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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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27:17

Election Expenditure: Bonds banned, What Next?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/02/19

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 Supreme Court's verdict on the Electoral Bond Scheme in India. With election expenditures skyrocketing to alarming figures, reaching ₹60,000 crores in 2019 as per reports and projected to hit ₹1 lakh cr in 2024, the conversation navigates the complex intersection of money and politics in India. Can the funding flaws in electoral finance be fixed

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27:16

Mission Admissions

The Morning Brief ·

2024/02/16

"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 slowdowns are adding spice to this already fiery mix. Top colleges, even the IITs and IIMs, are struggling to secure those juicy job offers for their grads. So, what are the options? Fly abroad for a foreign degree? Stay desi and explore private colleges or government colleges?Host Prachi Verma gets you the answer sheet from Dr Ananya

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31:38

The ABCs of Building AI in India

The Morning Brief ·

2024/02/15

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 tile company. Yes, you read that right. But gone are the days when the suffix ‘AI’ sufficed to impress investors and consumers. And amidst the hype, some crucial questions arise – who's actually doing real AI? And who is merely just jumping at the trend? How are investors evaluating AI companies? And where is India in the AI cycle? Host Mugdha

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34:55

Uniform Civil Code: Why the division in uniformity?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/02/13

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 uniformity a camouflage for oppression of religious rights or is the political debate drowning the need for a more modern and progressive civil society in India? Host Kiran Somvanshi gets answers from Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, legal experts Arghya Sengupta, and Mihira Sood, along with ET’s Anubhuti Vishnoi in the latest episode of The Morning

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28:55

Apple Takes The Bite Out of The DMA

The Morning Brief ·

2024/02/09

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 which now allows users to download apps on rival app stores and pay outside their system. This could have been huge for users, developers, and the future of tech but developers didn't seem to think so. Why were developers up in arms? Will the curated App Store experience disappear? Will other regulators follow the EU's lead? Host Dia Rekhi

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29:37

Paytm vs RBI: Nightmare or Wake-up Call?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/02/08

Paytm's regulatory snag feels like a never-ending nightmare. Other payment companies under the scanner should definitely be sweating! Even as Paytm is scrambling to fix compliance issues, will it be enough to appease the RBI gods? The clock is ticking on new user growth, and rivals are circling like sharks. So, what's next? Anirban Chowdhury gets into the details of this hot potato with ET’s fintech expert Pratik Bhakta and ET’s banking editor MC Govardhana Rangan and Srinath Sridharan, Independent

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29:00

The Religare Rollercoaster: Burmans vs Saluja & Board

The Morning Brief ·

2024/02/06

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 board, amid questions of compensations and ESOP, back the CEO and sideline the single largest shareholder? Tune in as Arijit Barman and Kiran Somvanshi break down a corporate takeover that has become a full-blown, all-out war between a doctor and the Daburs. Throw in the board, a betting scam, ED sleuths, and SEBI in the mix, and you have a

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18:44

Paytm a 'Touch Me-Not' After RBI Clampdown?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/31

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. Late into the night at 1:30 am, One97 issues a press release, pivoting away from the payments bank arm. However, can the company pivot from the punishment imposed by the RBI? What will happen to the 330 million+ customers at Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s payment arm? What caused this significant clampdown, and did Paytm have it coming? Will lenders

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22:40

Does India Need A Second Green Revolution?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/31

As India eagerly awaits the 2024 budget announcement, Host Shambhavi Anand sits with Dr. Seth Meyer, Chief Economist, United States Department of Agriculture to discuss the concerns about the potential impact of climate change on global food security. The conversation delves into challenges faced by farmers in adapting to extreme weather, the necessity for climate-resilient policies, and the implications of export restrictions on commodities. Dr Seth Meyer also expresses his optimism about India's

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26:29

“Cashless Everywhere”: Will it really work?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/30

The insurance industry comes together to ease the cashless chaos with a new punchline “cashless everywhere”. As the restrictions of empanelment are lifted will it really ease the pain or is it a cosmetic catchphrase? ET’s Shilpy Sinha speaks to Anuj Tyagi, Joint MD - HDFC ERGO General Insurance to understand how it will be implemented and gets a ground reality check Dr Sudhir Naik, Past President Association of Medical Consultants Mumbai and current Chairman of Medicolegal cell on the challenges

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34:07

The Highs And The Lows of Energy Drinks

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/26

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 same kick as Red Bull at one-fourth the price. But is this just a fad, or is India finally embracing the energy rush? Energy drinks are not the most regulated consumer category, by any food or beverage authorization up until now, and are being consumed by teenagers and athletes rampantly. What impact does it have on our bodies? Listen to

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36:08

Behind India’s Labour Recruitment Drive for Israel

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/25

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. They are lured by salaries 12 times higher than what they earn at home, despite the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. But why send workers to a country at war? What are the laws that will keep them safe? Does it dilute India’s stance on the conflict? Host Anirban Chowdhury explores the economic motivations, the legal questions, and the potential

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30:23

The IPO Bazaar: Should You Shop or Drop?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/23

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 unicorns going public, but are they just chasing hype? Shaky finances and inflated valuations raise red flags. Will investors bite? Or will a market correction leave them holding the bag? Can shaky startups survive public scrutiny? Spotting the gems in this IPO haystack requires new metrics, not just hype. ET’s Mugdha Variyar talks to

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41:38

Corner Office Conversation with Henry Kravis, KKR

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/19

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 economy, meet young entrepreneurs, and mingle with policymakers every time he visits. One of the three founders of KKR & Co., Kravis was on a whirlwind tour of the country, meeting over 50 founders and CEOs in five days. In this exclusive podcast, Henry Kravis speaks to Economic Times' Arijit Barman and discusses KKR's big bet on India and

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28:04

BabyBus: Is the TikTok for Toddlers gobbling your...

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/18

Letting your child play with educational apps while you finish chores seems like a win-win. But what if those ‘fun’ & ‘entertaining’ games were secretly collecting your private information? That's the unsettling truth behind BabyBus, a popular Chinese app developer among kids, as a recent data privacy report highlighted. BabyBus apps have been labelled as among the most "data hungry" in the world. So, how did they skip the ban list after TikTok? And what exactly is at stake when it comes to data

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43:31

Bitcoin Bites Into Wall Street

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/16

Be it a “financial revolution” or a “delusion,” Bitcoins seem to be getting more and more acceptance. The US securities regulator giving green light for the first Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is being seen as a turning point in the short history of cryptocurrencies. ETFs poured in from giants like BlackRock,Fidelity, Franklin Invesco. With institutions stepping in, will Bitcoin finally face its real test of being a true asset class? Will regulation reduce volatility or will it throttle the

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43:53

ZEE-Sony: $10 bn Climax Countdown

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/12

Zee's diverse content and Sony's global muscle promised a Bollywood blockbuster of a merger. But the highly romanticised story takes a dramatic turn! Rumours are swirling that the $10 billion mega-merger might be off. What are the hurdles? And what went wrong in the two years? Host Anupriya Nair tries to connect the dots with legal expert Vikram Raghani, Co-Chair of the Corporate Law Practice at JSA, and ET’s Arijit Barman in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in! Check out TMB’s

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21:28

Election 2024: Do Padayatras Lead to Power in India?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/11

India's political landscape is dotted with the footprints of padayatras - long walks undertaken by politicians. From Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March to Rahul Gandhi's recent Bharat Jodo Yatra, these journeys have captivated the nation. But are they just spiritual quests or calculated election ploys? Host Nidhi Sharma talks to Digvijaya Singh, Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister & Congress Veteran, Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP’s National Spokesperson, and Nara Lokesh, Telugu Desam Party National General

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20:49

From Brink to Boom: What’s Making Suzlon Sizzle?

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/09

Winds of change for Suzlon from near bankruptcy in 2019 to becoming a net debt-zero company in 2023. How did India's biggest wind energy player course correct to become one of the best performing stocks up 277% in one year. Host Kalpana Pathak gets answers from Suzlon CEO JP Chalasani, market insights from Aaron Barr of WoodMackenzie and a breakdown of the balance sheet ET's Senior Editor Sangita Mehta. Tune in to The Morning Brief Podcast to know what's making Suzlon sizzle. If you like this

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24:00

Busted: The Myths Around Dopamine Detox

The Morning Brief ·

2024/01/05

Tired of the internet playing you like a fiddle? Dopamine detox might sound like the ultimate hack, but is it truly a key to happiness or just another social media mirage? Join Shephali Bhatt in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she unmasks the myths behind this trending topic. Catch Dr. Manoj Sharma, SHUT clinic at NIMHANS, talking about what dopamine is and how it affects our brains, content creators Meghnad and Shreya Punj AKA The Editor Recommends about their experience with

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