The Morning Brief

After a turbulent week when global markets were battered by Donald Trump’s announcement of high tariffs on the world, there came a sudden reprieve: Trump announced a 90 day pause..on all countries except China. The bourses bounced back in record rallies, even as US and China slapped 125% tariffs on each others’ imports. It’s a trade war between two of the strongest economies of t...

After more than a week of traumatising global markets with talk of implementing huge tariffs, Donald Trump did a volte face on Wednesday night pausing their implementation on all countries but one: China. It sparked a huge comeback rally in a battered Wall Street. But is this a sustainable turnaround or just a short-lived rebound? On The Morning Brief, ET’s Markets Editor Nishanth Vasudevan...

Netflix’ popular show Adolescence, once In this episode, Dr Victoria discusses her study on the usage and permissibility of phones in schools and their impact on adolescent mental health. She explores the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among adolescents, the role of smartphones and social media, and examines data comparing schools with and without phone bans. Dr Victoria advoc...

President Donald Trump has officially announced reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world, sending global markets into turmoil and shaking up international trade. The move is being called an unmitigated disaster, with little thought seemingly given to how the tariffs were calculated or what rationale supported them. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with Biswajit Dhar of the Co...

The influencer economy is undergoing a reset, not least due to recent controversies like “India’s Got Latent”. While the number of influencers and their content continue to surge, the brands are now curtailing their extravagant spends on them, exercising greater caution, closely evaluating creators and their content. The video of a controversial slip up, or a careless social medi...

Once seen as the promising power duo of India’s renewables and EV story, Gensol Engineering and BluSmart Mobility are now at the center of a high-stakes corporate unraveling. Gensol, a key lessor and vehicle supplier for BluSmart, is battling a severe liquidity crisis, with its stock crashing 65%, credit rating slashed to unprecedented lows, and allegations of financial mismanagement emergin...

The crisis at IndusInd Bank is escalating, with an accounting discrepancy in its derivatives portfolio leading to possible loss of Rs 1,500 crore, regulatory investigations, insider trading concerns, and leadership upheaval. As the RBI intervenes, critical questions arise about governance, compliance failures, and financial stability. How did this happen? Who knew? What does it mean for investors...

Eli Lilly has launched its obesity and diabetes drug Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) in India. Weight loss drugs, a pharmaceutical segment that has taken the world by storm, has catapulted Eli Lilly to being the world’s most valuable company with a market cap of over $800 billion. In this episode, ET’s Vikas Dandekar and Teena Thacker speak with global CEO David Ricks and Winselow Tucker,...

For McDonald’s, India presents a consistent growth in contrasting the headwinds its facing globally. That story has been charted by Westlife Foodworld, McDonalds top seller in India since it opened its first local store in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi in 1996. In this episode, Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to Akshay Jatia, President and CEO of Westlife talks about how he sees the Indian QSR story...

A parliamentary committee report highlights a severe staff shortage at AIIMS, with over 2,500 vacancies across faculty and medical staff, severely impacting patient care. The report urges the health ministry to expedite recruitment by offering competitive compensation packages and streamlining the hiring process. Additionally, AIIMS’ ambitious master plan faces delays due to land acquisition...

What is common to Amitabh Bachchan, Arijit Singh, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff? They have all acquired legal approvals to protect their personality rights? That is to protect their voices, body scans, any other kind of likeness or personality trait from AI misuse, and read AI cloning for commercial use. A-list celebrities in India are incorporating clauses in their legal contracts with film producer...

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has partnered with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to bring Starlink’s satellite communication services to India. This landmark collaboration between a global space-tech pioneer and India’s telecom giants could redefine connectivity, bridging gaps in areas with limited land-based infrastructure and bringing mobile connectivity to the 400 million people who are u...

At first glance, Donald Trump and Willy Wonka share an unexpected similarity; both are influential, unconventional figures who control access to exclusive realms. While Wonka’s golden ticket sought a successor fueled by creativity and integrity, Trump’s Gold Card offers U.S. residency but only for those who can afford the hefty price tag. Hosts Neil Ghai & Prachi Verma, joined by S...

The 25th ET Awards for Corporate Excellence featured a fireside chat with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and ET’s Executive Editor Sruthijith KK, offering key insights into India’s economic priorities. The Finance Minister discussed plans to streamline GST rates, address concerns over inventory dumping, and navigate challenges in global trade. She also shared updates on India&rsqu...

On this International Women’s Day, host Nidhi Sharma goes beyond boardrooms and corporate success stories to bring you the voices of women who have fought against deep-seated prejudices and unimaginable hardships to create change at the grassroots level.   Meet Shaheen Mallik , an acid attack survivor who turned her pain into purpose by founding the Brave Souls Foundation, helping 300+...

What does a trade deal with the US really mean for India? How can we strengthen our global trade position while keeping crucial partnerships in defense, technology, and space safe from political crossfire? In this candid conversation, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with ET’s Pranab Dhal Samanta to break down the brewing US-India trade tensions sparked by Trump’s latest move on recipr...

Trump’s trade war is heating up, and India’s now in the crosshairs. With hefty tariffs already slapped on China, Mexico, and Canada, India’s trade relationship with the U.S. hangs in the balance. What does this mean for India’s booming exports—tech talent, generic drugs, textiles, and more? And can Trump’s tariff gamble really pay off? Host Anirban Chowdhury tea...

Shipping giant AP Moeller Maersk just announced its biggest investment commitment to India: $5 billion. The investment will mostly be spent in trying to renew an existing port contract and bidding for a new one. But are there other projects on the anvil? What about logistics and shipbuilding? The company has been slower than its rivals to expand: globally and in India. But will a recent blockbuste...

As the world moves towards streaming and cord-cutting, Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV are gearing up to merge their direct-to-home (DTH) businesses. The deal promises a combined subscriber base of 35 million, with Airtel holding a 52% stake and Tata owning the rest. But is this merger just a desperate attempt to salvage the struggling DTH segment, or does it signal a broader strategy? What does i...

We take you to Rakhigarhi, the largest city of the Harappan civilization deep underneath a quiet village in Haryana. Despite its historical significance and being declared an “iconic site” in the 2020-21 Budget, Rakhigarhi remains a forgotten relic. Host Nidhi Sharma travels to the ruins and talks to Dr. S.K. Manjul, Archaeologist and current zila parishad member Dinesh Sheoran about f...

It’s that time of the year again. Markets are abuzz once more with talks of Tesla coming to India. The race to woo Elon Musk’s EV giant has intensified. Andhra Pradesh has now joined the list of states offering incentives to attract the maker of cybertrucks and self-driving cars. From cheap land parcels to port access, to tax benefits on charging infra, state governments are pulling ou...

India’s gaming industry is experiencing growth, driven by millions of players, a rapidly expanding esports culture, and increasing investments in game development. However, behind this success lies a complex landscape of regulatory challenges, evolving technology, and changing player preferences. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO of Krafton India,...

Sameer Nair’s career trajectory is co-terminus with the average millenial’s consumption of Indian television and media. From bringing international shows like Street Hawk and Knight Rider to national television in the late 80s to making us come of age with American soap operas The Bold and The Beautiful and Santa Barbara as programming head of Star TV in the late 90s; from reinventing...

The life of Cipla, the Indian pharma giant, can broadly be divided into three parts: the first 8 decades of altruistic fervour; the second phase-a decade of sharper focus and soaring profits and the third upcoming phase of innovation, new frontiers and possible acquisitions. Steering the second two phases is the company’s global CEO and managing director Umang Vohra. How does a company...

David S Waddell , CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Waddell & Associates, joins host Dia Rekhi on The Morning Brief to dissect the global economic shifts under the Trump administration. From the impact of tariff wars on emerging markets like India to the potential productivity revolution driven by AI, he offers a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities ahead. Waddell also sh...