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Daybreak
Why Info Edge can't love Zomato eternally

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 9:36


In a recent, 10-page note recapping its investing journey, Info Edge (India) founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani proudly, and justifiably, called Zomato and Policybazaar “breakout successes”, “winners”, and “outliers”.A few days earlier, Zomato, now renamed Eternal, had released its sobering financials for the three months ended March. So what's Infoedge doing about it? Apart from its own businesses – spanning recruitment, real estate, matrimony and education – it owns roughly 12.5% each of Eternal and PB Fintech, the parent of insurance marketplace Policybazaar, and has not sold a single share in either since they started trading.The reason is simple and it was stated in its shareholders letter. It wants to be strategic and not opportunistic about existing businesses because it sees itself as a long term investor and not some trader. The thing is, not everyone is on the same page. Tune in. Want to attend The Ken's next event on health, fitness and wellness? Buy tickets here. Here's your chance to help us shape the conversation: https://theken.typeform.com/to/bZhqWl2g

Reportage International
En Inde, la livraison ultra-rapide des objets du quotidien et des repas explose

Reportage International

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:23


En quatre ans, le chiffre d'affaires des géants de la livraison explose. Il est passé de cent millions à six milliards de dollars. Et ce n'est qu'un début : il pourrait grimper jusqu'à quarante milliards d'ici à 2030. Mais derrière cette croissance fulgurante, des coulisses moins reluisantes du secteur : livreurs précaires, petits commerçants fragilisés. Ils filent à toute allure dans le chaos des routes encombrées de New Delhi. T-shirts rouges, oranges, assortis aux scooters. Dans leurs gros sacs : des fruits, un ordinateur, une robe… n'importe quoi peut être livré en moins de dix minutes. Naveen, lui, brave les 45 degrés sans s'arrêter. Il enchaîne les courses, infatigable. Une cinquantaine déjà, rien que cet après-midi. « C'est très difficile. Je n'ai pas vraiment de revenus. Les primes sont très faibles, par exemple 24 livraisons me rapportent seulement quatre ou dix euros. Ce n'est rien du tout. Si une meilleure opportunité se présente à l'avenir, je laisse tomber ce travail de livraison. Je veux trouver un emploi plus stable, moins fatigant. Parce qu'avec la chaleur, la pollution… c'est vraiment difficile ». Le succès des livraisons rapides a aussi ses revers. Les petits commerçants de rue, comme Navratan, qui tient un stand de fruits et légumes en bord de route, en ressentent les effets : « C'est vrai qu'on subit des pertes à cause des ventes en ligne. Et en ce moment, c'est surtout la chaleur qui nous pose problème : les produits s'abîment plus vite. La vente en ligne nous impacte déjà beaucoup, mais avec cette chaleur, les marchandises se détériorent encore plus. On perd beaucoup de ventes à cause de tout ça. Et qu'est-ce qu'on peut faire ? Ça nous affecte énormément. On n'arrive même plus à travailler correctement ». Pour Satish Meena, spécialiste des questions de consommation, le boom économique de ces plateformes de livraisons rapides s'explique principalement par l'implantation de « dark store », ces magasins fermés au public, utilisés exclusivement pour préparer des commandes en ligne : « Les clients sont désormais prêts à mettre le prix pour ce service. Les consommateurs sont passés des commerçants de quartier aux "dark stores". Ces "dark stores" permettent de mieux contrôler les stocks, de préparer les commandes plus rapidement, et d'avoir une visibilité en temps réel sur les produits disponibles. Le taux de satisfaction de la commande chez Zomato est aujourd'hui de 99,9 %. Les clients reçoivent presque toujours ce qu'ils commandent ». En Inde, la Confédération des commerçants, qui représente près de 90 millions de petites entreprises, appelle à un mouvement de protestation nationale contre la prolifération des « dark stores ». À lire aussiDark Kitchens: comment les influenceurs bousculent le monde de la restauration

Reportage international
En Inde, la livraison ultra-rapide des objets du quotidien et des repas explose

Reportage international

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 2:23


En quatre ans, le chiffre d'affaires des géants de la livraison explose. Il est passé de cent millions à six milliards de dollars. Et ce n'est qu'un début : il pourrait grimper jusqu'à quarante milliards d'ici à 2030. Mais derrière cette croissance fulgurante, des coulisses moins reluisantes du secteur : livreurs précaires, petits commerçants fragilisés. Ils filent à toute allure dans le chaos des routes encombrées de New Delhi. T-shirts rouges, oranges, assortis aux scooters. Dans leurs gros sacs : des fruits, un ordinateur, une robe… n'importe quoi peut être livré en moins de dix minutes. Naveen, lui, brave les 45 degrés sans s'arrêter. Il enchaîne les courses, infatigable. Une cinquantaine déjà, rien que cet après-midi. « C'est très difficile. Je n'ai pas vraiment de revenus. Les primes sont très faibles, par exemple 24 livraisons me rapportent seulement quatre ou dix euros. Ce n'est rien du tout. Si une meilleure opportunité se présente à l'avenir, je laisse tomber ce travail de livraison. Je veux trouver un emploi plus stable, moins fatigant. Parce qu'avec la chaleur, la pollution… c'est vraiment difficile ». Le succès des livraisons rapides a aussi ses revers. Les petits commerçants de rue, comme Navratan, qui tient un stand de fruits et légumes en bord de route, en ressentent les effets : « C'est vrai qu'on subit des pertes à cause des ventes en ligne. Et en ce moment, c'est surtout la chaleur qui nous pose problème : les produits s'abîment plus vite. La vente en ligne nous impacte déjà beaucoup, mais avec cette chaleur, les marchandises se détériorent encore plus. On perd beaucoup de ventes à cause de tout ça. Et qu'est-ce qu'on peut faire ? Ça nous affecte énormément. On n'arrive même plus à travailler correctement ». Pour Satish Meena, spécialiste des questions de consommation, le boom économique de ces plateformes de livraisons rapides s'explique principalement par l'implantation de « dark store », ces magasins fermés au public, utilisés exclusivement pour préparer des commandes en ligne : « Les clients sont désormais prêts à mettre le prix pour ce service. Les consommateurs sont passés des commerçants de quartier aux "dark stores". Ces "dark stores" permettent de mieux contrôler les stocks, de préparer les commandes plus rapidement, et d'avoir une visibilité en temps réel sur les produits disponibles. Le taux de satisfaction de la commande chez Zomato est aujourd'hui de 99,9 %. Les clients reçoivent presque toujours ce qu'ils commandent ». En Inde, la Confédération des commerçants, qui représente près de 90 millions de petites entreprises, appelle à un mouvement de protestation nationale contre la prolifération des « dark stores ». À lire aussiDark Kitchens: comment les influenceurs bousculent le monde de la restauration

Daybreak
Rapido wants to make food delivery affordable. But can its restaurant-first strategy dish out profits too?

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 14:07


For nearly a decade, Swiggy and Zomato have fed our hunger and dominated prime real estate on our phone screens, leaving very little room for any serious challengers.Most who tried to break in got their fingers burnt before they even got started. But now, a new player has decided to throw its hat into the ring.  This is a player that has some experience taking on titans, though the last time around it was in a completely different space. Rapido – the Bangalore-based startup that quietly muscled its way into India's ride-hailing market  – is all set to launch its own a food delivery platform called 'Ownly'. Sure, Rapido's mission of zero commission, equal pricing in offline and online, and meals as low as ₹150 looks compelling,but the real question is: how will Rapido make money? Tune in. Want to attend The Ken's next event on health, fitness and wellness? Buy tickets here. Here's your chance to help us shape the conversation: https://theken.typeform.com/to/bZhqWl2g

Moneycontrol Podcast
4633: Rapido's Ownly challenge to Swiggy and Zomato, Mumbai founders launch TEAM angels fund, InfoEdge's next big bets & India's new space hero| MC Tech3

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 7:56


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into Rapido's bold foray into food delivery with Ownly, a Mumbai founders' alliance called TEAM Angels aiming to back early-stage startups, and Info Edge Ventures' next big bets on AI and SaaS. We also track mid-sized IT firms racing towards the billion-dollar club and bring you the story of India's next space hero, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, set to fly to the International Space Station on June 11.

Moneycontrol Podcast
4630: Zomato's new long-distance fee, Blinkit's dark store under scanner, Gnani's voice AI leap| MC Tech3

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 7:14


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Zomato's new long-distance fee for restaurants, Blinkit's food safety troubles in Pune, and how Bengaluru's Gnani AI is racing to solve India's voice tech challenges. Plus, we look at why Global Capability Centres are attracting top IT leaders and what the RBI's surprise rate cut means for fintechs. Stay tuned for sharp updates from the world of tech, startups, and business.

Moneycontrol Podcast
4624: Phonepe's new board member, Sarvam leads GPU subsidy race, Blinkit narrows gap with Zomato, RCB's victory turns tragic | MC Tech3

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 7:51


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, PhonePe brings on banking veteran Zarin Daruwala ahead of its IPO, while Sarvam AI secures India's largest GPU subsidy under the IndiaAI Mission. Historian Vikram Sampath launches his AI startup NAAV, and Blinkit is fast catching up with Zomato in user numbers. Plus, Apple deepens its India play with Tata, BIS cracks down on Amazon and Flipkart, and tragedy strikes after RCB's IPL victory parade.

100x Entrepreneur
Zomato: $500B Consumer Tech Bet, Tesla's $30T Future & Why India must lead Nuclear Energy|Deepak Garg

100x Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 51:34


The dollar will lose its status as the world's reserve currency & the greatest wealth transfer in history is already underway - warns the founder of one of India's fastest-growing unicorns!In this episode, Deepak Garg, founder of Rivigo and AnywhereJobs shares why Rivigo's iconic Relay model succeeded, and what ultimately limited it. He predicts Zomato's dominance, questions funding choices of startups and shares why India may miss the AI revolution without a radical energy shift.From Bitcoin vs. gold and Trump's potential Nobel Peace Prize to Tesla becoming a $30 trillion company, Deepak's predictions are bold and grounded in years of pattern recognition.If you're a founder, investor, or macro nerd, this is an episode you won't forget.0:00- Rivigo & Anywhere Jobs02:16 – When your business outgrows the market04:18 – Capital raising is a Double-edged sword05:02 – Which ideas truly need funding?07:33 – Build teams with Accuracy, not Kindness09:39 – How to know if you've chosen the right market?10:41 – Why Zomato is India's best Consumer tech bet16:00 – How the Power is shifting b/w nations today?20:18 – Will Dollar cease to be a Reserve currency?22:36 – Is Bitcoin better than Gold?26:59 – Who will be the Next global Superpower?31:56 – India in the Next 20 years34:22 – When 2 players control 80% of India's Private sector35:52 – Why China is far ahead of India in Nuclear Energy?40:17 – Will Trump win a Nobel Peace Prize in 2025?42:01 – How Tesla could become a $30 trillion company?47:15 – Wealth transfer from Wall Street to Main Street50:30 – Where India should focus in AI-------------​​India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/Twitter: https://x.com/TheNeonShowwConnect with Siddhartha on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siddharthaahluwalia/Twitter: https://x.com/siddharthaa7-------------This video is for informational purposes only. The views expressed are those of the individuals quoted and do not constitute professional advice.Send us a text

Moneycontrol Podcast
4592: Sergey Brin's AI wake-up call, Google Beam is here, Accenture hands out hikes, Ixigo's AI push| MC Tech3

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 7:12


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Sergey Brin makes a surprise appearance at Google I/O with a bold message on AI's moment in history. We unpack Google's new smart glasses and futuristic Beam video tech, Accenture's long-awaited salary hikes, and why Zomato and Swiggy are under fire from regulators. Plus, find out how Ixigo scaled to millions of users with barely any hiring — all thanks to AI!

Raj Shamani - Figuring Out
Live 10 Years Longer: Brain & Heart Health, Workouts & Fitness Business | Gabit | FO357 Raj Shamani

Raj Shamani - Figuring Out

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 63:56


Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2JSubscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclipshttps://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts

Moneycontrol Podcast
4586: Food delivery's rain tax is here, SaaS founders rewire with AI tools, India's quiet cyber battle and Delhivery's profit turnaround

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 7:45


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Zomato and Swiggy scrapping free delivery during rains for premium users, why India's top SaaS founders are getting hands-on with AI coding, and TCS's AI global head Ashok Krish reveals how AI is reshaping software and content creation. Plus, a deep dive into India's cyber defense during border tensions and Delhivery's first annual profit after years of losses.

Proactive - Interviews for investors
EMQQ Global's Kevin Carter sees renewed momentum in emerging markets and digital consumers

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 6:47


Kevin Carter, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global and the INQQ Fund joined Steve Darling from Proactive to highlight the resurgence of emerging markets and the strong performance of EMQQ and INQQ funds in 2025. After more than a decade of lagging behind developed markets, Carter believes the tide is finally turning. He noted that the EMQQ Fund is up 20% year-to-date, reflecting growing investor interest and momentum in markets that have long been overlooked. “We're finally seeing a rotation back into emerging markets,” Carter said, pointing to improving fundamentals and demographic tailwinds. Carter outlined a compelling long-term investment thesis: emerging markets represent 85% of the world's population and 90% of its future, as measured by people under 30. These markets also tend to grow faster economically, and they're now undergoing a massive digital transformation. This transformation is being fueled by the widespread adoption of affordable smartphones, which are providing billions of people with internet access for the first time. “They're not getting laptops,” Carter explained. “They're getting their first-ever computer—and it's a low-cost, Android-based smartphone.” This leapfrog into the digital world is creating enormous opportunities for local tech companies, many of which are held by EMQQ and INQQ. Carter cited WeChat in China, Eternal (formerly Zomato) in India, and Nubank in Brazil as standout examples of companies leading the digital consumer revolution in their regions. While geopolitical tensions—particularly between the U.S. and China—continue to cast uncertainty over global markets, Carter stressed that most of the companies EMQQ focuses on are domestically driven and insulated from export-related risks. He remains optimistic about a rebound in emerging markets and sees this as a long-term shift: “We believe the next decade belongs to the digital consumer in emerging markets. The growth story is just beginning.” #proactiveinvestors #hanetf #EmergingMarkets #Investing #Technology #GrowthOpportunities #India #China #EMQQGlobal #TechInvestment #DigitalTransformation #GlobalEconomy #InvestmentStrategies #MarketInsights #KevinCarter #FinancialNews #EconomicOutlook #FutureInvesting #MarketTrends #EmergingEconomies #InvestorTips #MarketAnalysis #InvestmentPortfolio #DigitalIndia #TechBoom #MarketWatch #EconomicProspects

Insight is Capital™ Podcast
The India Stack: The Case for Investing in India's Booming Tech Sector with Kevin Carter

Insight is Capital™ Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 49:49


The most important tech story of the decade isn't in Silicon Valley—it's unfolding in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore. In Part 2 of our in-depth conversation, Kevin Carter, founder of EMQQ Global, reveals why India's digital transformation, powered by the India Stack, is not only revolutionary—it's investable. We dive deep into the megatrends fueling India's internet economy, explore explosive business models like 10-minute delivery, and uncover why investors are missing one of the greatest untold tech stories of our time. As Kevin puts it: "There's no developed or emerging country with anything like this... and the world has no idea it exists."

Moneycontrol Podcast
4572: Govt ups misinformation takedown on social media, Cyber defence ramped up post Operation Sindoor, travel hit amid border tensions| MC Tech3

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:51


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the impact of India's cross-border Operation Sindoor — a retaliatory strike following the Pahalgam terror attack. From a sweeping misinformation crackdown across social media to heightened cybersecurity alerts and major travel disruptions, we break it all down. Plus, Info Edge reveals blockbuster returns on its early bets in Zomato and PolicyBazaar, and Sarvam AI drops a new multilingual voice model. Tune in for tech, startup, and geopolitical ripple effects.

Daybreak
The hunger games are raging but Zomato just won't take the bait

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 44:44


Four months ago, food delivery giant Zomato decided to run an experiment. If you are a regular patron of the app, you may have noticed a tab called ‘Quick' appear, that promised 15-minute deliveries in a bunch of metropolitan cities like Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi NCR. Now, the company's founder and CEO made an interesting statement last year that explains why it would choose to try out this experiment. He was asked a question about how quick commerce has changed customer expectations around food delivery. And he said, quite simply – “Blinkit is fast, but that has made Zomato seem slow.” He has a point. You may recall that Zomato subsidiary Blinkit launched its in-house 10-minute snack delivery service called Bistro last year, just one day after the very popular Zepto cafe was launched. Swiggy Instamart meanwhile, launched a similar service called Snacc. In many ways, 2024 was the year 10-minute food delivery became the next frontier of quick commerce.Naturally, the biggest food delivery giants in the country did not want to be left behind. So while Zomato launched Quick, Swiggy rolled out its own ultra-fast delivery service, Bolt. But here's where things get interesting. While announcing its Q4 results last week, Zomato announced that its four-month experiment was very quickly coming to an end. In a letter to shareholders, Deepinder Goyal explained that they just could not see a path to profitability without compromising on customer experience.The Ken's COO and the host of Two by Two Praveen Gopal Krishnan explains what changed. 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.

Moneycontrol Podcast
4563: Quick commerce eats Zomato's lunch in Q4, Zoho exits chip dream and India's creative boom at Waves| MC Tech3

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:42


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Zomato reports a 78% drop in quarterly profit as quick commerce disrupts its core food delivery business. Zoho halts its $700 million chip manufacturing plans citing lack of a tech partner, marking another blow to India's fab goals. Meanwhile, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen backs India's creative economy powered by AI, and PM Modi hosts top global CEOs to pitch India as the next global creative powerhouse. Tune in for the latest updates in tech and startups world!

Moneycontrol Podcast
4564: Zomato's quick exit, India's economic momentum & why global investors are bullish| MC Editor's Picks

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:03


In today's podcast, we unpack Zomato's quiet retreat from its 15-minute delivery experiment, examine why India's economy is defying global slowdown trends, and hear from Macquarie's Victor Shevts on why global investors are eyeing India as a standalone opportunity. Plus, updates on cheaper jet fuel deals for Indian airlines, Cognizant's fresh hiring spree, Carlyle's exit from PNB Housing, and a sharp take on the politics of caste census. Tune in.

Moneycontrol Podcast
4550: Zomato's big shuffle, Lean AI startups soar, Sleep Company's Rs 500 crore raise

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 5:34


In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Zomato's food delivery CEO steps aside as Deepinder Goyal takes the reins. We also spotlight the rise of lean AI startups like Cursor and Lovable, generating millions in revenue with tiny teams and rewriting how tech businesses scale. Plus, The Sleep Company is in talks to raise Rs 500 crore as it takes on Wakefit in the booming mattress market. Tune in and get your daily startup and tech fix.

Two by Two
Ultrahuman and Kuku FM have broken out

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 102:52


You could, in many ways, picture India's tech businesses venturing into the global stage in waves. First, there were the services companies. Your Wipros and Infosys and the like. Then, startups such as Zomato, Oyo, and Ola took their shot. The third wave was headlined by SaaS companies like Zoho and Freshworks. What does the fourth wave look like? What does the future hold for companies making the jump? This week's episode of Two by Two was our attempt to answer some of those questions. Our guests for the podcast ended up adding quite a bit more. Mohit Kumar is founder and CEO of Ultrahuman, best known for its smart rings which compete with the likes of Oura and Samsung, but also offering a wide range of other devices and products for health-conscious buyers.Lal Chand Bisu is the co-founder and CEO of Kuku FM, a mobile-first premium audio platform hosting content in multiple Indian languages.Two very different companies, with one bold bet in common: they chose to take their products global. Welcome to episode 34 of Two by Two.–Book your tickets for The Ken's first subscriber event – https://the-ken.com/event/beyond-the-first-order/–Additional reading:Kuku FM chooses not to be the hero in its own storyPocket FM had 10 million listeners in India. Yet it hit pay dirt elsewhere–This episode of Two by Two was produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends and family who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com.

Mint Business News
Zomato Cuts 600 Jobs | Aditya Birla Sells Paper Biz to ITC for ₹3,500 Cr CAG Flags Telecom & Digital Infra Failures, Billions Lost

Mint Business News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 10:09


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.  Zepto Bets Big on Cold Chain for Fresh Produce Quick commerce is fast, but fresh produce needs better logistics. Zepto is doubling down on cold chain infrastructure to improve margins and quality. CEO Aadit Palicha is actively seeking cold supply chain experts to enhance operations. The company has partnered with Transport Corporation of India to expand storage in the South. Fruits and vegetables account for 8-10% of quick commerce sales but face 15% wastage due to India's fragmented cold chain. The market is projected to grow from $14.5 billion (2023) to $53 billion (2032). Zepto's private-label meat brand, Relish, leveraged cold logistics to hit ₹150 crore ARR in six months. Zomato Lays Off 600 Employees Amid Automation Push Zomato has reportedly laid off 600 customer support employees in a bid to cut costs as growth slows. The layoffs follow AI-driven automation in customer service and financial pressures at its quick commerce arm, Blinkit. Employees claim they were dismissed without notice periods or clear explanations, while Zomato cites performance issues. On Reddit, ex-employees shared grievances, with one alleging termination for being late by 28 minutes over three months. Despite the layoffs, Zomato's stock closed 0.84% higher at ₹203.20. Aditya Birla Exits Paper Business, Sells to ITC for ₹3,500 Crore Aditya Birla Real Estate Ltd (ABREL) is exiting the paper sector, selling Century Pulp and Paper to ITC Ltd for ₹3,500 crore. The deal surpassed estimates, with Nomura valuing it at 18x EV/EBITDA for FY25. ABREL's paper segment has struggled, with revenue falling 5.5% YoY in FY24 and margins shrinking by 410 basis points. The sale will help reduce net debt (₹4,300 crore) to near-zero, boosting ABREL's real estate expansion. However, significant cash flow from projects like Niyaara will only materialize from FY27 onwards. ABREL's stock is down 21% in 2025, and investors await Q4 results and the Niyaara Phase 3 launch in FY26. CAG Report Flags Revenue Losses, Weak Oversight in Telecom & Digital Infra The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised alarms over governance failures in telecom, electronics, and postal services: • Telecom: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) failed to recover ₹2,463.67 crore from telcos due to delayed audits. BSNL lost ₹1,757.76 crore by failing to bill Reliance Jio for technology use. • Electronics Manufacturing: Under M-SIPS, only ₹2,136 crore was disbursed from ₹36,991 crore in committed investments, causing policy instability for investors. • Digital Infrastructure: The ₹6,548-crore National Knowledge Network for research institutions was flagged for poor bandwidth utilization and cybersecurity gaps. • Postal Services: GST mismanagement and irregular promotions resulted in ₹17.22 crore in tax losses. The findings expose execution flaws in India's push for digital self-reliance. Shapoorji Pallonji Faces Insolvency Plea Over Unpaid ₹2.72 Crore The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)-Mumbai has issued a notice to Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Pvt. Ltd (SPCPL) over an insolvency plea filed by Chennai-based Intertouch Metal Buildings Pvt. Ltd. The roofing firm alleges unpaid dues for work on Port Blair's Veer Savarkar International Airport. SPCPL must respond within seven days, with the next hearing on April 24. This isn't SPCPL's first insolvency dispute. In October 2024, NCLT dismissed a similar plea by KBC Infrastructure, ruling that insolvency laws cannot be used as a debt recovery tool. As legal proceedings unfold, all eyes are on Shapoorji Pallonji's response and whether the case progresses to full-fledged insolvency.

Moneycontrol Podcast
4510: Job cuts at Zomato, Jar's funding woes, Kusha Kapila's startup, and OpenAI's $40 bn funding| MC Tech3

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 8:01


In today's episode of Moneycontrol's Tech3 Podcast, we discuss Zomato's massive layoffs and its AI shift, Jar's failed funding deal, Binny Bansal's Rs 70 crore investment in Plaksha University's deep-tech institute, Kusha Kapila's foray into the shapewear market, and OpenAI's groundbreaking $40 billion funding round. Tune in for the latest updates in tech and startups!

Moneycontrol Podcast
4511: RBI blocks $3.3B deal, Zomato cuts 600 jobs, car prices rise & Trump's 2030 hint| MC Editor's Picks

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 4:49


RBI flags concerns over Shapoorji Pallonji's $3.3B deal, Zomato lets go of 600 employees, and Vadilal's stock jumps 13% after a promoter settlement. Plus, India's GST collections hit an 11-month high, car prices rise from April, and the US market reels from tariff jitters. Also, could Trump find a loophole for a third term? Tune in for all this and more.

Moneycontrol Podcast
4499: Why Zerodha is shunnig an IPO,double whammy for Swiggy Zomato and MobiKwik's stock broking bet

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 6:08


In today's episode, we dive into why Zerodha is steering clear of an IPO while Groww prepares for a public listing. We also explore MobiKwik's surprising move into stock broking, the challenges Swiggy and Zomato face in quick commerce, insights from SaaSBoomi on AI's role in Indian startups, and AIKosh's expansion to build better AI datasets. Tune in to Moneycontrol's Tech3 podcast from Monday to Friday!

Two by Two
Ultrahuman and Kuku FM have broken out (10-minute trailer)

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 16:20


Two founders lay down their journey so far of going global.First, there was the services wave of exports, led by Infosys and Wipro. Then, companies like Zomato, Oyo, and Ola tried to expand their operations globally. The third wave was headlined by SaaS companies like Freshworks and Zoho. What will the fourth wave of tech exports be?Our guests for this week, Mohit Kumar, founder and CEO of Ultrahuman and Lal Chand Bisu, co-founder of Kuku FM, have an answer to what it could be, and they are leading by example with their own companies at the front of this wave.Mohit shared about 95% of Ultrahuman's customers are from outside India. And their numbers speak for themselves. As for Kuku FM, till early 2024, almost 99% of their business was focused on the Indian diaspora. But they made a switch in 2024, on the back of generative AI, to cross Indian borders. And now, as it stands, the split between India and global is at 90 and 10, respectively, says Lal Chand Bisu.Both these companies are being led by second-time founders. One thing that kept coming up during the discussion was the multiple parallels across both of their companies, like their latecomer's advantage, leading the charge as ‘bear kids' in this economy, and building their business for the freedom and thrill of building a business on their choices.Over the course of the discussion, both Mohit Kumar and Lal Chand Bisu explained how their businesses have evolved over time from when they started to now and how they have scaled and reinvented themselves in this journey.Tune in and listen to episode 34 of Two by Two, hosted by Praveen Gopal Krishnan and Rohin Dharmakumar, as they discuss the hopes, challenges, and excitement surrounding the fourth wave of tech exports from India.-Sign up for The Ken's first subscriber event - https://theken.typeform.com/to/NUPj8HdZ-Additional reading:Kuku FM chooses not to be the hero in its own storyPocket FM had 10 million listeners in India. Yet it hit pay dirt elsewhere-This is a free 10-minute trailer streaming on all podcast streaming platforms. If you'd like to listen to the full episode, you can do so by becoming a Premium subscriber to The Ken or by subscribing to Two by Two on Apple Podcasts via a separate standalone subscription.This episode of Two by Two was produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends and family who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com

Inside Forbes India
Deepinder Goyal's game plan to live up to Zomato's new name

Inside Forbes India

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 11:52


Zomato's latest rebranding to "Eternal" made headlines and generated curiosity about founder Deepinder Goyal's future plans. In this podcast, Rajiv Singh highlights Zomato's journey from 90-minute to 10-minute delivery post-pandemic, Goyal's long-term vision for profitability in quick commerce, and challenges like falling average order values and high order frequency. The conversation about Zomato and Eternal underscores the evolving consumer behaviour, the competitive landscape in the quick commerce space, and Zomato's survival.

Two by Two
Going out of India is easier than going out in India (30-minute version)

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 30:46


Have you made a trip abroad to attend a live event in 2023 or 2024?Did you have the option of attending the same (or equivalent) event in India?Why did you choose not to attend the same event in India?These were the three main questions we posed to listeners of Two by Two in a recent survey to understand the biggest problems with hosting events—big or small—in India.Then we took all the people who said yes and looked at the events that they said they went outside India to attend even though options for it existed inside India. It had a lot of concerts comprising a long list of musicians. Dua Lipa in Singapore, Ed Sheeran in Malaysia and a sea of Coldplay because it's Coldplay season, Coldplay's concert in Singapore, Coldplay in Dubai, Coldplay in Barcelona, Coldplay in Thailand, Coldplay in Bangkok, Ben Böhmer who had performed in India in late December last year but people chose to attend his shows outside India instead. Then we had Indian performers whom people refused to attend in India and went abroad, Diljit in Bombay. There was a list of cricket matches in that list as well. Stand-up acts from Vir Das, which people chose to attend in the U.S. instead of attending in India. The most interesting entry we saw was half marathons. People are choosing to attend half marathons outside India instead of attending them in India.In this week's episode, we get to the reasons why this is the ultimate form of Indians paying for convenience over availability.Hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan sit down with Shreyas Srinivasan, former Chief Product Officer at Paytm* and founder of Paytm Insider, which has now been acquired by Zomato and rebranded as District, and Sudhir Syal, former CEO of Bookmyshow Indonesia and Bookmyshow Middle East, to understand where India falls short in hosting events at scale.Welcome to episode 29 of Two by Two.*Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma is an investor in The Ken.–Additional reading:The Nutgraf: Going out of India is easier than going out in India–Help us find interesting women guests by filling out this survey - https://theken.typeform.com/to/KH0EOLGo–What you listened to is just the first 30 minutes of the conversation. If you'd like to listen to the full episode, you can do so by becoming a Premium subscriber to The Ken or by subscribing to Two by Two on Apple Podcasts via a separate standalone subscription.This episode of Two by Two was produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, do share it with like-minded individuals who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com.

Daybreak
Swiggy's post-IPO pains are a lesson for rich Indians playing the pre-listing game

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 9:54


When the much-awaited Swiggy IPO took place in November last year, many HNIs make put in their money into the company. Some made smaller investments of more than Rs 2 lakh and the others who bought stocks for over Rs 10 lakh. But they weren't buying stocks because they believed in the real value or long-term potential of these shares. They bought them because they assumed someone else will buy them at an even higher price. The Ken reporter Suprita spoke to a VP of a Bengaluru-based unicorn. They told him that they just though they were getting a good deal at a discounted price. They even sold off some of their SIPs and even their Zomato shares. When many HNIs buy unlisted stocks before a company's IPO, they drive up the stock price. But once the pool of these HNI buyers dries up, the bubble bursts.It is the theory of greater fools and it played out during Swiggy's IPO when  brokers pitched Swiggy shares as a piece of India's hottest food-delivery and oldest quick-commerce giant, that too at a discount.But a discount to what?Because Swiggy's market capitalisation is right now stands at under $9 billion as compared to its listing valuation of $13 billion. So what happens to HNIs like the unicorn VP who bought Swiggy shares before its IPO?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.

Daybreak
Trump's tariff spree and what it means for India

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 19:08


In this episode we fill you in on some of the biggest business and tech stories from around the world. We'll talk about US President Donald Trump's trade war threat and what it means for India and why Meta is suddenly doubling down on its Indian market. Finally we will take you through some of our favourite offerings from The Ken's newsroom this week. Check out the stories and podcasts we mentioned in this episode: Netradyne made a $1.3B business out of surveilling drivers. Now, it must focus on driverless carsNutgraf: Here's how the Swiggy, Zomato monopoly could crack Two by Two: Airtel fights spammers. And Truecaller's business model.

Two by Two
Zomato, Swiggy, and the rise of the 10-minute "dark" cafe (30-minute version)

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 32:38


Both Zomato and Swiggy have been aggressively focusing on the 10-minute grocery delivery space for a while now. Quick commerce. But what sent both of them into a spiral was when Zepto, the joker in the quick commerce pack, started delivering snacks in 10-minutes through Zepto Cafe, a separate app. Suddenly, quick commerce wasn't enough. Quick food was up for play too.Swiggy launched Snacc soon after, and Blinkit followed suit with Bistro. Both were also separate apps.But this move to disrupt themselves to avoid getting disrupted has drawn a lot of flak from the restaurant partners listed on their platforms. Because a marketplace can only be neutral when it does not participate in it.And it is not like Zomato and Swiggy haven't tried a hand at this before. Both platforms previously ran their cloud kitchen verticals, Zomato Infrastructure Services and Swiggy Access, respectively, which they had to close down or sell.They then turned their attention to delivering food and building up efficiencies to deliver it faster. But when Zepto Cafe came in the picture in December with their pitch as a separate app, both Zomato and Swiggy jumped back and opened that chapter again. Only this time, they added that they would deliver it in 10 minutes and said they were not trying to build a private label to compete with the restaurants listed on their platforms. They made it clear both Bistro and SNACC are separate apps which don't use any of the data collected by Zomato and Swiggy to date.But what do the restaurants listed on the platform have to say about this?Hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan got into what all of this means for restaurants in one of the most uninhibited, probing and also the longest episodes of Two by Two we've recorded to date.To capture the restaurateurs' perspective, we have three guests who have experience working with both of the companies.Joining the hosts for the discussion are Gaurav Saria, founder of Infinitea, India's first exclusive chain of tearooms and stores; Thomas Fenn, co-founder of Mahabelly and joint secretary at NRAI; and Ramchander Raman, former President of Cafe Coffee Day and co-founder and COO of Nucleus Kitchens.Welcome to episode 26 of Two by Two. Tune in to listen to an exciting discussion.–Additional reading:The Zomato-Swiggy cartel: Bistro and Snacc further threaten the restaurant businessZomato, Swiggy gave up on selling their own food. Then came along Zepto Cafe“There's an app for that”–Swiggy, Zepto, and Blinkit–What you just listened to is the first 30 minutes of a 2-hour-long conversation. 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.This episode of Two by Two was researched and produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends and family who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com

Two by Two
Going out of India is easier than going out in India (10-minute trailer)

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 10:11


Have you made a trip abroad to attend a live event in 2023 or 2024?Did you have the option of attending the same (or equivalent) event in India?Why did you choose not to attend the same event in India?These were the three main questions we posed to listeners of Two by Two in a recent survey to understand the biggest problems with hosting events—big or small—in India.Then we took all the people who said yes and looked at the events that they said they went outside India to attend even though options for it existed inside India. It had a lot of concerts comprising a long list of musicians. Dua Lipa in Singapore, Ed Sheeran in Malaysia and a sea of Coldplay because it's Coldplay season, Coldplay's concert in Singapore, Coldplay in Dubai, Coldplay in Barcelona, Coldplay in Thailand, Coldplay in Bangkok, Ben Böhmer who had performed in India in late December last year but people chose to attend his shows outside India instead. Then we had Indian performers whom people refused to attend in India and went abroad, Diljit in Bombay. There was a list of cricket matches in that list as well. Stand-up acts from Vir Das, which people chose to attend in the U.S. instead of attending in India. The most interesting entry we saw was half marathons. People are choosing to attend half marathons outside India instead of attending them in India.In this week's episode, we get to the reasons why this is the ultimate form of Indians paying for convenience over availability.Hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan sit down with Shreyas Srinivasan, former Chief Product Officer at Paytm* and founder of Paytm Insider, which has now been acquired by Zomato and rebranded as District, and Sudhir Syal, former CEO of Bookmyshow Indonesia and Bookmyshow Middle East, to understand where India falls short in hosting events at scale.Welcome to episode 29 of Two by Two.*Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma is an investor in The Ken.–Additional reading:The Nutgraf: Going out of India is easier than going out in India–This is a free ‘10-minute trailer'  streaming on all podcast streaming platforms. If you'd like to listen to the full episode, you can do so by becoming a Premium subscriber to The Ken or by subscribing to Two by Two on Apple Podcasts via a separate standalone subscription.This episode of Two by Two was produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, do share it with like-minded individuals who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com

Indian Business Podcast
From Naukri.com to Unicorns: Sanjeev Bikhchandani's Entrepreneurial Secrets?

Indian Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 93:06


Today on the Indian Business Podcast, we are honored to host one of the most iconic figures in Indian entrepreneurship — Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the founder and executive vice chairman of Info Edge, the company behind Naukri.com, India's largest job portal. From building a ₹55,000 crore enterprise to empowering countless businesses and entrepreneurs through his investments in Zomato and PolicyBazaar, Sanjeev Bikhchandani is here to share the secrets behind his incredible journey. This episode is a must-watch for aspiring entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the digital revolution in India!

Two by Two
Zomato, Swiggy, and the rise of the 10-minute "dark" cafe (10-minute trailer)

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 12:13


Both Zomato and Swiggy have been aggressively focusing on the 10-minute grocery delivery space for a while now. Quick commerce. But what sent both of them into a spiral was when Zepto, the joker in the quick commerce pack, started delivering snacks in 10-minutes through Zepto Cafe, a separate app. Suddenly, quick commerce wasn't enough. Quick food was up for play too.Swiggy launched Snacc soon after, and Blinkit followed suit with Bistro. Both were also separate apps.But this move to disrupt themselves to avoid getting disrupted has drawn a lot of flak from the restaurant partners listed on their platforms. Because a marketplace can only be neutral when it does not participate in it.And it is not like Zomato and Swiggy haven't tried a hand at this before. Both platforms previously ran their cloud kitchen verticals, Zomato Infrastructure Services and Swiggy Access, respectively, which they had to close down or sell.They then turned their attention to delivering food and building up efficiencies to deliver it faster. But when Zepto Cafe came in the picture in December with their pitch as a separate app, both Zomato and Swiggy jumped back and opened that chapter again. Only this time, they added that they would deliver it in 10 minutes and said they were not trying to build a private label to compete with the restaurants listed on their platforms. They made it clear both Bistro and SNACC are separate apps which don't use any of the data collected by Zomato and Swiggy to date.But what do the restaurants listed on the platform have to say about this?Hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan got into what all of this means for restaurants in one of the most uninhibited, probing and also the longest episodes of Two by Two we've recorded to date.To capture the restaurateurs' perspective, we have three guests who have experience working with both of the companies.Joining the hosts for the discussion are Gaurav Saria, founder of Infinitea, India's first exclusive chain of tearooms and stores; Thomas Fenn, co-founder of Mahabelly and joint secretary at NRAI; and Ramchander Raman, former President of Cafe Coffee Day and co-founder and COO of Nucleus Kitchens.Welcome to episode 26 of Two by Two. Tune in to listen to an exciting discussion.–Additional reading:The Zomato-Swiggy cartel: Bistro and Snacc further threaten the restaurant businessZomato, Swiggy gave up on selling their own food. Then came along Zepto Cafe“There's an app for that”–Swiggy, Zepto, and Blinkit–What you just listened to is a short part of a 2-hour long conversation. 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.This episode of Two by Two was researched and produced by Hari Krishna. Rajiv CN, our resident sound engineer, mixed and mastered this episode.If you liked this episode of Two by Two, please share it with your friends and family who would be interested in listening to the episode. And if you have more thoughts on the discussion, we'd love to hear your arguments as well. You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com

Moneycontrol Podcast
4413: Q3 earnings season gathers pace, Trump swears-in as US President; Cipla, Zomato in focus | Market Minutes

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 6:20


In today's episode of Market Minutes, Vaibhavi Ranjan unpacks the major developments shaping the markets on January 21. With GIFT Nifty signaling a positive opening, the question remains: can Indian equities maintain their upward trajectory? Cipla comes into the spotlight as arm's Goa facility faces USFDA observations while other stock-specific action spreads during the Q3 earnings season. Globally, markets react to Donald Trump's inauguration as the 4 7th US President, while Asia-Pacific indices present a mixed bag of results. In the Voice of the Day segment, Daljit Singh Kohli of Roha Asset Managers offers his perspective on the dollar index in the wake of Trump 2.0 and its potential impact on emerging market flows. Market Minutes brings you the latest stock trends, market insights, and expert opinions.

Daybreak
10-minute delivery is making Zepto, Swiggy, and Blinkit disrupt themselves

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 15:28


2024 was the year of the 10-minute delivery. We think we didn't need it but the likes of Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and Blinkit proved us wrong. While other companies were struggling to find funding, these quick-commerce companies were raising billions of dollars and reporting double-digit, sometimes even triple-digit annual growth rates.In December, Zomato's quick-commerce subsidiary, Blinkit made a strategic move in the rapidly growing quick food delivery market space. It launched ‘Bistro', a platform that will deliver food and beverages within 10 minutes. Interestingly, this was just a day after its competitor Zepto introduced the Zepto Cafe. Swiggy too already has a 10-minute food delivery service called Bolt, and unlike the others, it is inside their original app. Is this just another indulgence or has quick commerce reached a point where players are so paranoid that they're trying to hold on to customers who think that a food delivery that takes 40 minutes is too slow? Tune in.Also, listen to: Why we date, marry, or breakup with Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, Zepto & BigBasketTell us what you thought of this episode. You can text us your feedback on WhatsApp at +918971108379Daybreak 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.

Moneycontrol Podcast
4402: Is consolidation on cards following Rs 10 lakh crore wealth erosion? | Market Minutes

Moneycontrol Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 6:38


In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on January 2. After Nifty breached below 20-DMA and 50-DMA levels in the last session, trends in the GIFT Nifty are indicating a positive start to Indian markets. All eyes will be on India Inc's Q3 results and investors remain on the sidelines waiting for the scorecard to unfold. Among stocks in focus, watch out Zomato, Macrotech Developers, and Titagarh Rail Systems. Also, catch Dhiraj Relli of HDFC Securities on 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 by Two
Dmart versus the challengers at the gate (Republished FULL Episode)

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 77:10


This episode was first released on November 21, 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 now.Dmart, the retail group in India, is absolutely number one on vision, execution, and consistency. Dmart opened its first supermarket in Mumbai's Powai suburb in 2002. Like Walmart in the US, it adopted a deep discounting strategy, offering its customers low prices every day. Today, it has 381 stores. In spite of offering its customers the deepest discounts, Dmart's net profit numbers beat the best among its global peers.Yet analysts and investors have been becoming increasingly bearish of Dmart's future strategy. They argue that what got it from 2002 to 2024 might not necessarily take it to, say, 2034.One big reason is quick commerce. Armies of underpaid contract delivery workers rushing from dark stores managed by notionally independent owners on behalf of younger companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, Big Basket, and even Flipkart are challenging the conventional wisdom on retail.Forcing Dmart to pause and blink.What should it do? Stick to what it knows and does best? Or learn new digital and delivery tricks in its middle age? With only an estimated 5% of the $500 billion urban market for food and groceries currently penetrated by organised and modern retail, the way Dmart goes has profound implications for India.To discuss this, hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan invited Govind Shrikhande, former managing director of Shoppers Stop overseeing all its formats, including Shoppers Stop, Hypercity, Crossword, Homestop, Beauty Formats – MAC, Estee Lauder, Air Port & Duty Free Retail etc. Govind has spent over 40 years in the retail sector, having been part of the launches of Denim and Arrow, the relaunch of Vivaldi and the turnaround of Shoppers Stop. He is currently an Independent Director on the Board of a few Companies and a mentor to a few start-ups.Our other guest is Seetharaman G. Seetha is deputy editor at The Ken and also leads The Ken's coverage of retail. He's written quite a few stories on Dmart over the years as well.Welcome to episode number 18 of Two by Two!------Two by Two episodes referenced in this episode:Is Zepto a gold medallist or a bronze medallist?Swiggy needs to reclaim its past gloryStories and newsletters referenced in this episode:Dmart and the supersizing imperativeZudio wanted Dmart's apparel shoppers. Now Dmart is hurtingDmart changes its mind on store size. AgainDmart is not used to being in a funk for so longWhat if the quick-commerce warehouse was a supermarket?Dmart and investors rekindle their loveDmart's e-commerce bet has gone from counterintuitive to obsolete------This episode of Two by Two was 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.You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com with your thoughts and suggestions.

Network Capital
Do publicity stunts help or hurt brands?

Network Capital

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 60:03


A crypto entrepreneur bought a banana taped to a wall for several millions. Jaguar launched a widely watched advertisement that confused and irritated the fans. Zomato announced a new position that got 18,000+ applications, even though the selected candidate would have to pay $25,000 to join. In this debate, we analyse the short and long term impact of publicity stunts. Do they work? If yes, under what conditions? When does publicity become toxic? Join the debate to learn more

Cyrus Says
Jaguar's Rebrand, Zomato's Job Offer, India-Australia Tests & Adani Bribes: Cnb ft. Shreyas & Ayushi

Cyrus Says

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 58:54


Join Shreyas Manohar, Ayushi Amin, and Cyrus for a laugh-out-loud Cock & Bull episode as they tackle the explosive Adani bribe controversy, the excitement of the India vs. Australia Test Series, and Jaguar's bold new rebrand. They also dive into hot topics like the COP29 climate finance drama, Zomato's surprising job offer policy, and a bizarre robot heist in Shanghai. Packed with humor, sharp insights, and witty banter, this episode delivers a perfect mix of trending news and comedy. Don't miss the fun—watch now and stay entertained!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DOU Podcast
Що буде із законом про податки? | Скорочення в RIA.com | Продажі S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 — DOU News #174

DOU Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 32:16


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Two by Two
Dmart versus the challengers at the gate (Highlights only)

Two by Two

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 36:47


Dmart, the retail group in India, is absolutely number one on vision, execution, and consistency. Dmart opened its first supermarket in Mumbai's Powai suburb in 2002. Like Walmart in the US, it adopted a deep discounting strategy, offering its customers low prices every day. Today, it has 381 stores. In spite of offering its customers the deepest discounts, Dmart's net profit numbers beat the best among its global peers.Yet analysts and investors have been becoming increasingly bearish of Dmart's future strategy. They argue that what got it from 2002 to 2024 might not necessarily take it to, say, 2034.One big reason is quick commerce. Armies of underpaid contract delivery workers rushing from dark stores managed by notionally independent owners on behalf of younger companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, Big Basket, and even Flipkart are challenging the conventional wisdom on retail.Forcing Dmart to pause and blink.What should it do? Stick to what it knows and does best? Or learn new digital and delivery tricks in its middle age? With only an estimated 5% of the $500 billion urban market for food and groceries currently penetrated by organised and modern retail, the way Dmart goes has profound implications for India.To discuss this, hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan invited Govind Shrikhande, former managing director of Shoppers Stop overseeing all its formats, including Shoppers Stop, Hypercity, Crossword, Homestop, Beauty Formats - MAC, Estee Lauder, Air Port & Duty Free Retail etc. Govind has spent over 40 years in the retail sector, having been part of the launches of Denim and Arrow, the relaunch of Vivaldi and the turnaround of Shoppers Stop. He is currently an Independent Director on the Board of a few Companies and a mentor to a few start-ups.Our other guest is Seetharaman G. Seetha is deputy editor at The Ken and also leads The Ken's coverage of retail. He's written quite a few stories on Dmart over the years as well.Welcome to episode number 18 of Two by Two!Two by Two episodes referenced in this episode:Is Zepto a gold medallist or a bronze medallist?Swiggy needs to reclaim its past gloryStories and newsletters referenced in this episode:Dmart and the supersizing imperativeZudio wanted Dmart's apparel shoppers. Now Dmart is hurtingDmart changes its mind on store size. AgainDmart is not used to being in a funk for so longWhat if the quick-commerce warehouse was a supermarket?Dmart and investors rekindle their loveDmart's e-commerce bet has gone from counterintuitive to obsoleteThis is a shorter 'highlights only' episode. 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!This episode of Two by Two was 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.You can write to us at twobytwo@the-ken.com with your thoughts and suggestions.

Founders Unfiltered
Ep 118: Payments Business 101 FT. Cashfree Payments

Founders Unfiltered

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 52:29


Brought to you by the Founders Unfiltered podcast by A Junior VC - Unscripted conversations with Indian founders about their story and the process of building a company. Hosted by Aviral and Mazin. Join us as we talk to Akash Sinha, the Co-founder and CEO of Cashfree Payments about their story. Akash completed his B.Tech in Computer Science from IIIT Hyderabad in 2012 and began his career as a Software Engineer at Amazon. In 2015, he took the entrepreneurial leap and founded Cashfree Payments.

Daybreak
How Swiggy prepared for its IPO

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 9:30


On November 13, food delivery giant Swiggy made its public debut. It listed with a 8% premium over its IPO price of Rs 390 on NSE at Rs 420 and was oversubscribed by nearly four times. While it's a bit early to comment, investors are not making strong bets on it yet. Hust to give you context, when Zomato went public, its IPO was oversubscribed by 38 times. This could be because the company is still posting losses on a consolidated level and is expected to be 2-3 years away from reaching profitability. It took Swiggy nine years till its food delivery business finally turned profitable last year.Today, we revisit an episode of Daybreak in which we'd talked about what was happening behind the scenes of Swiggy's IPO preparation.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.

TechCrunch Startups – Spoken Edition
Swiggy market debut fuels India's food, quick commerce wars

TechCrunch Startups – Spoken Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 4:29


Shares of Swiggy dropped 4% to 401 rupees on Wednesday as the food delivery and quick commerce startup concluded India's second-largest IPO this year, in a closely watched debut that puts it in direct comparison with what analysts have long considered the benchmark Indian internet stock: Zomato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The BarberShop with Shantanu
Secrets of Brand Building with ‪@sahibabalii‬ and Shantanu: Lessons from Bollywood, Netflix & Zomato

The BarberShop with Shantanu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 25:29


Step into @sahibabalii dynamic world in this exciting episode! From starring in movies to hosting Shark Tank, Sahiba takes us behind the scenes of her multifaceted career. She opens up about how her time at Zomato played a pivotal role in helping her network and connect with influential people in the industry. She talks about her vision for building a content-driven enterprise and how storytelling is the key to connecting with audiences and building a lasting brand.Get ready to be inspired as Sahiba reveals her future goals and the strategies that have made her a true multitasking queen. From acting to entrepreneurship to working with Samay Raina and Netflix, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to carve their path in the entertainment and business world. Watch now to discover how Sahiba balances her many roles and what drives her to keep innovating in a competitive industry!

早安英文-最调皮的英语电台
外刊精讲 | 印度初创企业为何如此蓬勃发展?

早安英文-最调皮的英语电台

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 14:44


【欢迎订阅】每天早上5:30,准时更新。【阅读原文】标题:India's startup scene is picking up speed againZippy new firms are emerging in a number of areas正文:Visitors to Bangalore, India's tech hub, quickly learn why locals measure distances in minutes and not kilometres. The city's clogged streets turn every outing into a test of patience. Other large cities in the country are just as bad. So it is no surprise that Indians are getting everything from biryanis and books to mangoes and mobile phones delivered straight to their doors—often in under ten minutes. “Quick commerce” is a booming business in India. Zomato, the largest company in the industry, is valued at $26bn; its share price has nearly doubled this year. Swiggy, its closest rival, is expected to go public on November 13th at a valuation of $11bn. Zepto, another competitor founded in 2021, is now worth $5bn.知识点:hub n. /hʌb/1. the central and most important part of a particular place or activity(某地或活动的)中⼼,核⼼• the commercial hub of the city城市的商业中⼼• a hub airport (= a large important one where people often change from one plane to another) ⼤型中转机场获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记,请关注微信公众号「早安英文」,回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你!【节目介绍】《早安英文-每日外刊精读》,带你精读最新外刊,了解国际最热事件:分析语法结构,拆解长难句,最接地气的翻译,还有重点词汇讲解。所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。【适合谁听】1、关注时事热点新闻,想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者3、想快速掌握表达,有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者4、参加各类英语考试的应试者(如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等)【你将获得】1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程,拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景2、逐词、逐句精确讲解,系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法3、每期内附学习笔记,包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等,帮助扫除阅读障碍。

The Good Sight Podcast
Nutrition for Nation-Building

The Good Sight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 19:55


India faces a critical hunger crisis, with millions suffering from malnutrition, especially children. Ranked 105th on the Global Hunger Index 2024, the need for solutions is urgent. In today's episode of The Good Sight Podcast, Vishal Kumar, Head of Feeding India by Zomato, shares how the organization is bridging this gap, providing nourishment to vulnerable communities and inspiring change across the country. Discussion Highlights: The origin story of Feeding India: vision, challenges, and growth. Key hurdles in the fight against hunger and areas most in need. Practical steps listeners can take to combat hunger in their communities. An inspiring story of impact from Feeding India's work. Vishal's future goals for Feeding India and vision for lasting change. If you or your organisation are dedicated to driving positive social change, we want to hear from you. Reach out to us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Good Sight⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ by emailing us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@thegoodsight.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a brief description of your work and achievements, or give us a call at 9696399931.

The BarberShop with Shantanu
Secrets of Brand Building with ‪Sahiba Bali and Shantanu: Lessons from Bollywood, Netflix & Zomato

The BarberShop with Shantanu

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 86:48


Step into @sahibabalii dynamic world in this exciting episode! From starring in movies to hosting Shark Tank, Sahiba takes us behind the scenes of her multifaceted career. She opens up about how her time at Zomato played a pivotal role in helping her network and connect with influential people in the industry. She talks about her vision for building a content-driven enterprise and how storytelling is the key to connecting with audiences and building a lasting brand.Get ready to be inspired as Sahiba reveals her future goals and the strategies that have made her a true multitasking queen. From acting to entrepreneurship to working with Samay Raina and Netflix, this episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to carve their path in the entertainment and business world. Watch now to discover how Sahiba balances her many roles and what drives her to keep innovating in a competitive industry!

Prime Venture Partners Podcast
This Startup Legend built Magicpin, a 400 Crore Company & India's #1 Savings App - Brij Bhushan

Prime Venture Partners Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 46:09


In this podcast episode, Amit Somani speaks to Brij Bhushan, Co-founder & Ex COO of Magicpin, India's #1 Local Savings App & 3rd largest food delivery startup.         Brij shares his extremely inspiring story going from a Tier 3 college to IIM Bangalore to building Magicpin to a 400 crore annual revenue company and being invested by Zomato.        In this conversation, he talks about the 3 pivots/stages of company-building that shaped the tremendous success of Magicpin. He also expresses how GST, Jio and Covid19 have shaped the growth of Indian startups in the last decade.         Tune into this episode to get inspired, learn and traverse across a marvelous entrepreneurial journey.        Listen to the podcast to learn more about:        0:00 - Brij's childhood and background        7:00 - The Early days of Magicpin        17:00 - GST, Jio, Pivots        30:00 - The COVID Era        38:00 - The Entrepreneurship Saga        Enjoyed the podcast? Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe wherever you are listening to this.        Follow Prime Venture Partners:        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primevp/        Twitter: https://twitter.com/Primevp_in        This podcast is for you. Do let us know what you like about the podcast, what you don't like, the guests you'd like to have on the podcast and the topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.        Please share your feedback here: https://primevp.in/podcastfeedback        #mymagicpin #india #entrepreneur #success 

3 Things
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, OCI cardholders, and AI in quick commerce

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 22:06


First, we talk to Indian Express' Damini Nath about the second version of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which is called Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0. It focuses on making cities garbage free under which its main target is clearing legacy landfills.Next, Indian Express' Divya A talks to us about Overseas Citizens of India or OCI cardholders. Some of the OCI cardholders had recently raised a concern regarding the rules and regulations that they need to follow on their visits to India. She explains who all fall under the ambit of OCI, its benefits, restrictions and more. (7:15)And in the end, we talk about how quick commerce sites like Zomato, Blinkit, Swiggy and Myntra use AI for enhancing consumer experience. (18:50)Hosted, written and produced by Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

Cyrus Says
Cock & Bull ft. Mikhail Almeida & Shaad Shafi: Zomato's AI Images, Trump Vs Kamala & Delhi's New CM

Cyrus Says

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 59:36


In this fun and chaotic episode of Cyrus Says : Cock & Bull, Cyrus is joined by Mikhail Almeida and Shaad Shafi for a hilarious take on the week's wildest news! They chat about Swifties turning Trump's anti-Taylor Swift rant into a $40,000 fundraiser for Kamala Harris, Satya Nadella's confession that 85% of Microsoft's employees feel overworked, and Zomato banning AI-generated food pics to keep things real. Plus, they dive into Atishi's rise from being the Delhi Education Minister's adviser to possibly the next Chief Minister and break down the crazy start to the Champions League, with Bayern Munich's nine-goal spree and wins for Real Madrid and Liverpool. It's full of laughs and packed with entertaining takes—don't miss it as Cyruss rants about Gym stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.