The Morning Brief

India's political landscape is dotted with the footprints of padayatras - long walks undertaken by politicians. From Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March to Rahul Gandhi's recent Bharat Jodo Yatra, these journeys have captivated the nation. But are they just spiritual quests or calculated election ploys? Host Nidhi Sharma talks to Digvijaya Singh , Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister & Congress Veter...

Winds of change for Suzlon from near bankruptcy in 2019 to becoming a net debt-zero company in 2023. How did India's biggest wind energy player course correct to become one of the best performing stocks up 277% in one year. Host Kalpana Pathak gets answers from  Suzlon CEO JP Chalasani , market insights from Aaron Barr of WoodMackenzie and a breakdown of the balance sheet  ET's Senior Editor Sangi...

Tired of the internet playing you like a fiddle? Dopamine detox might sound like the ultimate hack, but is it truly a key to happiness or just another social media mirage? Join Shephali Bhatt in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she unmasks the myths behind this trending topic. Catch Dr. Manoj Sharma , SHUT clinic at NIMHANS, talking about what dopamine is and how it affects our b...

Millions of young voters are coming of age for the 2024 elections, making them a goldmine for parties! Insta & YouTube are their political newsfeeds. Influencers are the new local news anchors. ️This election will be a battleground of clicks & shares. Who will win the Gen Z vote? Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast where host Apoorva Mittal talks to Devang Dave , Elec...

The Indian music festival scene is booming. The total number of attendees increased 80% over the last year to 13.5 million in 2023. Despite this growth, organisers face financial challenges. But then if the organisers are not making any money then who is? What is the commerce of music concerts? Listen to host Shabori Das in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she tries to understand...

The regulatory dance around AIFs just got a double spin with both the RBI and SEBI making moves. The RBI has stated that Banks and NBFCs can't invest in AIFs funding borrowers they already have loans to. While SEBI has mandated all fresh AIF investments after September 2024 to be dematerialized. Even as it is a big step against the evergreening of loans, it could also affect ₹20,000-40,000 crore o...

Patanjali, the ayurvedic empire helmed by Baba Ramdev, may be in need of a miraculous cure for its image after a Supreme Court smackdown for misleading product claims. Ramdev, however, dismissed it as yet another "doctor gang" conspiracy. But can Patanjali sustain its success solely on sensationalism? Or will the legal tide finally catch up? Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcas...

The Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade through the Suez Canal, is facing heightened tension due to attacks on commercial ships by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Major shipping companies and oil giants, like BP, have temporarily halted operations in the Red Sea. What are the economic and geopolitical implications of terror disrupting trade routes? Why should India be concerned about the stall at the...

Watch out for dark patterns lurking in your online shopping cart. Ever seen messages like "Only 2 rooms left!" or "Items in your cart will expire soon" while shopping online? You're not alone! These are called dark patterns. A common design tactic that manipulates or heavily influences users to make certain choices. But they are no longer lurking in the dark, India's consumer protection watchdog i...

After two weeks of negotiations, with consultations that ran into the early hours, the climate conference ended with a potential farewell to fossil fuels. 200 nations agreed to a ‘transition away’. However, questions remain about the political and economic feasibility of this agreement. Where will the money come from? Was the climate summit truly influential, or was it merely a stage for influence...

In a world where every shift matters, we are joined by leaders who are not just observers but active stakeholders across the economy. We bring you the insights from the Economic Times CEO Roundtable, where influential voices converge to shape the business landscape of India and identify the risks and challenges . Economic Times Executive Editor Shrutijeet KK sits down with N. Chandrasekaran , Chai...

These are exciting times for Indian gamers! In the last decade, gaming has exploded from a simple pastime to a $3 billion industry. The money poured into gaming is bigger than IPL. Worldwide it’s a $300 billion industry, bigger than TV and OTT. From humble beginnings to cult status, we explore the lives of young gamers who've transformed their hobbies into million-dollar careers. But behind all th...

Central banks around the world are starting to signal a shift in monetary policy, hinting at potential interest rate cuts in 2024. This comes after months of aggressive tightening to combat rising inflation. Market projections suggest at least 100 basis points (bps) of cuts by the end of 2024 by the US Fed. The prospect of interest rate cuts has already begun to impact financial markets. Bond yiel...

From national headlines to hidden local gems, TMB has covered it all. Groundbreaking reports, trendspotting ahead of the curve – we've been your ears to the ground for 500 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, we got you the whole team behind your favourite podcast in a candid freewheeling conversation about the audio stories they loved to tell during the year gone by. And the work that went into...

The placement pressure is on! Is Job Mela going to give a jolt of joy? Host Prachi Verma travels to the high-stakes world of IIT placements as she speaks to students, and placement directors to gauge the sentiment far more muted than last year. Those in charge of placements reveal the new pressure and change in strategy to attract new recruiters as the lists get lighter.  In this episode, Prachi V...

The Singhania scandal and saga may be the headlines right now but Indian family feuds have seen showbiz scale drama over the past 2 decades. As siblings and spouses squabble, the silent sufferers are the shareholders. In this episode Host Kiran Somvanshi questions the role of the board and regulation that needs to step in to ensure living room battles don't impact the boardroom. Weighing in on the...

India's informal waste management sector is a $100 bn opportunity. Recykal, a B2B tech startup, is trying to disrupt through a digital marketplace for the sale and purchase of trash. Tune in as ET’s Shishir Prasad and Richa Sharma speak to Recykal founder Abhay Deshpande to understand the marketplace for scrap, what caught the eye of marquee investors Morgan Stanley and Singapore-based Circulate C...

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) kicks off in Dubai, marked by rising temperatures, a global energy crisis and conflicting climate goals due to changing priorities. The planet briefly breached the 2-degree Celsius warming threshold just ahead of the summit. Meanwhile, several nations have slowed down on their climate commitments, while India has proposed to increase coal production to me...

The Tata Group has a lot riding on the success of Air India. The original founder of the airline got it back in 2022 after 67 years of govt ownership. Since then, it has put its might behind shoring up the carrier’s fortunes-from placing a historic order of 470 Airbus and Boeing planes and putting in place a multi-billion dollar 5 year transformation programme, to appointing a top management team...

In an age of shorter attention spans and higher health hazards, Coca-Cola is rewriting its marketing mantra as the 136-year-old beverage behemoth faces fast-moving and changing Gen Z. In an exclusive conversation, Manolo Arroyo , Global CMO of Coca-Cola Co. spills the beans to host Ratna Bhushan on the future of fizz and using AI to overhaul capturing consumer attention.  If you like this episode...

Lace-up, Sneakerheads! We know you’ve got a Nike pair. But what if we told you we sat down with the man behind some of those kicks? Aaron Cooper , a former Nike designer, took us through his journey crafting sneakers for legends like Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and LeBron James. From responding to fan mails addressed to his office at Nike to taking on a new role as the Chief Design Mentor at P...

Two decades after TCS, the Tata Group returns to Dalal Street with its 30th company ready to be listed. The investor interest is soaring much above the price band which is fixed at ₹475 to ₹500 per equity share. But aside from the ‘Tata Premium’ what does Tata Tech offer? What is the business model? Is Tata Motors being the promoter and biggest client a risk or a boost?  Why should an investor pic...

The Tribals protesting road development, miles through the jungle to reach a polling station and Election Workers being air-dropped and picked for security! Get the ground report tales for what it takes to do polls in Naxal-infested Bastar with host Nidhi Sharma along with Anubhuti Vishnoi and Rahul Tripathi from ET’s political bureau. Tune in! Check out the other interesting episodes like Caste C...

From multi-billion pound losses to accounting for two-thirds of Tata Motors' consolidated revenue and profits, and over a third of Tata Motors share-price valuation, Jaguar Land Rover has pushed the pedal on both transformation and transition. The stock market pundits who were outright dismissive in the past are now cheering. What or who is steering JLR in to this mega aspirational money spinner f...

What was designed just as a hedge to the cash markets, the derivative markets is now 400 times to its underlying asset. And over 95% of these volumes are with Index options, a market flooded with fast-fingered first traders who are on average all below 30 years old. Is discount broking the devil in disguise? Have shorter contracts pushed debutant investors into the thrill of trading? Why is the re...