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Top of the Morning

Mint - HT Smartcast

Top of the Morning is a daily podcast hosted by Nelson John, in which we bring you all the action from the global markets and the business world to kick-start your day on a well-informed note. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast

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9:43

Govt Eases Vi’s Debt Burden | IGL’s Solar bet, ₹2,066...

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2025/04/01

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. Stock Market Under Pressure Indian markets may open nearly 1% lower after the Eid holiday as global trade tensions resurface. Investors are wary of US President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff

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10:02

Meta’s Undersea Cable to Boost India | Investors Dump...

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2025/03/28

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms.https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. Jubilant FoodWorks Bets Big on Tech & Expansion Jubilant FoodWorks is ramping up its Domino’s India expansion from 2,000 to 3,000 stores, backed by Elate, an in-house Android-based POS system aimed

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8:49

KKR Offloads JB Chemicals Stake | Wipro’s $650M UK Deal

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2025/03/27

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms.https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. State Revenue Deficit Grants Shrink India’s states are receiving far less in revenue deficit grants from the Centre—plummeting from ₹1.18 lakh crore in 2021-22 to ₹24,483 crore in 2024-25, with

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9:11

Samsung Hit with $601M Tax Demand | Why SGB Investors...

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2025/03/26

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms.https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. State Revenue Deficit Grants Shrink India’s states are receiving far less in revenue deficit grants from the Centre—plummeting from ₹1.18 lakh crore in 2021-22 to ₹24,483 crore in 2024-25, with

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8:57

Nifty Wipes Out Losses | Sebi Eases Rules, Investors...

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2025/03/25

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. Markets Rally as Nifty Erases Losses Just weeks ago, Nifty was deep in the red. Now, it’s wiped out its losses for the year, riding a six-day rally that has made India one of the world’s

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9:39

IPO Boom 2025: Big Names Ready to List | India Slips...

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2025/03/24

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. India’s Market Position Slips, Brazil Takes the Lead India fell three spots to sixth place in Mint’s Emerging Markets Tracker, as a stock market downturn, currency depreciation, and an 11% export

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8:43

IndiGo Soars— Next? | I₹54,000 Cr Defense Boost |...

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2025/03/21

To get your dose of daily business news, tune into Mint Top of the Morning on Mint Podcasts available on all audio streaming platforms.https://open.spotify.com/show/7x8Nv1RlOKyMV5IftIJwP1?si=bf5ecbaedd8f4ddc This is Nelson John, and I'll bring you the top business and tech stories, let's get started. IndiGo Soars to New Highs but Faces Valuation Concerns IndiGo’s stock hit a 52-week high of ₹5,190, fueled by strong management commentary and rising air travel demand from the Mahakumbh gathering

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9:59

Trump Towers in Pune | Prologis Invests $500M | Mid &...

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2025/03/20

It's Thursday, March 20th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Market Rally Continues, Mid- & Small-Caps Shine Indian markets extended their winning streak for the third straight session, with the Sensex closing 148 points higher at 75,449 and Nifty 50 reclaiming 22,900. However, the real momentum was in mid- and small-cap stocks, which surged over 2%, adding nearly ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth. “The market’s positive momentum is backed by valuations,” said Vinod Nair of Geojit

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9:59

Trump Towers in Pune | Prologis Invests $500M | Mid &...

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2025/03/20

It's Thursday, March 20th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Market Rally Continues, Mid- & Small-Caps Shine Indian markets extended their winning streak for the third straight session, with the Sensex closing 148 points higher at 75,449 and Nifty 50 reclaiming 22,900. However, the real momentum was in mid- and small-cap stocks, which surged over 2%, adding nearly ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth. “The market’s positive momentum is backed by valuations,” said Vinod Nair of Geojit

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10:00

Bajaj-Allianz Split | Voter IDs to Aadhaar link |...

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2025/03/19

It's Wednesday, March 19th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. ECI to Link Voter IDs with Aadhaar Amid Concerns The Election Commission of India (ECI) will consult UIDAI to link voter IDs (EPIC) with Aadhaar for those who voluntarily provided it. This move aims to eliminate duplicate registrations while adhering to legal provisions. With 66.23 crore voters already sharing Aadhaar details, the plan faces opposition, particularly from the Trinamool Congress, over concerns of duplicate

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8:27

Whisky Wins: ABD Doubles Down | US Tariffs, India...

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2025/03/18

It's Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. India’s Solar Growth Faces Execution Challenges Despite crossing 200 GW in renewable capacity, India’s solar energy adoption remains slow, contributing under 10% to its electricity mix. While solar capacity surged from 3.7 GW in 2015 to over 100 GW, issues like weak transmission infrastructure, land acquisition delays, and hesitant power distributors persist. Moreover, the US SEC is probing Adani Green and Azure Power over

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8:01

BIS Cracks Down | India-New Zealand FTA Talks |...

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2025/03/17

It's Monday, March 16th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. BIS Cracks Down on Non-Certified E-Commerce Products India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has intensified its crackdown on non-certified products sold via Amazon and Flipkart. Recent raids in Lucknow, Gurugram, and Delhi led to the seizure of thousands of uncertified goods, including toys, hand blenders, and gas stoves. Investigators traced the source to Techvision International Pvt Ltd, resulting in further seizures of

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9:01

LG’s Mega IPO | CG Power’s Big Moves | Tata Motors’...

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2025/03/14

It's Friday, March 14th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. LG Electronics India’s ₹15,000 Crore IPO Gets SEBI Nod LG Electronics India has received SEBI approval for its ₹15,000 crore IPO, following Hyundai Motors as the second South Korean company to list in India. The 100% offer-for-sale (OFS) will see the parent company offload a 15% stake, with proceeds not going to LG India. With ₹64,087 crore revenue in FY24, the consumer electronics giant is gearing up for listing amid rising

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9:08

India’s IT Stocks Plunge | Gold’s Surge Raises...

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2025/03/13

It's Thursday, March 13th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. 1. Saudi’s Riyadh Air Eyes India for Expansion Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new airline, sees India as a key market, with CEO Tony Douglas calling it “super important.” Set to begin operations this year, the airline is in early talks with Air India and IndiGo for potential partnerships. Riyadh Air plans to connect Saudi Arabia to over 100 destinations by 2030 and has already partnered with Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines,

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9:30

IndusInd’s ₹19,000 Cr Wipeout - Govt Plans LIC Stake...

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2025/03/12

It's Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Govt Plans LIC Stake Sale The Indian government may sell a 2-3% stake in LIC in FY26, subject to market conditions, as part of SEBI’s mandate to reduce its stake to 90% by 2027. Instead of a single offering, the sale might be in tranches to maximize value. With a 96.5% holding, the Centre’s stake sale could fetch ₹9,500-14,500 crore at current prices. However, with weak market sentiment, analysts believe the government will

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9:05

Ola’s Regulatory Woes, Spotify’s Growth, Inflation Eases

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2025/03/11

It's Tuesday, March 11th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. 🚨 Ola Electric Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Ola Electric’s rapid expansion—4,000 stores in two years—has run into legal trouble. A Bloomberg report claims 95% of its showrooms lack trade certificates needed to display or sell unregistered vehicles, triggering raids, shutdowns, and vehicle seizures across states. Ola dismissed the allegations as “misplaced and prejudiced,” but internal documents suggest it only sought

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8:48

Gensol in Crisis | Brick vs. Click - Online Can’t...

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2025/03/10

It's Monday, March 10th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. 🚀 Gensol’s Debt Crisis: Can It Survive? Gensol Engineering, once a rising star in solar and EVs, is now in deep financial trouble. Chairman Anmol Singh Jaggi pledged 85.5% of his stake to fund expansion, but missed loan repayments triggered a credit downgrade. As its stock plummeted 37% in a week, investors asked: Where did the money go? In a bid to stay afloat, Gensol is selling assets worth ₹315 crore, including its US solar

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8:16

Nifty’s Slide: Is the Worst Over?

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2025/03/07

It's Friday, March 7th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. India’s Market Turmoil & Potential Rebound The Nifty 50 has plunged 14% from its September peak, making it one of 2025’s worst-performing global indices. However, India’s steep valuations have cooled, with MSCI India’s forward P/E ratio dropping to 17.93x. Analysts suggest the correction may be nearing its end, as similar past downturns have led to rebounds. While Jefferies India sees potential for outperformance, uncertainty

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8:21

Title: US Pushes for Zero Car Tariffs as Tesla Eyes...

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2025/03/06

It's Thursday, March 6th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. ITC Hotels’ Rough Debut January 29 was supposed to be a landmark day for ITC Hotels as it began trading independently. However, shares debuted nearly 30% below the implied price, dampening initial enthusiasm. Despite this, analysts remain bullish, valuing the company between ₹42,500-₹62,000 crore. ITC Hotels aims to expand to 200 hotels with 18,000 rooms in five years, relying on managed properties. However, investors worry

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9:32

SEBI’s ‘Mitra’ Helps Investors | India’s Steel...

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2025/03/05

It's Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. India’s Steel Industry Faces Tariff Fallout India’s steel industry was on a growth path—until US tariffs disrupted global trade flows. With Washington slapping 25% tariffs on steel from Mexico and Canada and doubling duties on Chinese imports, China’s steel exports to the US have become unviable. This surplus steel now threatens to flood India, driving prices down and squeezing margins. “India becomes the natural target for

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