commentary, Sucheta Dalal breaks down the urgency of reforming SEBI’s outdated and voluntary conflict of interest code. She argues that the High-Level Committee (HLC) must go beyond a cosmetic fix and set new benchmarks f...

क्या आपने व्हाट्सएप, टेलीग्राम या इंस्टाग्राम पर ऐसे मैसेज देखे हैं — “10 हज़ार लगाओ, 1 लाख पाओ!” या “सेलेब्रिटी भी कर रहे हैं इन्वेस्ट!”? इस वीडियो में योगेश सापकले ने खुलासा किया है कि कैसे सोशल मीडिया के ज़रिए चल रहे इन्वेस्टमेंट स्कैम्स लोगों की मेहनत की कमाई को मिनटों में साफ कर रहे हैं। ▶️ दुबई का Gulf First Commercial Brokers स्कैम ▶️ फर्जी स्टॉक ग्रुप्स और पोन्ज़ी स्कीम्स ▶️ डीपफेक सेलेब्र...

The Indian markets are once again witnessing a surge in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), particularly in the SME segment, with the BSE SME IPO Index soaring by over 5,000% since 2021. But beneath this rally lies a growing storm of fraud, deception, and regulatory blind spots that could wipe out unsuspecting retail investors. In this in-depth analysis, veteran journalist Sucheta Dalal unpacks the d...

In a bold move, Donald Trump has demanded that Apple manufacture iPhones in America—not India—threatening to upend global supply chains and India’s manufacturing ambitions. In this video, Debashis Basu explains why Trump's tariff threats are not just about trade deficits, but part of a larger push for reshoring manufacturing to the US, no matter the cost or feasibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Why are Indian judges so wary of investing in capital markets? Even as Supreme Court judges have begun to disclose their assets—a rare step towards transparency—Sucheta Dalal examines what their conservative investment patterns reveal. Is it ethics or risk aversion? And what are the consequences of a judiciary that appears disconnected from financial markets, regulation, and the needs of investors...

क्या आपने भी सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल होती हिंसक तस्वीरें, युद्ध के वीडियो या ‘ब्रेकिंग न्यूज’ देखी है जो आपको डर, गुस्सा या फर्जी राष्ट्रवाद से भर देती हैं? इस वीडियो में Yogesh Sapkale बता रहे हैं कैसे हम सब एक बड़े मिसइन्फॉर्मेशन युद्ध के शिकार हो रहे हैं—जहां झूठ को वायरल करना ही हथियार बन गया है। 🚨 भारत-पाक युद्ध की अफवाहें, AI से बने फर्जी वीडियो, गेम फुटेज को असली बताना—ये सब कैसे आपकी सोच को...

The Supreme Court has struck a powerful blow at the entrenched nexus between builders, bankers, and bureaucrats that has ruined the dreams of thousands of homebuyers. In this video, Sucheta Dalal breaks down the implications of the SC's landmark order calling for a CBI investigation into the Supertech case and similar real estate scams across India. Why did RERA fail? How did banks enable fraud? A...

Despite warnings of a looming global recession, surging tariffs, and disrupted supply chains, global stock markets are rallying. The S&P500 has posted its longest winning streak in 20 years—even as US consumers face higher prices and economic uncertainty. Why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

क्या आप अपने ही हाथों से अपने डिवाइस को हैक करवा रहे हैं? Cybercriminals अब इतने शातिर हो गए हैं कि आपसे ही आपकी साइबर सुरक्षा तुड़वा रहे हैं—बिलकुल आपकी मर्ज़ी से! इस वीडियो में Yogesh Sapkale बता रहे हैं Scam-Yourself Attacks के बारे में—ऐसे साइबर फ्रॉड्स जो आपकी ही गलती से सफल होते हैं। जानिए कैसे cracked software, YouTube tutorials, fake CAPTCHA, और मोबाइल banking malware आपके डेटा और पैसों को...

Is Artificial Intelligence making customer service better—or just more frustrating? In this video, senior journalist Sucheta Dalal dives deep into how glitchy AI systems are replacing human help and leaving customers trapped in feedback loops, irrelevant answers, and app-based service nightmares. From household names like Eureka Forbes, Reliance Digital, and even IKEA, AI-driven systems are failin...

अगर आपका WhatsApp या Instagram अकाउंट हैक हो जाए तो घबराएं नहीं! इस वीडियो में Yogesh Sapkale बता रहे हैं असली घटनाओं के ज़रिए – • WhatsApp, Instagram और Facebook अकाउंट हैक होने की वजहें • SIM Swap और Call Forwarding फ्रॉड कैसे होते हैं • Step-by-step अकाउंट रिकवरी गाइड • अलग-अलग प्लेटफॉर्म्स (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Snapchat) के लिए रिकवरी प्रोसेस • क्या करें अगर आपका फोन चोर...

Despite multiple convictions, prison time, and a well-documented history of financial fraud, Dinesh Dalmia is back—allegedly duping banks of nearly ₹200 crore through a new web of shell companies and forged documents. In this video, Sucheta Dalal breaks down how India’s broken banking and KYC systems have once again failed to prevent a repeat offender from exploiting the cracks. Hosted on Acast. S...