A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.

In today's episode on 23rd December 2025, we explain why MUFG, one of Japan's largest banks, has announced to buy a 20% stake in Shriram Finance, the second largest NBFC by market capitalisation, loan portfolio and net profit.Book your free call with Ditto

In today's episode on 22nd December 2025, we take a look at why Bhavish Aggarwal has been continuously selling his stake in Ola Electric, and why that may or may not be cause for concern.

In today's episode on 20th December, we tell you why Aurionpro Solutions' stock hasn't been doing well lately.https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

In today's episode on 18th December 2025, we look at why India is rewriting its insurance rulebook, and why this reform could either unlock massive growth or expose uncomfortable cracks in the system.Save your spots for Ditto's FREE Insurance Masterclass here

In today's episode on 17th December 2025, we dive into India's new Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, and why they matter not just for the oil and gas sector, but for the broader economy too.Save your spot for Ditto's FREE insurance masterclass

In today's episode on 16th December 2025, we explain why Mexico, one of India's key trade partners, is imposing tariffs on India starting 1st January, 2026.

In today's episode on 12th December, we talk about the recent Right to Disconnect bill that was proposed in the Lok Sabha and its importance in India's work landscape.Book a FREE call with Ditto

In today's episode on 10th December 2025, we unpack how one of Hollywood's most iconic studios ended up on the auction block, why Netflix sprinted to buy it, and how Paramount suddenly crashed the party.Book a Free Call With Ditto

In today's episode on 10th December 2025, we look back at the IndiGo crisis that broke out on the 2nd of December 2025 and try to understand whether regulators or the government can actually pull up the airline for intentionally or unintentionally bringing India's skies to a standstill.Book a Free Call With Ditto

In today's episode on 9th December 2025, we talk about why RAM sticks and SSD prices have shot up in the past few months, and whether it will stabilise in the near future.Book a FREE call with Ditto

In today's episode on 8th December 2025, we take a look at the Wakefit IPO, which opens for subscription today and closes on 10th December, 2025.Book a FREE call with Ditto

In today's episode on 5th December 2025, we tell you why Pantone's Color of the Year is such a big deal in the design world, and the economics behind the company whose colour formulas quietly show up in products we see and use every day.FREE MASTERCLASS ALERT! Join Ditto's FREE Insurance Masterclass by signing up here before seats run out.

In today's episode on 3rd December 2025, we break down the Meesho IPO, the company that quietly became India's largest e-commerce platform by order volume, long before most people realised what was happening — as it opens for subscription today and runs till 10 December.

In today's episode on 2nd December 2025, we tell you how DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations, a company that made a splashy debut on the SME exchange a couple of years ago, ended up misusing IPO money and misleading investors.Book your FREE call with Ditto if you haven't already for a spam-free experience.

In today's episode on 1st December 2025, we look at how a burst of energy from 150 million kilometres away managed to unsettle a $100 million aircraft and what it means for the rest of our hyper-connected world.

In today's episode on 28th November 2025, we explain why the famous short seller is going short on AI when everyone is going bullish on AI stocks.Click here to register

In today's episode on 27th November 2025, we tell you how Japanese tyre-maker Sumitomo Rubber secured legal approval for a rose-scented tyre as a trademark — something no one had managed before in India. And why this unusual win could open the doors for a whole new category of sensory trademarks in the country.30 minutes is all it takes to secure your family's future with Ditto's expert insurance advice. Book a FREE call today and we promise no spam or forced selling.

In today's episode on 26th November 2025, we break down India's biggest labour reform in 75 years, and what it actually means for your job, your salary, and your employer.30 minutes is all it takes to secure your family's future with Ditto's expert insurance advice. Book a FREE call today and we promise no spam or forced selling.

In today's episode on 25th November 2025, we explain how sugary drinks are finally banned from calling themselves ORS and why it took so long for the ban to finally be implemented on all energy drinks, ready-to-serve drinks and electrolyte beverages.30 minutes is all it takes to secure your family's future with Ditto's expert insurance advice. Book a FREE call today and we promise no spam or forced selling.

In today's episode on 24th November 2025, we look at why India doesn't have a sovereign wealth fund*, why some people think Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) already behaves like one, and why the truth is a lot trickier.30 minutes is all it takes to secure your family's future with Ditto's expert insurance advice. Book a FREE call today and we promise no spam or forced selling.

In today's Finshots, we take you on a tour of India's egg industry and explain how the eggs many of us consume are priced.Seats are filling fast, so click here to register while seats last.

In today's episode on 19th November 2025, we talk about why BYJU's parent company is finding bidders despite being under insolvency proceedings and mostly defunct.If you want clarity, real-world insights, and simple steps with Insurance you can apply immediately. This free masterclass series by Ditto Insurance will help.

In today's episode on 18th November 2025, we break down India's first-ever structured, long-term contract to source 10% of its LPG from the US, and what it means for you.If you want clarity, real-world insights, and simple steps you can apply immediately. This free masterclass series will help.

In today's episode on 17th November 2025, we talk about Softbank's recent stake sale of Nvidia, and what it plans to do with the proceeds through the Vision Fund.Schedule your free consultation with Ditto's IRDAI-certified experts at no cost to you

In today's episode on 15th November 2025, we break down one of the wildest prop-trading blow-ups in recent times that ran on fake terminals, insane leverage and a whole lot of misplaced trust.Limited seats for Insurance Webinar by Ditto

In today's episode on 14th November 2025, we dive into why digital gold became such a popular product even though it remains unregulated.Limited seats for Insurance Webinar by Ditto

In today's episode on 13th November 2025, we talk about SEBI's latest consultation paper on Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) and what the new changes could mean for investors and fund managers.Limited seats for Insurance Webinar by Ditto

In today's episode on 12th November 2025, we tell you why India is now rooting for its own stablecoin.Limited seats for Insurance Webinar by Ditto

In today's episode on 12th November 2025, we break down the PhysicsWallah IPO which opens for subscription today and closes on November 13th, 2025.

In today's episode on 10th November 2025, we break down the unfolding saga at Tata Trusts where legacy, leadership, and power are all being tested.If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.

In today's episode on 7th November 2025, we tell you why SEBI has indefinitely extended the deadline for stockbrokers to be fully ready for T+0 settlements.If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.

In today's episode on 6th November 2025, we take a look at how a chip named Willow recently proved that reliable quantum computing is not science fiction anymore, and how this might affect you and me sooner than you think.If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.

In today's Finshots, we tell you how HPS Investment Partners, a recently acquired firm under BlackRock, got scammed out of half a billion dollars.Apply with Ditto by clicking here.

In today's episode on 4th November 2025, we break down Groww's IPO, which opens for subscription today and closes on Friday (November 7th, 2025).If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.

In today's episode on 3rd November 2025, we break down the SEBI consultation paper on mutual funds asset management charges.

In today's episode on 31st October 2025, we break down the Lenskart Solutions IPO, which opens for subscription today (October 31st) and closes on November 4th (Tuesday).If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice from Ditto Insurance by clicking here.

In today's episode on 30th October 2025, we talk about the Orkla India IPO, better known as the parent company of MTR Foods, Eastern and Rasoi Magic, which opened for subscription on Wednesday, October 29th, and closes tomorrow (October 31st).If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice from Ditto by clicking here.

In today's episode on 29th October 2025, we break down the RBI's new rules on lending against silver and why everyone is so upbeat about it.If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.

In today's episode on 28th October 2025, we try to explain why mutual funds can no longer access the pre-IPO market.If you haven't already, go get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.

In today's episode on 27th October 2025, we explore why Dubai's Emirates NBD is placing a $3 billion bet on RBL Bank.If you haven't already, go get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here.

In today's episode on 24th October 2025, we tell you why the world's pharmacy still needs China's chemistry and what India can do to catch up.

In today's episode on 23rd October 2025, we tell you about the new Employees' Provident Fund Organisation rules and the tug‑of‑war between discipline and control.

In today's episode on 22nd October 2025, we discuss whether the IMF's growth projections are accurate and if India can grow at the rate it projects.Chart - https://www.datawrapper.de/_/Ph1gi/

In today's episode on 21st October 2025, we tell you how an IEX insider trading scandal managed to slip out from inside the walls of CERC, India's power regulator and why SEBI is now circling in.

In today's episode on 17th October 2025, we take a look at active versus passive investing. That's it.

In today's Finshots, we tell you why Bira 91, the brand that once ruled India's craft beer market, is slowly fizzling out… and whether it can be revived.Book a FREE call with Ditto - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

In today's episode on 16th October 2025, we explain why Ford Motor Company wants to return to India four years after its exit.

In today's episode on 13th October 2025, we explain why the Reserve Bank of India made lending against securities easier and how it could boost liquidity in the market.

In today's episode on 12th October 2025, we talk about the first ever influencer marketing company that recently got listed on Indian bourses.

In today's episode on 9th October 2025, we tell you why platinum's been on a rise lately and whether it deserves a place in the ‘safe-haven' portfolio.

In today's episode on 8th October 2025, we tell you why more and more Indian companies are taking the confidential pre-filing IPO route before hitting the bourses.