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Finshots Daily

A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.

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00:06:01

The Yield Curve is Scaring Everyone

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2023/03/10

In today’s episode for 10th March 2023, we explain what’s up with the bond markets and the yield curve.

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00:06:47

The Jan Aushadhi Revolution?

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2023/03/09

In today’s episode for 9th March 2023, we explain how the government has been attempting to make medicines more accessible to Indians.

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00:06:39

What if women were paid for daily chores?

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2023/03/08

When we wrote a story for women’s day last year we told you how women’s role in the economy gets easily distorted because their unpaid work at home isn’t officially considered while measuring economic growth. So, in today’s episode for 8th March 2023, we thought we’d expand on it a bit and dive into the value of women’s unpaid household chores and whether it calls for monetary compensation. But before we get to today’s story, if you’re someone who loves to keep tabs on what’s going on in the world

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00:09:19

3 things from the Blume Ventures report

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2023/03/07

This weekend, every startup person in India (or maybe just Bengaluru?) had only one question — “Did you read the Blume Ventures report?” And we didn’t want you to feel any FOMO. So we read the 125-page ‘Indus Valley’ report prepared by the venture capital firm and picked out some really cool things. By the way, it’s not just data from Blume, but we’ve peppered our observations into this as well. Let’s dive in.

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00:07:27

An explainer on El Niño

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2023/03/06

In today’s episode for 6th March 2023, we discuss El Niño and why India is fearing its inflationary effect this year

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00:08:41

How to avoid a YouTube pump and dump

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2023/03/04

In today’s episode for 4th March 2023, we explore the world of pump and dump operations and the red flags to look out for. But before we get to the story, I have a question for you. Have your heard about the Mutual fund company whose schemes have topped the charts in 2020, 2021 and 2022? It's an incredibly story about a company whose name you may not have heard before. And in this YouTube video, we explain exactly what is happening here and whether you should consider investing in these schemes as

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00:08:38

Axis Mutual Fund Saga: Why do some people cheat?

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2023/03/03

10 months ago, we wrote about the front-running scandal that rocked Axis Mutual Fund. Now SEBI, the capital markets regulator, has published a 96-page report of their initial findings and we just couldn’t ignore it. So in today’s episode for 3rd March 2023, we dive into the murky world of front-running once again. But take it one step further — why do people indulge in such practices? Also here's a quick sidenote from Team Ditto. If you're someone who has experience in recruitment especially from

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00:06:43

An export visa for Goan Feni?

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2023/03/02

This week, LiveMint published a story about how the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority or the APEDA is trying to promote the export of Goan Feni (traditional liquor). But this sort of discussion has been going on for a while now. And in today’s episode for 2nd March 2023, we decided to explore why taking Feni out of Goa’s borders hasn’t been smooth sailing so far.

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00:07:11

The debate over stock buybacks

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2023/03/01

A couple of days ago, legendary investor Warren Buffett published his annual letter. And he showered praise on stock buybacks. On the other hand, just a month ago, President Joe Biden criticized companies that indulged in the practice. He wanted to tax buybacks heavily. So in today’s episode for 1st March 2023, we explain why stock buybacks are such a contentious issue.

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00:08:06

How FreeDish is killing Cable and DTH

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2023/02/28

Last week, 45 million cable TV subscribers in India had the shock of their lives when they switched on their TVs. They’d lost access to many channels. And it wasn’t their fault. They’d paid the bills. But their Cable TV operator hadn’t. These operators were busy protesting against a price hike by broadcasters such as Sony and Zee. And that got us thinking — what’s the state of TV viewership in India these days? So in today’s episode for 28th February 2023, we tell you how cable TV and Direct-To-Home

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00:07:15

Understanding Pakistan’s economic crisis

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2023/02/27

In today's episode for 27th February 2023, we see what is ailing Pakistan's economy

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00:07:36

Why the government is unhappy with Hindustan Zinc

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2023/02/25

In today's episode for 25th February 2023, we explain why a decision by Hindustan Zinc, a former Public Sector Enterprise, to buy mines in Africa is annoying the Indian government

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00:08:19

The quick death of quick commerce?

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2023/02/24

In today’s episode for 24th February 2023, we explain the rise and fall of 10-minute grocery delivery Before we get to today's story, here's a quick sidenote from Team Ditto. If you're someone who has experience in recruitment especially from Colleges, Ditto is looking to hire a Campus Recruiter. So if you're interested or know someone who is, please click this link

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00:05:44

A court case that could change the internet forever?

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2023/02/23

In today’s episode for 23rd February 2023, we explain why everyone is talking about an obscure US law known as Section 230

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00:07:08

An explainer on Transfer Pricing

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2023/02/22

The Indian Tax Authorities ‘surveyed’ BBC last week. They wanted a peek into some transactions they found suspicious. And one of the allegations apparently levelled against the British media house is that it flouted something called the ‘transfer pricing’ regulations. So in today’s episode for 22nd February 2023, we thought we’d explain a bit about this specific part of the tax world today.

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00:06:42

Can forever chemicals last forever?

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2023/02/21

In today’s episode for 21st February 2023, we narrate a tale of PFAS or forever chemicals and whether we can dump them forever.

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00:06:45

What's wrong with e-pharmacies?

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2023/02/20

A few days ago the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) sent out notices to 20 online pharmacies. The ones you’re probably used to buying medicines from ― Tata 1mg, Netmeds, Apollo, etc. The Chemists Association threatened to go on a strike against e-pharmacies too. And this could compel the government to take action. The reason? Flouting drug regulations. So in today’s episode for 20th February 2023, we tell you why e-pharmacies are receiving so much flak.

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00:07:47

How V-Guard stabilized India

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2023/02/18

In today’s episode for 18th February 2023, we explain how a uniquely Indian problem of voltage fluctuations led to the rise of a fast-moving electronic company (FMEG).

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00:06:23

No internet for digital payments? There’s a fix...

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2023/02/17

In today’s episode for 17th February 2023, we explain HDFC Bank’s pilot project to promote offline digital payments and the role of the RBI sandbox.

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00:08:42

Want a FAB!O? Oops, we meant OREO?

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2023/02/16

In today’s episode for 16th February 2023, we explain why Intercontinental Great Brands which owns the Oreo biscuit brand took Parle to court.

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