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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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CCI fines Google ₹2,274 crores in a week

CCI fines Google ₹2,274 crores in a week

In today's episode for 27th October 2022, we see why the CCI fined Google ₹1,338 crores for its shenanigans in the Android ecosystem and then imposed another penalty worth ₹936 crores for abusing its Play Store Policies.
05:5927/10/2022
An explainer on India’s battle with affordable housing

An explainer on India’s battle with affordable housing

In today's episode for 26th October 2022, we talk about the issues with affordable housing in India.
05:5926/10/2022
The Big Fine: Why CCI pulled up MakeMyTrip and OYO

The Big Fine: Why CCI pulled up MakeMyTrip and OYO

In today’s episode for 25th October 2022, we discuss why the CCI (Competition Commission of India) took MakeMyTrip and OYO to task.
09:2525/10/2022
 Finshots Special: Simplifying Insurance with Shrehith (co-founder Finshots & Ditto)

Finshots Special: Simplifying Insurance with Shrehith (co-founder Finshots & Ditto)

In today's special episode for 23rd October 2022, Shrehith Karkera and I have a discussion about how Ditto started, why most of us are cynical about insurance and why Ditto hates spamming customers.  Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
39:1423/10/2022
Gold is dead. Long live Gold!

Gold is dead. Long live Gold!

In today’s episode for 22nd October 2022, we dive into whether gold’s role as a hedge against inflation is broken.
04:1122/10/2022
Is the Rupee sliding? Or is the Dollar soaring?

Is the Rupee sliding? Or is the Dollar soaring?

In today’s episode for 21st October 2022, we explain what’s happening to the rupee-dollar relationship and its implications. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
06:2821/10/2022
An explainer on Digital Banking Units (DBUs)

An explainer on Digital Banking Units (DBUs)

In today’s episode for 20th October 2022, we discuss how Digital Banking Units (DBUs) can up India’s financial inclusion game.
06:2220/10/2022
A story of the Magic Elixir - ORS

A story of the Magic Elixir - ORS

In today's episode for 19th October 2022, we talk about Oral Rehydration Solution. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
06:0519/10/2022
The fault in BNPL apps

The fault in BNPL apps

In today's episode for 18th October 2022, we discuss how frauds within the ecosystem could derail the e-commerce growth story in India.
05:0918/10/2022
RBI's fictional letter to the Government - on inflation

RBI's fictional letter to the Government - on inflation

In today's episode for 17th October 2022, we see why RBI may have some explaining to do. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
07:4417/10/2022
It’s All Gas

It’s All Gas

In today’s episode for 15th October 2022, we offer a simplified explanation of why gas distribution companies like Indraprastha Gas and Mahanagar Gas are feeling the pinch these days. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
07:1215/10/2022
A stock exchange for Charities? What?

A stock exchange for Charities? What?

In today’s episode for 14th October 2022, we offer a simplified take on how India is trying to democratise access to capital for charities and social impact companies.
06:2414/10/2022
Fixing India’s Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Fixing India’s Mid-Day Meal Scheme

In today’s episode for 13th October 2022, we explain the problems with the world’s largest school meal programme and how the Indian government is trying to turn things around. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
05:1513/10/2022
Why Bernanke, Diamond and Dybvig won the Nobel Prize in Economics

Why Bernanke, Diamond and Dybvig won the Nobel Prize in Economics

In today's episode for 12th October 2022, we see why the Nobel Committee awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Bernanke, Diamond and Dybvig.
06:4512/10/2022
The Cough Syrup Debacle

The Cough Syrup Debacle

In today’s episode for 11th October 2022, we talk about Maiden Pharma’s contaminated cough syrups and how we ended up in this debacle. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
05:1911/10/2022
Why did SEBI close down Brickwork Ratings?

Why did SEBI close down Brickwork Ratings?

In today's episode for 10t October 2022, we look at how SEBI is planning on getting credit rating agencies in line.
06:2510/10/2022
The Extraordinary Manyavar & Mohey

The Extraordinary Manyavar & Mohey

In today’s episode for 8th October 2022, we talk about how Vedant Fashions Ltd is blazing a money trail.
08:3208/10/2022
The problem with Truecaller

The problem with Truecaller

In today’s episode for 7th October 2022, we explain why an investigative financial research group thinks that Truecaller is invading the privacy of Indians. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
07:4207/10/2022
The ₹4000 crore scam you never heard of

The ₹4000 crore scam you never heard of

In today's episode for 6th October 2022, we see how fake farmers swindled the government of nearly ₹4000 crores.
06:1306/10/2022
Will Credit Suisse trigger another global financial crisis?

Will Credit Suisse trigger another global financial crisis?

In today's episode for October 4th 2022, we discuss the issues with Credit Suisse.
06:1004/10/2022
Is China’s Trojan Horse dead?

Is China’s Trojan Horse dead?

In today's episode for 3rd October 2022, we talk about China's troubles with the Belt and Road Initiative. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
06:4303/10/2022
How Relaxo monopolized the humble Chappal

How Relaxo monopolized the humble Chappal

In today's episode for 1st October 2022, we see how Relaxo became the chappal king of India.
08:1001/10/2022
Can NavIC dethrone GPS?

Can NavIC dethrone GPS?

In today’s episode for 30th September 2022, we discuss why India’s ‘atmanirbhar’ dream may be troubling phone makers. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
06:3730/09/2022
300 Indians are slaves in Myanmar!

300 Indians are slaves in Myanmar!

In today's episode for 29th September 2022, we discuss the economic implications of modern day slavery.
06:3229/09/2022
How to profit from Space Invaders

How to profit from Space Invaders

In today’s episode for 28th September 2022, we talk about NASA’s mission to intercept asteroids and how it could possibly open the doors for a lucrative new industry
05:3828/09/2022
Why the British pound is falling

Why the British pound is falling

In today’s episode for 27th September 2022, we offer an oversimplified explanation on why the pound fell to an all-time low yesterday.
06:0927/09/2022
The inglorious tale of Fortis Healthcare’s Singh brothers

The inglorious tale of Fortis Healthcare’s Singh brothers

In today' episode for 26th September 2022, we recap the story of Singh brothers and Fortis Healthcare. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
07:3026/09/2022
Paying rent using credit cards? Think again!

Paying rent using credit cards? Think again!

In today's episode for 23rd September 2022, we see why ICICI Bank's decision to impose an extra charge on "rent payments using credit cards" could be a sign of things to come.
05:0923/09/2022
Will the National Logistics Policy be a game-changer?

Will the National Logistics Policy be a game-changer?

In today’s episode for 22nd September 2022, we explain the new policy for the logistics sector and the challenges faced by the industry. If you love what we do at Finshots, and have a knack for writing, marketing, and brand building-- we have an exciting opportunity for you. We're in search of content marketers/writers for our insurance advisory arm: Ditto. So make sure you apply here or refer your friends for the opportunity.
07:1222/09/2022
1991’s economic reforms — “Half-baked” or Genius?

1991’s economic reforms — “Half-baked” or Genius?

In today's episode for 21st September 2022, we talk about the economic reforms of 1991.
08:4421/09/2022
Is Asian Paints a bully?

Is Asian Paints a bully?

In today's episode for 20th September 2022, we see if Asian Paints is abusing its market dominance. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
07:5120/09/2022
India’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Revolution?

India’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Revolution?

In today’s episode for 19th September 2022, we talk about battery swapping and all the buzz around it.
05:5419/09/2022
Is DreamFolks flying too high?

Is DreamFolks flying too high?

In today’s episode for 17th September 2022, we take a look at DreamFolks Services Ltd, a company that hit the stock exchanges last week. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
08:0217/09/2022
Is Byju’s hype machine stumbling?

Is Byju’s hype machine stumbling?

In today's episode for 16t September 2022, we see why everybody is talking about Byju's lacklustre performance.
06:2116/09/2022
Replacing FASTag with GPS, what?

Replacing FASTag with GPS, what?

In today’s episode for 14th September 2022, we talk about a new toll collection system that promises to sort out a problem we thought we had already solved. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
06:1315/09/2022
The Ethereum Merge Explained

The Ethereum Merge Explained

In today's episode for 14th September 2022 we offer an oversimplified explanation of the Ethereum Merge.
05:4514/09/2022
Is Google joining the dark side?

Is Google joining the dark side?

In today's episode for September 13th 2022, we see why Google is finally letting real money applications on PlayStore. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto
05:5813/09/2022
India’s battle against Tuberculosis

India’s battle against Tuberculosis

In today's episode for 12th September 2022, we talk about India's battle against Tuberculosis and how the government intends to fight it.
06:1912/09/2022
3 investing lessons from HDFC’s Prashant Jain

3 investing lessons from HDFC’s Prashant Jain

In today's episode for 10th September 2022, we describe a few lessons from Prashant Jain's farewell letter.
06:2010/09/2022
Calorie Count on your food menus? What?

Calorie Count on your food menus? What?

In today's episode for 9th September 2022, we see how FSSAI is trying to get India to eat healthy.
04:3309/09/2022
NRAI vs Zomato & Swiggy. Again!

NRAI vs Zomato & Swiggy. Again!

Last year, the National Restaurants Association of India took the fight to Zomato and Swiggy after accusing them of monopolistic practices. This year, they’re sounding a cautionary note about something else and in today’s episode for 8th September 2022, we explain what’s going on.
04:4908/09/2022
Will a mega textile push help India regain its lost crown?

Will a mega textile push help India regain its lost crown?

In today's episode for 7th September 2022, we see how the government intends to take Indian Textile Industry back to its glory days.
06:0206/09/2022
Will Amazon’s ambitions in India remain just a dream?

Will Amazon’s ambitions in India remain just a dream?

In today's episode for 6th September 2022, we see why Bernstein thinks Amazon may have a tough road ahead of them. If you want to read our explainer on ONDC, please click this link - https://bit.ly/3RVfy6L.
05:5006/09/2022
Can 3D printing solve the world’s housing crisis?

Can 3D printing solve the world’s housing crisis?

In today's episode for 5th September 2022, we talk about 3D printing and the affordable housing project.
05:0405/09/2022
Can India kick its tobacco habit?

Can India kick its tobacco habit?

In today’s episode for 2nd September 2022, we explain how and why the Indian government might be making Nicotine Replacement products cheaper in the country
05:2602/09/2022
Will airline tickets get cheaper?

Will airline tickets get cheaper?

In today’s episode for 1st September 2022, we talk about the government's plan to remove airline price caps and see what impact it may have on consumers.
04:1601/09/2022
Understanding Period Poverty

Understanding Period Poverty

In today’s episode for 31st August 2022, we talk about Scotland’s attempt to erase period poverty and see why other countries may need to follow suit.
05:1631/08/2022
One Nation One Fertilizer

One Nation One Fertilizer

In today's episode for 30th August 2022, we review the one nation one fertilizer policy.
05:3330/08/2022
The theory of rational inattention and Jackson Hole

The theory of rational inattention and Jackson Hole

We cover a lot of stories on economics, but there’s one thing we’ve never covered — what happens at one of the most important gatherings of central bankers in the world. In today’s episode for 29th August 2022, let’s talk about Jackson Hole and what economists are saying. To apply for the role of Graphic Designer please this link - https://bit.ly/3R0EBoS
05:4329/08/2022
The Adani-NDTV saga: Everything you need to know

The Adani-NDTV saga: Everything you need to know

Is there anyone who hasn’t written about the ongoing clash between the Adani Group and NDTV? Why, yes! Finshots hasn’t. We were biding our time. Waiting for the pieces to fall in place so that we can offer you a comprehensive picture of what’s happening.
07:3627/08/2022