What if the world's coral reefs disappeared?
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.
Mar 15, 2024•6 min
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A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
Episodes
Why is Bengaluru facing a water crisis?
In today’s episode for 14th March 2024, we explain the water crisis that has engulfed the Silicon Valley of India.
Mar 14, 2024•7 min
What's the Digital Competition Bill anyway?
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.
Mar 13, 2024•8 min
Will we see a Tata Sons IPO?
In today’s episode for 12th March 2024, we tell you why everyone’s been buzzing about a potential IPO of Tata Sons.
Mar 12, 2024•6 min
Is the newspaper industry fighting an endless battle?
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.
Mar 11, 2024•6 min
The Gopal Snacks IPO
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.
Mar 09, 2024•7 min
An explainer on IPO financing
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.
Mar 08, 2024•7 min
Price transparency puts hospitals in trouble
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.
Mar 07, 2024•6 min
Is India getting unhealthy by the day?
In today’s episode for 6th March 2024, we explain why India’s obesity rates are rising and the problems associated with it.
Mar 06, 2024•6 min
A V-Marc stock rigging scandal?
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.
Mar 05, 2024•8 min
Why did Google kick Indian apps off the Play Store?
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.
Mar 04, 2024•8 min
Will the advertising ban on Patanjali shake things up?
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.
Mar 02, 2024•8 min
Will paints be Birla's Magnum Opus?
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.
Mar 01, 2024•6 min
A ULIP in Mutual Fund clothing!
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.
Feb 29, 2024•6 min
Finshots Money Milestones — Buy or Rent?
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
Feb 28, 2024•9 min
A new regulator for nutraceuticals?
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 you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please clic...
Feb 28, 2024•7 min
An explainer on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
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 have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in ...
Feb 27, 2024•6 min
KYC is getting a makeover. But why?
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 about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or kn...
Feb 26, 2024•8 min
What’s a forest, anyway?
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 enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link. https://bit....
Feb 23, 2024•6 min
Can the BRICS have a common currency?
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 enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link. https://bit.ly/4...
Feb 22, 2024•6 min
Do investors love Byju’s again?
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 great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link. https://bit.ly/48WX5za
Feb 21, 2024•6 min
The Indian Railways just got a bigger electricity bill!
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 recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remot...
Feb 20, 2024•6 min
An explainer on MSP and the farmers' protest
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 Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know som...
Feb 19, 2024•6 min
Can Nirma make the jump from suds to pills?
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 and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link. https:...
Feb 17, 2024•8 min
Another RBI crackdown on fintechs?
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 arrangements that the RBI didn’t approve of. So in today’s episode for 16th February , we tell you what on earth is going on. If you're a person w...
Feb 16, 2024•7 min
Why is Karnataka protesting against the Central Government?
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 remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link. https://bit.ly/48WX5za...
Feb 15, 2024•8 min
The rise and rise of GIFT City
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, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who i...
Feb 14, 2024•6 min
Will RBI make money dance to its tunes?
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 chocolates to share! To enter the giveaway, check the link https://bit.ly/3ur7Hrm and follow a few easy steps....
Feb 13, 2024•7 min
How stock experts minted money from TV shows
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, 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...
Feb 12, 2024•7 min
Trent’s dream run continues…thanks to Zudio!
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 have to know about Insurance, we'll train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested ...
Feb 10, 2024•8 min
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