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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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18:47

Trump DEFENDS H-1B Visas | Pakistan's Constitutional...

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2025/11/13

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John New episode explores five interconnected stories reshaping global business: from H-1B policy reversals to Pakistan's governance transformation to India's infrastructure revolution. The boundaries between tech and traditional industry are dissolving faster than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:36

SoftBank's $5.8B Nvidia Exit for OpenAI | Adani's...

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2025/11/12

Welcome to Top of the Morning, I’m your host Nelson JohnThis episode connects five seemingly disparate stories - SoftBank selling Nvidia for OpenAI, Trump cutting India tariffs from 50% to 15%, Adani building massive battery storage, Modi strengthening Bhutan ties, and India's pharma crackdown - to reveal how India is transitioning from rule-taker to rule-maker on the global stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:22

China's Rare Earth Olive Branch | Ather vs Ola |...

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2025/11/11

Welcome to Top of the Morning, I’m Nelson John. From Beijing to Bengaluru: Four stories about what happens when the rules suddenly change. China eases rare earth export restrictions after Trump-Xi meeting Ather Energy overtakes Ola Electric despite being the smaller player Vodafone Idea fights for survival with ₹2 trillion debt Cognizant introduces mouse-tracking surveillance for employees Different industries, different challenges, same lesson: adaptation under pressure is everything. Learn

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19:54

America’s Skies on Pause | HAL–GE Aerospace Engine...

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2025/11/10

Welcome to Top of the Morning.. I’m Nelson John.This week’s stories may look unrelated a US government shutdown, a pharma firm duped by an email typo, Google Maps getting an AI brain, SEBI’s digital gold warning, and a billion-dollar jet engine deal. But they all point to one thing: how fragile our systems really are. In the US, a 40-day shutdown is pushing air travel toward collapse. Air traffic controllers aren’t being paid, flights are being slashed, and political gridlock is grounding

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19:29

India's Latin America Pivot | Bigger Banks Coming |...

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2025/11/07

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson JohnApple is paying Google around $1 billion annually for AI to power Siri's overhaul. Meanwhile, India is pushing for bigger banks, negotiating trade deals with Peru and Chile to diversify from the US market, and dealing with a trademark battle between IndiGo and Mahindra. The common thread? Scale, strategy, and survival in an increasingly competitive world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:52

RCB Eyes $2 Billion Sale | US-China Trade War Gets a...

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2025/11/06

This week's episode explores five major developments shaping business, politics, and society. In New York City, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani made history as the first Muslim and Indian-origin mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo with a progressive platform that embraced his multicultural heritage—though his criticism of PM Modi sparked fierce debate in India. Meanwhile, United Spirits announced a review of its Royal Challengers Bangalore investment, potentially valuing Virat Kohli's IPL team at $2 billion

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25:43

US HIRE Act: India's IT Under Threat | IndiGo's...

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2025/11/05

US HIRE Act: India's IT Under Threat IndiGo's ₹2,600 Crore Forex Loss Canada's Mass Visa Cancellation Plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:19

India-Bahrain Partnership | Airtel's Premium Play |...

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2025/11/04

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20:08

ISRO's Heaviest Satellite Launch | Buffett Sells for...

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2025/11/03

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold stocks for 12 consecutive quarters, building a record $382 billion cash pile as the legendary investor prepares to step down as CEO, signaling caution about market conditions. Meanwhile, Big Tech is going the opposite direction—Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta are collectively spending over $380 billion on AI infrastructure, though investor reactions have been mixed due to unclear ROI paths, especially for Meta. India faces a severe trade crisis as

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23:54

Trump & Xi Strike Deal | India Wins 6-Month Chabahar...

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2025/10/31

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, I’m your host Nelson John — This is your smart, daily briefing on what matters. From big moves in business to headlines shaping India and the world, we cut through the noise so you start your day informed and ahead. Trump & Xi Strike Deal India Wins 6-Month Chabahar Exemption JioBlackRock Enters India Crypto Legally Recognized as Property in India OpenAI Eyes $1 Trillion IPO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:15

Air India’s ₹4,000-cr Blow | Apple’s Best Launch in...

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2025/10/30

Air India’s flying through turbulence — a ₹4,000-crore hit from Pakistan’s airspace closure, route detours, and a crash have made it Tata’s biggest loss-maker despite rising revenue. Meanwhile, Apple’s hitting new highs in India. The iPhone 17 is smashing records, driving Apple past $10 billion in local revenue as Indians buy premium phones like never before. In telecom, Vodafone Idea finally sees hope after the Supreme Court allowed a reassessment of its ₹9,450-crore dues — a potential lifeline for

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9:21

RuPay Outsmarts Visa | Caller ID for All | SEBI’s...

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2025/10/29

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, I’m your host Nelson John — This is your smart, daily briefing on what matters. From big moves in business to headlines shaping India and the world, we cut through the noise so you start your day informed and ahead. It's Wednesday, October 29th. Let's get started! crushing global card networks with UPI. SEBI's slashing mutual fund fees by 83%. Your phone's about to show caller names. Blume Ventures is betting big on AI. And shrimp farmers say Trump's

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9:22

Trump vs Xi- The Asia Showdown | Delhi’s Gov’s plan...

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2025/10/24

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.California Tragedy Sparks National Debate: Dashcam footage captured the terrifying moment a semi-truck slammed into stopped traffic on California’s I-10 — killing three, injuring four, and igniting a firestorm over how commercial licenses are issued. The driver, 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented immigrant allegedly high on drugs, had somehow obtained a California CDL. Federal officials are

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9:35

Meta AI Layoffs | Karnataka CM Succession Row | ...

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2025/10/23

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Modi Skips ASEAN Summit as Trump Heads to Malaysia Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN Summit virtually, skipping what’s being billed as the largest gathering of world leaders in ASEAN history. The decision, officially linked to Chhath Puja, comes as US President Donald Trump lands in Kuala Lumpur in person. Over 30 leaders, including China’s Li Qiang and Brazil’s Lula, are attending. With

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8:34

Trump Claims, India Denies | Gujarat’s Power Reset |...

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2025/10/17

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Politics and diplomacy are both running hot today — from Gandhinagar to Washington, and beyond. In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has hit the reset button — all 16 ministers resigned, giving him a clean slate to rebuild his cabinet. BJP insiders call it a strategic reset ahead of the 2027 polls. The new team, to be sworn in at Mahatma Mandir, could nearly double in size. Amit Shah and JP Nadda are

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10:02

TN ‘Hindi Ban’, Stalin Clarifies | Trump: Modi Agreed...

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2025/10/16

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.India’s global playbook just got a shake-up. First, President Trump dropped a bombshell from the Oval Office—Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil. After months of U.S. pressure and hefty 50% tariffs on Indian goods, Modi reportedly told Trump the shift will happen “within a short period.” If India follows through, it could hit Moscow’s war chest hard—India’s been one of Russia’s

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9:19

India’s New Uranium Ally | Google’s $15B Investment...

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2025/10/15

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.First up, China’s rare earth chokehold just tightened. Beijing has slapped export bans on companies linked to foreign militaries — a blow to the US, whose fighter jets and missiles rely on these critical minerals. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies like India and Europe are rallying to build alternative supply chains. Washington’s betting on India’s new Strategic Mineral Recovery plan to extract rare

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10:43

Fixed Airfares Coming to India? | Tharoor’s...

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2025/10/14

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. Trump’s “Peace Talk” Moment Gets Awkward At the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, Donald Trump had a classic off-script moment. While praising PM Modi, he turned around to ask Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif if India and Pakistan will “live very nicely together.” Sharif smiled, and the cameras loved it. Trump has been claiming he stopped a war between India and Pakistan last May by threatening massive tariffs. India

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8:20

India, Canada Hit Reset | Silver & Gold Surge | Trump...

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2025/10/13

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Donald Trump just made a dramatic claim aboard Air Force One: “The war in Gaza is over.” The US President is flying to the Middle East, first stopping in Israel to address parliament, then co-hosting a peace summit in Egypt with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. His peace deal’s first step — Hamas frees all Israeli hostages from the October 7 attack, while Israel releases 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and allows

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8:48

Putin's Apology | UK–India Missile Deal | Delhi Dials...

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2025/10/10

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.India Fortifies Its Partnerships India and Australia signed three major defense agreements in Canberra on Thursday, covering intelligence sharing, submarine rescue cooperation, and joint military staff talks. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles as part of the inaugural Defense Ministers' Dialogue, marking five years of their comprehensive strategic partnership. Singh was

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