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A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
Happy Holidays!
This is quick announcement to let you all know that our team is taking a break for the week. This year, we've managed to put out episodes day after day and it's only been possible because of your support to the podcast and we want to end this year by thanking you. We hope you enjoy the holiday season and hope to see you with brand new podcast episodes in 2023.
00:2027/12/2022
Will DFM Foods disappear from the stock market?
In today's episode for 24th December 2022, we talk about DFM Foods, Private Equity investors and the stock market.
07:2424/12/2022
Can the Airbus-Boeing Duopoly be broken?
In today's episode for 23rd December 2022, we talk about the Airbus-Boeing duopoly and explain how it came to be.
06:5723/12/2022
Economists hate Secret Santa!
In today’s episode for 22nd December 2022, we dive into the economics of giving and receiving gifts.
Also, a quick sidenote, we're currently hiring performance marketing managers & influencer marketers for our team at Ditto. If you're interested or know someone who'd love to join us, please click this link.
05:1722/12/2022
Did Qatar waste money on the World Cup?
Now that the football world cup is done and dusted, in today’s episode for 21st December 2022, we decided to explore if hosting the world cup was a colossal waste of money for Qatar.
05:5721/12/2022
A brief history of divestments
In todays episode for 20th December 2022, we see how the government went from being reluctant sellers to prolific disinvestment agents.
05:3320/12/2022
The Ceiling Fan Revolution is here!
Last week, we came across a very interesting research report — about fans! So we thought we could talk about this and more in today's episode for 19th December 2022.
05:0719/12/2022
Brand names, family names, and royalties!
In today's episode for 17th December 2022, we talk about promoters and their relationship with brand royalty.
If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we would train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Click this link to apply to apply for the Insurance Advisory position and this link to apply for the WhatsApp advisory position.
08:5917/12/2022
Can Nuclear Fusion help fight climate change?
In today's episode for 16th December 2022, we talk about exciting developments in the field of nuclear physics and see if we could use fusion to battle climate change.
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05:1616/12/2022
Can Surety bonds revolutionize infrastructure?
In today’s episode for 15th December 2022, we offer an oversimplified explanation of surety bonds and how they could act as possible shock absorbers for public infrastructure projects.
05:3815/12/2022
The Chocolate Effect
In today’s episode for 14th December 2022, we see why India’s demand for chocolate isn’t budging despite rising costs.
05:4214/12/2022
Missing: $10 billion in imports!!!
In today's episode for 13th December 2022 we see why there is a gaping hole in Indian imports from China.
07:4613/12/2022
Did Sula create a wine renaissance in India?
Acclaimed Indian winemaker Sula Vineyards is launching its IPO today. So we want to talk about wine in today’s episode for 12th December 2022.
07:1512/12/2022
Infosys wants to buy back your shares for ₹9,300 crores
Infosys launched a massive ₹9,300 crore share buyback on Wednesday and in today’s episode for 10th December 2022, we will explain this and more.
07:3110/12/2022
A new weapon in the fight against plastic?
In today’s episode for 9th December 2022, we discuss a new way of dealing with plastic ― the Deposit Refund Scheme (DRS).
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09:2709/12/2022
India’s $100 billion remittance bonanza has a secret
In today’s episode for 8th December 2022, we explain why one Indian state might not be celebrating the massive inflow of remittances.
Also, a quick sidenote, we're currently hiring performance marketing managers & influencer marketers for our team at Ditto. If you're interested or know someone who'd love to join us for either position, please click the respective link.
07:0108/12/2022
Exposing a Pharma secret: Evergreening!
In today’s episode for 7th December 2022, we explain how the ‘evergreening’ of patents created a hurdle in India’s Free Trade Agreement with the UK.
06:5207/12/2022
Can Rice last forever?
In today’s episode for 6th December 2022, we discuss a new variety of rice that China has been experimenting with of late.
06:3206/12/2022
The Great Dharavi Makeover
In today’s episode for 5th December 2022, we trace the history of the Dharavi slum and the policies that shaped and continue to shape it..
08:3805/12/2022
Adani Wants Your Money: The Great Indian FPO!
In today's episode for 3rd December 2022, we explain why Adani is getting ready to raise ₹20,000 crores from the public through an FPO.
07:5503/12/2022
What is the e₹ (e-Rupee)? - Simplified
Yesterday the e₹-R (or the Central Bank Digital Currency - Retail) went live in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Bhubaneswar. So, in today’s episode for 2nd December 2022, we discuss the e₹ as a new form of money.
05:5902/12/2022
Amazon’s experiment with Kirana stores has failed!
In today's episode for 1st December 2022, we talk about why Amazon's foray into B2B e-commerce failed.
08:1201/12/2022
The Fashion Destruction
In today’s episode for 30th November 2022, we discuss fashion footprints and their environmental aftermath.
05:2430/11/2022
Why are India’s cities in such a mess?
In today’s episode for 29th November 2022, we dive into a report by the RBI to explain why municipal corporations need to be given more power.
06:1229/11/2022
The crazy and puzzling story of Bisleri!!!
In today's episode for 28th November 2022, we see how the iconic Bisleri came into being.
07:2328/11/2022
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders - Building ships to defend India
In today's episode for 26th November 2022, we talk about Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and see why the stock has been rallying of late.
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09:2926/11/2022
How a crypto emperor shook charity
In today’s Finshots, we get a little philosophical and explain Effective Altruism and why the entire world is talking about it now.
If you're someone who's great with communication and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. And no you don't need to know about insurance. We will train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Click this link to apply for the Insurance Advisory position (calls) and this link for the WhatsApp advisory position.
09:1024/11/2022
A star rating for Chips and Chocolates?
In today’s episode for 24th November 2022, we talk about the Indian Nutrition Rating (INR) and the debate around it.
06:2924/11/2022
Is China's Zero-Covid strategy killing its economy?
In today’s episode for 23rd November 2022, we imagine a future where China’s still attempting to keep its Covid cases to zero!
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08:0023/11/2022
An explainer on Carbon Border Tax
In today’s episode for 22nd November 2022, we offer a simplified explainer on why the EU wants to impose the world’s first-ever transnational carbon tax and why India isn’t happy about it
06:1922/11/2022
“Well, this is awkward,” said Budweiser to Qatar
In today's episode for 21st November 2022, we talk about Budweiser, Qatar, and non-alcoholic beer
07:2621/11/2022
Why is everyone talking about Nykaa?
In today's episode for 19th November 2022, we talk about Nykaa and the "masterstroke".
If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we would train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Click this link to apply to apply for the Insurance Advisory position and this link to apply for the WhatsApp advisory position.
07:2319/11/2022
Apple is an advertising giant. Almost.
In today's episode for 18th November 2022, we talk about Apple's foray into advertising.
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08:0518/11/2022
8 billion people and the Simon–Ehrlich wager
How many people are too many? In today’s episode for 17th November 2022, we take you through the problems of having 8 billion people on the planet.
05:0217/11/2022
The Clearing House Drama
In today’s episode for 16th November 2022, we give you a simple explainer of why the European Authorities have threatened to derecognise Indian clearing houses.
05:4516/11/2022
Should Ambani buy Liverpool Football Club?
In today’s episode for 15th November 2022, we see whether it makes sense for Reliance to buy an iconic football club.
06:1415/11/2022
Where is Jet Airways?
In today's episode for 14th November 2022, we see what's holding up Jet Airways' comeback.
06:4014/11/2022
Where have the ‘tech’ IPOs gone?
In today's episode for 12th November 2022, we will talk about tech IPOs and see why they've vanished all of a sudden
07:2712/11/2022
Why people are annoyed with the Draft Telecom Bill?
In today’s episode for 11th November 2022, we tell you why the government’s Draft Telecom Bill has found itself in a soup of controversies ever since it was published.
05:5711/11/2022
The FTX collapse explained
In today's episode for 10th November 2022, we offer an oversimplified explanation of how the second-largest crypto exchange platform almost went bust.
10:0510/11/2022
Who pays for climate change?
In today’s episode for 9th November 2022, we explain reparations — one of the most important items to feature on the agenda at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
07:0509/11/2022
Shaking Hands with the UAE
In today’s episode for 8th November , we talk about an economic partnership between India and the UAE and how it's helping improve bilateral trade.
05:1508/11/2022
Kashmir's apple trade is rotting
In today’s episode for 7th November 2022, we talk about apples and the current crisis plaguing the Kashmir valley.
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08:0207/11/2022
The economics of the Ivory Trade
In today's episode for 4th November 2022, we talk about the illegal ivory trade and why some countries want the ban lifted.
07:3604/11/2022
When will the IDBI saga end?
In today's episode for 3rd November 2022, we see why the IDBI stake sale is taking so much time.
05:2603/11/2022
Is it India's Kohinoor moment yet?
In today's episode for 2nd November 2022, we talk about lab-grown diamonds and India's place in the burgeoning industry.
05:2602/11/2022
The birth of GM Mustard
In today's episode for 1st November 2022, we discuss India's dependence on imported edible oil and the introduction of genetically modified mustard.
05:1201/11/2022
An Explainer on the Ayushman Bharat Health Account
In today’s episode for 31st October 2022, we discuss the how's and the why's of the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA).
05:1931/10/2022
What went wrong at Dhanlaxmi Bank?
In today's episode for 29th October 2022, we trace the journey of Dhanlaxmi Bank.
07:5329/10/2022
The Extraordinary Lives of Ants
In today’s episode, we will be discussing ants.
Just ants and their role in the environment.
05:1528/10/2022