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Top of the Morning

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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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9:59

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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8:09

Paytm’s ₹611 Crore Regulatory Setback

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2025/03/04

It's Tuesday, March 4th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. India’s Motor Insurance Crisis For years, third-party motor insurance in India was a predictable business, but premium rates have been frozen for nearly three years, even as claims and inflation surged. As a result, underwriting losses are mounting. While some experts call for a 20% premium hike, others argue for better provisioning. With insurers struggling and India’s “Insurance for All” vision at stake, the big question

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8:43

Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Tale of Two Assets

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2025/03/03

Tech Leaders Push Longer Workweeks: Brin Advocates 60-Hour Grind for AI RaceGoogle co-founder Sergey Brin is urging employees to work 60-hour weeks, believing it’s crucial for winning the race toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). His stance aligns with Infosys’ Narayana Murthy, who suggested 70-hour workweeks for young Indians, and L&T’s SN Subrahmanyan, who went even further with 90-hour weeks. In an internal memo, Brin stressed that with OpenAI and Microsoft closing in, Google must

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10:36

UltraTech Cement’s foray into C&W rattles sector

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2025/02/28

NBFCs Get a Boost from RBI Policy Shift India’s non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are set to benefit from RBI’s decision to lower risk-weights on bank lending to NBFCs from 125% to 100% starting April 1. This makes funding cheaper and more accessible, easing liquidity constraints that had slowed bank lending to NBFCs to 6.7% in Dec 2024 (half the previous year’s rate). Key beneficiaries include M&M Financial and Cholamandalam Investment, which rely on banks for nearly 50% of their borrowings

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11:38

India’s Investment Summit Rush: Big Promises, But...

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2025/02/27

It's Thursday, February 27th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started.India is in a fierce race to attract investments, with at least 10 states holding investor summits in the past three months. Rajasthan leads with ₹35 trillion in MoUs, followed by Odisha at ₹16.73 trillion and Karnataka at ₹10.27 trillion. Even states with weaker industrial bases, like Bihar and Kerala, secured commitments worth ₹1.81 trillion and ₹1.53 trillion, respectively. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, several

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9:05

Nvidia Investors Remain Unshaken Despite Volatility

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2025/02/26

CIE Automotive India Faces European SlowdownCIE Automotive India is struggling with weak European sales, which dragged down its Q4 FY24 EBITDA margin by 43 basis points to 14.2%. European revenue fell 22%, hit by a 37.5% drop in commercial vehicle sales and 10% decline in light vehicles. Cost-cutting measures have been implemented, but a turnaround is expected only in H2 2025. Meanwhile, India operations grew 2%, with a focus on high-margin businesses like AEL and Billforge. CIE holds a ₹1,000

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10:14

Apple’s Game Changer- $500B Investment Reshapes U.S....

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2025/02/25

Apple’s $500 Billion U.S. InvestmentApple is making its largest financial commitment, pledging over $500 billion in the U.S. over four years to boost AI, silicon engineering, software, and R&D, creating 20,000 jobs. A key project is a Houston manufacturing facility assembling AI servers, set to open in 2026. Apple is also launching a Manufacturing Academy in Detroit to advance production techniques. This move follows Donald Trump’s claim that Apple planned a major U.S. investment. With a supply

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10:13

Berkshire’s Cash Pile Soars—Will Buffett Finally Spend?

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2025/02/24

It's Monday, February 24th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. IndoBevs Bets Big on Innovation IndoBevs, the maker of Bro Code wine coolers, aims to double its revenue to ₹700 crore by FY26. The company is banking on innovation, launching a herbal liqueur, Bonga Bonga, made with 40 herbs and botanicals, along with new whisky brands. IndoBevs, which started as a distributor in 2007, now has 15 in-house brands and exports to the UAE. It’s expanding whisky offerings with Enso, a Japanese

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8:54

Your pension could be stuck in limbo. Here’s how to...

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2025/02/21

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, February 21st, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Your daily cup of coffee is set to become more expensive. Global coffee prices have surged due to supply shortages in major producing countries like Brazil and Vietnam. Brazil faces its worst drought in over four decades, severely impacting coffee yields. Similarly, Vietnam has been hit by typhoons and

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