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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 BriefIndiGo’s New Avatar
Budget airline IndiGo is shaking things up! It just ordered a bunch of giant Airbus A350 planes, which translates to things the LCC has never offered before…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: The Rae Bareli Fight & Gujarat’s Rajput Agitation
Rahul Gandhi's strategic move to contest from Rae Bareli, a seat steeped in history, sets the stage for intense electoral drama. From interesting contests in…
The Morning BriefDemocracy, Diplomacy, Discourse with S. Jaishankar
In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar talks about his role in the elections, Biden’s “xenophobic” remark…
The Morning BriefUnpacking Wipro's Woes: Can the IT Giant Bounce Back?
Wipro, a leading Indian IT company, has been under the spotlight for a string of high-profile exits. CEO Thierry Delaporte's abrupt resignation before his…
The Morning BriefSwiggy vs Zomato, Coming Soon on Stock Exchanges
Food delivery giants Swiggy and Zomato are set to battle it out on the stock exchange! But can Swiggy challenge the reigning champion Zomato? Hosts Mugdha…
The Morning BriefElection Commission's Challenge: How To Make Indian Elections Credible
In this episode of The Morning Brief’s election special series “Polls On My Pod," we delve into the recent challenge of credibility surrounding the Lok Sabha…
The Morning BriefThe Kotak Kerfuffle
The RBI has barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from signing up new customers through online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards. The move–a…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Ravi Kant Jaipuria, The Man Behind Pepsi’s Fizz
Ravi Kant Jaipuria, Chairman of RJ Corp is responsible for 1/6th of the world guzzling Pepsi. His company Varun Beverages is PepsiCo’s best bottler in the…
The Morning BriefAge No Bar: Insurance Reforms Reach India’s Elderly
The insurance’s removal of age caps for buying insurance policy can be the start of much needed reforms in this sector. But questions on expense and…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: The Low Voter Turnout Problem
On this episode of ‘Polls On My Pod,’ host Nidhi Sharma dissects the surprising turnout in the first phase of India's 18th Lok Sabha elections. With a notable…
The Morning BriefWhat’s Wrong With India's Processed Food Industry?
Alarmed by recent reports of questionable ingredients in baby food, protein powders, and even masalas, The Morning Brief podcast delves into the state of…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Arjun Nohwar, GM, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery
The world of media and entertainment is going through an era of generational disruption. Some find it scary; others are excited at the fast and furious pace of…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP
India gears up for its most extensive electoral journey yet! The 18th Lok Sabha elections kick off this Friday, April 19, spanning across seven phases. With…
The Morning BriefPolls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle
India gears up for its most extensive electoral journey yet! The 18th Lok Sabha elections kick off this Friday, April 19, spanning across seven phases. With…
The Morning BriefA Bird, A Bureaucrat, & A Big Judgement
The Great Indian Bustard, a majestic bird on the brink of extinction, is caught in a conflict between conservation and renewable energy. Out of this battle has…
The Morning BriefFrom LOL to ROI: Decoding Moonshot with Devaiah Bopanna
Ever wondered how the guys behind those outrageously funny AIB sketches became the masterminds behind crazy-effective ad campaigns? Buckle up, because in this…
The Morning BriefVistara In Turbulence
Vistara pilots are unhappy with a new contract which makes many of them fly more and earn less. Several have stayed away from work, leading to flight…
The Morning BriefIs India's Audit Profession at a Point of Inflection? The Challenges and the Future
India's audit profession is at a critical juncture. From risks rising for auditors, increased public scrutiny, audit fees becoming a bone of contention and a…
The Morning BriefAlliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallying his troops with the war cry of "Ab ki baar chaar sau paar," the stage is set for a gripping electoral showdown. From…
The Morning BriefFounders, Talkers: The Rise of Entrepreneur Podcasts
We all know content is king, and Indian entrepreneurs are taking the podcast world by storm. But why? Are these shows just a branding and marketing exercise…
The Morning BriefT+0 is Sebi's Quick Commerce Moment
Indian stock market is testing for same-day trade settlement (T+0), which will make it among the fastest stock markets in the world: faster than Wall Street…
The Morning BriefQuick Commerce vs E-Commerce - The Need for Speed in Retail
Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy’s Instamart seem to have alarmed the e-commerce OGs Amazon and Flipkart as quick commerce is not just about onions and tomatoes now…
The Morning BriefChip Country: How Tata Group Is Powering India’s $1 trillion Electronic Dream
The Tata Group is investing a whopping Rs 91,000 crore to build India's first semiconductor fabrication plant! Semiconductors are the brains of modern devices…
The Morning BriefHidden Talent Pool: How Companies Are Embracing Transgender Inclusion
Did you know? 9 out of 10 transgender individuals in India face barriers in earning a livelihood, while a staggering 60% have never attended school?…
The Morning BriefClimate Change: From Biosphere to Board Rooms
Warmer winters, unseasonal rains, and extreme summers seem to be the norm. And worse, much of it seems unpredictable. From clothing brands to dining tables to…
The Morning BriefWill JSW-MG Bring More Chinese Car Makers to India?
The JSW Group-MG Motor wants to bring the “Maruti moment” to the Indian EV industry. The steel major and Chinese auto giant have ambitious targets of flooding…
The Morning BriefArvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?
While India is about to see the dance of democracy, AAP’s only national face Arvind Kejriwal has been arrested. Kejriwal is the fourth AAP leader to be…
The Morning BriefBengaluru to Mumbai: A Deepening Water Crisis
In the tech hub of India, Bengaluru, the reality for many is a daily scramble – not for coding glory, but for a sip of water. Mumbai is feeling the pinch too…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Manoj Chacko: The Man Behind India's Latest Airline Fly91
Fly91 – India’s newest airline – has taken flight. The regional airline flies into a dynamic, fast growing, cut throat, semi-oligopolistic market which has…
The Morning BriefAI in Music: Whose Voice Is It Anyway?
From production tools to actual music creation, AI is tearing into every segment of the music industry. The latest fad is the scarily accurate regeneration of…
The Morning BriefGetting Frank & Fearless with A.M. Naik
A.M. Naik, a legend in Indian industry, rose from L&T engineer to Chairman. Over 58 years, he transformed L&T into a global giant, building essential…
The Morning BriefEveryone Wants a Piece of Ranjan Pai
Ranjan Pai, the head of the Manipal Education and Medical Group, has been quietly but aggressively backing tech unicorns in recent months. Firstcry, Bluestone…
The Morning BriefIndia’s Breakthrough in Cancer Cure
Thejna John is a happy woman. Last year, the relapse of an acute form of blood cancer despite a bone marrow transplant, had made her doctors give up all hope…
The Morning BriefClean-Up or Crackdown: RBI's Noose on NBFCs
The RBI's recent actions on certain fintech businesses have sparked debate. Is it a necessary clean-up or an excessive crackdown? Host Anurpiya Nair explores…
The Morning BriefDRL at 40: Corner Office Conversation with Co-Chairman & MD, G.V. Prasad
Celebrating 40 years, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories stands out in the Indian pharma industry for its focus on governance and innovation. Founded in 1984 by scientist…
The Morning BriefDecoding Doom Spending and Loud Budgeting
Social media fuels global aspirations for Gen Z, but wages stay flat. The result? "Doom spending" - stress shopping with credit or BNPL. Can "loud budgeting" -…
The Morning BriefGoogle vs Apps: The 3-Year Long Fight Just Heated Up!
Over 150 Indian apps vanished from Google Play Store after they refused to pay the big tech giant higher fees. The apps were re-instated after govt…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Dara Khosrowshahi: Uber's Turnaround Chief
Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's CEO, is steering the company towards profitability, a feat many doubted possible. In an exclusive interview with ET, he dives deep…
The Morning BriefNew House for the Mouse: The Game Changing Reliance-Disney Merger
The Reliance-Disney creates a $8.5 billion media behemoth that will have the lion’s share of every business segment: broadcasting, streaming, content, sports…
The Morning BriefTabla, Tech and Triumph with Ustad Zakir Hussain
Join us in a rivetting conversation with rhythm legend Ustad Zakir Hussain, fresh from his historic triple Grammy win. From his days as a young, wildly…
The Morning BriefAI and Elections: Deepfaking Democracy
AI-generated misinformation is a major threat to elections, warns the World Economic Forum. Deepfakes can manipulate our perception of reality, cause unrest…
The Morning BriefDialling Doha – How an LNG deal is reshaping global politics
India and Qatar signed a $78 billion deal to extend their LNG supply agreement for 25 years. Shortly after, Qatar released eight former Indian Navy personnel…
The Morning BriefByju's: From Ed-Tech Empire to Endgame?
Byju's, once the poster boy of Indian ed tech, stands on the precipice of collapse. Byju Raveendran, the educator turned entrepreneur pushed it to wild limits…
The Morning BriefFarmers Dig In on Punjab-Haryana Border
Roadblocks, barricades, and resolute farmers have transformed Khannauri on the Punjab-Haryana border into a mini village. Around 3 lakh Farmers, mobilized by…
The Morning BriefTeens and Mental Health in India
India's young adults are breaking taboos by seeking help for depression, anxiety, and stress. This is a positive step, but the surge in antidepressant use and…
The Morning BriefPakistan's Democracy Debacle
Democracy in Pakistan hangs by a thread: with rigged elections, a hung parliament, the opposition fighting from a virtual exile, widespread political unrest on…
The Morning BriefElection Expenditure: Bonds banned, What Next?
Tune in to the latest episode of "The Morning Brief" as host Anupriya Nair, alongside Anubhuti Vishnoi, and Raghav Ohri, delves into the aftermath of the…
The Morning BriefMission Admissions
"Mission Admissions" - a rollercoaster of google searches, frantic form-filling, and the entire fam chasing deadlines. But it is not easy for Gen Z. Hiring…
The Morning BriefThe ABCs of Building AI in India
Companies are jumping on the AI (Artificial Intelligence) bandwagon to appear cutting-edge. Some are even scrambling to add ".ai'' to their names, including a…
The Morning BriefUniform Civil Code: Why the division in uniformity?
As Uttarakhand clears it's uniform civil code, it raises questions about whether India needs a Uniform civil code and if so why now and in which form? Is…
The Morning BriefApple Takes The Bite Out of The DMA
Apple's walled garden crumbles! Apple has announced changes to its App Store and iOS ecosystem in compliance with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act…
The Morning BriefPaytm vs RBI: Nightmare or Wake-up Call?
Paytm's regulatory snag feels like a never-ending nightmare. Other payment companies under the scanner should definitely be sweating! Even as Paytm is…
The Morning BriefThe Religare Rollercoaster: Burmans vs Saluja & Board
What is the conflict between Burmans and the board of Religare that took just one knight to push through an open offer to get a seat at the table? Why did the…
The Morning BriefPaytm a 'Touch Me-Not' After RBI Clampdown?
Paytm Payments Bank is set to come to a grinding halt as the RBI halts almost all services, citing persistent non-compliance and ongoing supervisory concerns…
The Morning BriefDoes India Need A Second Green Revolution?
As India eagerly awaits the 2024 budget announcement, Host Shambhavi Anand sits with Dr. Seth Meyer, Chief Economist, United States Department of Agriculture…
The Morning Brief“Cashless Everywhere”: Will it really work?
The insurance industry comes together to ease the cashless chaos with a new punchline “cashless everywhere”. As the restrictions of empanelment are lifted will…
The Morning BriefThe Highs And The Lows of Energy Drinks
Craving caffeine? Ditch the chai, reach for the wings! The energy drink game in India just got affordable. Sting & Charged are shaking things up, offering the…
The Morning BriefBehind India’s Labour Recruitment Drive for Israel
Hundreds of Indian blue collar workers are seeking jobs in Israel. Workers in Haryana and UP are queueing up for ongoing govt-driven recruitment campaigns…
The Morning BriefThe IPO Bazaar: Should You Shop or Drop?
Get ready for a 2024 IPO rush! Unicorns like Ola Electric & Firstcry lead the charge, with Oyo, Mobikwik, and more set to join the party. Kotak predicts 15-20…
The Morning BriefCorner Office Conversation with Henry Kravis, KKR
An Indophile who doesn't hesitate to speak his mind, Henry Kravis, 80, is astounded by India's economic development, making him want to know more about the…