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

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    The JSW Cement IPO. Can going green cement the gains?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 10:30


    In today's episode on 5th August 2025, we take a look at the JSW Cement IPO which opens for subscription tomorrow and closes on 11th August.

    Why does India spend less on education?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 8:20


    In today's episode on 5th August 2025, we look back at the National Education Policy (NEP) and tell you why educational spending in India is yet to meet the 6% mark.

    Will India binge on micro dramas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 8:18


    In today's episode on 4th August 2025, we tell you about the rise of micro dramas and whether its success in China and the US can be replicated in India.

    Is this the end of the Indian IT Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 6:03


    In today's episode on 1st August 2025, we trace a season of IT layoffs and talk about the quiet rise of in-house tech hubs that challenge India's $250-billion outsourcing machine.

    Are memes driving stocks higher?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 6:48


    In today's episode on 31st July 2025, we tell you why some US stocks like Krispy Kreme and GoPro are suddenly flying high.

    The curious case of rising coconut oil prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 7:25


    In today's episode on 30th July 2025, we tell you why coconut oil prices have suddenly shot through the roof.Want to secure your financial future? Having a comprehensive health and term insurance plan can both, protect your savings as well as your family. With Ditto, you'll be able to compare plans and choose what fits you best. Book a FREE call with our advisors today - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41

    The NSDL IPO is here! Is the pioneer still the best in town?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 10:16


    In today's episode on 29th July, we unpack the NSDL IPO which opens for subscription tomorrow and closes on August 1st.If you've got a BIG idea that could help Indians get better with money, pitch it to us!Introducing Pitch Perfect 2025 – a flagship startup pitch challenge powered by Zerodha.So, if you've got a BIG idea that could help Indians get better with money, pitch it to us!What's at stake:✅₹10,00,000 in prizes✅Potential funding from Zerodha Rainmatter✅All-expenses-paid trip to Bangalore to pitch directly to Nithin Kamath and industry veterans

    Super apps aren't that super in India... Just ask Adani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 8:54


    In today's episode on 28th July 2025, we tell you why the Adani Group quietly pulled the plug on its super app dreams and what it really takes to build one that works.If you've got a BIG idea that could help Indians get better with money, pitch it to us!What's at stake:✅₹10,00,000 in prizes✅Potential funding from Zerodha Rainmatter✅All-expenses-paid trip to Bangalore to pitch directly to Nithin Kamath and industry veterans

    Jio wants to become an insurance company

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 9:13


    In today's episode on 25th July 2025, we explore why Jio Financial Services wants to get into reinsurance and what that could mean for India's insurance sector.Got a crazy startup idea? Pitch it to us and win ₹10,00,000 + get FUNDED by Zerodha Rainmatter! Apply here - http://bit.ly/46kGDKW

    The Brigade Hotel Ventures IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 10:14


    In today's episode on 24th July 2025, we take a look at the Brigade Hotel Ventures IPO, which opens today and closes subscription on July 28th, 2025 (Monday).

    India's oil trick just hit an EU sanction wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 8:46


    In today's episode on 23rd July 2025, we tell you how a new wave of EU sanctions on Russian oil might jeopardise India's billion-dollar oil game.

    Coke's new recipe might stir up America's economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 7:51


    In today's episode on 22nd July 2025, we tell you how Trump's idea of getting Coca Cola to swap its sweetener could end up denting the US agricultural economy. 

    How can India's pharma companies survive under Trump's uncertainty?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 7:37


    In today's episode on 21st July 2025, we follow a $2 billion cancer-drug deal, review India's decades-old drug-manufacturing playbook, and ask whether an “America-first” clampdown could force domestic drugmakers to climb the value ladder faster than ever.

    A real estate boom fuelled by a bus network in the sky?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 8:29


    In today's episode on 18th July 2025, we tell you about what's all the talk around regional air travel and how it might change things from land to logistics.

    How to make money from Real Estate?! Finshots Money Playbook - Episode 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 41:44


    Hi folks, we are starting a new series on FinshotsTV called Money Playbook

    Is India's rooftop solar push going into the sunset?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 6:08


    In today's episode on 4th July 2025, we climb onto our rooftops to see why a grand 40-gigawatt solar dream has stalled at barely a quarter of that mark.

    Birla Opus puts Asian Paints in trouble

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 8:56


    In today's episode on 3rd July 2025, we tell you why Grasim Industries has dragged Asian Paints to the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and why, despite investigating a similar case earlier, the CCI has decided to investigate it again.

    Should India turn surplus rice into ethanol?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 9:38


    In today's episode on 2nd July 2025, we tell you why India is diverting its record rice surplus for ethanol production and whether it's a sustainable fix for the long term.

    Amazon wants a slice of India's diagnostics pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 6:53


    In today's episode on 1st July 2025, we talk about Amazon's foray into India's diagnostics space and whether it can disrupt the industry.

    The BSE blip SEBI couldn't ignore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 8:00


    In today's episode on 30th June 2025 we take a look at why SEBI fined BSE and what that tells us about how information moves money in markets.

    Why is everyone excited about IndiaMART?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 7:34


    In today's episode on 28th June 2025, we tell you why IndiaMART InterMESH is making analysts happy.

    Why Iran can't shut down the Strait of Hormuz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 7:56


    In today's episode on 27th June 2025, we tell you why the Strait of Hormuz won't shut down and why that tiny strip of water could still move your portfolio.

    The Subtle Art of Dividend Investing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 9:06


    In today's episode on 26th June 2025, let's take a look at the Indian Government's dividend portfolio and understand whether such a portfolio would help you & me, as retail investors.Want to join the ever-creative marketing team at Ditto and Finshots? Find all open roles here - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs

    Are banks lying to us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:24


    In today's episode on 25th June 2025, we break down the latest Fossil Fuel Finance Report and tell you why banks can't seem to keep up with their climate commitments.Ditto and Finshots are hiring across different marketing roles. Check out all open roles here - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs

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    Understanding the HDB Financial Services IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 8:59


    In today's episode on 24th June 2025, we break down HDB Financial Services' long-awaited initial public offer (IPO), which opens its offer on 25th June (Wednesday).

    Should Apple kill Siri?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 8:23


    In today's episode on 22nd June 2025, we explore how Siri might be holding Apple back in the AI (artificial intelligence) race, and whether that means it's time to kill Siri already.Want to join the creative folks at Ditto and Finshot's Marketing Team? Take a look at all open roles here - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs

    Why Karnataka needs a bike taxi policy, and fast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 6:39


    In today's episode on 18th June 2025, we tell you why Karnataka desperately needs a policy framework on bike taxis.

    Is 'one nation, one AC temperature' a good idea?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 8:02


    In today's episode on 16th June 2025, we dive into the government's plan to standardise air conditioner temperatures between 20℃ and 28℃, and whether it makes sense.

    Why doesn't India have its own Big 4?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 7:48


    In today's episode on 13th June 2025, we tell you why India is thinking of building its own Big 4 equivalent of advisory firms and why it hasn't had one until now.

    Is NHAI selling the family silver to keep building roads?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 10:05


    In today's episode on 12th June 2025, we take a look at NHAI's new asset monetisation strategy and whether it can really fuel India's highway ambitions.

    Are COVID-era bills finally coming to bite us back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 6:36


    In today's Finshots, we dive into whether the micro-finance industry's ₹2,440-crore write-off spree is a genuine reset or just a fresh coat of paint on an old crack.

    Did India just cut global poverty?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:35


    In today's episode on 10th June 2025, we explain what it means when the World Bank raises the International Poverty Line (IPL) and if and how India helped curb the net rise in global poverty.

    Will India's anti-drone tech fly on the global stage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 8:56


    In today's episode on 9th June 2025, we take a look at India's evolving counter-drone ecosystem and what it means for the defence industry.

    What's the buzz around Apollo Micro Systems?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 8:19


    In today's episode on 7th June 2025, we decode how a little-known defence electronics firm is quietly building a big-bang future.

    Can India become an aviation superpower?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 7:03


    In today's episode on 6th June 2025, we tell you about what India needs to fix in aviation to truly compete on a global scale. 

    India wants more lower denomination notes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 8:48


    In today's episode on 5th June 2025, we take a look at why the government wants to roll out more lower denomination notes and what that means for you and the economy at large.

    When rare earth magnets become auto industry's weakest link

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 8:18


    In today's Finshots, we explain how China's rare earth export restrictions is stalling global vehicle production and why India, despite sitting on huge rare earth element reserves, still can't step in to help.

    Are we ready to cure cancer?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 7:37


    In today's episode, we trace a record-speed rescue of an infant using CRISPR gene editing and weigh the growing calls to freeze the very science that pulled it off.

    The curious case of Indian prediction markets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 7:30


    In today's episode, we tell you why the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) wants opinion trading platforms to be regulated and why that hasn't happened yet.

    Is India about to privatise atomic energy?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 7:39


    In today's episode, we look at the draft laws that could crack open one of India's most tightly regulated sectors – nuclear energy.

    The Borana Weaves IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 8:41


    In today's episode, we talk about the IPO of Borana Weaves, a Surat-based fabric maker that's weaving a profitable story.

    Understanding PLFS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 8:29


    In today's story, we break down India's Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Yup, that's it!

    Are Humanoids the next big leap for humankind?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:39


    In today's episode 16th May 2025, we talk about the global race to build humanoid robots and what it could mean for India's labour edge.

    Do government bailouts work?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 8:43


    In today's episode on 13th May 2025, we look at India's long line of corporate bailouts and ask a simple question: When the government swoops in with taxpayer money, does it actually fix anything?

    Is Pepsi losing its pop?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:39


    In today's episode on 12th May 2025, we tell you why Pepsi is losing its fizz in the American soda market and how Sprite and Dr Pepper bubbled their way to the top.

    The India-UK FTA explained

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 8:13


    In today's Finshots, we break down what India's new free trade agreement with the UK really means and what's at stake. 

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    The Bhushan Power & Steel rewind no one asked for

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 9:07


    In today's episode on 7th May, 2025, we look at how a thousand of crores worth of a resolution plan was tossed out years later and why it could shake the very core of India's insolvency law.

    Why are FMCG companies suddenly obsessed with protein?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 7:55


    In today's episode on 6th May 2025, we tell you why Indian FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) companies are chasing protein packed foods.

    Has the ONDC experiment failed?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 8:27


    In today's episode on 5th May 2025, we look at how far ONDC has come since it began and what went wrong with the food delivery revolution it promised.

    Mahindra boards the trucks and buses boom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 7:03


    In today's episode on 3rd May 2025, we break down why Mahindra & Mahindra is betting on electric trucks and buses.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

    Why's Mastercard betting big on Stablecoins?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 8:51


    In today's episode on 2nd May 2025, we explain why Mastercard is betting on stablecoins and how it might change how money moves.Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

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