Are flex fuel hybrid EVs the future?
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.
Finshots Daily
A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
Episodes
Why is LIC so late to the health insurance party?
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.
Does Reliance want to take on Airtel in Africa?
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.
SEBI's crackdown on fantasy stock gaming explained
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.
2.1 Lakh Crore Bonanza for the government - Breaking down RBI's record transfer
In today's episode for 27th June 2024, we talk about the huge surplus that the RBI will transfer to the government.
Is the Buffett Indicator foolproof?
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.
Why are tax authorities running after PepsiCo's advertising spends?
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.
Why investors hate royalties that Indian subsidiaries pay foreign MNCs
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.
India's ambitious journey to becoming a global semiconductor powerhouse
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.
Single screen cinemas are dying... Can we revive them?
In today’s episode for 20th May 2024, we talk about the plight of single screen cinemas and see if there are ways to breathe new life into them.
The Guardians of the AI Revolution
In today's episode for 17th May 2024, we look at the possible challenges associated with reckless AI usage and a few regulators who are stepping up to the plate.
Saudi Arabia is hell bent on building futuristic cities... Will it succeed?
In today’s episode for 16th May 2024, we talk about Neom, Saudi Arabia’s dream infrastructure project and see why it’s being labelled as an idea that’s doomed to fail.
The fastest, cheapest, bestest path to Central Asia and beyond
In today's episode for 15th May 2024, we talk about India's deal with Iran to develop the Chabahar port.
How Varanium Cloud rigged its own SME IPO
In today’s episode for 14th May 2024, we tell you how Varanium Cloud, a small digital services company disguised its business model and financials to make big bucks through its SME IPO.
How to bet on the Chinese stock market rally?
In today's episode for 13th May 2024, we talk about the Chinese stock market and the recent rally.
Another RBI rule is freaking banks out
In today’s episode for 10th May 2024, we tell you about the RBI’s (Reserve Bank of India’s) new rules for big infrastructure loans and why it has put banks and NBFCs (Non Banking Financial Companies) in a spot of bother.
The life and death of an Indian shopping mall
In today's episode for 9th May 2024, we trace the lifecycle of a mall and see why some of them are dying.
Goobye potholes, hello self-healing roads?
In today’s episode for 8th May 2024, we talk about the economic impact of potholes on Indian roads and how the highway authority intends to innovatively tackle it.
The Red Sea is still a no-go zone
In today's episode for 7th May 2024, we revisit the problem in the Red Sea to see if things are getting any better.
The UK's climate plan is unlawful!
In today’s episode for 6th May 2023, we tell you why the UK High Court rejected the government’s climate action plan.
Horlicks and Bournvita no longer health drinks?
In today’s episode for 3rd May 2024 we talk about the Indian health regulator’s recent clampdown on malt and milk based drinks
Do ATMs need a pay rise?
In today’s episode for 2nd May 2024, we tell you how ATM operators make money and why they’ve been asking for higher fees.
How safe are your masalas?
In today’s episode for 1st May 2024, we explain the controversy surrounding some of India’s premier spice makers.
Dal-onomics
In today’s episode for 30th April 2024, we tell you about rising dal prices and government actions.
Let's talk about inheritance tax
In today’s episode for 29th April 2024, we talk about why Inheritance Tax may or may not be a good idea. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes into our podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives on this newsletter. If you have a background in finance or economics and narrative skills to transform dry financial data into engaging stories, then click this link to apply - https...
Vi’s happiness is Indus Towers’ happiness
In today’s episode for 27th April 2024, we explain the role of tower companies in the telecom industry.
Who owns a hedge fund’s algorithm?
In today’s episode for 26th April 2024, we explain a battle between two money management companies in the US and the surprising role India has to play in it.
The economics of modifying the weather
Last week, heavy downpours and floods in Dubai kindled some chatter around cloud seeding. So in today’s episode for 25th April 2024, we talk about the good and bad economics of artificial rain. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes into our podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives on this newsletter. If you have a background in finance or economics and narrative skills to ...
Lloyd cooked the books?
In today’s episode for 24th April 2024, we explain a SEBI order that highlights financial irregularities up the top brass at a formerly listed company called Lloyd Electric & Engineering. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes in our podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives on this newsletter. If you have a background in finance or economics and narrative skills to tran...
Did Amazon spy on Flipkart and others?
In today’s Finshots, we tell you about how Amazon has been trying to get insider information about its rivals such as Flipkart and Walmart. But before we begin, we have a question for you — Do you want to be the one writing and editing the content that goes into our podcast? Well, we might have a role for you that involves leading content initiatives on this newsletter. If you have a background in finance or economics and narrative skills to transform dry financial data into engaging stories, th...