A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
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In today’s episode for 28th March 2024, we talk about insurance’s new online marketplace ― Bima Sugam and tell you why it’s being labelled as a gamechanger for the Indian insurance industry.
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In today’s episode for 27th March 2024, we tell you about the latest lawsuit against the iPhone maker in the US.
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Since there’s news about India considering replacing the ‘minimum’ wage with a ‘living’ wage, we thought we’d dive into these concepts in today’s episode for 26th March 2024.
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In today’s episode for 25th March 2024, we explain the latest results of India’s Flash Purchasing Managers’ Index.
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Has the rally of Oil Marketing Companies run out of fuel?
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In today’s episode for 23rd March 2024, we explain why the shares of certain oil companies witnessed a massive rally in 2023 and how recent events might be a dampener.
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In today’s episode for 22nd March 2024, we talk about biomining and why Delhi hasn’t been able to reclaim its biggest dumping grounds.
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In today’s episode for 21st March 2024, we tell you all about the exclusive Soho House and its expansion in India.
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In today’s episode for 20th March 2024, we explain why regional airlines in India have always had a tough gig.
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In today’s episode for 19th March 2024, we explain why the potential sale of TikTok in the US has evoked discussions around an economic concept known as a Revolving Door.
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Did Hari Shankar Tibrewala crash the stock market???
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In today’s episode for 18th March 2024, we explain why a Dubai-based ‘businessman’ is in the eye of a stock market storm.
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In today’s episode for 16th March 2024, we explain what’s driving gold prices higher and higher.
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What if the world's coral reefs disappeared?
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In today’s episode for 15th March 2024, we talk about the mass coral bleaching of the Great Barrier Reef and what would possibly happen if our coral reefs disappeared.
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In today’s episode for 14th March 2024, we explain the water crisis that has engulfed the Silicon Valley of India.
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In today’s episode for 13th March 2024, we give you a primer on the government’s idea to bring about a law to regulate digital businesses.
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In today’s episode for 12th March 2024, we tell you why everyone’s been buzzing about a potential IPO of Tata Sons.
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Is the newspaper industry fighting an endless battle?
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In today’s episode for 11th March 2024, we talk about the newspaper industry’s battle against customs duty and why it wants the government to waive the tax.
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In today’s episode for 9th March 2024, we dive into the business of Gopal Snacks which closes its IPO application window on 11th March 2024.
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In today’s episode for 8th March 2024, we explain the concept of IPO financing and why the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reprimanded JM Financial.
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Price transparency puts hospitals in trouble
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In today’s episode for 7th March 2024, we tell you why the Supreme Court has pulled up the Central Government for price disparities at hospitals and how it has put the healthcare industry in a tight spot.
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In today’s episode for 6th March 2024, we explain why India’s obesity rates are rising and the problems associated with it.
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In today’s episode for 5th March 2024, we talk about an alleged front-running scheme by the management of V-Marc India, a company making wires and cables, and how SEBI pulls up such frauds.
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Why did Google kick Indian apps off the Play Store?
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In today’s episode for 4th March 2024, we explain Google’s monopoly rent and why there’s a clamour for an Indian app store.
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Will the advertising ban on Patanjali shake things up?
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In today’s episode for 2nd March 2024, we trace the journey of the Patanjali Group and tell you why the Supreme Court has imposed a temporary advertising ban on one of its entities.
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In today’s episode for 1st March 2024, we talk about Birla’s foray into the paints industry and see if it can challenge its thriving incumbents in the business.
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In today’s episode for 29th February 2024, we tell you how a recent ad by an insurance company might just get the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to sit up and take notice.
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In today's limited-edition bonus episode we help you figure out the most controversial personal finance debate in the world: Should you prepare yourself to buy a house or are you better off renting it forever? Here's a spreadsheet that we refer to in this podcast - bit.ly/49RA94Q
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In today’s episode for 28th February 2024, we discuss the nutraceuticals market boom in India and why the government wants to change how it’s regulated. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train …
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An explainer on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
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In today’s episode for 27th February 2024, we tell you the importance of the latest Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) survey that was released a decade after the previous one. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even hav…
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Last week the Finance Minister sat down at a meeting to discuss how KYC could be simplified for businesses. So in today’s episode for 26th February 2024, we tell you why it matters. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know …
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In today’s Finshots, we tell you about the Supreme Court's interim order against the government’s plan to redefine forests. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can …
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In today’s episode for 22nd February 2024, we talk about whether a common currency for BRICS economies is a plausible idea. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can …
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In today’s episode for 21st February 2024, we explain the ongoing rights issue at Byju’s’ HQ. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a …
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The Indian Railways just got a bigger electricity bill!
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Last week the Appellate Tribunal For Electricity (APTEL) passed an order that will increase the electricity bill for the Indian Railways. So in today’s episode for 20th February 2024, give you an oversimplified explainer on why that happened. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to…
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An explainer on MSP and the farmers' protest
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In today’s episode for 19th February 2024, we tell you why farmers are annoyed with the government and whether their demand for a Minimum Support Price is economically viable. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about …
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In today’s episode for 17th February 2024, we talk about how and why a detergent company has come to own a specialist pharma company. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch an…
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On Wednesday [14th February], the big news was that the Reserve Bank of India was cracking down on certain fintechs again. And that they’d asked payment networks VISA and Mastercard to halt credit card payments for certain institutions. Then at 6:00 pm Thursday [15th February], they issued a clarification and said ‘a Card Network’ had entered into …
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Why is Karnataka protesting against the Central Government?
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In today’s episode for 15th February 2024, we tell you how the central government shares taxes with the states.If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working…
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In today’s episode for 14th February 2024, we tell you how the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City or GIFT City for short has convinced businesses to set up shop. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance,…
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is introducing ‘programmability’ to the e-Rupee! And in today’s episode for 13th February 2024, we have to talk about it. This Valentines Day, we are giving away a premium hamper to 1 lucky pair. The hamper comes complete with 2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation)— one for you and one for your partner. And delicious c…
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How stock experts minted money from TV shows
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On Thursday, markets regulator SEBI pulled up a bunch of guest experts who pocketed close to ₹8 crores by offering stock recommendations on Zee Business’ shows. So in today’s episode for 12th February 2024, we tell you how these folks pulled off such a scam. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Dit…
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Trent’s dream run continues…thanks to Zudio!
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In today’s episode for 10th February 2024, we explain why Trent’s stock price jumped by 20% this week. Or rather, we dive into why Trent’s stock price has soared by nearly 180% in the past year. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even …
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In today’s episode for 9th February 2024, we tell you why and how China is trying to cushion its stock market from a crash and whether the action is moving any needles. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insuran…
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In today’s episode for 8th February 2024, we dive into the JLR roller coaster that seems to finally be on track. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy worki…
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In today’s episode for 7th February 2024, we tell you how Russia could end up involuntarily paying for invading Ukraine. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enj…
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In today’s episode for 6th February 2024, we explore how a once high-flying health tech company is on the verge of getting chucked out of the NASDAQ index. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll tra…
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The unholy relationship between Art and Big Oil
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In today’s episode for 5th February 2024, we tell you if the world’s art museums can survive without sponsorship from fossil fuel giants. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratc…
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In today’s episode for 3rd February 2024, we tell you why the Reserve Bank of India has effectively killed the payments bank business of Paytm and what it could mean for the future of the fintech. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't eve…
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In today's episode for 2nd February 2024, we will be explaining the Interim Budget. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team…
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In today’s Finshots, we tell you how social development and economic growth can threaten languages that may be on the brink of extinction If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratc…
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SEBI cracks the whip on an agri-investment startup?
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In today’s episode for 31st January 2024, we tell you why the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has frozen the bank accounts of a startup called Growpital. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insuranc…
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