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The Morning Brief
To make sense of the week’s hottest stories in business, economy, politics and markets, journalists from the Economic Times chat with reporters and industry leaders in this thrice-weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) podcast.
Episodes
The Morning BriefIs the P2P lending industry dying?
Peer-to-peer lending in India was supposed to be a game-changer—connecting borrowers and lenders directly and bypassing banks. But the business is now facing…
The Morning BriefET World Leaders Forum: Visa’s New Vistas with Vice Chair Kelly Mahon Tullier
Payments giant Visa is bullish about India’s fast evolving digital payments landscape, the growth of small and medium enterprises and its fiercely independent…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation With Rajesh Jejurikar, ED and CEO, Automotive And Farm Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra is on top the SUV game. It’s the market leader by revenue and no. 2 by volumes. The company is on a launch spree. And is heavily invested…
The Morning BriefSilent Struggles: Everyday Stories Of Women Doctors
The recent incident at R G Kar Medical College has brought the larger issue of women’s safety, particularly in the medical profession, into sharp focus. We…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation With Srikanth Velamakanni, Co-Founder, Fractal
Fractal, India’s first AI analytics unicorn, is poised for an IPO at a reported valuation of $3 billion. From being founded 24 years ago long before AI became…
The Morning BriefThe Telegram Problem
Telegram, the bad boy of social messaging, is in deep trouble. Its CEO Pavel Durov has been arrested by the French police on alleged failure to mitigate the…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation With Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India
Netflix’s India story is a growing piece of its global saga that spans 278 million subscribers and an annual revenue of more than $34 billion. Indian content…
The Morning BriefSpace For Everyone
Many of us grew up dreaming of becoming astronauts, picturing ourselves floating among the stars. In today’s world, making that dream a reality is no longer…
The Morning BriefCan Hosur be a Jamshedpur Plus?
Hosur, a town in Tamil Nadu, is on the cusp of a transformation. With Tata Group’s ambitious projects and a rapidly changing landscape, some are calling it the…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Akasa’s Vinay Dube & Praveen Iyer
Akasa Air, one of India's youngest carriers, has had a fairly good run so far. The two-year old airline was the fastest in India to start international…
The Morning BriefWhat Makes India The Emerging GCC Capital?
GCCs or Global Capability Centres are today among the biggest FDI vehicles cum job creators that few are talking about. Target, Maersk and JP Morgan Chase…
The Morning BriefWhy The GST Official is India Inc’s New Boogeyman
Of late, GST sleuths have come knocking on the doors of real estate and construction companies, tech service providers, foreign airlines, insurance companies…
The Morning BriefNavigating The Perfect Markets Storm
Sharp currency fluctuations and renewed geopolitical tensions triggered a wave of selling across global equities. We explore the factors that led to this…
The Morning BriefBangladesh Battered
Bangladesh is facing its worst crisis in recent times. The government has broken down, PM Sheikh Hasina has escaped, law and order is in complete disarray as…
The Morning BriefDeconstructing Quota Within Quota
On August 1, the Supreme Court of India delivered a groundbreaking verdict, empowering state governments to sub-categorize castes within the Scheduled Castes…
The Morning BriefTaxing Times for Infosys
IT services major Infosys has been slapped with a pre-show cause notice from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) for alleged tax dues of over…
The Morning BriefWill Ola Electrify the Markets?
The highly anticipated IPO of Ola Electric Mobility is set to open for subscription on August 2nd. Backed by Softbank, Ola Electric is India’s leading electric…
The Morning BriefThe Biggest Indian Pharma Deal of the Decade
Mankind Pharma has announced it will buy biotech company BSV for a whopping Rs 13,630 crore. The deal brings together a master of mass market products and an…
The Morning BriefBangladesh Quota Furore
Unrest in Bangladesh has erupted following a controversial court ruling reinstating a 30% government job quota for the descendants of freedom fighters. The…
The Morning BriefBudget Baatein with Swaminathan Aiyar
Investments, employment, and consumption are the three burning issues facing India in 2024. Did the government’s latest fiscal budget deliver on all three? At…
The Morning BriefQuantum Computing: Understanding Qubits And The Future
There are three kinds of people in the world: those who understand quantum computing, those who dont..and those who do and don’t. Quantum computing goes beyond…
The Morning BriefThe Blue Screen of Death
In an unexpected twist, Friday, 19th July, brought a mini tech apocalypse that left air travel, banks, retail, hospitals, TV channels, and stock markets…
The Morning BriefRisk or Respite: RBI Sets Rules On Fraud
The RBI has set new rules to pre-empt, prevent and penalise banking fraud. Instances of fraud in the sector have nearly trebled in the last year…
The Morning BriefPower Play: AP's Vendetta Politics
Andhra Pradesh (AP) is in the spotlight with N. Chandrababu Naidu back in power. Known as the "CEO" Chief Minister, Naidu is on a mission to attract…
The Morning BriefBumpy Ride For EVs In India
Electric vehicle sales are slowing down in India, following a global trend they had bucked until as late as June.Champions of the EV story like Tata Motors are…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation With Ipsita Das, Managing Director, Moët Hennessy, India
French alcobev manufacturer, and part of the largest luxury group in the world Moët Hennessy is planning to expand its India focus. After being in the country…
The Morning BriefSebi’s Bitter Pill for Zero Brokerage Startups
India’s capital markets regulator Sebi has asked online brokerages to move away from any kind of slab pricing to their clients and levy one, uniform charge. It…
The Morning BriefBattleground Cement: Adani vs Birla
Adani group’s recent acquisition spree in the cement space has reshaped the competitive landscape by challenging Aditya Birla Group’s long-standing lead with…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Roland Busch, Global CEO of Siemens AG
Did you know Siemens is the world's largest industrial software company? The Morning Brief podcast explores how this German giant, known for smart cities…
The Morning BriefLethal Liquor Part-2: Raisen’s Children with Melting Hands
In the second part of this eye-opening episode of The Morning Brief, we delve into the disturbing case of child labor at Som Distilleries in Madhya Pradesh…
The Morning BriefUnderstanding India's New Criminal Laws
India has enacted three new laws to replace its colonial-era criminal laws, marking a significant shift in its criminal justice system. The Bharatiya Nyaya…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Sanjeev Kumar Bijli of PVR Inox
PVR Inox, India's largest multiplex chain, is at a critical juncture amid a challenging year for the film industry. Despite a sluggish start to 2024, impacted…
The Morning BriefRethinking Risk: The New Strategy of Indian VCs
VC firms in India have been shifting their strategies, mirroring the cautious approach of private equity peers. The growth-at-any-cost mentality has faded…
The Morning BriefExploring New Horizons: The Indian Travel Takeoff
From planning the perfect destination to capturing Instagram-worthy moments, travel thrills us all. Travel not only reduces stress but also boosts happiness, a…
The Morning BriefTech Glitches: An Uncalculated Market Risk?
Remember the market chaos during the last election? A massive upswing after the exit polls, followed by the biggest plunge in four years. Investors rushed to…
The Morning BriefLethal Liquor Part-1: How Moonshine Devastated a Village
Trigger warning: This episode contains mentions of death, addiction and substance abuse. Listener discretion is advised. This episode of The Morning Brief…
The Morning BriefCost vs. Quality: The Debate on Generic Medicines
Government-run Jan Aushadhi Kendras and chains like Generic Aadhaar offer medicines at a fraction of market prices, but pharma giants warn of quality risks…
The Morning BriefHow Nvidia Became the World’s Most Valuable Company
Nvidia has dethroned Microsoft to become the world’s most valuable company! Tune into The Morning Brief podcast to explore its meteoric rise, its dominance in…
The Morning BriefGold is Old: How Rich Indian Women Invest Now
Women investors are breaking the mold with gold. As more affluent women take charge of their wealth, they diversify into varied asset classes like listed…
The Morning BriefHyundai’s Mega IPO
Get ready for what could be the biggest IPO in India this year! Hyundai Motor India, the nation's second-largest automaker, is hitting the market. The car…
The Morning BriefHeat on NEET
India’s medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024 is at the centre of a major controversy. Allegations of paper leaks, dubious marks, and inconsistencies surround one…
The Morning BriefIndia's Big Bond Breakthrough
India’s government bond market is on the cusp of a massive transformation. Last September, JP Morgan announced the inclusion of Indian government bonds in its…
The Morning BriefIndia Scorching Part 2
Over the last three months, India faced at least 56 deaths from 25,000 heat stroke cases, with 5,000 occurring in May alone. Shockingly, this data excludes…
The Morning BriefIndia Scorching Part 1
Heat is scorching India, with temperatures in northern regions reaching unprecedented levels of 50 degrees Celsius. Delhi has seen highs of 52.9 degrees, while…
The Morning BriefMeme to Maverick: The Rise of Brand Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi's comeback in India's blockbuster general elections defied every exit poll and expert prediction. Once the target of the ruling party and its IT…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: The Conclusion
After a whirlwind seven-phase election spanning from April 19 to June 1, India has delivered a stunning verdict. Against all exit poll predictions, BJP faced a…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: Reporter's Diary
The epic 7-phase election has concluded, and India’s choice will soon be revealed. Join us as the Economic Times' political bureau recounts their in-depth…
The Morning BriefMurder, Mayhem, Money: Why “True Crime” Sells
Remember the sensation that was India's Most Wanted with Suhaib Ilyasi in the late 90s and early 2000s? Or maybe CID was your go-to for crime and comedy?…
The Morning BriefSephora Kids: Why Are Children Buying Anti-Ageing Creams
The skincare landscape in India has been significantly reshaped since the pandemic. Terms like serums, active ingredients, double cleansing, guasha tools…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: The Adversaries In Punjab And Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal exchange sharp accusations as the battle intensifies in the last leg of the 18th Lok Sabha Elections. In this…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: Kashmir Finally Speaks Up!
A small revolution has taken place in Jammu and Kashmir! Record numbers of people, from first-time voters to those who have boycotted elections for decades…
The Morning BriefWeaving Woes: Why are Tiruppur’s Textile Mills Shutting?
The ripple effect of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has stretched far beyond its epicenter, reaching as far as Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu -- India’s knitwear capital…
The Morning BriefWhy Are Banks Worried About RBI’s New Project Finance Rules?
The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed changes for project financing could significantly alter how infrastructure and real estate projects are funded. The…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: Ground Check on Delhi, Haryana Elections
Taunts and titters are flowing thick and fast as the 2024 Lok Sabha elections heat up after the apex court’s recent interim bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal…
The Morning BriefMunch Kings: The Haldiram’s Story
Haldiram's, a bhujia maker that started from a modest shop in Bikaner, is now a multi-billion-dollar business wooed by private equity giants, at valuations…
The Morning BriefWill Chabahar Port Open Up India’s Own Silk Route?
After years of relentless effort, India has signed a contract with Iran to operate its port of Chabahar. The port can potentially give India a firm foothold in…
The Morning BriefHow Wall Street Algos are Eating Indian Options Traders’ Lunch
US-based trading firm Jane Street Group has taken 2 former employees to court for allegedly stealing a confidential and immensely valuable trading strategy for…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: The Jal, Jungle, Zameen Struggle
For this episode of Polls On My Pod, we travelled through India's coal belt, where mining threatens elephants & villagers. Tribals, facing crop destruction…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Abhishek Lodha, CEO of Macrotech Developers
Macrotech Developers, led by MD Abhishek Lodha, is aiming to be more than just a sales-topping builder. Lodha wants the company to be a consumer goods firm…
The Morning BriefK-Pop to K-Colleges: India’s Korea Craze Continues
From BTS to Bibimbap, K-culture is taking over India's Gen Z! But it's not just K-Pop and K-Dramas anymore. Studying abroad in South Korea is becoming super…