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The Morning Brief

The Economic Times

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.

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38:05

Corner Office Conversation with Maersk’s Keith...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/03/04

Shipping giant AP Moeller Maersk just announced its biggest investment commitment to India: $5 billion. The investment will mostly be spent in trying to renew an existing port contract and bidding for a new one. But are there other projects on the anvil? What about logistics and shipbuilding? The company has been slower than its rivals to expand: globally and in India. But will a recent blockbuster profit and an overhaul of the network unleash its animal spirits? Host Anirban Chowdhury talks about

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16:41

Tata, Airtel’s DTH merger: Will 2 Negatives make a...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/28

As the world moves towards streaming and cord-cutting, Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV are gearing up to merge their direct-to-home (DTH) businesses. The deal promises a combined subscriber base of 35 million, with Airtel holding a 52% stake and Tata owning the rest. But is this merger just a desperate attempt to salvage the struggling DTH segment, or does it signal a broader strategy? What does it mean for Tata’s media distribution ambitions and Airtel’s broadband expansion plans

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23:41

The Lost City of Rakhigarhi

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/27

We take you to Rakhigarhi, the largest city of the Harappan civilization deep underneath a quiet village in Haryana. Despite its historical significance and being declared an “iconic site” in the 2020-21 Budget, Rakhigarhi remains a forgotten relic. Host Nidhi Sharma travels to the ruins and talks to Dr. S.K. Manjul, Archaeologist and current zila parishad member Dinesh Sheoran about fascinating discoveries from the site: from a mud-brick stadium that existed years before the Romans and

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17:08

Tesla Tug-of-War: Maha, AP woo Elon Musk

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/25

It’s that time of the year again. Markets are abuzz once more with talks of Tesla coming to India. The race to woo Elon Musk’s EV giant has intensified. Andhra Pradesh has now joined the list of states offering incentives to attract the maker of cybertrucks and self-driving cars. From cheap land parcels to port access, to tax benefits on charging infra, state governments are pulling out all stops to convince Tesla to set up shop in their turf. Tesla which is facing tough competition and

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28:43

Corner Office Conversation: Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/21

India’s gaming industry is experiencing growth, driven by millions of players, a rapidly expanding esports culture, and increasing investments in game development. However, behind this success lies a complex landscape of regulatory challenges, evolving technology, and changing player preferences. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO of Krafton India, to discuss his journey, Krafton’s experience in navigating bans and regulations, and the

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49:25

Corner Office Conversation with Vikramaditya Motwane...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/20

Sameer Nair’s career trajectory is co-terminus with the average millenial’s consumption of Indian television and media. From bringing international shows like Street Hawk and Knight Rider to national television in the late 80s to making us come of age with American soap operas The Bold and The Beautiful and Santa Barbara as programming head of Star TV in the late 90s; from reinventing prime time entertainment with Kyunki Saans Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, and Kaun Banega Crorepati as Star India

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35:01

Corner Office Conversation With Umang Vohra, MD and...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/18

The life of Cipla, the Indian pharma giant, can broadly be divided into three parts: the first 8 decades of altruistic fervour; the second phase-a decade of sharper focus and soaring profits and the third upcoming phase of innovation, new frontiers and possible acquisitions.Steering the second two phases is the company’s global CEO and managing director Umang Vohra. How does a company so deeply rooted in its legacy adapt and scale in a rapidly evolving industry? How does Cipla navigate the

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22:10

Decoding Trumponomics 2.0, India Impact

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/14

David S Waddell, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Waddell & Associates, joins host Dia Rekhi on The Morning Brief to dissect the global economic shifts under the Trump administration. From the impact of tariff wars on emerging markets like India to the potential productivity revolution driven by AI, he offers a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities ahead. Waddell also shares why certain economic indicators provide comfort amidst market uncertainty and why he remains bullish

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16:59

D-St Rout and FPI Exodus: Darkest Before Dawn?

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/13

Indian stock markets are experiencing their longest slump in recent years, with FIIs selling at unprecedented levels and small- and mid-cap stocks taking significant hits. In this episode, we break down the factors driving this downturn, examine global market influences, and analyze whether this is a temporary correction or the beginning of a prolonged decline. Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with ET’s markets editor Nishanth Vasudevan about why India’s stock market—once considered

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34:03

Safer Internet Day: Yoel Roth on safety and trust in...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/11

From his first Phd thesis to his illustrious and tumultuous stint in Twitter to his current assignment as head of safety and trust at dating behemoth Match Group, Yoel Roth has been a crusader for safety on the internet, the social web and dating apps. Roth is in fact a crusader who hasn’t stopped short of raising his voice against his former boss Elon Musk and his close friend Donald Trump. At the Match Group which runs 20 of the world’s most popular apps including Tinder and Hinge, he

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18:48

Corner Office Conversation with Sunil D'Souza MD &...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/07

Tata Consumer Products has been on a transformative journey, evolving from a tea and salt company into a diversified FMCG business. With changing consumer preferences, rising competition, and the rapid growth of digital commerce, the company is navigating a dynamic landscape while expanding its footprint across multiple categories. Host Ratna Bhushan talks to Sunil D’Souza, CEO & MD of Tata Consumer Products discussing the company’s ambitions to become an FMCG leader, earnings, urban

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30:01

Corner Office Conversation with Arundhati...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/06

Agentic AI—or an artificial intelligence system that can think, plan, navigate complex workflows and decide for itself—is at the forefront of the AI revolution. Companies across the world from Siemens to JP Morgan are investing in and finding use cases for agentic AI. Satya Nadella has said it will lead to the death of Saas, while Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce has said his biggest focus right now is to supply a billion agents to the world: agents that will soon be bigger than the

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27:25

Taxes, Trump and Tariffs with Swaminathan Aiyar

The Morning Brief ·

2025/02/04

Between finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s tax sops for the middle class and Donald Trump’s tariff missiles on three countries he really dislikes, it’s been a largely eventful three days. And as usual, The Morning Brief is buzzing with questions: From tax cuts and fiscal discipline to capital expenditure, is the so-called “impossible trifecta” too good to be true? Why was a tax bill introduced separately from the budget? Is the government pivoting from corporate

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28:53

DeepSeeking Power: China’s AI Gambit

The Morning Brief ·

2025/01/31

A little-known Chinese AI startup just sent shockwaves through the global tech world—wiping off $593 billion from the market value of one of the world’s most valuable companies and challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance. How did DeepSeek, a newcomer, manage to rattle AI behemoths like OpenAI and Nvidia? And what does its rise mean for the future of AI, economics, and geopolitics? In this episode,Anirban Chowdhury and Dia Rekhi break it all down with Conor Grennan, chief AI

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21:31

ET@Davos: Corner Office Conversation with Nicolai Tangen

The Morning Brief ·

2025/01/30

At the Davos World Economic Forum Arijit Barman had an insightful conversation with Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, about managing one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds. From the rise of AI and Big Tech dominance to the impact of geopolitical tensions and shifting energy policies, Tangen breaks down the forces shaping global finance. He also shares insights on the role of India in the investment landscape, the risks of market concentration, and why

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35:49

ET@Davos: The India Inc NexGen Adda

The Morning Brief ·

2025/01/28

Parth Jindal, Managing Director, JSW Cement and Priya Aggarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc talk to Arijit Barman about the yeas and nays of Davos 2025, the most interesting people they met there, overdoing AI, navigating China and ESG and wokeism in the Trump era. If you like this episode, check out more Corner Office Conversations from the podcast: Adar Poonawalla, Sandip Patel, The Mega Listing Of Vishal Retail, Antonoaldo Neves, Rajesh Jejurikar, Srikanth Velamakanni, and more! You can

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23:45

ET@Davos: Corner Office Conversation with Adar...

The Morning Brief ·

2025/01/24

Arijit Barman is joined by Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, at the World Economic Forum 2025 where he sheds light on concerns around Trump’s pullout from the WHO, progress in achieving vaccine equity, status of key projects like the HPV vaccine to combat cervical cancer, and upcoming vaccines for malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. He also discusses the institute’s $2 billion investment in cutting-edge research and facilities, the use of AI to aid clinical trials, and the

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24:41

Indians Study Abroad ‘Undebterred’

The Morning Brief ·

2025/01/23

Dreaming of studying abroad as an Indian student? The path to global education is becoming increasingly fraught with soaring tuition fees, inflation, and a depreciating rupee. From onerous education loans to repayment challenges, we’ll discuss whether these global degrees are worth the investment. Are there cost-effective destinations offering quality education, or is the dream becoming unsustainable? Host Neil Ghai talks to Piyush Kumar, Regional Director, South Asia at IDP Education and

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32:05

India vs TB: Where are we at?

The Morning Brief ·

2025/01/21

India reported 24 lakh TB cases last year, despite a government program launched in 2018 aiming to eliminate TB by 2025. This conversation examines critical advancements, including innovative diagnostics, improved treatment regimens, and public-private partnerships. Host Vikas Dandekar is joined by a distinguished panel comprising Dr. Urvashi Singh, Deputy Director General (TB) from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; Dr. Randeep Guleria, Former Director of AIIMS and a public health advocate;

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27:48

Maha Kumbh: Business in Blessings

The Morning Brief ·

2025/01/17

From Eveready torches to luxury tents, and from ash-smeared sadhus to Instagram-worthy holy dips, a spiritual extravaganza like no other, where over 400 million devotees, brands, and marketers converge in Prayagraj. They discover how spirituality is shaping India’s consumer culture. With record-breaking revenues and global attention, the Maha Kumbh has become the Super Bowl of India for marketers. Host Ratna Bhushan Talks to Shuvadip Banerjee, Chief Digital Marketing Officer at ITC, Sandeep

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