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A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
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The secret behind Shaktikanta Das’ unmatched RBI streak

The secret behind Shaktikanta Das’ unmatched RBI streak

In today’s episode for 21st November 2024, we tell you why Shaktikanta Das may get another term as RBI Governor. Check out Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
07:3421/11/2024
India wants more ships and it’s got a plan!

India wants more ships and it’s got a plan!

In today’s episode for 20th November 2024, we tell you why India is keen on building more ships and what it could mean for the economy, sectors, and you. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:1220/11/2024
Is Elon Musk’s Starlink risky for India?

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink risky for India?

In today’s episode for 19th November 2024, we talk about Starlink’s plans to bring satellite internet to India and the challenges it’s facing. Check out Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
07:1419/11/2024
Why is Volkswagen having a rough ride?

Why is Volkswagen having a rough ride?

In today’s episode for 18th November 2024, we tell you why German automaker Volkswagen is struggling. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:2018/11/2024
Falling rupee, rising dollar - Who benefits and who loses?

Falling rupee, rising dollar - Who benefits and who loses?

In today's episode for 16th November 2024, we talk about the impact of the falling rupee, a rising dollar, and its far-reaching implications. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:4416/11/2024
Will Trump take Bitcoin to the moon?

Will Trump take Bitcoin to the moon?

In today’s episode for 15th November 2024, we tell you why Bitcoin prices are looking up after Donald Trump’s US presidential win. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:3315/11/2024
Why are Indian lakes drying up?

Why are Indian lakes drying up?

In today’s episode for 14th November 2024, we talk about why India’s lakes are drying up and what we can do to save them. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:0714/11/2024
China's hidden problem

China's hidden problem

In today’s episode for 13th November 2024, we tell you why China’s gargantuan debt rescue package might not be enough to wipe out its hidden debts. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:4413/11/2024
Is Ireland’s economic success sustainable?

Is Ireland’s economic success sustainable?

In today’s episode for 11th November 2024, we discuss the rare economic boom in the Republic of Ireland and whether it’s sustainable in the long run. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:3012/11/2024
Why is SEBI after the Embassy REIT CEO?

Why is SEBI after the Embassy REIT CEO?

In today’s episode for 11th November 2024, we tell you why SEBI suspended Aravind Maiya as the CEO of India’s first publicly listed REIT. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:3611/11/2024
The Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO

The Niva Bupa Health Insurance IPO

In today’s episode for 9th November 2024, we unpack the Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company IPO and how it could be a bet on India’s healthcare future. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
09:0509/11/2024
Why Trump likes tariffs

Why Trump likes tariffs

In today’s Finshots, we tell you why Donald Trump, the next US president, is such a fan of tariffs. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
06:1808/11/2024
Who benefits from farm loan waivers?

Who benefits from farm loan waivers?

In today’s episode for 7th November 2024, we explain how farm loan waivers work and their impact on the economy. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:1407/11/2024
India’s got a hardware import problem – and an opportunity within!

India’s got a hardware import problem – and an opportunity within!

In today’s episode for 6th November 2024, we talk about India’s problem with PC and laptop imports, and the opportunity it could create. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:4806/11/2024
Will the space economy drive global growth?

Will the space economy drive global growth?

In today's episode for 5th November 2024, we dive into the fascinating world of space technology, its potential to supercharge the global economy and the challenges that come along. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
06:4105/11/2024
Should RBI let the rupee fall?

Should RBI let the rupee fall?

In today’s episode for 4th November 2024, we tell you about how a stronger rupee might be hurting the economy and if the RBI should just let it fall. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:3004/11/2024
Is India's priciest stock worth the money?

Is India's priciest stock worth the money?

In today’s episode for 2nd November 2024, we look at how Elcid Investments became India’s priciest stock and if it’s really worth it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:5902/11/2024
Is this the end of super shoes?

Is this the end of super shoes?

In today’s episode for 1st November 2024, we tell you how World Athletics is shaking up the super shoe supremacy race among elite brands. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:1001/11/2024
Can diamonds cool the earth?

Can diamonds cool the earth?

In today’s episode for 30th October 2024, we explore climate’s tipping points and a rather unconventional scientific solution to keep them at bay. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:5630/10/2024
Could BRICS change the world order?

Could BRICS change the world order?

In today’s episode for 29th October 2024, we tell you how the expanding BRICS coalition could shake up global power dynamics and reshape markets. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:1029/10/2024
Are the southern states running out of babies?

Are the southern states running out of babies?

In today’s episode for 28th October 2024, we dive into the declining birth rates and ageing population in India’s southern states and what we can do about it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:3328/10/2024
New SEBI rules to rock the F&O world?

New SEBI rules to rock the F&O world?

In today’s episode for 26th October 2024, we talk about SEBI's new rules for F&O trading. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
09:0626/10/2024
What happened to Netflix's gaming ambitions?

What happened to Netflix's gaming ambitions?

In today’s episode for 25th October 2024, we tell you why Netflix killed its AAA gaming studio. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:2525/10/2024
What the heck is a free economy?

What the heck is a free economy?

In today's episode for 24th October 2024, we talk about free economies. Yup, just that. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:3524/10/2024
Is the Global Hunger Index flawed?

Is the Global Hunger Index flawed?

In today’s episode for 23rd October 2024, we talk about the Global Hunger Index (GHI) and whether it’s really a reliable measure of hunger in India. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:4623/10/2024
What is Big Tech's rush to nuclear power telling us?

What is Big Tech's rush to nuclear power telling us?

In today’s episode for 22nd October 2024, we explain why Big Tech is betting on nuclear power and the big changes it could be driving. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
09:0622/10/2024
What's happening to our water?

What's happening to our water?

In today’s episode for 21st October 2024, we take a closer look at how deforestation is contributing to severe water shortages and explore how Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) can be a game-changer. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:4421/10/2024
Are QIPs driving India’s realty sector?

Are QIPs driving India’s realty sector?

In today’s episode for 19th October 2024, we explain why QIPs are hitting record highs in 2024 and how one sector could be driving this boom. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:4519/10/2024
Is India’s stock market riding too high?

Is India’s stock market riding too high?

In today’s episode for 18th October 2024, we talk about the CAPE ratio and whether it is a reliable metric for predicting stock market crashes. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:0318/10/2024
Why the Nobel Prize in Economics went to Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson

Why the Nobel Prize in Economics went to Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson

In today’s episode for 17th October 2024, we tell you why Dr. Daron Acemoglu, Dr. Simon Johnson and Dr. James A. Robinson won the prestigious Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences ― commonly known as the Nobel Prize in Economics. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:1817/10/2024
Is India 6G ready?

Is India 6G ready?

In today’s episode for 16th October 2024, we dive into India’s big plans for 6G and what it will take to achieve the government’s ambitious goals. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
09:4016/10/2024
Hollywood and Bollywood's carbon footprint problem!

Hollywood and Bollywood's carbon footprint problem!

In today’s episode for 15th October 2024, we tell you how films leave their carbon footprint and what they’re doing or can do to clean it up. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:5115/10/2024
The problem with AP’s new liquor policy

The problem with AP’s new liquor policy

In today’s episode for 14th October 2024, we dive into Andhra Pradesh’s new liquor policy and why it might not be the game-changer the state hopes for. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
06:5514/10/2024
Is India’s steel sector sinking or gearing for a comeback?

Is India’s steel sector sinking or gearing for a comeback?

In today’s episode for 12th October 2024, we look at the recent slump in the steel sector and explore what it could reveal about the broader economy and markets. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
08:3912/10/2024
What's up with AI and the 2024 Physics Nobel Prize?

What's up with AI and the 2024 Physics Nobel Prize?

In today’s episode for 11th October 2024, we explore why two pioneers of AI—John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton—were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:4411/10/2024
Can Ola Electric regain consumer confidence?

Can Ola Electric regain consumer confidence?

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
07:3710/10/2024
France is in a debt dilemma

France is in a debt dilemma

In today’s episode for 9th October 2024, we tell you how France spiralled into extreme debt and why its proposed solution might just be another problem in disguise. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
08:2109/10/2024
Is the Unified Pension Scheme any better?

Is the Unified Pension Scheme any better?

In today’s episode for 8th October 2024, we dive into the newly proposed Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) and the tug-of-war it's causing. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
07:1508/10/2024
Why is the RBI cracking down on gold loans?

Why is the RBI cracking down on gold loans?

In today’s episode for 7th October 2024, we explain what’s wrong with gold loan practices and why the RBI is cracking down on lenders. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
09:1007/10/2024
Unpacking the Swiggy IPO

Unpacking the Swiggy IPO

In today’s episode for 5th October 2024, we take a closer look at Swiggy's much anticipated IPO and what it means for the food and grocery delivery giant. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
09:4605/10/2024
Is SEBI’s new asset class for you?

Is SEBI’s new asset class for you?

In today’s episode for 4th October 2024, we try to make sense of SEBI’s newly proposed asset class. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
09:2704/10/2024
What’s the gold rally telling us?

What’s the gold rally telling us?

In today’s episode for 3rd October 2024, we dive into the meteoric rise in gold prices and what it could be telling us about the state of the world economy. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
06:4003/10/2024
Could we be heading back to the pre-antibiotic era soon?

Could we be heading back to the pre-antibiotic era soon?

In today’s episode for 1st October 2024, we explore why antimicrobial resistance is becoming a serious threat and what’s been done to stop it. Check out our open roles at Ditto Insurance by heading over to Ditto's careers page - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs
06:5601/10/2024
Can UP save India’s Mango exports?

Can UP save India’s Mango exports?

In today’s episode for 30th September 2024, we tell you why India ― the largest mango producer, struggles with exports and how Uttar Pradesh is trying to change that. Buy our Debut Book, The Little Book of Indian Business here - https://amzn.to/4egs9Nl
07:2130/09/2024
Will Trent and Bajaj Finserv move the Sensex?

Will Trent and Bajaj Finserv move the Sensex?

In today’s episode for 28th September 2024, we unpack how the upcoming Sensex reshuffle could impact stocks, markets and your returns. Buy our Debut Book, The Little Book of Indian Business here - https://amzn.to/4egs9Nl
08:4628/09/2024
Is Big Tech really carbon neutral?

Is Big Tech really carbon neutral?

In today’s episode for 27th September 2024, we break down whether the world’s tech giants are truly carbon-neutral. Buy our Debut Book, The Little Book of Indian Business here - https://amzn.to/4egs9Nl
07:5527/09/2024
Why should the Oscars matter to 'Laapataa Ladies', anyway?

Why should the Oscars matter to 'Laapataa Ladies', anyway?

In today’s episode for 26th September 2024, we discuss the economics of the Oscars and if it could change the game for ‘Laapataa Ladies’, India’s official entry for the 2025 Awards. Buy our Debut Book, The Little Book of Indian Business here - https://amzn.to/4egs9Nl
06:5426/09/2024
The Coldplay and BookMyShow Ticketing Frenzy!

The Coldplay and BookMyShow Ticketing Frenzy!

In today’s episode for 25th September 2024, we look at the chaos behind Coldplay’s concert ticket bookings and a potential way out. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
06:5425/09/2024
Is Starbucks leaving India?

Is Starbucks leaving India?

In today’s episode for 24th September 2024, we explore whether Starbucks might leave India amid its rising losses. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:2224/09/2024
Will renewable energy replace oil?

Will renewable energy replace oil?

In today’s episode for 23rd September 2024, we discuss whether renewable energy can completely replace fossil fuels. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41
07:0523/09/2024