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To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms.⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc⁠ 1.⁠ ⁠YouTube Doubles Down on India's Creator Economy YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, at the WAVES 2025 summit, pledged an additional ₹8.5 billion to India's creator ecosystem, on top of ₹210 billion already invested over the past three years. With over 100 million Indian channels uploading in 2024 and more than 15,000 surpassing 1 million subscribers, Mohan called India a rising “Creator Nation.” The platform clocked 45 billion watch hours from Indian content last year alone. Backing this digital momentum, the Indian government announced a $1 billion creator economy fund and the launch of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai, supported by global tech giants like Nvidia, Google, Apple, and Meta. 2.⁠ ⁠India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate Post Pahalgam Attack Following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians, Pakistan has intensified military deployments across the India border. Radar systems and Chinese SH-15 howitzers were positioned in Rajasthan's Longewala sector. The Pakistan Air Force launched large-scale exercises involving F-16s, J-10s, and JF-17s, signaling heightened readiness. India, in turn, suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, calling out Pakistan's alleged cross-border terror links. The geopolitical mood remains tense, with both countries maintaining high alert levels. 3.⁠ ⁠Pre-IPO Funding Faces Chill as Markets Wobble Volatile public markets have started to dent private funding too—especially pre-IPO deals. Investors, including HNIs and family offices, are pushing for discounted valuations, stricter terms, and longer timelines before committing funds. Big names like Zepto, Groww, and Cred are said to be in talks, but several deals are being renegotiated or delayed. While 2024 saw $355 million raised across 17 pre-IPO deals, caution is now the dominant theme. Weak post-listing performances by firms like Ola Electric and Swiggy, and the broader 7% decline in Nifty since September, have soured sentiment. 4.⁠ ⁠Markets Cautious, But India Still a Bright Spot A Mint survey of 30 investment professionals reveals that while volatility is expected to remain high—thanks to Trump's tariff war and domestic uncertainty—India may still emerge as a relatively stable investment zone. Over 77% of experts expect continued choppiness over the next quarter, though 63% believe large-cap stocks now offer attractive entry points. Mid- and small-cap stocks remain under watch after sharp corrections. Gold, meanwhile, is shining bright—up 31% in 2025 so far—and expected to outperform equities again if global turbulence persists. IPOs have largely dried up, but 53% of analysts see a cautious revival in high-quality names later this year. 5.⁠ ⁠Sebi Clears IndusInd Execs of Insider Trading Sebi has closed its investigation into insider trading allegations against IndusInd Bank's former CEO Sumant Kathpalia and deputy CEO Arun Khurana. It found all ESOP-related trades were disclosed and occurred post-vesting. However, a forensic audit revealed Khurana had knowledge of the incorrect forex derivative accounting that caused a ₹1,960 crore hit. While insider trading wasn't established, governance questions linger. The bank is still grappling with reputational fallout amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.

Ather Electric once pioneered the electric two wheeler segment. But now it has fallen behind its competition like Ola Electric and TVS Motor in terms of market share. To make matters worse, its recent IPO saw a lukewarm response from investors. One thing is clear -- up until now, Ather's focus has been on building superior products, loaded with features and a smooth user experience. But to take things to the next level, Ather will have to build a more compelling narrative. How did it get here? What's next for the EV maker? Tune in. Daybreak is looking for a talented audio journalist with at least two years of experience. Check out the role here. Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. RBI Allows Minors Aged 10+ to Operate Bank Accounts In a push for early financial literacy, the Reserve Bank of India has allowed minors aged 10 and above to open and operate savings and term deposit accounts independently. Banks may also offer internet banking, ATM cards, and cheque books to these accounts, based on their risk policies. However, overdrafts are strictly prohibited. For children under 10, accounts must be managed by a parent or legal guardian — including mothers. Banks must update internal policies by July 1, 2025, and perform due diligence at onboarding and beyond. Modi and Vance Signal Breakthrough on India-US Trade Deal Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting US Vice President J.D. Vance said they've made “significant progress” on the India-US bilateral trade agreement, aiming to reduce trade barriers and boost economic ties. In Delhi, the two leaders discussed cooperation across defence, tech, energy, and semiconductors. The talks build on Modi's February visit to Washington and follow brief interactions in Paris. Modi also confirmed plans to host President Trump later this year, expected to deepen what officials call a people-driven strategic partnership amid rising global protectionism. Maharashtra Cracks Down on Ola Electric Over Missing Permits The Maharashtra transport department has shut down 75 Ola Electric stores and ordered the closure of 46 more for operating without mandatory trade certificates. Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar confirmed that an additional 270 stores are under scrutiny. Raids in Mumbai and Pune led to the seizure of 192 unregistered vehicles. Ola claims it's transitioning from distribution centers to a direct-to-consumer model, and is working to bring all stores into compliance. Maharashtra, Ola's biggest market, accounted for 12% of its FY25 sales. The crackdown comes as Ola trails Bajaj and TVS in monthly retail rankings, and its stock has dropped 38% year-to-date. Google Pays ₹20 Crore to Settle India Antitrust Case Google has become the first company to use India's new settlement framework, paying ₹20.24 crore to resolve an antitrust probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The case centered around Google's contracts with smart TV makers, which allegedly forced bundling of Play Store and Play Services and blocked rival Android forks. Under the New India Agreement, Google must now unbundle these services for smart TVs sold in India. The settlement, offered with a 15% discount, followed input from 45 stakeholders. The move comes as the EU considers similar action against Big Tech, especially amid tensions with the US over tariffs. Xiamen Airlines Returns Boeing Jet Amid US-China Trade War In a sharp blow to Boeing, China's Xiamen Airlines returned a new 737 MAX to the US, citing high tariffs on American imports. The jet, already painted in Xiamen's livery, landed at Boeing's Seattle base after being pulled from the company's Zhoushan plant in China. The reversal follows a fresh tariff war: 145% US tariffs on Chinese goods, countered by 125% Chinese tariffs on US imports. The price hike made the $55 million aircraft financially unviable. China has asked its airlines to pause Boeing purchases and is exploring support for carriers with leasing agreements. With 20% of Boeing's projected global demand tied to China, the move adds pressure to an already strained US-China relationship. Boeing has not commented on the return.

From the BBC World Service: Shares of Ola Electric hit a record low following allegations that the company has defaulted on payments. Meanwhile, China’s BYD says it’s unveiling ultra-fast EV chargers, and Audi is cutting 8% of its global workforce. Plus, Germany's parliament is voting on whether to rewrite its debt rules. And later, a Peruvian farmer is taking a German energy giant to court.

From the BBC World Service: Shares of Ola Electric hit a record low following allegations that the company has defaulted on payments. Meanwhile, China’s BYD says it’s unveiling ultra-fast EV chargers, and Audi is cutting 8% of its global workforce. Plus, Germany's parliament is voting on whether to rewrite its debt rules. And later, a Peruvian farmer is taking a German energy giant to court.

It's Monday, March 10th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. 

Darwinbox bags $140 million as AI-powered SaaS startups continue to rake in big cheques. Ola Electric secures a Rs 73.7 crore incentive under India's PLI scheme, setting the stage for fierce EV competition. And in a cyber-thriller twist, India's tax officials might soon scan your WhatsApp chats for undisclosed crypto holdings. Plus, IT firms are cutting bench time while VCs ramp up AI investments. Tune in to Tech3 podcast from Moneycontrol's newsroom for all the top startup and tech updates!

In today's episode of Tech3 Podcast by Moneycontrol, we break down Ola Electric's massive restructuring and its impact on employees. We also dive into why India's startup founders are owning less of their companies than ever before. Plus, the latest on India's data protection laws and a Supreme Court ruling that gives YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia the green light to continue his podcast. Tune in for all the top tech and startup headlines, Monday to Friday, only on Moneycontrol!

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 13, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Amid India-China geopolitical tensions, China's Fosun Pharmaceutical is in discussions with three global private equity firms to sell its majority stake in the Hyderabad-based Gland Pharma. Fosun currently owns about 51% of Gland Pharma, after initially acquiring a 74% stake for $1.2 billion. They have hired investment banks Morgan Stanley and UBS to assist with the sale. Global private equity firms Blackstone, Brookfield, and Warburg Pincus are interested in buying this stake, valuing the company at nearly $3 billion. Gland Pharma, founded in 1978, specializes in making generic injectable medicines and serves nearly 90 countries, focusing on India and the U.S. markets. In the December quarter, the company reported revenues of ₹1,384 crore and a profit after tax of ₹204.7 crore.The potential sale is expected to trigger an open offer to Gland Pharma's shareholders, with the buyers aiming to own between 60-65% of the company after the transaction. In a major step toward strengthening digital payment security, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed additional factor authentication (AFA) for international card-not-present (CNP) transactions. This means Indian consumers will have an extra layer of security when making payments to foreign merchants—just like they already do for domestic transactions.Now you may wonder what prompted this move by the RBI?It's primarily due to Rising Fraud Cases in international transactions involving unauthorized charges on foreign websites with minimal authentication. Now adding AFA will ensure stronger security standards that safeguard Indian cardholders against such risks.   US-based industrial and aerospace giant Honeywell and Greenko founders-led AM Green signed an agreement on Wednesday to collaborate on manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in India from biofuels, including ethanol, methanol, and green hydrogen. Under this agreement, Honeywell's cutting-edge technology will be leveraged to produce SAF from renewable sources, aligning with global efforts to transition toward greener energy solutions. AM Green, a company backed by the founders of renewable energy giant Greenko, will focus on production and scaling operations in India, catering to both domestic and international markets.The companies will assess the feasibility of making SAF in India to reduce the country's oil import dependence, helping shipping companies adopt the low-emission fuel, and aiding aviation companies to meet International Civil Aviation Organisation guidelines for low-carbon fuel replacements. The global aviation industry is under increasing pressure to cut carbon emissions, and SAF has emerged as a key solution. This partnership strengthens India's role in the green energy revolution, supporting global decarbonization goals while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Over two dozen Indian startups are expected to go public in the coming months, including big names like Groww, Lenskart, and Zepto, which could see billion-dollar IPOs. Smaller companies like Ather Energy, BoAt, Bluestone, Infra.market, PhysicsWallah, PayU, and Pine Labs are also gearing up for their stock market debuts. This is a jump from last year when only 13 startups, including Swiggy, Ola Electric, and FirstCry, went public. However, market conditions are getting tougher. Investment bankers say startups might need to adjust their IPO sizes and valuations due to recent global economic shifts. The US stock market has been hit hard after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, leading to uncertainty in global equity markets. India's Nifty 50 index is down 12.5% from its peak last September, with foreign investors selling off shares. Amid tough market conditions and lock-in expiries those looking to invest in upcoming IPOs could also be staring at losses in the short term      At the Maha Kumbh Mela, India's largest spiritual gathering, several startups are seizing the opportunity to engage with the vast influx of pilgrims. Zomato-owned Blinkit has set up a temporary store offering ritual-related items and other essentials. Swiggy's Instamart has established a stall near the Triveni Sangam to serve attendees. PhonePe, in collaboration with ICICI Lombard General Insurance, is providing affordable travel insurance plans tailored for Kumbh visitors. Chai Point has deployed around 175 personnel and 18-20 mini stations, utilizing brewing bots capable of producing 15 liters of tea every 12 minutes, resulting in daily sales of approximately 160,000 cups reports Peiyamvada C. Now these initiatives not only cater to the immediate needs of pilgrims but also serve as strategic moves for brand visibility and customer acquisition. By adjusting pricing and packaging, these startups aim to connect with a broader audience beyond their typical urban clientele, gathering valuable insights for future expansions.

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, February 10, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Air traffic is booming in India. Manufacturers are actively seeking deals at the Aero India exhibition, highlighting the country's potential. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is set to hold its annual general meeting in June in New Delhi, a testament to India's growing market influence. According to Airbus India's Remi Maillard, “ India is now the third-largest air market globally, after the U.S. and China”. Boeing's Salil Gupte echoed this sentiment, calling India the most dynamic and exciting market. The civil aviation ministry claims a meteoric rise in the sector, with traffic growth projected over seven percent annually until 2043. Although rail travel remains popular, it's often slow and chaotic. Boeing estimates that converting just two percent of daily train users to air travel could double the air market, given the current low per capita air travel of 0.12 compared to 0.46 in China.Going by these statistics, the Indian market will need at least 2,835 new aircraft in the next 20 years, and all major players like Indigo, Airbus and Air India are gunning for the Next big leap in the airline sector.  Ola Electric will need to consistently sell 50,000 units every month in order to achieve profitability, says founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal. To be sure, Ola Electric has faced considerable criticism due to widespread customer complaints about poor service centre experience. In September last year, Mint reported that Ola's service centre backlogs had risen to 80,000 customer complaints per month.Speaking to an analyst, Aggarwal claimed that the company had recaptured its market leadership in terms of volumes with 25,000 units sold in January.The company has consistently been under pressure, with Ola Electric's shares losing about 2% on Friday alone to settle at ₹70 apiece on the BSE—only 8% off its all-time low.  The company has suffered a quarterly net loss of ₹564 crore in the last quarter of 2024.Aggarwal, however, claimed that the company “maintained a steady industry leadership with a market share of over 25%.”  The recent deportation of 104 illegal migrants to India by the US government has sparked controversy in the Indian Parliament. In the midst of this debate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United States from February 12 to 13, where he will engage in discussions with President Donald Trump, as quoted by Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.Earlier, on January 27, President Trump and Prime Minister Modi held a conversation focused on immigration matters and the importance of India purchasing more American-made security equipment.The United States is India's largest trading partner, with two-way trade surpassing $118 billion in 2023/24, and India recording a trade surplus of $32 billion.As a strategic partner of the United States, India will aim to enhance trade relations, simplify access to skilled worker visas and review import tariffs on over 30 items, including luxury cars, and solar cells, potentially boosting imports from the US amid rising global trade tensions.4)The Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy committee (MPC) on Friday cut the key policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% to support growth. At a post-policy press conference, new RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra spoke on a range of issues such as implementation of the proposed guidelines on liquidity coverage ratio (LCR), working with the government on various recommendations, geopolitical developments, and the cost of policy actions on regulated entities. It is not only about stability, the implementation of LCR norms comes at a cost. It requires a strict impact analysis and enough time to be implemented. While the Rupee depreciation puts pressure on inflation, a higher worry is how global uncertainties would pan out. 5) Religare Enterprises Ltd chairperson Rashmi Saluja informed shareholders at the company's annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday that she was not retiring as a director, a move that stumped shareholders and proxy advisory firms. However, a third of Religare's investors told Mint that they had voted against Saluja's reappointment as director. Manendra Singh, partner at law firm Economic Laws Practice revealed that "Under the Companies Act, 2013, the chairman can regulate the manner in which voting is conducted, but cannot take away the voting rights of its members.” The Burman family, which owns a little over 25% of Religare, got approvals from all regulatory agencies and offered to buy up to 26% shares from minority investors via an open offer that opened on 27 January. Following the hearing on Gaekwad's appeal, the Supreme Court said the Burmans' open offer cannot be closed until the Sebi decides on the legality of Gaekwad's competing offer.

Last week, Ola Electric's shares saw a three-day slump after the Central Consumer Protection Authority asked the company for more documents for its investigation against it post receiving thousands of consumer complaints. But shares going up and down is regular stuff right? Not for Ola Electric. The company went public in August 2024 at a debut price of Rs 76 becoming the only startup that went public at a lower price. In his newsletter The Nutgraf, my colleague Praveen said it was a bold decision which paid off for Ola Electric. You see, when startups go for an IPO, it becomes clear that most of the value has already been extracted when it was private, leaving little for public investors. If it were shown to you as a graph, you'd see a sharp fall in growth post going public. That is the usual trend.But Ola Electric dodged it thanks to its lower debut price. This is exactly what makes its falling share prices a matter of concern. And somewhere in the middle of all this is CEO Bhavish Aggarwal's public perception. Tune in. Daybreak is now on WhatsApp at +918971108379. Text us and tell us what you thought of the episode!Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Ola Electric’s recent announcement of its expansion plans on X before the exchanges and the resultant spike in its stock price has earned it the regulator’s ire. Sebi has accused it of flouting market disclosure norms. Are new age listed companies lax about sharing material information on social platforms for quick impact? Or should the regulator move with the times and make disclosure norms more inclusive of other more accessible platforms? Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to ET Prime Editor Shishir Prasad and its markets editor Pravin Palande as well as Sandeep Parekh, former Sebi board member and managing partner at Finsec Law Advisors. Tune in. Check out other interesting episodes from the host like: India’s Space Odyssey 2025, How will the H-1B furore pan out?, Building India’s $30 Trillion Future By 2047, Mint Street’s New Maestro, Explaining the Food Inflation Debate, India’s Big Dubai Probe and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube. Credits: TV9 Hindi News, Fatafat NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may open in the red according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like Ola Electric, Bajaj Auto, Berger Paints and others.

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may open in the red according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like HDFC Bank, Siemens India, Ola Electric and more.

Welcome to the year-end special edition of Two by Two.We've released 22 episodes of Two by Two since our inaugural edition in July. We've covered an incredible breadth of counterintuitive topics framed as, well, two by twos. Would Flipkart become Phonepe before Phonepe became Flipkart? Did Delhi prick Bengaluru's bubble? Is the golden era of the software engineer over? Why is health insurance broken? How will Ola and Uber avoid ‘death by a thousand cuts'? Why is Zepto behaving like a gold medallist? Can venture capitalists do no wrong? Dmart versus the challengers at the gates. AI and the impending disruption of Indian SaaS. We've had incredible fun exploring these ideas with a bunch of really sharp, experienced and opinionated guests. Finding guests who don't hesitate to speak their minds and state unpopular truths has been one of the hardest things. Far, far tougher than finding interesting topics. We owe all our guests a huge thanks for trusting us. Far too many professionals and leaders prefer to stick to rehearsed and predictable talking points in public these days.We'd started Two by Two with the ambition to operate at the intersection of curiosity and synthesis. Each week, we said we'd spot the hidden connections and unasked questions. We'd identify the cast of players and their motivations. We'd bring in incredible people to discuss these with. We'd try to answer simple yet fundamental questions like, what is going on, why is it happening, who gains and who loses, and where is all of this leading to?By always asking questions. Always connecting the dots. Always being unfiltered and uninhibited.We wanted Two by Two to be ‘your personal investigative brain'. In 2025 we hope to make Two by Two even more interesting and unpredictable. Yes, at its core it will still be a weekly podcast. But I'm excited at the possibility of doing so much more by involving our subscribers, listeners and readers in these endeavours. We want to make Two by Two ‘our collective investigative brain'. And hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan will continue to do so with a new episode every Thursday.To listen to all episodes of Two by Two, consider subscribing to The Ken's Premium plan, which in addition to the podcast, will also get you access to our long-form stories, Premium newsletters and visual stories.If you just want access to Two by Two, you can do that as well on Apple Podcasts with a paid subscription.Two by Two is also a free weekly newsletter published every Friday. You can sign up for it here. Listen to all Two by Two episodes here:1. Will Flipkart become Phonepe before Phonepe becomes Flipkart? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/will-flipkart-become-phonepe-before-phonepe-becomes-flipkart/2. Why has all the excitement and disruption gone out of startups? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/why-has-all-the-excitement-and-disruption-gone-out-of-startups/3. Is Zepto a gold medallist or a bronze medallist? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/is-zepto-a-gold-medalist-or-a-bronze-medalist/4. Delhi pricked the Bengaluru bubble - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/delhi-pricked-the-bangalore-bubble/5. Swiggy needs to reclaim its past glory - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/swiggy-needs-to-reclaim-its-past-glory/6. Is the golden era of the (software) engineer over? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/is-the-golden-era-of-the-software-engineer-over/7. Google Pay: Big. Successful. Vulnerable - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/google-pay-big-successful-vulnerable/8. Private coaching is eating away at schooling - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/private-coaching-is-eating-away-at-schooling/9. Why Stripe could not become the Stripe of India? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/why-couldnt-stripe-become-the-stripe-of-india/10. Health insurance in India is ripe for disruption - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/health-insurance-is-ripe-for-disruption/11. Netflix and its last growth market - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/netflixs-last-growth-market/12. Ather Energy was a pioneer. Can it also be a leader? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/ather-energy-was-a-pioneer-can-it-also-be-a-leader/13. Do we even need Product Managers? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/do-we-even-need-product-managers/14. How will Ola and Uber avoid ‘death by a thousand cuts'? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/how-will-ola-and-uber-avoid-death-by-a-thousand-cuts/15. The relentless rise of the government as a competitor - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/the-relentless-rise-of-the-government-as-a-competitor/16. What does the future hold for Ola Electric? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/what-does-ola-electrics-future-hold/17. Can venture capitalists do no wrong? - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/can-venture-capitalists-do-no-wrong/18. Dmart versus the challengers at the gate - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/dmart-versus-the-challengers-at-the-gate/19. Marketing is eating itself from the inside - https://the-ken.com/podcasts/two-by-two/marketing-is-eating-i...

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may open in the green according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like NTPC Green Energy, Ola Electric, Gland Pharma and others.

Artificial intelligence will affect all facets of modern-day business in some way or another. But it will most definitely go a few layers deeper with the type of companies whose job is to be a record of business' today – SaaS companies.SaaS as a business model is investment-heavy in the beginning. It's risky to build, it takes time to build, and it takes skill to build. But if successful, it is a cash cow. Think of the biggest SaaS companies – Salesforce, Microsoft and Adobe. They spent years building and iterating on software products. And today, all of these products they poured money into make them billions of dollars.But there's a perfect storm that has been turning the tides, and the incumbents have seen the signs and have jumped at it to secure their advantage and not lose out to upstarts.The one thing about SaaS products is that they have to be constantly sold to their customers. But with AI, the entire loop becomes a solution that makes the customer's life easier. SaaS products integrated with AI will be bought because they'll solve the use case of its customers specifically. Companies which usually resort to different pricing strategies for small additional features will have to reconsider and be aligned to deliver outcomes for their customer, not a feature list which is based on purchasing licences to gain access.And in all of this, what happens to the Indian SaaS companies as the AI wave ushers in?In episode 21 of Two by Two, hosts Praveen Gopal Krishnan and Rohin Dharmakumar sat down with guests Sumanth Raghavendra, CEO and co-founder of Presentations.AI and one of the co-founders of The Ken, and Sidu Ponnappa, CEO and co-founder of Realfast and former managing director of Gojek India.This is a short ‘highlights only' version of the hour-and-a-half-long discussion.A Premium subscription to The Ken will give you access to our long-form stories, premium newsletters, podcasts, and visual stories in addition to Two by Two.If you'd just like access to Two by Two, you can do that too by getting a Premium subscription to Two by Two on Apple Podcasts.You can sign up for The Two by Two newsletter here—it's free!Tune in to the latest Two by Two podcast to listen to an engrossing discussion on how AI will shake up SaaS models across the world and what's in store for India's SaaS companies.Additional reading:The AI apocalypse is coming: Are SaaS companies ready?BarbAIrians at the Gate: The Financial Opportunity of AIThe End of the SaaS Era: Rethinking software's role in business------Listen to the Two by Two 'unlocked' episode – What does Ola Electric's future hold?Link to the 'unlocked' episode:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Youtube------This episode of Two by Two was produced by Hari Krishna. Mixing and mastering for this episode was done by Rajiv CN.Write to us with what you thought of the episode at twobytwo@the-ken.com.

This episode was first released on November 7, 2024, for The Ken's premium subscribers. We've unlocked it for our Basic and Free subscribers for a limited time. Listen to it on your favourite podcast streaming platforms before it goes behind a paywall.Ola Electric's woes just don't seem to be stopping.From angry customers to its mercurial CEO getting into online spats as pressure mounts, many of its problems stretch seemingly beyond its control today for it to make a quick turnaround and change the narrative. And this is hurting its valuation significantly, both in the private and public markets. Just this week, Ola Electric's price fell below its listing priceOla Electric can and should take credit for making EV two-wheelers common on Indian roads. It achieved this through rampant marketing, getting the word out for its product, and eventually delivering its products to eager customers as well. These did yield results in the short term as well. At its peak, Ola Electric's vertically integrated ecosystem was a big pull, which, along with its marketing efforts, allowed it to gain nearly 53% market share in the EV two-wheeler segment.But the strategy of moving fast and breaking things to press an early mover advantage that startups usually apply has now started to backfire, as angry customers take to social media to express their frustration with the longer wait times to get their vehicles serviced and working again.These kinds of troubles tend to happen with startups. But when the situation is such that you can't just fix things as you would do in an app, and you are under the scrutiny of the public markets. The need to deliver becomes absolutely detrimental.In this week's episode, host Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan try to understand Ola's recent history, how it fared after listing on the Indian bourses, the troubles it has faced, and what the future holds.Joining them for the episode are Jinesh Gandhi, Research Director at Ambit*, with over 20 years of experience tracking multiple sectors, and Narayan Sundararaman, an accomplished leader with over 28 years of experience in marketing strategy. Narayan has worked at Cadbury, Star TV, and was the ex-CMO at Bajaj Auto.Reference Stories:How Ola Electric blew its leadOla Electric wants to take on Hero's Splendor. But e-bikes are not e-scootersThe real reason behind Ola Electric slashing its IPO valuation in a booming stock marketOther Two by Two episodes:Ather Energy was a pioneer. Can it also be a leader?*Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the analyst and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ambit Capital Private Ltd. The analyst does not hold any financial interest in the securities discussed in the podcast, nor do their relatives. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. It is essential to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.This episode was produced by Hari Krishna. Mixing and mastering for this episode is done by Rajiv CN. Write to us about what you thought of the episode at twobytwo@the-ken.com.

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are the top news from around the world ahead of the trading session of December 6 -Yesterday, markets extended their recovery in a volatile session, gaining over 1% after a brief pause. Following a subdued start, a sudden surge in select heavyweight stocks mid-session lifted sentiment, although volatile swings in the final hour tempered momentum. Ultimately, the Nifty ended above 24,700, marking its highest closing level since October 21. Most sectors contributed to the rally, with IT, banking, and auto emerging as the top gainers. The IT index hit a record high, rising more than 2%, with Infosys and TCS leading the gains. -Market volatility was largely induced due to uncertainty around MPC's policy meet and the RBI's focus on liquidity measures following a dip in economic growth, which is going to be the key focus today as governor Shaktikanta Das is set to announce the policy outcome at 10 am today. -As of this morning, GIFT Nifty was higher, trading at a premium of more than 40 points from Nifty Futures Thursday close, indicating a start in the green for the Indian market. -Stocks to watch: Afcons Infrastructure, Nykaa, Cummins India, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Ola Electric, Ramco Systems -The key thing to watch today will be the RBI policy outcome. A CNBC-TV18 poll of analysts expects RBI to hold rates whereas it could trim growth outlook. -Asian equities tracked a drop in US shares ahead of jobs data that may help shape the direction of the Federal Reserve's policy path later this month. Equities in Japan, Australia and futures in Hong Kong all fell, taking cues from the downbeat mood on Wall Street. The S&P 500 dropped 0.2% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 slipped 0.3%, their first declines in five sessions. -In commodities, oil was mostly unchanged after OPEC+'s decision to push back the revival of shuttered production by another three months failed to lift sentiment. Meanwhile, Chevron Corp. said it plans to slow production growth in the biggest US oil field next year. Gold held its declines. -Bitcoin pulled back a record high with some traders already seeking to hedge against a deeper retreat after the original cryptocurrency surged to more than $100,000 for the first time. The digital asset held it losses after news that Donald Trump had named David Sacks as a White House czar for crypto and artificial intelligence. Tune in to Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may open in the green according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like Ola Electric, PSU stocks, Wipro and more.

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, November 15, 2024. This is Nelson John, let's get started. China's export restrictions are hurting the Indian economy. Essential materials like Germanium and Gallium have been banned from being exported from China, and are crucial for solar panel and electric vehicle production. Dhirendra Kumar and Utpal Bhaskar report that Indian companies are trying a workaround by rerouting these minerals and other critical machinery through Dubai. However, this proves to be costly as prices have increased by 10% and timelines are delayed by months. Such tactics also further widen India's trade deficit with China, draining foreign exchange. If your company does any business in the US, you're probably thinking about the implications of Donald Trump's return to the big seat. Law firms are inundated with similar queries. Krishna Yadav writes that law firms are advising their clients to include protective clauses in contracts such as 'Force Majeure' and 'Material Adverse Change'. They are worried that Trump's 'America First' policy can complicate investments as well as invite widespread scrutiny. Cross-border deals might then come to a halt until there's further clarity on international policy. It seems that automakers ar a rare breed — they don't want any subsidies. The government's ₹26,000 crore PLI scheme has only found takers for subsidies worth ₹500 crore so far. Alisha Sachdev reports that these companies are Tata Motors, Mahindra, Toyota, and Ola Electric. Primarily, the 50% domestic value requirement poses a major challenge for them, as they can't qualify for the scheme. Claims are likely to increase next financial year, when other automakers are more compliant and have bigger expansion plans. Would you let a robotic arm, controlled by artificial intelligence, operate on you? Leslie D'monte writes that an autonomous AI surgeon named the da Vinci robot is now on the market. It has been trained through imitation learning, like most other AI models. It could potentially revolutionize surgical procedures by replicating complex tasks such as suturing and tissue manipulation. Challenges include precision, cost, and regulatory compliance. And since these devices are entirely digital, a single cyberattack could prove to be quite harmful. Maharashtra is gearing up for its first state election since the split of its two key regional parties—the Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena. With the second highest number of parliamentary seats in the country, it is a politically crucial state. Between the Mahayuti government and opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, populist schemes and promises have taken centre stage to mobilize voters. In a state, where unemployment and rural distress are key electoral issues, will this guarantee a win?

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may open in the red according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like Asian Paints, Tata Motors, Ola Electric and others.

Ola Electric's woes just don't seem to be stopping.From angry customers to its mercurial CEO getting into online spats as pressure mounts, many of its problems stretch seemingly beyond its control today for it to make a quick turnaround and change the narrative. And this is hurting its valuation significantly, both in the private and public markets. Just this week, Ola Electric's price fell below its listing priceOla Electric can and should take credit for making EV two-wheelers common on Indian roads. It achieved this through rampant marketing, getting the word out about its product, and eventually delivering its products to eager customers as well. These did yield results in the short term as well. At its peak, Ola Electric's vertically integrated ecosystem was a big pull, which, along with its marketing efforts, allowed it to gain nearly 53% market share in the EV two-wheeler segment.But the strategy of moving fast and breaking things that startups usually apply to press an early mover advantage has now started to backfire, as angry customers take to social media to express their frustration with the longer wait times to get their vehicles serviced and working again.These kinds of troubles tend to happen with startups. But when the situation is such that you can't just fix things as you would do in an app, and you are under the scrutiny of the public markets. The need to deliver becomes absolutely detrimental.In this week's episode, host Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan try to understand Ola's recent history, how it fared after listing on the Indian bourses, the troubles it has faced, and what the future holds.Joining them for the episode are Jinesh Gandhi, Research Director at Ambit*, with over 20 years of experience tracking multiple sectors, and Narayan Sundararaman, an accomplished leader with over 28 years of experience in marketing strategy. Narayan has worked at Cadbury, Star TV, and was the ex-CMO at Bajaj Auto.Reference Stories:How Ola Electric blew its leadOla Electric wants to take on Hero's Splendor. But e-bikes are not e-scootersThe real reason behind Ola Electric slashing its IPO valuation in a booming stock marketEpisode unlocked for free and basic subscribers: Ather Energy was a pioneer. Can it also be a leader?This is a shorter 'highlights only' episode of an hour-and-a-half-long podcast. If you want to listen and get early access to the full episode, consider becoming a Premium subscriber to The Ken, which in addition to Two by Two, will also give you access to our long-form stories, Premiums newsletters and visual stories. Or if you just want to listen to Two by Two for now, for iOS users, we have enabled Premium subscription on Apple Podcasts.You can sign up for The Two by Two newsletter here—it's free!*Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the analyst and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ambit Capital Private Ltd. The analyst does not hold any financial interest in the securities discussed in the podcast, nor do their relatives. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. It is essential to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions.This episode was produced by Hari Krishna. Mixing and mastering for this episode is done by Rajiv CN. Write to us about what you thought of the episode at twobytwo@the-ken.com.

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We have unlocked the full and unedited version of episode 12, which we released on October 3rd for Premium subscribers of The Ken on The Ken's mobile app and Apple Podcasts. Now, you can stream the full episode on Spotify, Amazon Music, Youtube or wherever you listen to your podcasts for free for a limited time.Ather Energy is the third-largest seller of electric two-wheelers in India. Founded in 2013, Ather Energy is known to have kicked off the electric two-wheeler wave in India. They came in with a great product which offered the best of software and hardware on a two-wheeler. And over a decade of its existence, Ather has delivered on its promise of a great product which will create a “magical experiences” for its customers.Ather spent years building their own electric two-wheelers from the ground up. They built their own batteries, their own chassis, their own electronics and powertrain, and even their own software. But in the process, they lost the opportunity to become the market leader, a spot that was filled by Ola Electric, a much later entrant.On September 9th this year Ather filed its draft red herring prospectus as it plans to go ahead and list on the Indian bourses. And as hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan sat down to discuss and understand what the market looks like for electric two-wheelers and how Ather will fare in a market, it kickstarted and popularized. They also got two great guests to discuss this.First is the co-founder and CEO of IPO-bound Ather Energy Tarun Mehta himself and the second guest we had was Professor Rishikesha Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore, and a professor of Strategy.It's not often that we have the co-founder and CEO of a company heading for its IPO discussing its strategy with the director of one of India's most prestigious management institutes, who both studies and teaches strategy.And over the course of 90 minutes, they discussed the strategy and vision Ather Energy is going ahead with into the future and how they intend to keep innovating on their product leadership while also stepping up and getting on the front foot to improve their market leadership.Welcome to Episode 12 of Two by Two.Two by Two is also a newsletter, where every Friday a storified version of the latest episode is sent out to subscribers for free. You can sign up for the Two by Two Newsletter here.This episode of Two by Two was researched and produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.New episodes are released every Thursday. So follow the show wherever you get your podcasts, and tell us what you think of the show.Write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com and let us know what you thought of the episode.

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, October 15, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Thanks to gains in shares of select banking and IT heavyweights, including HDFC Bank and Infosys, Indian stock market benchmarks- the Sensex and the Nifty 50- resumed their upward march on Monday. The Sensex rose 0.73 per cent, while the Nifty 50 settled 10.66 per cent, higher. Vinay Dube, previously at the helm during tumultuous times at Jet Airways and Go First, now leads Akasa Air, facing similar challenges with its fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Akasa Air, aiming to carve a niche in India's aviation market, heavily relies on this model, notorious for its operational issues, despite its economic purchase price. The airline, commanding a modest 4.5% market share, seeks to establish itself against the dominating duo of IndiGo and Air India, which together control over 90% of the market. Akasa's strategy involves mirroring successful practices from industry leaders like IndiGo, which thrived on a sale and leaseback model that Dube intends to replicate. Nehal Chaliawala and Mihir Mishra write on Vinay Dube's plans to take on the Indigo-Air India duopoly in India's aviation market. Class actions are gaining momentum in India, with recent cases against Ola Electric and Jindal Poly Films showcasing their rising prominence. A class action allows people with similar grievances to file a single lawsuit, making it a powerful tool for addressing collective issues. The rise in class actions is largely due to growing awareness among consumers and shareholders, facilitated by technology and easy access to information. More people are now using these legal options to hold companies accountable. The digital age has also amplified opportunities for collective grievances, especially with the collection of vast amounts of personal data. Mint's Krishna Yadav explains the rise of class actions in India.  Becoming a cricketer in India can lead to vast riches. For Suryakumar Yadav, the money doesn't stop rolling in. Gaurav Laghate writes about how leading India to a recent T20 series win against Bangladesh has bettered Yadav's financial prospects. Yadav's endorsement fee has jumped by a whopping 350 per cent, with deals worth 2 crore rupees each. Among companies shelling out this money for him are ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Reebok, and Lenskart. Sky, as he is fondly called, is now rubbing shoulders with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the other scions of cricket endorsement deals. In September, India witnessed a sharp rise in inflation to a nine-month high of 5.49 per cent, surpassing the expected 5.1 per cent. This increase was largely driven by a significant hike in vegetable prices, which surged due to a dissipating base effect and unfavorable weather conditions. This unexpected jump underscores the Reserve Bank of India's cautious stance on not cutting the repo rate. With this spike, the inflation rate for the July-September quarter settled at 4.2 per cent, slightly above RBI's projection of 4.1 per cent, suggesting that rate cuts might be postponed to 2025. Payal Bhattacharya reports on how September's inflation surge proves RBI was right to delay a rate cut. Rocket science is generally hard, which is why any achievements made in this vast and expensive field should be celebrated. Elon Musk's SpaceX has innovated space travel by using mechanical 'chopsticks' to catch one of its rocket boosters mid air so it can be reused for other rockets. Leslie D'monte writes that this would reduce the costs and turnaround time of future rocket launches. Moreover, this achievement could boost Musk's financial and strategic positions by lowering launch costs and speeding up operations.  Primer: How Musk catches rockets with ‘chopsticks'Suryakumar Yadav: India's Mr 360 is changing the game for brand endorsementsMint Explainer: Why Class Action Suits in India Are on the RiseHow Akasa Air's Vinay Dube is taking on the IndiGo-Air India duopolyIn charts: September inflation proves why RBI was right to delay a rate cut

In today's episode for 10th October 2024, we talk about Ola Electric's challenges and see if it has what it takes to rise from the ashes. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast . Here are top news from around the world, ahead of the trading session of October 9 -Hyundai Motor India's IPO details are out: This will be India's largest IPO till date. The company has fixed the price band for its public issue between ₹1,865 to ₹1,960 per equity share. The three-day issue will open for subscription on October 15 and close on October 17, 2024. At the upper end of the price band, the IPO size will be ₹27,870 crore, which will surpass LIC's size of over ₹21,000 crore. The IPO will be a complete Offer For Sale (OFS), where the company's parent will be selling 14.2 crore shares or 17.5% of the total equity. -Yesterday, there was green on the screen, finally, which sustained through the day. Back from Nifty being above 26,000 just two weeks prior, the bulls will see 25,000 on the Nifty as a sigh of relief post Tuesday's close. The benchmark index snapped a six-day losing streak on Tuesday, which led to a loss of nearly ₹27 lakh crore in investor wealth. -Jai Bala of cashthechaos.com believes that the Nifty has a very high probability of testing its Lok Sabha election day low, which is still around 4,000 points from Tuesday's closing levels. -Wednesday will be another important session for the markets as the Reserve Bank of India will announce its Monetary Policy decision and the consensus going around is that while policy will be a "status quo" for the tenth time in a row, there might just be a change in policy stance to "neutral" from "withdrawal of accommodation." -Commentary from the RBI Governor on the road ahead may be a key factor in determining market sentiment in mid-week trading before TCS kickstarts the earnings season on Thursday -Stocks to track: Vedanta, IRFC, Ola Electric, Premier Energies, Tata Technologies, PB Fintech, Bharti Airtel, Torrent Power, IRB Infra, JSW Infra -Chinese shares underperformed the region after investors paused on the rally with Beijing refusing to commit to more economic stimulus. Shares elsewhere in Asia gained. The CSI300 index fell as much as 5%, almost erasing gains of yesterday, while stocks in Hong Kong gained 1.7% after the biggest tumble in 16 years Tuesday. Shares in Australia and Japan climbed Wednesday after a tech rally lifted Wall Street and bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts stabilized. -Overnight on Wall Street, US markets staged a comeback on Tuesday as oil prices eased amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 gained over 1% to close above the mark of 5,750, while the Nasdaq Composite was back above the mark of 18,000, ending with gains of 1.5% courtesy of a rally in chipmakers like Nvidia, which has surged 14% in the last five sessions. The Dow Jones was an underperformer, but ended with gains of over 100 points. -Oil steadied this morning after tumbling the most in more than a year in the previous session on concerns around China's economic outlook, with the market also watching for Israel's response to Iran's missile barrage last week. Brent traded near $77 a barrel after losing 4.6% on Tuesday, while West Texas Intermediate was below $74. -GIFT Nifty was higher this morning trading at a premium of more than 30 pts from Nifty Futures Tuesday close, indicating a start in the green for the Indian market Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top news from around the world ahead of the trading session of October 8 -The counting of votes for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls will be done today. Political parties and leaders wait with bated breath for the Haryana Assembly poll results, with the ruling BJP confident of retaining power for a third term, and the Congress, which is out of power for 10 years, more than hopeful of making a comeback. Meanwhile, in Jammu and Kashmir, this is the first election since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. So, it's a pivotal moment for the Union Territory as it awaits its first elected government in five years. -On October 7, was another day of Nifty opening higher and the recovery getting sold into. The Nifty broke more key levels on the downside in Monday's session, carrying on from where it left off on Friday. -HDFC Bank continued to lead the losses in Monday's session as well. The stock is also down six days in a row and has lost over ₹1 lakh crore in market capitalisation during this period. HDFC Bank shares had seen a brief recovery towards the close of trade but yet again that was swiftly sold into. -Stocks in focus: HDFC Bank, Godrej Consumer Products, Mahanagar Gas, Nykaa, Bharat Electronics, Sobha, MOIL, Hi-Tech Pipes, HEG -The GIFT Nifty was lower this morning trading at a discount of more than 100 pts from Nifty Futures Monday close, indicating a gap-down start for the Indian market. -Chinese stocks listed in the mainland jumped this morning as trading resumed following a week-long holiday, with encouraging home sales and consumption data giving fresh impetus to a rally sparked by Beijing's stimulus blitz. Shares dropped in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong after Wall Street was dragged down by a tech selloff, geopolitical angst and bets on a smaller Federal Reserve rate cut. -Overnight, the S&P 500 fell 1% on Monday after notching a four-week winning run. Alphabet Inc. sank 2.4% as a judge ruled it must lift restrictions that prevent developers from setting up rival marketplaces that compete with its Google Play Store. -Brent crude has jumped above $80 a barrel amid mounting tensions in the Middle East. In the wake of Friday's solid jobs data, Treasuries continued to drop — with the 10-year yield topping 4%. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Ather Energy is the third largest seller of electric two-wheelers in India. Founded in 2013, Ather Energy is known to have kicked off the electric two-wheeler wave in India. They came in with a great product which offered the best of software and hardware on a two-wheeler. And over a decade of its existence Ather has delivered on its promise of a great product which will create a “magical experience” for its customers.Ather spent years building their own electric two-wheelers from the ground up. They built their own batteries, their own chassis, their own electronics and powertrain, and even their own software. But in the process, they lost the opportunity to become the  market leader, a spot that was filled by Ola Electric, a much later entrant.On September 9th this year Ather filed its draft red herring prospectus as it plans to go ahead and list on the Indian bourses. And as hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan sat down to discuss and understand what the market looks like for electric two-wheelers and how Ather will fare in a market it kickstarted and popularized. They also got two great guests to discuss this.First is the co-founder and CEO of IPO-bound Ather Energy Tarun Mehta himself and the second guest we had was Professor Rishikesha Krishnan, Director of IIM Bangalore, and a professor of Strategy.It's not often that we have the co-founder and CEO of a company heading for its IPO discussing its strategy with the director of one of India's most prestigious management institutes who both studies and teaches strategy.And over the course of 90 minutes, they discussed the strategy and vision Ather Energy is going ahead with into the future and how they intend to keep innovating on their product leadership while also stepping up and getting on the front foot to improve their market leadership.Welcome to Episode 12 of Two by Two.This is shorter version of the episode which highlights some of the most interesting parts of the discussion. The full episodes are available to Premium subscribers of The Ken on The Ken app and Apple Podcasts.Two by Two is also a newsletter, where every Friday short storified version of the latest episode is sent out to subscribers for free. You can sign up for the Two by Two Newsletter here.This episode of Two by Two was researched and produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.New episodes are released every Thursday. So follow the show wherever you get your podcasts and tell us what you think of the show.Write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com and let us know what you thought of the episode.

Aakash Kumar is a Managing Director at Z47 & DeVC. Aakash likes to partner with founders in that early stage to enable them to generate maximum momentum. In the past, as an active angel investor, he has enabled 100+ founders to start and build compelling businesses. In this episode, we talk about - - Aakash's operator experience at companies like Housing(dot)com & Hotstar - The investment thesis at Z47 - Why did they rebrand from Matrix Partners to Z47? - The thinking behind investing in companies like Ola Electric, Razorpay, OfBusiness in the early stages? - The massive India opportunity - Common mistakes founders make in the early stages of the business & lots more Links: ⭐Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.com Z47 - https://www.z47.com/ DeVC - https://www.devc.com/ Follow Aakash on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumaraakash Follow Aakash on X - https://x.com/RTinkslinger

On Independence Day this year, just six days after it went public, Ola Electric launched three new electric motorbikes. This was a bold move, especially considering that  electric vehicles haven't really clicked with the Indian audience yet. The exception to that rule has been electric two and three wheelers, which had some unexpected success in tier-2 India. But motorcycles are not scooters. People still prefer their 125cc ICE bikes. So, it's a difficult space to break into. But if there is one thing we know about Ola Electric, it's that the company does not shy away from making bold business decisions. It has its sights set on becoming the next Hero Splendor. Has Ola Electric bitten off more than it can chew? Tune in.If you've been wondering what The Ken is all about and why our subscribers love us, here is your chance to find out. Check out our special 30-day trial curated just for you.To apply for the latest job openings in The Ken's podcast team, click here.

When it comes to electric vehicles, China is the crownless king. Nothing new there.But what was news to us was when Bhavish Aggarwal recently announced at an event that his company, Ola Electric, is the world's largest electric two-wheeler manufacturer and the fourth-largest EV company in the world. It left everyone scratching their heads for a few seconds until they noticed the fine print at the bottom of the powerpoint slide — marked with an asterisk, in tiny lettering, it said excluding China.But you can't exclude China from the EV conversation because for the last decade it has been leagues ahead of the rest of the world. The Chinese government has been pushing for EV adoption — and all of its efforts have paid off. Multiple studies and surveys have found that China's EV market is now the biggest in the world. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. While India is still in its teething phase as far as electric mobility is concerned, China is well into its teens, and we all know puberty comes with a whole set of its own problems. In China's case it's price wars, record breaking insurance premiums, and a threat to data privacy. Are there lessons here for India? In this episode, we speak to two people from The Ken newsroom, who have been covering the EV space extensively — Nathan Narde and Lu Zhao. Tune in. Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.Want to be part of the Daybreak community? Introduce yourself here.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Yeap Jun Rong, market strategist from IG. In this episode, we explore Xiaomi's 30% sales surge, Nio's ambitious battery infrastructure plans, and the struggles of Xpeng and Macy's. We also examine the profits powering Target and TJX, and Didi Global's return to profitability. Plus, the US job market revision and what it might mean for the Fed's next moves.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may see a gap-up start according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, SpiceJet and Ola Electric.

Join Michelle Martin in her smart roundup of markets with Ryan Huang. This episode dives into the latest institutional trading moves, highlighting Singapore Airlines, Digital Core REIT, and SunMoon Food. Explore Big Tech's new strategies with Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, and the market performance of Eli Lilly, Meta, Walmart, and Home Depot. The discussion wraps up with insights on E.l.f. Beauty, Ola Electric, Restaurant Brands, Temu, and SGX, providing a comprehensive market overview for the week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for today. The Indian equity market erased some of Wednesday's gains amid high volatility post the RBI's hawkish pause in the August bi-monthly monetary policy. The Nifty settled the weekly expiry day on a weak footing at 24,117 with a loss of 180 points. Will Nifty manage to chart a clear direction after breaking below 24,200? Among stocks to watch, Eicher Motors, LIC, Biocon will be in focus. Meanwhile, electric 2-wheeler maker Ola Electric is slated to make its debut on the bourses today. Also catch Jyoti Prakash Gadia, Managing Director at Resurgent India in the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

Marketbuzz Podcast: Indian markets may see a gap-up start according to the GIFT Nifty. Watch out for stocks like IRCON, Eicher Motors and the Ola Electric listing.

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka talks about the key factors to watch out for this week. The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 shed over a percent on Friday amid a selloff in global equities. Experts feel that the index could see more weakness amid global selloff and escalating tensions in the middle-east. Stock specific action based on first quarter earnings will continue this week as well. Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Vedanta, LIC, Eicher Motors among others will be reporting their results throughout the week. It promises to be a busy week for the primary markets as well as as IPOs of Ola Electric, Firstcry and Ceigall India will be open for subscription. Also catch Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financial Services in the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

Two large Indian startups, Ola Electric and FirstCry, are set to test investor appetite with their public listings this month, but both have had to price their shares below their previous valuations as they come to terms with new market realities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about key events that investors will eye on August 2. After Nifty 50 hit 25,000-mark for the first time ever, can it sustain its rally going ahead? The much-awaited Rs 5,500 crore Ola Electric IPO will open for subscription today. Also, catch Nirav Harish Chheda of Nirmal Bang on Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are the top developments ahead of the trading session of August 2 -After three days of teasing the landmark, the Nifty finally scaled the mark of 25,000, thereby starting off August on a positive note. What generally follows an event like this is a sell-off from higher levels. Yesterday, there was some bit of resistance for the Nifty as well around the 25,100 mark owing to which it reversed from its latest record high of 25,078, but the fact that the index managed to hold on to 25,000 at close, will give the bulls a lot of comfort. -Stocks to watch: Tata Motors, Zomato and ITC, Godrej Agrovet, Kalyan Jewellers, Vaibhav Global, Infosys -Earnings: Dalmia Bharat, Delhivery, CAMS, Hindustan Zinc, UPL, PSP Projects, Titan, LIC Housing Finance -Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities says even as the Nifty has crossed 25,000, the crucial hurdle between 25,000 - 25,100 remains intact. He anticipates further consolidation or a minor near-term dip. -In the US overnight, stocks sold off with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling nearly 500 points, as investors' fears over a recession surfaced. The Dow dropped 1.2%. The S&P 500 shed 1.3% while the Nasdaq Composite  slipped more than 2%. -Some fresh data stoked fears over a possible recession and the notion that the Federal Reserve could be too late to start cutting interest rates. Initial jobless claims rose the most since August 2023. -This morning, Asian markets also fell after the Wall Street sell-off, with Japan's Nikkei 225 leading losses. Japan's benchmark indexes nosedived as much as 5% on Friday, with most Asia-Pacific markets lower after a sell-off on Wall Street overnight over recession worries. -Intel shares slid as much as 20% in extended trading overnight after the chipmaker said it would lay off over 15% of its employees as part of a $10 billion cost-reduction plan and reported lighter results than analysts had envisioned. -In commodities, oil headed for a fourth weekly drop as demand concerns in the world's two biggest economies overshadowed heightened geopolitical risk. Brent crude traded near $80 a barrel after dropping by 1.6%. -Ola Electric's over Rs 6000 cr IPO opens for subscription today. Its anchor book saw participation from marquee investors. -Gift Nifty was trading 0.18% lower than the Nifty futures' Thursday close, implying a lower start for the Indian market. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

On Friday this week, we're going to see one of the largest IPOs of 2024 by a new-economy company. The Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric is all set to make its debut in the stock market. The IPO which has been in the works for sometime is expected to value the company at a little over $4 billion. Aggarwal is due to sell almost 38 million shares as part of the offer for sale which is nearly 20% lower than what the company had indicated in its DHRP. The company is a leader in the two wheeler EV space in india with more than one third of the market share. Of course, getting here has been no cakewalk for Ola Electric. Just last month it was reported that the company was planning to let go of 400-500 employees to streamline its operations before the listing.In this episode we go over some of the highlights from the company's offer document.Tune in.P.S. Check out the most recent episode of Two by Two, our brand new business podcast, where the hosts ask: why has all the disruption and joy gone out of startups? Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or other platforms!Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Sumit Chhazed is a serial entrepreneur, who figured out his first startup as soon as he graduated from IIT Bombay. OTO is the fourth company that he has founded, employing a business model that combined commerce and finance to disrupt the two-wheeler purchase landscape in India. OTO has already sold over 1lakh two-wheelers through their online marketplace and apps.  On this episode of Matrix Moments, Sumit delves into the levers behind the success of OTO, sharing his approach with Rajinder Balaraman and Anish Patil. Here are the key takeaways about building a disruptive business model:  1.⁠ ⁠OTO is betting big on India's 2-wheelers: with over 60% of new purchases coming from 18-25 year olds, living outside the metros.  2.⁠ ⁠Two-wheeler financing is a big opportunity: OTO has built a full-stack financing business that allows consumers to lower their 2-wheeler loan EMIs by 30%.  3.⁠ ⁠A phygital experience brings the buyers to the yard: This space is ripe for disruption as new-age audiences are not keen on going to multiple dealerships and scouring the market for financing. OTO's partnerships with payment apps and OEM partners is driving their reach with young consumers. 4.⁠ ⁠EVs are the future of 2-wheelers: the younger buyer is more keen on EV 2-wheelers than 4-wheelers. OTO is helping brands like Ola Electric penetrate deeper into India.  If you're a founder who is seeking to build a disruptive strategy and business model, watch the episode and gain insights into how OTO charted their road to 100000+ 2-wheelers sold, while changing the two-wheeler play in India.

Douglas J. Arent is the Executive Director of Strategic Public-Private Partnerships at the National Renewable Energy Labratory. Doug Arent focuses on strategic public and private partnerships with NREL to transform energy economies at speed and scale across the globe. Dr. Arent has worked in research on energy and sustainability for more than 30 years, publishing extensively on topics including clean energy, renewable energy, power systems, natural gas, and the intersection of science and public policy. The Zenergy Podcast interviews global climate leaders with prior guests including the founders of some of the world's largest renewable energy and electric vehicle companies including founders of SoftBank Energy, Azure Power, Ola Electric, and SunEdison. These conversations share industry developments, highlight clean tech investment opportunities, and shed light on how young professionals can increase their chances of employment in this fastly growing sector. We also discuss the energy transition across key emerging markets like India, and explore partnership opportunities for US companies.

The Zenergy Podcast interviews global climate leaders with prior guests including the founders of some of the world's largest renewable energy and electric vehicle companies including founders of SoftBank Energy, Azure Power, Ola Electric, and SunEdison. These conversations share industry developments, highlight clean tech investment opportunities, and shed light on how young professionals can increase their chances of employment in this fastly growing sector. We also discuss the energy transition across key emerging markets like India, and explore partnership opportunities for US companies.

Investing in pre-IPO stocks = www.agdillon.com00:10 | Arm up 25% on IPO- Arm is 90% owned by Softbank- IPOed at $54.5b, closed at $65b- Last round at $64b in Aug 2023- Apple, Google, Nvidia purchased $735m of shares01:37 | Dimon tells founders to “grow up”- Dimon says 2020/2021 valuations were overpriced- “…if you can go public, you want to go public, you need to go public, don't wait too long.”02:15 | Databricks raises at $43b- $500m led by TRowe, Nvidia participated- +13% from last round in Aug 2021, +39% from Oct 2022 internal valuation- Company is eying the IPO market03:17 | Starlink revenue up 533%- $1.4b in 2022 revenue, up from $222m in 2021- On track for 2.5m subscribers by end of 2023, averaging 127,000 new subscribers per month- 37% of world's population (3 billion people) has zero access to the internet04:23 | Big capital raises- Ola Electric (www.olaelectric.com) | $140m Series E, $5.4b valuation- Getir (www.getir.com) | $500m Series G, $2.5b valuation- Ascend Elements (www.ascendelements.com) | $460m Series D, $1.4b valuation- Zopa (www.zopa.com) | $96m Series J, $1.1b valuation- Imbue (www.imbue.com) | $200m Series B, $1.0b valuation05:51 | Pre-IPO +0.58% for week- IPO Watch:...Arm (Sep 14) = $54.5b IPO valuation

Win a lectric XP 3.0, comment here and enter the contest here: https://ridereview.com/giveaway/lectric-xp-3-0-giveaway- We announced the Ride Expo in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 20th! Register now for a $10 ticket. https://lu.ma/yvv4158o Wondering where you can and can't drive your new low-speed electric vehicle? GEM's new app shows every road in the U.S. with posted speed limits of 35 mph (56 km/h) or lower. Here is our interview with their CEO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtqX6s1CyXg NABSA just released its fourth annual Shared Micromobility State of the Industry Report for North America, which finds that ridership in North America has returned to pre-pandemic levels with 157 million trips taken in 2022. 401 cities = all-time high. James' interview with Ed Niedermeyer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HTfjKCoijw Vehicle Launches Bengaluru-based Ola Electric is coming out with four new electric motorbikes, with sales and deliveries starting in a year. Among the latest additions is the S1-X, which the company claims will be one of the most affordable mopeds in India at $1,085. … on the other end of Ola's new product spectrum is the outlandishly edgy Diamondhead. While little is currently known about the futuristic supersport's performance, based on the teaser video, internet sleuths have deduced the bike is a center-hub steered machine. Trek just announced the Ponto Go, its first moped-style electric utility bike, through its Electra brand. The Ponto Go is outfitted with a long rear rack, an extended bench seat with foot pegs for a second rider, pedal forward geometry, and high rise handlebars. The tandem vehicle can reach a top speed of 26 mph (42 kph) with pedal assist and has a max range of 60 miles (96 km). Indian manufacturer Mahindra's new electric rickshaw, the e-Alfa Super, is a modern utility vehicle with 59 miles (95 km) of range on a single charge. (But if you do run out of juice, the vehicle comes with access to 10,000 charging stations across India). Mahindra claims the new three-wheeler is “best-in-class” for its safety and comfort features. Electric trikes truly come in all shapes in sizes. Take, for example, the new Vook, which looks likes a cross of a gokart and beach cruiser with its low center of gravity and swept-back handelbars. The tiny vehicle, which just launched on Indiegogo, promises a remarkable top speed of 40 mph (64 kph). We have Kyle Doerksen on Ride On! Founder and CEO of Onewheel https://onewheel.com/