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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 economics of Pantone and its colours

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 10:42


    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.⁠

    The Meesho IPO explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 9:12


    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.

    DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations has landed itself in SEBI's bad books

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 10:14


    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.

    What the Airbus scare tells us about modern infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2025 5:51


    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.

    Why Michael Burry is going short on AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 8:10


    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

    What's a smell trademark, anyway?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 9:08


    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.⁠⁠

    India's new Labour Codes explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 8:26


    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.⁠

    When ORS didn't mean ORS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 9:23


    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.⁠

    Can LIC be India's sovereign wealth fund?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 9:32


    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.⁠

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    Understanding the economics behind India's egg prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 9:34


    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.

    The battle for BYJU's remains

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 9:13


    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.

    Making sense of India's first ever LPG import deal with the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 9:43


    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.

    Why Softbank sold its golden goose

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 8:37


    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

    The ₹150-crore prop-trading scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 9:16


    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

    How digital gold became India's favourite unregulated investment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 8:48


    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

    What SEBI's new AIF rules mean

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 8:20


    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

    India wants its own stablecoin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 8:46


    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

    The PhysicsWallah IPO explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 11:48


    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.

    The Tata Trusts saga explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 9:33


    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.⁠

    What happened to all the T+0 excitement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 8:51


    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.

    A breakthrough that might break the internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 7:35


    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.

    Bankim Brahmbhatt and the $500 million lesson in lending against thin air

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 8:23


    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.

    The Groww IPO explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 11:29


    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.

    Why mutual funds will soon cost less

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 8:23


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

    The Lenskart IPO explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 10:35


    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.

    The Orkla India (MTR Foods) IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 9:33


    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.

    What you need to know about loans against silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 9:26


    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.

    SEBI wants mutual funds to stop chasing pre-IPO deals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 6:40


    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.

    RBL's ticket to the big leagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 8:10


    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.

    How reliant is the Indian pharma industry on China?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 8:34


    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.

    What's up with the new EPFO rules?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 8:57


    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.

    Can India really grow at 6.6% like the IMF says?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 8:47


    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/

    The CERC-IEX insider trading saga explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 8:47


    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.

    Should you just 'index and chill'?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 12:03


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

    Why is everyone talking about the fall of Bira 91?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 9:48


    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

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    Why Ford just can't let go of India

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 9:03


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

    Why RBI is rewriting the liquidity rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 6:48


    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.

    An influencer marketing company on the bourses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 9:51


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

    Gold is cool, but what about Platinum?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 9:23


    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.

    Understanding confidential IPOs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 6:58


    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.

    The LG Electronics India IPO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 8:25


    In today's episode on 7th October 2025, we break down the LG Electronics India IPO, which opens for subscription today and closes on October 9th.

    Why UK manufacturing couldn't afford a JLR on crutches

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 7:26


    In today's episode on 6th October 2025, we tell you how JLR's cyberattack brought its factories and the UK's manufacturing sector to their knees, and why cybersecurity matters just as much as assembly lines.Book a FREE call - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

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    The Tata Capital IPO explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 7:41


    In today's episode on 3rd October, we take a closer look at 2025's most awaited IPO — the Tata Capital IPO, which opens for subscription on Monday, October 6th, and closes on October 8th.

    How India quietly became a French fry powerhouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 7:16


    In today's episode on 30th September 2025, we tell you how India went from importing French fries to becoming one of the world's biggest exporters of processed potatoes.

    The gold rush begins at home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 6:23


    In today's episode on 29th September 2025, we talk about how private gold mining might be the first step to reducing India's reliance on imported gold.

    Why a realty company is taking over Pepperfry

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 9:17


    In today's episode on 27th September 2025, we tell you why TCC Concept, an unpopular realty services firm, is acquiring Pepperfry, a once popular omnichannel furniture retailer.Book a FREE call with Ditto - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

    10% of Kutch for green energy and data centres = development?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 8:56


    In today's episode on 26th September 2025, we tell you how India's richest men are turning a salt desert into the world's biggest clean energy hub. And why the story may not be as clean as it sounds.

    President Trump dislikes quarterly results now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 9:30


    In today's episode on 25th September 2025, we talk about why US President Donald Trump wants public companies to stop reporting quarterly results.

    The $100,000 H1-B visa shock

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 11:32


    In today's episode on 24th September 2025, we try to understand the new H1-B debate that Trump's sparked. That's it!

    The Intel–Nvidia saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 7:41


    In today's episode on 24th September 2025, we unpack why the world's hottest AI-chip company just wrote a $5 billion cheque to a wounded rival, and what this uneasy alliance really fixes (and doesn't).Book a FREE call with Ditto - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

    The Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers IPO explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 10:17


    In today's episode on 23rd September 2025, we break down the Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers IPO, which opened for subscription on September 23rd and closes on September 25th.

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