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At The Signal Brief, we don’t do hot takes—instead, we bring you deep dives into the ‘how’ and 'why' of consumer trends. Join journalist and host Kudrat Wadhwa for a new episode every Friday.
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Episodes
The 5G Havoc for US Airlines 20.01.2022 5:32
In today's episode, Chinmay explains the massive IPO everybody is looking forward to in India - LIC. The episode also discusses how it's been a rough week for America’s airlines, having to deal with a havoc and disruption of operations; thanks to the pro
Microsoft's Call Of Duty To Buy Activision Blizzard 19.01.2022 14:40
In today's episode, Chinmay explains how Netflix might just get a little more expensive (in the US), that’s not good news at all but if it is worth a percentage of your monthly income, only time will tell. The episode also discusses how Microsoft's latest
UK Prefers Surveillance Over Data Privacy 18.01.2022 8:26
On today's episode, Chinmay Bhogle discusses Walmart's entry into the Metaverse and its decision to hop on the NFT bandwagon. Additionally, the episode addresses the UK government's attempts to thwart end-to-end encryption in the country. Meanwhile, the c
Innerwear Sector Attracts VC Funding 17.01.2022 5:41
It's a cold Monday evening and we have some hot news to go with it. In the latest episode, Chinmay Bhogle takes us through the recent updates in the Muskverse. Additionally, he discusses the significant shift in the underwear and lingerie market. The sect
Is The U.S. Having A Deja Vu? 14.01.2022 8:27
In today's episode, Chinmay explains how the United States' inflation rate has risen to a 40-year high, sparking concerns whether the country is approaching another "great inflation" period similar to the 1970s. He dives into history and the impact of inf
Indian Edtech Wants A Rule Book 13.01.2022 6:30
On today's episode, Chinmay Bhogle discusses why the government is intending to propose regulations in response to the rapid growth of the Indian Edtech sector. Meanwhile, the highly competitive industry is working together to create a self-regulatory cod
Call Incoming: Vodafone's New Shareholder 12.01.2022 8:16
On today's episode we learn that the Indian government will be the largest shareholder in the loss-making cellular service provider, Vodafone Idea (Vi). In other news, host Chinmay Bhogle discusses the global aviation sector. While Omicron continues to ra
BigBasket Taps Into Untapped Market 11.01.2022 7:23
In this episode,Rajneil Kamath delves into the capital market's recent boom and why BigBasket chose to expand into small towns. The company hopes to capitalise on two current trends. One, in which it offers express delivery in its major metropolitan areas,
Green Text Is The New Red Flag! 10.01.2022 6:22
The Signal Daily is back from the weekend break. On today's episode, Rajneil Kamath explains why work from home situation is here to stay. The surge in Omicron cases around the world is compelling companies to send their employees home. And for our main s
Good Glamm's Betting Big On Influencers 07.01.2022 6:43
On today's episode, Manaswini guides us to the universe of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Currently, a number of artists from various domains, including movies, sports, and comics, have high expectations for NFTs. On the other hand, Good Glamm Group, is cou
Goldman Says Bitcoin Could Hit $100,000 06.01.2022 6:26
On today's episode, we have two interesting stories. On one hand, Goldman believes that Bitcoin will soon overtake gold and hit $100,000. In other news, Sony is planning to enter the automobile industry with a new concept car, Vision-S. We'll have to wait
The Fall Of Elizebeth Holmes 05.01.2022 5:59
The claws of Omicron appear to have infiltrated the film industry as well. Both the Hollywood and Indian film industry are on the same boat. Due to the fear of the new variant, many big-budget films are being postponed. In other news, host Manaswini walks
Tesla Proves Its Trillion-dollar Worth 04.01.2022 6:12
On today's episode, Manaswini discusses the Covaxin crisis. As children aged between 15 and 18 become eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, there is a lot of confusion. Why? The lack of transparency behind Bharat Biotech's Covaxin's expiry date extensions.
New Year, Same Crisis - Omicron Surges Across The World 03.01.2022 6:35
The Signal Daily is back with new stories for our listeners. On today's line up we have Omicron and Apple. On one hand, Omicron is quickly spreading across the world and India is getting ready with booster shots to reduce fatalities and infection rates du
The Year That Was - 2021 24.12.2021 5:38
It’s been extremely overwhelming to curate and bring to you stories of tech, policy, e-commerce, Elon Musk (ofcourse) and lots more! Chinmay Bhogle takes you through some disruptive stories that made for this extremely whimsical year. We are talking about
Work Week Is Shrinking But Not The Hours 23.12.2021 6:14
Our host, Manaswini, takes us through Twitter's former CEO, Jack Dorsey, having a blast mocking Web3 enthusiasts in today's episode. Meanwhile, she discusses India's plans to implement a four-day work week by next year. But is it as good as it appears?
Metaverse Is Not A Safe Zone 22.12.2021 5:29
On today's episode, Priyanka Ganwani talks about BSE’s latest entrant, Snapdeal. In other news, Priyanka also dives deep into the claims of sexual harassment on Horizon, Facebook’s VR platform and in Tesla.
WeWork India Is Profitable 21.12.2021 6:05
Our host, Priyanka Ganwani, walks us through two interesting stories in today's episode. Firstly, Chile now has a millennial president. In other news, WeWork has a reason to celebrate. WeWork India finally became profitable in November 2021. Work from hom
TikTok Wants To Serve Viral Meals 20.12.2021 5:41
There have been quite a few developments over the weekend. On one hand, JP Morgan has to pay a heavy fine to the US regulators for encouraging workers to use personal messaging apps to discuss business. Meanwhile, TikTok, a short-video sharing platform, i
Out Of The Maw Of Bankruptcy 17.12.2021 6:03
Jewellers in India have a reason to celebrate. This wedding season, the Indian jewellery market has generated a huge profit thanks to a surge in gold sales and wedding ceremonies. In other news, Vodafone Idea (Vi) has made significant progress. Last mon
Tata Wants A Piece Of The Cosmetics Pie 16.12.2021 5:19
It's possible that the Muskverse isn't as picture-perfect as it appears. On today's episode, Priyanka deconstructs what's going on with Tesla and Elon Musk. Meanwhile, she discusses why, after joining the aviation industry, Tata Group is now planning to
Age Is Catching Up, Globally 15.12.2021 5:10
In today's episode, Priyanka highlights how India's population is stabilising, which is a cause for concern. Because India, as well as other countries such as Japan and China, is ageing, which is no good. In other news, she discusses inflation and how it
Power Lines > Satellites 14.12.2021 5:50
Priyanka Ganwani delves into interesting topics in today's episode. Intel is launching a project called Wireless over Wire, which essentially enables high-speed internet. In other news, India's online grocery market appears to be a little crowded at the
Let's Go With Lego 13.12.2021 5:55
The Signal Daily is back with a new edition. Priyanka Ganwani is here to walk us through the stories of the day. Lego, to to everyone's surprise, is a better investment than gold and art. Whiskey funds too. Meanwhile, Priyanka deconstructs the Indian econ
No Smokes For Young Kiwis 10.12.2021 8:53
On today's episode, our host, Chinmay Bhogle, discusses the shortage of blue-collar workers in certain sectors, while lawyers and consultants are seeing an increase in revenue. The disparity between blue and white collar employees is quite astounding. Mea
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