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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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35:17

Rahul Yadav: Trouble Magnet or Troublemaker?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/06/13

IIT dropout turned entrepreneur Rahul Yadav has been in the news for all the wrong reasons over the last decade. Yadav, fired from his first startup, Housing.com, for brash behaviour, is now facing the wrath of Sanjeev Bikchandani's Info Edge, the majority shareholder of his new venture, Broker Network (4B Networks). Host Mugdha Variyar unfolds the drama with Priyanka Sahay, Assistant Editor, ET Prime, recently interviewed Rahul Yadav on why investors are again experiencing a déjà vu of

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65:36

The Economic Times Conversations with Sam Altman,...

The Morning Brief ·

2023/06/09

In an open and candid chat, Sam Altman CEO of OpenAI and the unofficial leader of the AI revolution — deep-dives into the wider impact of the AI revolution in an exclusive conversation with Satyan Gajwani, Vice Chairman of Times Internet. Altman addresses questions from the audience as they delve into a wide array of themes — from the investor frenzy around generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the fears of rampant unemployment that would accompany the adoption of the technology. 00:00

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25:28

Fame: EV Subsidy Scam or Schemed Sabotage?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/06/08

As the government pulls the plug on its Rs 10,000-crore FAME-II subsidy scheme, we got behind the scenes to understand what really happened and why? Host Kalpana Pathak takes us through the twists and turns of untraceable emails, a whistleblower, alleged misappropriation of subsidies and a startup industry under stress. Host Kalpana Pathak from The Economic Times talks too Sohinder Gill, CEO at Hero Electric talks about why there was a need to import and how EV makers are struggling Ashim Sharma,

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36:03

Finfluencer Regulation: Can SEBI really bell the cat?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/06/05

SEBI’s crackdown on finfluencers has intensified. After PR Sundar, the markets regulator penalised Gunjan Verma for providing unregistered investment advice. But what is pushing SEBI to strike hard now and is there a grey area between education and advice? Which sort of content and conversation is acceptable and which is not? Is compliance too cumbersome? Does SEBI need to make compliance easier before ramping up regulation? Host Apoorva Mittal from The Economic Times gets all the questions

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41:15

IPL STUMPVISION: Is Disney’s STAR still shining?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/06/01

Disney cites BARC data to claim this to be the most watched IPL ever on TV with almost 50 crore viewers, while Jio Cinema says 3.2 crore concurrent viewers watched the IPL finals between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans on May 29. But at the end of the day, it's always about the moolah. So host Arijit Barman sat down with Sanjog Gupta, Head of Sports Disney STAR Network for a candid one-on-one on viewership growth to revenue targets and life beyond T20 and if sports on linear TV is still going

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21:41

Corner Office Conversation with AWS CEO, Adam Selipsky

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/31

In an exclusive chat with Economic Times's Romita Majumdar and Surabhi Agarwal, Adam Selipsky, who overlooks the $80 billion cloud computing arm of online retail giant Amazon, talks of the role of cloud during unprecedented global uncertainty. In this episode, the AWS CEO highlights the rising prevalence of local storage of digital data and points to AWS’s plans to take on Microsoft’s ChatGPT as well as Google’s Bard with its own generative AI platform. Tune in now! Catch the latest episode of ‘The

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28:04

Rs 2000 Note Recall: Clean Note Policy or Dirty...

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/29

On May 19th, India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), announced the removal of 2000 currency notes from circulation. Even as it gave the public a demonetisation Deja vu, the currency regulator assured its just business as usual. But does the 2000 rupee note wapsi an economic incentive or a political push and is the last big attempt to get the cash hoarders in the fold of the formal economy? In the episode we hear from-:- R. Gandhi, Former Deputy Governor of RBI to understand what

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31:24

Is the NFT fad dead?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/25

Over the last year, NFT has been praised as a tool for revolutionizing the entertainment, music, and gaming industries. Indians have participated in this technology to see if it is an insane attempt to become a crucial component of the digital age for the future? or is it just a passing fad? We decode whether is NFT losing its steam in India? How do NFT collectors and artists are keeping this space alive? Is there any taxation or legal system around it? Apoorva Mittal speaks to: Cyber Shakti, NFT

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32:59

The WhatsApp ‘Con’ Calls

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/24

Almost all of us have been at the receiving end of incessant WhatsApp calls, texts and videos from anonymous international numbers in the last couple of months. They come from across the world-Indonesia to Vietnam, Malaysia to Kenya—with job offers, money-making opportunities, or lurid invites and compromising videos. Why have the calls increased so much? Who’s behind them? How are they using WhatsApp business accounts so easily? How big and dangerous is the con? What legal recourse do you and I

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27:02

Pakistan in Penury

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/22

Pakistan is on the brink of bankruptcy and a civil war. With less than a month of reserves to continue importing fuel and food, Pakistan is at dire risk, with the highest inflation and the second lowest economic growth among 46 Asian nations. With the IMF playing hardball, what is the endgame for its economy? Host Kiran Somvanshi talks to S. Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of the Institute of Business Administration, Shahbaz Rana, Economic Correspondent, The Express Tribune. Anchorperson at Express

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34:34

Will ONDC eat Swiggy, Zomato’s lunch?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/18

ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) is being touted as the government’s next big digital initiative after UPI (Unified Payments Interface). The ambitious open-source network aims to connect all buyers and sellers in the e-com space and to more than treble the country’s e-commerce penetration to 25% of its 1.4 billion population. ONDC has recently been part of the internet chatter for the discounts on online food delivery that is massively undercutting Swiggy and Zomato. Are the discounts

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28:35

Corner Office Conversation With Nestle India CMD,...

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/17

Nestle India has delivered its highest growth in a quarter in the last decade, but a lot more is brewing at the Maggi maker. Host Ratna Bhushan catches up with Suresh Narayanan, CMD, Nestle India, as they engage in a healthy debate on nutrition and the upcoming competition.If you like this episode from Ratna Bhushan, check out her other episodes on Millet Mania, From Bite to Flight: Varun Berry’s Big Plans Ahead, From Bikaner to BSE: Snacking Away and more! You can follow our host Ratna Bhushan on

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35:34

Go First: The Insolvency Flight Path

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/15

Embark on a captivating exploration with The Morning Brief as we delve into the intriguing decision-making process behind Wadia's choice to navigate the treacherous skies of insolvency through the NCLT route. Uncover the motives and intricacies behind this daring flight path, where a seemingly perilous journey could ultimately lead to a flawless landing in the realm of insolvency. In this episode, we hear from Rajesh Sharma, a former technical member of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT),

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22:07

The Uncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/11

Team TMB traveled 400 kilometers to a site that was unknown to many but soon became famous for its protest. The site was proposed for setting up Asia's largest oil refinery, but soon became the epicenter of protests. In this episode we hear from villagers about why they don't want this refinery in Ratnagiri. Do they think the refinery will bring development and job creation to the region? They discussed the adverse effects that the refinery may have on the environment and much more. Host Kalpana

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28:41

Beauty Battles: Who will be crowned the retail royalty?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/08

India’s $20 billion dollar beauty market has many suitors for the crown and it may not be a pretty or a petty bout. With the latest contestant Tira, arriving from the Reliance camp, the rules of the BPC business look to be getting a makeover with e-commerce firms setting up shops and veteran retailers looking to grab a piece of online sales. But looking at Nykaa’s not-so-pretty performance at the stock market one questions the business behind the buzz. Host Shabori Das talks to: Biju Kassim,

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26:20

Has milk politics turned sour in Karnataka?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/04

Milk has become a boiling political issue in Karnataka ahead of the elections. Amul's potential entry is seen as a threat to the local brand Nandini. But what is the economics behind dairy politics? Host Mugdha Variyar travels through the milk belt of Karnataka in Mandya district to do a ground check on farmers' troubles, and to find out what the Amul-Nandini issue means for them.We speak to: Anitha Ramlingegowda, director of the women's dairy cooperative in Sunnadadoddi in Mandya district, HK

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28:39

Reliance Capital: ADAG’s Dust, Hinduja’s Dreams?

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/03

Reliance Capital was the last big bastion to fall in Anil Ambani’s business empire. Once competing with the likes of ICICI and HDFC, it has been, for the last year, languishing in India’s bankruptcy court. The complex resolution process is a two-horse race between Gujarati pharma giant Torrent Group and auto-hospitals-banking conglomerate Hinduja Group. The prize is RCap’s lucrative insurance business with assets worth Rs 56,000 crore. Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to: Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Group

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36:08

ET Awards 2022: India Inc Debates The Capex & Growth...

The Morning Brief ·

2023/05/01

A revival in private sector capex is key to driving economic growth, creating jobs, and strengthening competitiveness. While most companies said they have the appetite to invest, some others are still in a wait-and-watch mode. At the ET Awards for Corporate Excellence India's top leaders discussed ways of increasing capital investment. If you liked this episode from Arijit Barman, check out his other episodes on Where does Gautam Adani Go From Here? Part 1, Gautam Adani: Dharavi's New

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37:05

The Changing World Order For VCs with Hemant Taneja &...

The Morning Brief ·

2023/04/27

Candid Conversation with Fareed Zakaria & Hemant Taneja, CEO and managing director of global VC firm General Catalyst on how changing geopolitics are changing the game for VCs as well. In a new world order of lowered liquidity and a tsunami of tech transcending borders host Anupriya Nair & Apoorva Mittal question where Indian startups stand in the new global funding landscape? Do founders need to face the new reality of valuations? And how are VCs balancing patience and profitability in an

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33:00

Watch Before You Eat

The Morning Brief ·

2023/04/26

A recent social media influencer video about the sugar content of Bournvita caused an uproar. Influencer Revant Himatsingka withdrew the video after receiving a legal notice from the firm that owned the health drink brand, which rejected claims that it had a high sugar content. Around 12 million people had watched the video, which several well-known people also shared on social media. This raised the issues of health and, more crucially, what MNCs are doing to maintain consumer faith in their

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