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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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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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00:07:33

FPIs Sell Big, But Spot Hidden Gems

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2025/02/20

It's Thursday, February 20th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. In January 2025, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) withdrew over ₹780 billion from Indian equities, marking a significant sell-off. This trend persisted into February, with outflows reaching ₹73.4 billion by the 10th, as per National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data. Despite this broad retreat, FPIs increased their stakes in select companies during the December 2024 quarter. Notably, FPIs raised their holdings in

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00:08:30

Indian Stocks in Slump: Correction or Bear Market

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2025/02/19

It's Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. The Indian stock market is currently experiencing a notable downturn, raising concerns among investors about whether this is a temporary correction or the onset of a prolonged bear market. Since reaching its peak in September 2024, the Sensex has declined by approximately 12%. Mid-cap and small-cap indices have been hit harder, with declines nearing 20%, placing them on the cusp of bear market territory. Now generally a

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00:08:05

Volkswagen’s $1.4B Tax Fight: No Shipment Halt.

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2025/02/18

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Japan’s KYB Corporation has sold its 51% stake in the joint venture KYB Conmat Pvt. Ltd., transferring full ownership back to India’s Conmat Group, led by Premraj Keshyep. Established in 2013, this partnership combined KYB’s advanced technology with Conmat’s local expertise to produce concrete

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00:08:10

₹122 Crore Scam Rocks New India Co-operative Bank,...

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2025/02/17

It's Monday, February 17, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have recently sold shares worth $21 billion over the past four months, representing about 2.7% of their total equity holdings in India, which stood at $782 billion as of January 2025. While this percentage may seem modest, the impact on the Indian stock market has been significant. The selling pressure has been particularly intense in small and mid-cap stocks. FPIs increased their holdings in

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00:06:46

Quick Insights into the New Income Tax Bill 2025:...

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2025/02/14

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 14, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Top Indian business schools are witnessing a resurgence in hiring activities, despite uncertainties stemming from global political developments. This rebound is attributed to the robust growth of India’s economy, which has bolstered corporate confidence and led to an increased demand for management

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00:06:31

Global private equity firms in the Race for a $3...

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2025/02/13

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, February 13, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Amid India-China geopolitical tensions, China's Fosun Pharmaceutical is in discussions with three global private equity firms to sell its majority stake in the Hyderabad-based Gland Pharma. Fosun currently owns about 51% of Gland Pharma, after initially acquiring a 74% stake for $1.2 billion. They have

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00:07:24

Hexaware’ billion-dollar IPO: A landmark return to...

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2025/02/12

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wed, February 12, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Hexaware Technologies Ltd, a global digital and technology services company backed by private equity firm Carlyle Group, is set to make a grand re-entry into the Indian stock market with a ₹8,750 crore (about $1 billion) initial public offering (IPO).The much-anticipated IPO, which opens on 12 February and

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00:06:09

Key takeaways from the RBI’s monetary policy...

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2025/02/10

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, February 10, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. Air traffic is booming in India. Manufacturers are actively seeking deals at the Aero India exhibition, highlighting the country's potential. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is set to hold its annual general meeting in June in New Delhi, a testament to India's growing market

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00:05:23

SBI chairman on Q3 results

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2025/02/07

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 7, 2025. This is Nelson John, let's get started. State Bank of India (SBI) posted a net profit of ₹16,891 crore for Q3 FY25, an 84.3% year-on-year surge. Chairman C.S. Setty highlighted a pickup in private capital expenditure, though sectors like steel remain sluggish, report Anshika Kayastha and Gopika Gopakumar. Despite these headwinds, SBI's corporate

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