Best Racking Focus Podcasts (2025)

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4628: RBI’s surprise 50 bps rate cut & what it means for you, big procurement deal for Tejas Mk-1A jets & a hard look at the Bengaluru stampede| MC Editor's Picks 4:57

22m ago4:57

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In today’s newsletter, we break down the expected impact of RBI’s higher-than-anticipated rate cut and also decode how the central bank might behave going forward. We have details on the procurement deal for Tejas Mk-1A jets and its uplifting effect on the Indian aerospace industry. Also, we take a hard look at the Bengaluru stampede and ask why th…

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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 200: 39-24 52:19

1h ago52:19

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Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, Chris is at a wedding, so A Pod Of Their Own's Allison McCague sits in with Brian. They recap the four game set with the Dodgers, how the teams might look different come playoffs, and what to expect heading into Coors Field…

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4627: Starlink's India entry done, Eternal and Swiggy gain from Zepto stumble, Nandan Nilekani doubles down on AI4Bharat| MC Tech3 6:09

6m ago6:09

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Elon Musk’s Starlink finally gets the go-ahead to launch satellite internet in India. Swiggy and Eternal gain big on D-Street while Zepto hits turbulence. Nandan Nilekani doubles down on AI4Bharat, backing India’s AI language infrastructure. And IPL star Sai Sudharsan becomes the newest brand darling after a brea…

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4626: Will RBI's rate hattrick move Nifty beyond 25,000? 7:14

11m ago7:14

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 6. Volatility is likely to ensue in the markets as the Reserve Bank of India will announce its rate cut decision today. Experts largely expect another 25 basis points rate cut, which will be the third time this year. However, some also expec…

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4625: A Made-in-India consulting major, Starlink’s India launch a step closer, Sarvam AI’s GPU haul & a “mini” India-US trade deal by June-end | MC Editor's Picks 4:30

5m ago4:30

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In today’s newsletter, we have the latest on India’s sovereign AI mission and its intensive effort to become self-reliant even in consulting, taking head on the challenge posed by the Big 4. Also find details about a mini-deal between India and US by June-end and Sebi’s plan to reduce red tape to widen the pool of accredited investors. Tune in.…

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4624: Phonepe’s new board member, Sarvam leads GPU subsidy race, Blinkit narrows gap with Zomato, RCB’s victory turns tragic | MC Tech3 7:51

30m ago7:51

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, PhonePe brings on banking veteran Zarin Daruwala ahead of its IPO, while Sarvam AI secures India’s largest GPU subsidy under the IndiaAI Mission. Historian Vikram Sampath launches his AI startup NAAV, and Blinkit is fast catching up with Zomato in user numbers. Plus, Apple deepens its India play with Tata, BIS cr…

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4623: Steering the green transition for a 127-year-old conglomerate | Tejashree Joshi, Head, Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Enterprises Group 27:03

24m ago27:03

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At Godrej Enterprises Group, sustainability means business. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Tejashree Joshi, who heads environmental sustainability at Godrej Enterprises Group, reveals that the business conglomerate has set measurable targets to achieve its decarbonisation goals, including a deadline of 2032 to ensure 50% of its revenues come …

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4622: Episode 450 What will be the next catalyst for Nifty's movement? | Market Minutes 5:10

27m ago5:10

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 5. Nifty is headed for a quiet start amid mixed global cues and volatility could ensue on the weekly options expiry day. Watch out for stocks such as Gland Pharma, Hindustan Aeronautics, and Vedanta in today's trade. Also, catch Sandip Agarw…

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4621: UPI trumps Visa txns, companies stockpile cash, Nestle pushes for ready-to-consume products & auto industry braces for disruption | MC Editor's Picks 4:38

17m ago4:38

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In today’s newsletter, learn about UPI payments’ big milestone in surpassing global Visa transactions, find out why companies are stockpiling cash and where the auto industry is headed as China curbs exports of rare earth magnets. We also have details on Nestle’s growth strategy and Zepto’s decision to hit the brakes on IPO plans. Tune in.…

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4620: UPI may surpass Visa volumes, Zepto delays IPO plans and RCB's brand boost | MC Tech3 6:02

25m ago6:02

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into how RCB’s historic IPL win is pushing up its brand value, and what that means for Virat Kohli. We also track UPI’s meteoric rise as it threatens to overtake Visa in daily transactions. Plus, Zepto puts its IPO on hold till 2026 amid internal challenges, and OfBusiness gears up for its $1 billion IPO …

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From Complex To Queens, Episode 297: System re-rack 1:27:24

2h ago1:27:24

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Welcome to From Complex to Queens, Home Run Applesauce’s podcast focusing on the Mets’ minor league system. Thomas has a thought provoking promote-extend-trade for us this week; what old-school stats would you most want to be actually relevant? After that, we blitz through both our system and draft follows so we can get to the meat of the show. Tha…

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4619: Where is Nifty headed after third straight decline? | Market Minutes 6:23

11m ago6:23

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 4. As the markets ended third straight day lower, the GIFT Nifty trends are indicating a positive start amid strong global cues. Globally, US markets rose overnight while Asian markets were also on a strong foot. Key stocks to watch include …

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4618: Sahyadri Hospital set to change hands, Flipkart to exit Aditya Birla fashion & retail, Covid surge and loans for school fees| MC Editor's Picks 4:03

6m ago4:03

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In today’s newsletter, Moneycontrol has details on two major M&A exclusives involving Flipkart-Aditya Birla retail and another about Sahyadri Hospitals. Next, a public health expert gives us the lowdown on India’s latest Covid surge. We also decode the reason behind the FPI outflows this quarter. And, we uncover a disturbing trend of parents taking…

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4617: Flipkart’s stake sale, Sam Altman’s next big AI bet, BHIM’s comeback & Norway Chess' India entry| MC Tech3 7:47

5d ago7:47

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Flipkart to exit Aditya Birla Fashion, Sam Altman says AI is ready to crack your hardest business problems, and BHIM stages a quiet comeback with a major revamp. Also, CoinSwitch eyes crypto revival despite regulatory hurdles, and Gukesh’s sensational win over Magnus Carlsen has Norway Chess exploring an India ex…

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4616: Are Covid waves common, and would India need a booster dose again? 22:33

15h ago22:33

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India has witnessed a surge in Covid infections over the last week, with over 6,000 people infected and 32 deaths. Though over 90 percent of the population is vaccinated with a second dose, are we still susceptible to Covid? Does lower precautionary dose coverage open India to more trouble and is Covid going to be a regular phenomenon in our lives?…

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 238: Back in first 1:20:39

1d ago1:20:39

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by giving the Mets kudos for doing what they needed to do against the White Sox and Rockies. We also talk a bit about the g…

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4615: India’s roaring economy, algos take over market trade, Biocon takes on ‘diabesity’ & more| MC Editor's Picks 4:13

17h ago4:13

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We decode how India’s economy is defying the odds, going strong despite headwinds. And also take a look at a spurt in trading using algorithms facilitated by modern digital platforms. And then unveil Biocon’s desire to be a dominant force in the fight against diabetes and obesity. Finally, we share insights on how India’s poised to be a global AI l…

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4614: Infosys CEO gets 22% hike in salary, OpenAI’s India strategy, Gen Z and investors are loving ultra-fast fashion commerce, Snitch & Udaan raise funds| MC Tech3 6:44

1d ago6:44

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh gets a 22% hike in compensation even as fresher pay stagnates. OpenAI’s Srinivas Narayanan talks India strategy, promising better local language support and affordable pricing. Ultra-fast fashion startups like Slikk and NEWME are racing to deliver partywear in under 90 minutes. Snitch rai…

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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: May 31, 2025 16:36

3d ago16:36

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Freddie Freeman. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home Run Applesauce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcasts through A…

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Stuttgart lift the cup as Werder drop Werner, ten Haag arrives in Leverkusen 49:40

4d ago49:40

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Nik and Jasmine are back to discuss the DFB Pokal final, the relegation play offs and the insanely fast spinning coaching carousel. Nik’s Werder Bremen has sacked its coaching staff, Sandro Wagner makes a surprise return to the Bundesliga and Erik ten Haag is making some of the same mistakes he made at Manchester United according to Jasmine.…

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4613: India’s robust growth rate, NSE & BSE in a ‘rack race’ & the rise of the cruise holiday| MC Editor's Picks 4:50

4d ago4:50

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In today’s episode: India’s GDP has grown at the fastest pace in four quarters to hit 7.4% in Q4; NSE and BSE are in a "rack race" to boost co-location capacities, driven by soaring demand; Dubai-based Emirates NBD is likely to emerge as the top contender for a 61 percent stake in IDBI Bank, and the new Indian trend for cruise vacations.…

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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 199: 34-22 1:07:52

4d ago1:07:52

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Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, Brian and Chris discuss the two series wins against the Dodgers and White Sox, talk Juan Soto and Brett Baty, and discuss the incoming Colorado Rockies. Chris’s Music Pick: Geordie Greep - The New Sound Brian’s Music Pick: …

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4612: Three more AI Startups to build India's foundational models, RBI’s own ChatGPT, babycare’s q-commerce Boom, Wipro’s agentic AI gains| MC Tech 3 7:42

4d ago7:42

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode India’s sovereign AI plans as three more startups join the race to build large language models. The RBI unveils its own ChatGPT-style tool, ChiRAG. Quick commerce expands to babycare with Cavi, Ozi, and Zoddle drawing investor interest. And Wipro claims 35% efficiency gains using Agentic AI. Plus, a fin…

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4611: India's clean energy push enters act II, with startups at the core| MC Unusual Suspects 31:02

4d ago31:02

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India’s renewable energy capacity has reached 220 GW, but can the country stay on track for its 2030 targets? In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Saurabh Kumar, VP–India at the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), talks about what it will take to scale clean energy, unlock capital for startups, and drive the next wave of innovatio…

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4610: How will June series fare for the markets? | Market Minutes 6:04

5d ago6:04

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on May 30. After the markets ended May series with 2.5 percent gains, the GIFT Nifty trends point to a quiet start for markets amid mixed global cues. Some key stocks to track are Bajaj Auto, Suzlon Energy, and Cipla. Also, catch Siddharth Khemka of…

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4609: From Razorpay’s reverse flip to RBI’s rising print bill | MC Editor's Picks 5:24

5d ago5:24

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In today’s episode: RBI’s banknote printing bill jumps 25% even as income from forex and securities surges; India carves out a unique path in AI regulation; IPL insights from RCB’s COO; GDP set to hit 6.9% in Q4; stock market red flags as promoter stakes fall; Razorpay’s big homecoming; and India’s stealth fighter ambitions take off.…

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4608: Razorpay’s Ghar Wapsi done, Zerodha’s lending arm gets a boost, Teachmint's big pivot and Snabbit’s $19 million round | MC Tech3 7:36

5d ago7:36

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay completes its reverse flip to India, shelling out Rs 1,245 crore in taxes. Zerodha plans to pump Rs 125 crore into its NBFC to expand lending. Snabbit, a Zepto-style home services startup, bags $19 million in funding. Edtech firm Teachmint pivots to smart classroom hardware. And finally, India is becomin…

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Flushing is Burning: Hall of Shame 41:44

9d ago41:44

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Grace is back and the Mets have been good. Non-descript in their achievements, there's nothing much to really discuss. Some injured players are rehabbing, some players are overachieving and some are underachieving. The Subway Series was predictably annoying. But they're kind of just winning when they should (mostly) without any big excitement. Next…

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4607: F&O monthly expiry day: What lies ahead for Nifty? IndusInd Bank in focus | Market Minutes 7:16

6d ago7:16

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on May 29. After the markets extended loss for the second day, volatility could ensue on the day of monthly F&O expiry. Today, stocks like IndusInd Bank, Gensol Engineering, and DLF could see traction. Earnings reaction will continue to sway stock-s…

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4606: Retail investors exit, monsoon lifts agri stocks, 10 IPOs lined up | Markets & more 6:22

8d ago6:22

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A promising monsoon forecast lifts agri-linked stocks, but retail investors are pulling back for the third month in a row. We decode the market impact of rains, June's IPO line-up, SEBI’s shakeup of structured products, and why Indian students are choosing Germany over Canada. Plus, insights on Andhra politics, India’s drone dominance, Rishabh Pant…

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4605: Unacademy founders exit, EV rentals boost gig workers, Walmart hires after layoffs, Infosys-Cognizant case nears closure | MC Tech3 7:41

8d ago7:41

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Unacademy founders step back as Airlearn goes solo, Bounce and MyByk ride the gig economy wave with EV rentals, Walmart reshapes its workforce after layoffs, Infosys and Cognizant are pushed to settle a legal spat, and Saarathi Finance raises Rs 475 crore for rural lending. Tune in to decode the day’s top startup…

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A Pod of Their Own, Episode 237: Lefties need a gap year 1:09:03

9d ago1:09:03

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing the Mets’ turnaround this week from three-game losing streak to taking two of three from the Dodgers, driven …

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4604: Can markets rebound amid positive global cues; Belrise Industries set to debut D-St | Market Minutes 7:14

7d ago7:14

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on May 28. After Nifty's sharp fall yesterday, the GIFT Nifty is indicating a quiet start for Indian markets. Global cues remain positive with US ending on a strong foot overnight and Asian markets also exhibiting healthy trends this morning. Watch …

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4603: India’s jet engine ambitions, Tata Sons' listing twist & a new weight-loss drug race| MC Editor's Picks 6:08

7d ago6:08

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India eyes a fighter jet engine partnership with France’s Safran post-Operation Sindoor, as delays hit GE supplies. Tata Sons faces fresh scrutiny over its listing exemption bid, with former CJI U U Lalit weighing in. Novo Nordisk races to launch Wegovy in India’s growing weight-loss market. Plus, a monsoon-led market watch, Assam’s semiconductor p…

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4602: Cred’s new $75 million downround, Flipkart’s hiring spree, Tata Digital moves office to Parel & Assam may get its second Tata plant| MC Tech3 8:14

7d ago8:14

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Cred’s $75M fundraise at a steep valuation cut, Flipkart’s plan to hire 5,000 people, and Tata Digital’s move from Fort to Parel. We also track Tata’s growing interest in Assam and spotlight Aequs, the aerospace manufacturer from Belagavi working with Boeing and Airbus. Plus, a funding roundup featuring…

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4601: Can India keep the consumption momentum going amid rising uncertainty?| MC Beyond Averages 37:57

10d ago37:57

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Reserve Bank of India is likely to deliver another rate cut—third in a row—in its upcoming June meeting, while the government has provided a tax cut in the Budget, meeting the material conditions for a consumption boost. However, uncertainty is looming, especially with AI taking away jobs and a rejig of global order affecting trade. So, will India’…

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4600: IPO buzz, FDI trends & a new COVID concern| MC Editor's Picks 5:37

8d ago5:37

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The NSE inches closer to resolving its co-location case, clearing a path for its IPO. Meanwhile, Groww gears up with a $300 million pre-IPO round. We also unpack India’s shifting FDI landscape, rising COVID cases, a spiritual tourism boom, and Food Pharmer’s entrepreneurial leap. Tune inBy moneycontrol

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4599: Iconiq eyes $150 million bet on IPO-bound Groww, Zepto's CEO takes a swipe at rival, Food Pharrmer is now founder| MC Tech3 6:41

8d ago6:41

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Groww's confidential IPO and its new pre-IPO fundraising plans. We check out a popular influencer-turned-founder, Food Pharmer, who’s now launching his own clean-label protein brand. Plus, we dive into the quick commerce drama as Zepto’s CEO accuses a rival CFO of a smear campaign. And finally, the Ind…

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4598: Q4 earnings, India & US GDP, among others to move markets this week | Market Minutes 5:51

9d ago5:51

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on May 26 and the remainder of the week. Today, the GIFT Nifty trends are indicating a mildly positive start amidst mixed global cues. US President Donald Trump has delayed 50 percent tariffs on the EU, and we will watch out how auto stocks react to…

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A Pod of Their Own's Mensch of the Week: May 25, 2025 13:16

9d ago13:16

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Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, an all-women led Home Run Applesauce podcast where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we celebrate Carlos Mendoza and Sean Manaea. You can listen or subscribe to all of our wonderful ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home Run Applesauce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podca…

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4597: India’s women warriors in Operation Sindoor | NXP eyes Noida | RBI’s record surplus 5:28

11d ago5:28

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In today’s episode, from details on India’s Operation Sindoor, where women pilots played a key role in a powerful strike against Pakistan to over 170 terrorists and 42 Pakistani soldiers reportedly eliminated, and several air bases crippled by BrahMos missiles, the conflict may be paused, but it isn’t over. We also track Dutch chipmaker NXP’s plans…

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Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 198: 30-20 55:53

11d ago55:53

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Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. This week, Brian and Chris look at the worst week of the season for the Mets thus far, begin to worry a bit about Juan Soto, and talk about the fringes of the roster. Chris’s Music Pick: Windows - Raindrop on the Open Road Brian’s Mus…

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4596: Teaching for Tomorrow: Why education needs more than classrooms 28:06

13d ago28:06

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Education is a public good and a standing pillar of any nation's progress. But what makes learning truly effective? And how should teaching be reimagined in today's India? In this episode, Ratna Vishwanathan, CEO of Reach to Teach, discusses how the organisation's work is challenging long-held assumptions about government schools. Drawing on her tw…

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4595: Giriraj Singh on the India opportunity in textiles | Political Economy 21:48

11d ago21:48

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Can the Indian textile story stage a comeback? Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles in conversation with Shweta Punj speaks about the opportunities and challengesBy moneycontrol

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Reflecting on the Bundesliga’s relegation rumbles and the season that was 38:48

11d ago38:48

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The final day of the Bundesliga season has come and gone - Dortmund and Frankfurt fans will be happy, the Freiburgers less so. There’s still a bit to look forward to, what with relegation playoffs in store to determine the makeup of the first and second division as well as the DFB Pokal final as well. Nik ropes in Eric Bruehl for a chat about all t…

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4594: India’s May boom, Prosus’ bold bet, and defence stocks defy the market 6:28

12d ago6:28

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In this episode of Moneycontrol’s Editor’s Picks podcast—voiced using an AI clone of Managing Editor Nalin Mehta—we decode India’s strong May PMI numbers, Prosus’ bullish outlook on its India portfolio, and why defence stocks are rallying despite global market jitters. Also in focus: insider trading probes at IndusInd Bank, tariff talk in trade dea…

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4593: Prosus CEO’s $50 bn India bet, Uber tip row, Kunal Shah on 'Founder Visarjan' culture, Glance’s $100 mn AI push | MC Tech3 7:18

12d ago7:18

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Prosus’ new CEO lays out a bold $50 billion vision for India, while Uber’s tip-before-ride feature sparks regulatory heat. Kunal Shah criticises India's “founder visarjan” culture at Prosus' Bengaluru event. And Google-backed Glance enters the AI shopping space with a $100M play.…

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4592: Sergey Brin’s AI wake-up call, Google Beam is here, Accenture hands out hikes, Ixigo’s AI push| MC Tech3 7:12

13d ago7:12

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Sergey Brin makes a surprise appearance at Google I/O with a bold message on AI’s moment in history. We unpack Google’s new smart glasses and futuristic Beam video tech, Accenture’s long-awaited salary hikes, and why Zomato and Swiggy are under fire from regulators. Plus, find out how Ixigo scaled to millions of …

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4591: Apple’s next big India bet? | Blackstone eyes AGS Health | RBI’s arbitrage opportunity 4:16

14d ago4:16

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The Indian government’s push to get Apple to deepen its manufacturing ties with India, despite past opposition from Donald Trump. Blackstone leads the race to acquire AGS Health in a deal worth over a billion dollars. RBI’s interest rate pivot has opened a clever arbitrage window for banks to boost treasury income. SEBI’s review of conflict-of-inte…

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4591: SC bats for crypto regulation, India's Apple push, Bengaluru rains force Infosys, Cognizant to declare WFH 6:56

14d ago6:56

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, the Supreme Court questions India’s lack of crypto regulation while taxing it. Apple doubles down on India manufacturing as local value addition comes into focus. Dell and Nvidia showcase their AI Factory at Dell Tech World, calling AI the new operating system. And back home, Bengaluru’s heavy rains force tech gi…

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