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In today’s episode for 30th July 2024, we dive into a recent Supreme Court decision that finally put an end to a long-running tussle over mining taxes between the Centre and the states. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today's episode for 29th July 2024, we see why India is obsessed with Yen-denominated loans these days Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today’s episode for 26th July 2024, we dive into a dilemma highlighted by the latest Economic Survey ― How can India integrate into the global supply chain without leaning too heavily on China? Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today’s episode for 25th July 2024, we dive into the long-simmering troubles in Korea’s pop music scene and explore whether there’s any hope for a turnaround. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today’s episode for 24th July 2024, we’re breaking down the major highlights of the Budget for you. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today's episode for 23rd July 2024, we offer a simplified analysis of the Economic Survey 2023-2024. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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Should the EU face a historical polluter tax?
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In today's episode for 22nd July 2024, we see why the EU's plans to attain climate neutrality has one big problem.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today’s episode for 19th July 2024, we explore how state governments are trying to boost local employment and whether passing reservation laws is really the best way to do it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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How to get fined by SEBI if you're an Investment Advisor
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In today's episode for 18th July 2024, we see why SEBI fined an investment advisor Rs 25 Lakhs for breaching some of their guidelines. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today’s episode for 17th July 2024, we tell you why Bihar’s government thinks that makhana should be covered under MSP. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today’s episode for 16th July 2024, we dive into Karnataka’s Draft Gig Workers Bill and see if it can really tackle the challenges gig workers face in the state. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today's episode for 15th July 2024, we see why China is auditing auditing giants like PwC. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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Could SEBI's new proposal unintentionally favour BSE over NSE?
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In today's episode for 12th July 2024, we tell you about a plausible new SEBI proposal that could give BSE an unfair advantage over NSE in the derivatives market.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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Why is RBI concerned over microfinance credit growth in UP and Bihar?
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In today's episode for 11th July 2024, we tell you why the RBI has advised microfinance lenders to ease up on loan approvals in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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The glittering allure ― Why gold smugglers like India
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In today’s episode for 10th July 2024, we tell you what makes India an attractive destination for gold smuggling. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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Is the IMF responsible for Kenya's tax hike protests?
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In today’s episode for 9th July 2024, we tell you why Kenyans are protesting against the government’s new Finance Bill and what the IMF (International Monetary Fund) has to do with it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today's episode for 8th July 2024, we see why Koo finally decided to shut down. Also, we will be referring to X as Twitter because it's a lot cleaner that way. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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The Adani Hindenburg saga just got a Kotak twist
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In today's episode for 5th July 2024, we tell you why Kotak Mahindra Bank has suddenly found itself stuck in the Adani versus Hindenburg row. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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How Rishi Shah pulled off a billion-dollar pharma advertising scheme
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In today's episode for 4th July 2024, we tell you how Outcome Health's fake billionaire founders pulled off a real business scam. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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In today’s episode for 3rd July 2024, we talk about French Economist Gabriel Zucman’s new proposal to tax billionaires and whether the idea that he thinks feasible will work. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
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SEBI's new move cheers up holding company stock prices
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In today’s episode for 2nd July 2024, we tell you how a new scheme by the SEBI could benefit stock prices of holding companies. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today's episode for 1st July 2024, we see why Hyundai India wants to go public this year. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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Does the market need to worry about P-Notes?
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In today’s episode for 28th June 2024, we talk about the rising value of participatory notes and if these financial instruments should be a cause of worry for Indian markets. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today's episode for 27th June 2024, we give you a primer of the tussle between Religare and Dabur's Burman family and tell you why SEBI has finally decided to intervene. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today’s episode for 26th June 2024, we tell you why the ongoing telecom spectrum auction doesn’t have many takers. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today’s episode for 25th June 2024, we tell you why bringing petroleum products under GST (Goods and Services Tax) may not be a practical solution to bring down high fuel prices. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today's episode for 24th June 2024, we see why the government, RBI and the banks are in a deadlock when it comes to improving ATM access across the country.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today’s episode for 21st June 2024, we tell you how an Oxford alumnus pulled off the biggest crypto scam in history. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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An HUL decision is creating jitters across Asia
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In today’s episode for 20th June 2024, we tell you why the Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA) is in a spot of bother over HUL’s decision to reduce palm oil in soaps. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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Why is the UK paying Tata Steel £500 million?
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In today’s episode for 19th June 2024, we tell you why the UK government is paying £500 million to Tata Steel. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today’s episode for 18th June 2024, we tell you why Tesla’s shareholders approved Elon Musk’s $45 billion pay package, despite a Delaware court cancelling it a couple of months ago.
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What's in a state's special category status?
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In today’s episode for 14th June 2024, we talk about the economics of according the “Special Category Status” to a state and why Bihar and Andhra Pradesh are asking for it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today's episode for 13th June 2024, we talk about a midnight theft at Mumbai's Dadar and what may have motivated the thieves behind it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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SEBI unlocks the CDS market for Mutual Funds
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In today’s episode for 12th June 2024, we tell you why SEBI has proposed to open the Credit Default Swap (CDS) market for Mutual Funds. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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Russia is now the fourth largest economy. But how?
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In today’s episode for 11th June 2024, we tell you how Russia’s economy is heading north despite sanctions by the West. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today’s episode for June 10th 2024, we tell you how McDonald’s lost the exclusive right to use the Big Mac trademark to Supermac’s.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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Why is India expediting visa applications from China?
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In today’s episode for 7th June 2024, we tell you why the Indian government is easing visa procedures for the Chinese. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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Do Indian elections care about climate change?
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Yesterday was World Environment Day. But thanks to the aftermath of election results, not many of us may have noticed. So, in today’s episode for 6th June 2024, we see if India’s elections are actually green.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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Can Zimbabwe's new currency help tackle its hyperinflation?
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In today’s episode for 5th June 2024, we talk about Zimbabwe’s hyperinflation woes and see if its new currency ― ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) can tame it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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The real reason why RBI stores its gold in London
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In today's episode for 4th June 2024, we tell you why India's central bank—RBI (Reserve Bank of India) stacks up a significant amount of its gold reserves in UK vaults. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here -https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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How is Amazon buying MX Player for dirt cheap?
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In today’s episode for 3rd June 2024, we take you through the rise and fall of MX Player. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link - https://bit.ly/4bZKRXS
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In today’s episode for 31st May 2024, we tell you why flex fuel hybrid EVs (electric vehicles) seem to look like the future of India’s auto industry and the roadblocks along the way.
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Why is LIC so late to the health insurance party?
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In today's episode for 30th May 2024, we tell you why LIC has never dabbled in health insurance before and what seems to have changed its mind now.
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Does Reliance want to take on Airtel in Africa?
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In today’s episode for 29th May 2024, we tell you about Reliance’s entry into the African telecom space and if this foray will wage a new war against Airtel’s presence in the continent.
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SEBI's crackdown on fantasy stock gaming explained
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In today’s episode for 28th May 2024, we tell you why market regulator SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has a problem with fantasy stock trading platforms.
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2.1 Lakh Crore Bonanza for the government - Breaking down RBI's record transfer
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In today's episode for 27th June 2024, we talk about the huge surplus that the RBI will transfer to the government.
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In today’s episode for 24th May 2024, we talk about the famous Buffett Indicator and why it may not always predict stock market crashes or draw a fair picture of the economy.
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Why are tax authorities running after PepsiCo's advertising spends?
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In today's episode for 23rd May 2024, we tell you why advertising spends of multinational corporations like PepsiCo have caused a bit of a stir.
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Why investors hate royalties that Indian subsidiaries pay foreign MNCs
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In today’s episode for 22nd May 2024, we talk about the rising royalties that foreign MNCs (Multinational Corporations) expect from their Indian subsidiaries and the debate around it.
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India's ambitious journey to becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse
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In today's episode for 21st May 2024, we look at India's efforts at establishing itself as a significant player in semiconductor manufacturing and the challenges along its way.
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