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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, February 6, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. In January, Prime Minister Modi introduced Mission Mausam, a significant climate forecasting initiative, receiving ₹1,329 crore in funding for FY26. But is this sufficient? Soumya Gupta explores. The mission, overseen by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, aims to enhance India's climate change predictions and track extreme weather with new technologies, including AI-enhanced models and advanced satellites. Initially funded with ₹2,000 crore, its budget includes ₹671 crore for FY25 and the remainder for FY26. India's climate strategy extends beyond Mission Mausam. The Ministry has integrated four programs into its PRITHVI scheme, focusing on climate research in critical regions like the Arctic and Himalayas, with a budget exceeding ₹2,500 crore through FY26. Overall, India plans to allocate over ₹50,000 crore in FY25 and nearly ₹62,000 crore in FY26 to combat climate change. Despite these investments, they account for just 1.2% of the total budget for FY26, far from the ₹57 trillion pledged through 2030 for comprehensive climate change measures. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates a full-stack approach for India's AI development, contrasting with his 2023 stance where he deemed competing in AI training as "hopeless." He discussed this shift in an interview with Hindustan Times' editor-in-chief R Sukumar on Wednesday before reiterating his opinion at a discussion with IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw the same morning. Altman points to a drastic cost reduction in AI, which now surpasses the rate predicted by Moore's Law, stating costs drop tenfold annually. This change supports more expansive AI initiatives, including foundational models which underpin technologies like ChatGPT. At his discussion with Altman later, IT minister Vaishnaw emphasized India's comprehensive strategy, from chip design to application development, drawing parallels to India's cost-effective space missions. He noted promising developments from six Indian entities poised to unveil foundational AI models within the year. In discussions with tech leaders and investors, Altman remarked on the immediate potential of AI to enhance scientific research and development significantly but tempered expectations about its current capabilities, such as curing diseases.India's services sector saw its slowest growth in over two years this January, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading dropping to 56.5 from December's 59.3, according to S&P Global. Despite this slowdown, the sector remains in expansion territory, above the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction. Rhik Kundu reports that the dip is attributed to decreased customer numbers and a softer rise in sales and output. HSBC's chief India economist, Pranjul Bhandari, noted that both business activity and new business indices have not been this low since November 2022. However, the new export business has provided some cushion, reflecting a rebound in services exports as of December 2024. Simultaneously, India's manufacturing sector showed improvement, with the Manufacturing PMI climbing to a six-month high of 57.7 in January, driven by an increase in new export orders. India is currently experiencing two rare events: the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, occurring once every 144 years, and an unexpectedly cheerful middle class following the Union Budget 2025-26. This year's budget has infused ₹1 trillion into the economy via tax rebates to middle-income earners, marking a significant shift in fiscal policy that could ripple through the economy and the equity markets. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced substantial tax breaks that not only increase disposable income but are set to initiate a beneficial economic cycle through the Marginal Propensity to Consume. For instance, an extra ₹50,000 in a taxpayer's pocket could lead to additional spending of ₹30,000, benefiting various sectors of the economy. This increased consumption is projected to generate an economic impact of ₹2.5 trillion, based on an MPC of 0.7, indicating a significant boost to economic activity. Abhishek Mukherjee takes a deep dive into how equity investors can ride the post-budget wave in today's Long Story.  Two former SpiceJet pilots have petitioned the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Delhi to declare the airline bankrupt over ₹3 crore in unpaid dues. The pilots, Sameer Breja and Karan Gupta, claim SpiceJet didn't pay salary arrears and other dues since 2020, exacerbated by the pandemic-induced salary cuts and new payment terms tied to operational benchmarks not initially agreed upon. SpiceJet dismisses the claims as "baseless and frivolous," stating that settlements are complete pending documentation from the pilots, Dhirendra Kumar and Daanish Anand report. The NCLT suggested the plea might be a pressure tactic and adjourned the case without issuing a notice to the airline.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, January 10, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. A recent report by the State Bank of India has sparked widespread debate with its claim of a significant reduction in India's poverty levels. The report suggests rural poverty fell sharply from 25.7% in 2011-12 to just 4.86% in 2023-24, alongside a notable decline in urban poverty. It attributes this dramatic improvement to the success of government initiatives, including direct cash transfers and infrastructure development. However, as Nandita Venkatesan writes, the methodology behind these figures has come under scrutiny. Critics argue that the report's approach—adjusting old poverty lines for inflation to measure current poverty—fails to account for shifts in consumption patterns and changes in survey methodologies over the past decade, potentially skewing the conclusions. India's stock market is bracing for heightened volatility as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) adopt their most cautious stance in seven months. As of January 8, FPIs' combined net short positions on Nifty and Bank Nifty futures surged to 238,321 contracts, the highest level since June, according to data from IndiaCharts and the NSE. This sharp increase in bearish bets reflects growing concerns over both domestic and global economic uncertainties, reports Ram Sahgal. FPIs have been consistently shorting Indian markets, driven partly by India's revised economic growth forecast of 6.4% for FY25, a four-year low and slightly below the Reserve Bank of India's projection of 6.6%. Adding to the unease is the timing, with Donald Trump's imminent inauguration as US President stoking fears of tariff wars and stricter immigration policies—both of which could disrupt the global economic landscape. As 2025 unfolds, identifying the Indian sectors poised to lead the charge can feel like a guessing game. To cut through the uncertainty, Mint's Abhishek Mukherjee sought insights from three major AI chatbots: OpenAI's ChatGPT, Elon Musk's Grok, and Google's Gemini 2.0. While each emphasized the speculative nature of market predictions—shaped by dynamic factors like economic policies and global events—their perspectives offer intriguing takeaways. Read today's Long Story to see what these AI models foresee for the markets. The Maha Kumbh Mela, returning after 144 years and expected to draw millions to Uttar Pradesh, has become a prime target for cybercriminals. Experts from Aon, mFilterIt, and Quick Heal warn of a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks aimed at stealing personal and payment information. Scammers are leveraging the event's vast digital footprint, creating fake websites and using platforms like WhatsApp to trick pilgrims into paying for fraudulent services. In response, the Uttar Pradesh government and police are stepping up cybersecurity measures, report Pratishtha Bagai and Devina Sengupta. A dedicated cyber police station has been established in Prayagraj, and authorities are closely monitoring and securing online platforms to safeguard attendees from digital threats. The sudden passing of Amit Banerji, founder of Table Space, from cardiac arrest has sent shockwaves through the startup community, highlighting the toll of intense pressure and poor work-life balance in the industry. Banerji's death is the second such incident in a month, sparking renewed concern about the health and work habits of startup founders. Industry leaders, including Kunal Bahl of Titan Capital and Snapdeal, are urging a shift toward sustainable work practices, emphasizing that long-term business success depends on prioritizing health, reports Sneha Shah. Recent high-profile cases, such as Rohan Mirchandani of Epigamia and Ambareesh Murty of Pepperfry, who also succumbed to fatal health issues, underscore the risks of high-stress startup leadership. In response, there is a growing call for founders to adopt a healthier balance between their professional and personal lives. Some are turning to therapy, while others are being encouraged by boards and investors to take breaks, pursue hobbies, and focus on downtime to avoid burnout.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, December 23, 2024. This is Nelson John, let's get started.Many investors have burnt their hands during the bull run of 2024. Take for example the Nifty India Defence Index, which saw a stunning 60% return this year. However, one of its main stocks is prone to volatility: Cochin Shipyard has dropped 30% in the past six months. Abhishek Mukherjee writes that sectors like pharmaceuticals and manufacturing have thrived due to post-COVID dynamics and strategic shifts, but many investors have fallen prey to herd behavior and overinflated narratives. Thus when experienced investors book their profits, sharp corrections occur — leading to widespread portfolio losses. Indians are borrowing more money against their gold, and the Reserve Bank of India is worried. Regular defaults are leading to increased collateral auctions to recover these loans. Anshika Kayastha writes that Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance reported significant auction amounts in recent quarters. This reflects a shift towards standardized auctioning policies in compliance with new regulations. The RBI has tightened its rules: there are now limits on cash disbursements for gold loans and requiring a review of lending practices. When companies apply for any incentive scheme by the central government, they are supposed to invest some money to receive further subsidies. However, about 12 companies will be excluded from the government's production-linked incentive scheme for failing to meet these norms. Manas Pimpalkhare and Rituraj Baruah report that these companies include state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals or BHEL, and Kia Motors India. Kia had expressed intent to withdraw from the scheme as its manufacturing plans have not materialised. The PLI-Auto scheme had an estimated outlay of 26,000 crore rupees over five years, but only 500 crore has been claimed so far.After a long bout of lean hirings, the IT sector is looking better. Accenture's recent hiring of 49,000 employees globally over six months indicates a positive growth outlook moving forward. Jas Bardia writes that this would bode well for Indian IT companies like TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies as well. While growth for Indian IT companies has been slow, analysts suggest that recovery may be on the horizon. This recovery will be aided by a potential increase in demand following interest rate cuts and decision-making in the US under the upcoming Trump administrationEveryone in India's startup ecosystem is looking for the next big bet. Shelley Singh writes that deep tech might be it. This field is rooted in science and engineering and addresses major global challenges. It covers sectors such as space tech, biotech, and climate tech, and focuses on long-term goals. However, challenges such as the need for a supportive ecosystem involving academia, government, and investors remain abundant. Moreover, deep tech firms need strong intellectual property and scalable business models as well. 

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, November 25, 2024. This is Nelson John, let's get started.  Days before a US court indicted Adani Green Energy officials for alleged bribery in India, traders on derivatives markets cut their positions in Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports. This move spared them from the sharp declines that erased 2.24 trillion rupees in market value on Thursday when the allegations surfaced. Notably, futures positions in Adani Enterprises were reduced by 8%, ahead of a 23% drop in share prices following the news. Market watchers noted significant trading activity before the public release of the indictment news, leading to speculation about whether some had prior knowledge, Ram Sahgal writes.A recent World Bank study across six Indian states talks about the critical need for skill-based education in schools to capitalize on India's demographic dividend and meet development goals by 2047. The study reveals a significant gap between current educational offerings and the rapidly evolving job market, shaped by factors such as automation, climate change, and digitalization. Integrating skill education into the school curriculum is essential for preparing students for employment opportunities and enhancing India's competitive edge globally. N Madhavan explains why giving skill education in Indian schools is a good idea, in today's Primer. Ranjit Gupta, chief executive of Ocior Energy and former CEO  of Azure Power, is among those indicted in the $250 million Adani bribery case. Azure is in the thick of the bribery scam. After resigning from Azure Power in 2022 under circumstances detailed in a November 20 complaint by US prosecutors, Gupta went on to establish Ocior Energy, which recently secured a significant investment promise from REC Ltd to produce green ammonia in Odisha. Ocior Energy has no revenue and limited staffing, yet it ambitiously plans to invest billions in green energy across regions from Egypt to India. These plans now face scrutiny as Gupta contends legal challenges in the ongoing Adani investigation, writes Varun Sood. India's massive ₹13 trillion manufacturing boost from production-linked incentives (PLI) is hitting a pause. The government is halting the addition of new sectors like toys, drones, and furniture to better tune the existing setup, Dhirendra Kumar reports. This shift comes as disbursements have dropped sharply, from nearly ₹10,000 crore last year to under ₹1,000 crore this year, with the bulk of claims coming from electronics, textiles, automobiles, and white goods sectors. The challenge? High production targets are tough to meet. For instance, textile companies eyeing incentives need to hit a ₹600 crore sales target with at least ₹300 crore invested. The latest quarterly earnings have revealed a stark trend: urban India is facing some serious financial strains. Big names like Hindustan Unilever and Nestle India are seeing sluggish growth, with sales barely inching up, thanks to a shrinking middle class that's tightening belts. The problem? Prices are up, and so are interest rates, making everyone think twice about how they spend their money. Interestingly, while the big cities are struggling, rural India seems to be holding up much better. Companies like Maruti Suzuki even reported growth in rural sales despite flat overall revenue. It's a tale of two markets, really. Urban areas, usually the heartbeat of consumption, are now the ones lagging behind, feeling the pinch from high food prices and lower disposable income. In today's Long Story, Abhishek Mukherjee writes about the consumption slowdown middle class India is facing. 

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, November 11, 2024. This is Nelson John, let's get started. You know it's a bear run when even fund managers are worried about earnings. Nilesh Shah, the managing director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, discussed about earnings growth estimates for FY26 with Mint's Ram Sahgal. The current quarter is likely to benefit from higher government spending and seasonal sales, but earnings growth is projected to be only around 5%. This doesn't bode well for the markets, Shah said. The recent stimulus package by the Chinese government into its markets is another cause for worry. But he isn't entirely pessimistic: Shah said that despite recent selling by foreign investors, a rebound might be possible given the strong earnings growth of Indian companies over the past decade. Today, COP29 commences in Azerbaijan. The Conference of Parties has established itself as the premier event to discuss global warming. Sayantan Bera writes that key discussions will focus on a climate finance deal essential for supporting poor and emerging economies in transitioning to clean energy. These countries will require an estimated $2.4 trillion annually. India, the third-largest emitter, is expected to advocate for increased climate finance while balancing its energy needs, he adds. How will Donald Trump's victory impact your portfolio? In the west, the immediate aftermath of the results saw a spike in stocks on Nasdaq, as well as Bitcoin. However, Abhishek Mukherjee writes that this euphoria was short-lived. Investors began to assess the potential implications of Trump's policies on the economy and markets worldwide, including in India — leading to massive sell-offs. Despite some initial concerns, the Indian IT sector stands to gain from Trump's proposed economic measures. Tighter immigration policies, however, may hurt Indian companies and they might have to hire US citizens to ease that burden. The Reserve Bank of India doesn't want banks to dole out too many unsecured personal loans. This has spurned a surge in gold loans. September saw an increase of 51% in the disbursal of gold loans. Shayan Ghosh and Anshika Kayastha write that the outstanding gold loan base stands at ₹1.5 trillion. However, this is quite small in comparison to the personal gold loan base, which is a mammoth ₹14.3 trillion. Encouraged by a 16% increase in gold prices, borrowers are finding that a more attractive option over personal loans. There are concerns over this trend, and RBI might yet have something to say about the rapid increase in gold loans. Electric three wheelers are about to get expensive. The government announced that the annual cap for subsidies for three wheelers has nearly been reached, as sales have exceeded expectations so far this year. Alisha Sachdev writes that this will increase the prices of EV three wheelers by 15 to 18%. Major manufacturers including Mahindra Last Mile Mobility and Bajaj Auto have expressed concerns about the impact on demand. They told Alisha that a temporary sales slump would be dangerous for the adoption of EV three wheelers in India. They are also lobbying the government to create a more flexible incentive structure to accommodate the growth in demand.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, October 24, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started.It was another quiet day for Indian markets as the initial rally in IT stocks, which powered the indices upward, was quickly offset by a sharp downturn in the financial and auto pack, resulting in a flat close for both the Nifty 50 and Sensex on Wednesday.The Sensex and Nifty have fallen more than 5 percent in the last month. One thing is for certain: foreign portfolio investors are pulling out money from Indian markets. But where is this money going? Dipti Sharma writes that while China is the biggest beneficiary, other Asian countries like South Korea, Japan, and Indonesia are also seeing inflows. The shift has also happened partly due to profit-taking in India after a strong market rally. Analysts told Dipti that investors feel the potential for returns is higher in other markets, especially like Indonesia and South Korea where the valuations are more moderate.India and China have announced that they have reached an agreement on patrolling their common border. This marks a significant step towards mending the strained relationship between the two countries since the clash in Galwan in 2020. N. Madhavan writes that despite some unresolved issues, bilateral trade has in fact grown between India and China. China became India's largest trading partner this year. However, given the vast restrictions, Chinese investment in Indian companies remains scarce. Madhavan writes that India stands to gain a lot by easing these restrictions, especially in the manufacturing sector.India is rethinking its approach to highway development, shifting focus from the ambitious long-term Vision 2047 plan to prioritizing shorter-term projects. The decision comes as the complexities and delays of lengthy projects prove challenging. While Vision 2047 aimed to guide development up to India's centennial in 2047, the government now favours projects that can be quickly approved and completed. Ongoing projects under the earlier Bharatmala program will continue, with possible individual approvals for those yet to start. This strategic pivot is about efficiency—getting roads built faster and making them useful sooner, reports Subhash Narayan.Two years ago, HDFC Bank announced a huge merger with its parent company, HDFC Ltd, marking India's biggest-ever M&A deal. The merger aimed to boost synergies and enhance the housing sector and the overall economy. However, despite the initial excitement, which saw the bank's stock jump 10% on announcement day, the performance has been somewhat disappointing. Over two-and-a-half years, the stock has only seen a modest 4.7% increase, underperforming compared to market benchmarks. Market sceptics have pointed to the difficulties of maintaining growth momentum and managing financial metrics like net interest margins and the loan-to-deposit ratio on such a large balance sheet. Abhishek Mukherjee writes on how the bank's investors can learn a lesson or two on persistence from none other than the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar himself. Yann LeCun, Meta Platforms Inc.'s chief AI scientist, decided to visit India for a third time after an encounter with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Inspired by Nilekani's introduction to India's vibrant tech ecosystem, LeCun attended Meta's first 'Build with AI Summit' in Bengaluru, he told Leslie D'Monte. LeCun talked about witnessing the impressive adoption of Meta AI tools across major platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger, noting that India has the largest user community globally.  FIIs pulling out of India is not a surprise. But where is their money going?What the border pact means for India and ChinaCentre shifts to short-term goals to build highwaysPatience vs Payoff: What HDFC Bank's investors can learn from Sachin Tendulkar‘Godfather of AI' is impressed by India's AI prowess but found something lacking

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, October 7, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Last week was a bit of a disaster for the markets: the Nifty fell 5% over the previous four trading sessions. This selling-heavy trend was in contrast to a bullish market from the prior week, which saw Nifty hitting a record high. Ram Sahgal writes that foreign investors sold heavily, booking profits. Meanwhile, a stimulus by the Chinese government into its economy too attracted investors. Ram analyses the current trends, and speaks to market experts on when a bounceback is expected. As tensions in West Asia escalate, you might be worried about your portfolio. But despite historical volatility, stock markets have shown resilience in the face of geopolitical tensions. Notably, the US stock market has, on average, only dipped 5% during major events since World War II — and recovered quickly. Abhishek Mukherjee writes that the pattern is similar for Indian markets.  The NSE Nifty in India quickly rebounded after initial losses following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as well as the tensions in Gaza. However, for India, the primary concern amid such conflicts remains the impact on oil prices. India has a significant dependence on oil imports, which are crucial to its macroeconomic stability. If any war-related tensions lead to prices of oil rising, the markets may not take to it very kindly. India's shipping ministry is setting new guidelines that could significantly benefit domestic shipping companies. They're proposing that international container lines operating in Indian waters reserve at least 5% of their cargo space for local operators. This initiative is designed to bolster Indian container lines and non-vessel operating common carriers  — companies that arrange shipments but don't own the vessels themselves, reports Subhash Narayan. Currently, Indian entities handle less than 1% of the nation's trade, a figure this policy aims to increase by enhancing their access to global markets. This policy also supports the domestic shipbuilding industry and lessens India's dependency on foreign shipping services, which often leads to high freight charges during global disruptions. RP Sanjiv Goenka Group's music label Saregama India is eyeing a big move into the film industry by potentially snagging a majority stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. This isn't a done deal yet—sources told Lata Jha that the deal is still up in the air. This follows its acquisition of digital entertainment player Pocket Aces Pictures. Why the interest in Dharma Productions? Well, Dharma's been feeling the heat from the unpredictable box office, pricey star fees, and shrinking revenue from traditional rights deals. These challenges are pushing it to find a financial lifeline to keep up its operations.  Indians eager to travel abroad face a mixed bag of options, with the Indian passport ranking 81st globally. It offers visa-free access to 29 countries and visa-on-arrival in 28 others. However, the rise of e-visas and Electronic Travel Authorizations brings both convenience and potential pitfalls. For a smoother experience, e-visas are increasingly popular among Indian tourists. These allow you to apply from home without visiting an embassy. But remember, these come with variable processing times and fees. Common pitfalls include documentation errors leading to application rejections. It's critical to ensure your application details match your documents perfectly and to apply well in advance of your travel. Read this piece by Mint Money's Jash Kriplani if you want to streamline your international travel by using e-visas.  

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, September 23, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started.Aswath Damodaran is known as the "dean of valuation". In a free-wheeling conversation with Abhishek Mukherjee, Damodaran talks about how he assesses companies — especially family-run ones, as well as the current dynamics of the Indian stock market, and how to read the corporate life cycle. Retail investors should not miss out on his answers about Zomato's stock price valuation, which is up more than 130 percent year to date.The Competition Commission of India is nearing the end of its four-year antitrust investigation into Amazon and Flipkart. They've been asked to hand over financials which could determine hefty fines based on global sales if found guilty of anti-competitive practices like favoring certain sellers and pushing aggressive discounts. This move comes as the CCI looks to ensure fair play in India's rapidly growing digital market. With the law now requiring a thorough hearing before a final decision, all parties involved will get a chance to present their case, making sure the process is transparent and just. Gireesh Chandra Prasad reports on the antitrust body's push for a level playing field where small businesses can compete fairly against the big e-commerce platforms.Brands are tweaking their influencer strategies to maximize their marketing spend. The growth in influencer marketing in India is strong, but figuring out the actual return on investment is tricky. Pratishtha Bagai reports on how new-age companies are cutting down on influencer marketing budgets. For instance, beauty brand Plum slashed its influencer budget to half after seeing the real numbers. Similarly, Libas, an ethnic wear brand, is honing in on affiliate links and coupon codes to directly track sales from specific influencers, paying them based on performance. Smaller brands are also eyeing nano influencers—those with fewer than 10,000 followers—since they engage more and cost less, despite not always getting the spotlight from big agencies. Some brands even bypass agencies altogether, managing influencer relations themselves to ensure a better fit and efficiency.Netflix and other streaming platforms are on edge after a recent controversy over a Netflix series prompted calls for stricter content regulation. Already cautious under the 2021 IT Rules, these platforms are worried that the outcry might lead to tighter controls. A senior streaming executive told Lata Jha that companies are closely monitoring social media reactions to avoid potential legal battles. The fear is that any new regulatory body could slow content approval processes, akin to the current film censorship board, stifling creative expression. This anxiety comes as streaming services see stagnating subscription growth in India, despite a broad viewer base. Controversies not only threaten to derail individual shows but could tarnish the entire industry's image. Ever since Covid, an ever-growing number of Indian professionals have moved to Dubai to work. The Gulf city offers a year-long working visa for Indians. Moreover, you can avail of facilities like banking and housing rather seamlessly. The catch? You need to earn a minimum of 3,500 us dollars a month, roughly 3 lakh rupees. You would also need adequate health insurance with coverage in the entirety of UAE. Jash Kriplani brings you the details of such a move, which would still make you liable to pay taxes in India.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, September 11, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started.The Indian equities markets rose for a second consecutive trading session yesterday. Both the Sensex and the Nifty rose by around 0.4 percent on Tuesday.After a lull the previous two years, startup IPOs are back. 10 such new age companies have gone public so far this year. The market is now conducive for such listings, and investors continue to pour in more money than ever. But this isn't just an IPO momentum: investors have held on to their shares well after a bumper listing. But in his detailed story, Abhishek Mukherjee advises some caution. He writes that even the most promising startup will have to beat incredible odds to emerge as a market leader. This process takes many years, if not decades. In a bull market, every stock seems like the next best thing — investors would do well to keep a long-term outlook in mind.On Monday, Apple's Tim Cook unveiled the latest iPhones. While other companies like Google and Samsung have dipped their toes into AI-driven phones, Apple's global reach—boasting about 1.3 billion active users—means it has the clout to push AI into the mainstream. Apple's track record of transforming industries, like it did with music through the iPod and iTunes, suggests it could do the same with AI technology, writes Shouvik Das. However, there's some debate about how essential AI is in smartphones right now. While previous Apple innovations like the touchscreen became indispensable, AI features are seen more as helpful extras rather than must-haves at this stage. Shouvik also spoke to analysts and retailers, who expect Apple's new phones to make a significant dent in India. A sales boost of nearly 20 percent is expected in the next three months, as the launch coincides with the festive period in India. The average price of the new iphone is likely to be 75,000 rupees, up from 69,000 for the previous model. However, analysts expect a rise in demand due to the new AI features. Get ready to see a host of people with shiny new iphones soon.India's retail inflation for August is anticipated to remain stable at 3.5%, buoyed by a favourable statistical base effect, according to a survey by Mint of 27 economists. This level is comfortably below RBI's medium-term target of 4%, suggesting inflation is under control for the second consecutive month. While this might seem like good news, experts who spoke to Mint's Payal Bhattacharya and Manjul Paul, advised not to jump to conclusions about long-term trends just yet. The stability in August's inflation is partly due to expected declines in food prices, which make up nearly 40% of the inflation basket, but again, this too would be because of a favourable base effect. The real test will be the impact of September's rainfall on food inflation, as adverse weather could disrupt this positive trend. Biryani has truly become India's favourite go-to food, not just at festive gatherings but as an everyday meal. Thanks to food delivery giants like Zomato and Swiggy, grabbing a plate of biryani is now as easy as ordering a pizza. Swiggy, in fact, saw a whopping 250 biryani orders per minute during last year's India-Pakistan world cup match! This biryani boom is also spurring a surge in basmati rice sales, especially in bulk. Ayush Gupta from KRBL, a rice processing company, told Mint's Suneera Tandon that their bulk rice sales have skyrocketed, growing 20-25% each year post-COVID, particularly in the South where biryani is a staple. But the craze isn't just a southern phenomenon anymore; it's nationwide. Recognizing this trend, rice companies are getting creative, rolling out biryani mixes and kits for easy home cooking, aiming to replicate the restaurant experience in your kitchen. Whether it's a match day or any day, it seems like biryani is on everyone's menu.

Yas Rana and Abhishek Mukherjee discuss an action packed third day in Ranchi that saw an impressive innings from Dhruv Jurel, a dramatic England collapse and some brilliant spin bowling from both Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin. 0:00 Recap / 1:31 Dhruv Jurel / 3:41 Kuldeep Yadav / 9:14 England's batting & the pitch / 13:35 Ben Foakes / 16:03 Looking ahead to tomorrow You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-75 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #IndianCricket #EnglandCricket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A cheery start to 2024! Is this the week that Test cricket died? Mark Butcher, Ben Gardner and Yas Rana ponder what the future of Test and international cricket could look like after South Africa announced a second-string squad to tour New Zealand. The Proteas' squad includes seven uncapped players and a new captain, with the wholesale changes coming as a result of the Test series overlapping with the second season of SA20, South Africa's franchise T20 competition. Elsewhere there's discussion about Australia's victory against Pakistan at the MCG, the India-Australia women's ODI series, NOC disputes involving several high-profile Afghanistan cricketers and more. Abhishek Mukherjee also joins the show to reflect on South Africa's convincing victory over India, which saw Rohit Sharma's side blown away inside three days in the first Test at Centurion. 0:00 Intro / 2:17 Test cricket / 18:55 South Africa vs India / 30:42 Australia vs Pakistan / 37:51 India vs Australia ODIs / 40:04 Afghanistan NOC dispute / 44:11 England's Test tour to India / 53:42 Outro You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly includes an exclusive interview with Travis Head, POTM in the World Cup final, and is available to order at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-73 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #IndianCricket #CricketAustralia #CricketSouthAfrica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Looking at Australia and South Africa's World Cup in 1999.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Looking at Australia and South Africa's World Cup in 1999.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Bangladesh and Scotland's sliding doors, plus Zimbabwe's greatest moments.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Bangladesh and Scotland's sliding doors, plus Zimbabwe's greatest moments.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

How Sri Lanka won more games in one tournament than in their entire World Cup history.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

How Sri Lanka won more games in one tournament than in their entire World Cup history.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The 1996 World Cup really started before with a horrendous act of terrorism, Kenya shook up the world, the UAE had a tough time, and the West Indies passed over the baton to Australia. -To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The 1996 World Cup really started before with a horrendous act of terrorism, Kenya shook up the world, the UAE had a tough time, and the West Indies passed over the baton to Australia. -To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Following the thrill of Pakistan vs South Africa yesterday, Australia and New Zealand treated us to another instant World Cup classic in Dharamsala. Jim Wallace and Ben Gardner reflect on Australia's dramatic five-run victory, as well as previewing tomorrow's India vs England clash. Abhishek Mukherjee also joins the show from Kolkata to discuss Netherlands' second win of the tournament - an 87-run thumping of Bangladesh. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-72 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How New Zealand helped change the game, and Pakistan finally climbed to top of the mountain.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

How New Zealand helped change the game, and Pakistan finally climbed to top of the mountain.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The World Cup in coloured clothing with a new old team coming back and a chicken farmer.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The World Cup in coloured clothing with a new old team coming back and a chicken farmer.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

India registered their first victory of the 2023 World Cup thanks to Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, who produced a brilliant 165-run partnership to rescue the hosts from 2-3 in Chennai. Kohli made 85, while Rahul finished unbeaten on 97*, winning the game with a six off Pat Cummins. India's spinners starred earlier in the day, with Ravindra Jadeja picking up 3-28 from his 10 overs as Australia struggled their way to 199 all out. Ben Gardner and Abhishek Mukherjee discuss the main talking points from the game before looking ahead to New Zealand vs Netherlands and reflecting on the first round of fixtures. You can follow Wisden Cricket on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/WisdenCric https://www.instagram.com/wisden_cricket/ https://twitter.com/WisdenCricket https://www.tiktok.com/@wisdencricket The latest issue of Wisden Cricket Monthly is available now at https://wisden.com/shop/wisden-cricket-monthly-issue-71 The digital version of the magazine is also available for just £2 a month at https://pocketmags.com/wisden-cricket-monthly-magazine#5c1cd17fa0b05 #Cricket #CricketWorldCup #CWC23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last World Cup played in whites was actually the start of ODI cricket as we know it.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The last World Cup played in whites was actually the start of ODI cricket as we know it.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The World Cup that changed cricket forever.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The World Cup that changed cricket forever.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Sri Lanka almost gets banned from cricket, Denmark miss out due the fact their semi final opponent was changed due to Israel, Geoffrey Boycott bowls swing to win a match and the West Indies win their second straight tournament.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Sri Lanka almost gets banned from cricket, Denmark miss out due the fact their semi final opponent was changed due to Israel, Geoffrey Boycott bowls swing to win a match and the West Indies win their second straight tournament.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Angry pitch invaders, a dirty protest, a Haemorrhoid operation, the greatest all-round performance in a World Cup and Clive Lloyd.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

Angry pitch invaders, a dirty protest, a Haemorrhoid operation, the greatest all-round performance in a World Cup and Clive Lloyd.-To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121.Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber.It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42.It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio.

The first men's World Cup was in 1975, but that is not the first in cricket. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first men's World Cup was in 1975, but that is not the first in cricket. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. In 1963, Middlesex got caught in traffic, and that set up one of the stupidest matches in cricket history. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1963, Middlesex got caught in traffic, and that set up one of the stupidest matches in cricket history. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cricket has been stopped by many things outside of rain and light, we bring you this episode to add two of the stupidest reasons cricket matches have been delayed. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cricket has been stopped by many things outside of rain and light, we bring you this episode to add two of the stupidest reasons cricket matches have been delayed. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the history of our game we have had famous actors and authors who also played first-class, and even Test cricket. Plus Frankenstein's monster was a keeper. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the history of our game we have had famous actors and authors who also played first-class, and even Test cricket. Plus Frankenstein's monster was a keeper. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. So this week, we look at when batters took over the game, and the MCC tried to stop the big hitting in the worst way possible. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. So this week, we look at when batters took over the game, and the MCC tried to stop the big hitting in the worst way possible. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. how in 1846, two teams of players went up against a bowling machine. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. how in 1846, two teams of players went up against a bowling machine. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. So this week, a story about how the strongest man in cricket got hurt, and that changed how we protect ourselves. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. So this week, a story about how the real Ashes was not England vs Australia, it was smokers vs non-smokers. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. So this week we have a whole episode on why we have three stumps in cricket. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. So this week we are talking about bubblegum and bails. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a new season of Double Century, and we wanted to explore some of the weirder things about our game. So this week we are talking about some of the best players ever who played in matches where they used brooms as bats. - To support Double Century please go to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32090121. Jarrod Kimber produces and narrates this series, check out his many projects here: https://linktr.ee/jarrodkimber. It is written by Abhishek Mukherjee, you can find him on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/ovshake42. It is edited, mixed and produced by Nick McCorriston, he's at https://www.nickamc.com and https://www.twitter.com/soundboy_audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices