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A weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma & Vivek Kaul that demystifies economic news in India, and looks at events there through the lens of economic thinking.
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Capitalmind looks at stocks, bonds, funds and the macro to bring you their view on the Indian financial markets. We discuss all things related to investing at our focussed podcast that keeps it simple. For more, go to capitalmind.in and to invest with us, visit capitalmindwealth.com
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My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals linked to the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving cultural expressions, where each person can proudly say “TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I’m DOING.” New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if your enjoying it.
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He reached the top of the corporate world -- and then gave it up to become a writer, with books that probed our deepest questions, and influenced millions of people. Gurcharan Das joins Amit Varma in episode 425 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life and learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Gurcha…
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He reached the top of the corporate world -- and then gave it up to become a writer, with books that probed our deepest questions, and influenced millions of people. Gurcharan Das joins Amit Varma in episode 425 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life and learnings. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Gurcha…
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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by economist and author Vivek Kaul and sports journalist Sharda Ugra. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media. Download the Newslaundry app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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In 2011, BlueStone didn’t have stores, customers, or even a website. But it had a pitch and a founder who understood how India shops. Tune into the latest episode of PitchCraft Season 2, and learn what set BlueStone’s pitch deck apart from the rest. Special guests Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, Founder of BlueStone, and early investor, Prashant Prakash of …
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In this podcast, Kushal shares his views on the recent Florida truck accident where a Khalistani truck driver, Harjinder Singh, was arrested after the accident, in which he made an illegal U-turn and caused a deadly crash, resulting in three people losing their lives. Singh's brother has also been arrested on charges related to the deadly crash. Th…
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The US state has gone rogue. 50% tariffs are crazy. What should India do now? How does one think rationally about an irrational world order? Welcome to Episode 114 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah. In this episode, Ajay lays out a roadmap for how India can thrive again despite the madness in the world…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the key meeting between fintechs, banks, and regulators on India’s new online gaming law, where firms sought more time for refunds and chargebacks, while banks pushed for clarity on current accounts. Next, we dive into Reliance’s big AI play with the launch of Reliance Intelligence, backed by Google and…
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In this episode, we explore how intergenerational leadership shapes family philanthropy through the story of the Seekho Sikho Foundation. Anupama and Sumana, a mother–daughter duo, share how deep-rooted values and clarity of vision guide their decisions, while fresh perspectives bring new energy and strengthen their work. Together, they share how c…
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The GIFT Nifty signals a strong gap-up start for Dalal Street, coming a day after the Nifty slipped below key support levels in a bruising selloff that saw the index end the August F&O series with a 500-point cut. The overhang of Trump’s 50% tariff storm continued to weigh on sentiment, while heavy FII outflows and broad-based sectoral weakness hav…
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Arun Sharma about the flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall that have hit Jammu that have killed at least 41 people. He talks about the rescue operations, casualties, the current situation in flood hit areas and the efforts that are being made by the state government. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Ank…
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Abbas is back on the AMA and it’s gloriously unhinged: from co-parenting a cat after a breakup to an Indigo co-pilot’s loo fiasco, Dream11’s exit, Priyadarshan’s “100 and out?”, Pujara’s retirement, and whether Messi is actually coming to India. Plus: Supreme Court vs dogs, mallu-spotting hacks, and more Mumbai monsoon misery. What’s inside (highli…
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In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, read about: a support package plan for small businesses hit by Trump’s tariffs, India’s hunt for alternative markets for diamond and jewellery, why Flipkart and Amazon are holding back on festive season sale, and a crucial meeting between online real money gaming companies, government officials and fi…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Prosus-backed Rapido races ahead with a $200 million round that doubles its valuation in just eight months. Wipro takes a bold $375 million gamble with its Harman acquisition, testing its integration strategy. Meanwhile, Amazon and Flipkart brace for festive sales amid GST uncertainty. The government meets with b…
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What happens when you mix a towering reading list, a looming recording date, and three policy nerds? You get the first episode of All Things Policy: Reads. Join Shreya Ramakrishnan, Shobhankita Reddy, and Arindam Goswami as they dive into two books on Indian public finance, covering the making of India’s fiscal union, subnationalism in Peninsular I…
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Dalal Street braces for heightened volatility as the 50% US tariff storm collides with the monthly F&O expiry. The Nifty slipped below 24,750 in Monday’s session, with broad-based selling dragging mid and smallcaps nearly 2% lower. Pharma stocks came under heavy pressure after Trump pushed for steep drug price cuts, while FMCG counters held firm on…
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क्या आपको पता है कि भारत में तकरीबन ६ करोड़ आवारा कुत्तें हैं और हर साल १ करोड़ ७० लाख लोगों को कुत्तें काटते हैं? इस विषय पर वैसे तो काफ़ी चर्चा हो चुकी है पर ज़्यादातर लोग इस मुद्दे को नैतिकता की दृष्टि से देखते हैं, तो पुलियाबाज़ी पर हमने इसे लोकनीति के नज़रिये से समझने की कोशिश की। We discuss: * Supreme Court’s verdict on strays * What are the existi…
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Mishra about the 50% US tariffs that came into effect yesterday. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Mohamed Thaver about how the Mumbai police is now managing to retrieve stolen phones, and how other cities can replicate that model. (08:15) In the end, we speak to The Indian Express' Sohini Ghosh t…
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Deep dive into ways India is preparing to combat Trump’s punishing 50% tariffs - from exploring new markets, to taking prudent fiscal measures, and setting off a wave of next generation reforms that can truly unlock India’s economic growth potential. Tune in to Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks for all this and more headlines from the day.…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tushar Gupta about the constant trope that gets thrown against the BJP in the discourse globally. It is alleged that since the BJP has come to power Muslims are unsafe. Is there any data point to prove this?Follow Tushar:X: @Tushar15_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAtomChannelYT/featured#BJP #RSS #Hindutva #…
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In this hilarious and thought-provoking episode of Cyrus Says, Cyrus Broacha sits down with one of India’s sharpest comedic voices - Anuvab Pal. From the absurdities of everyday Indian life to the quirks of colonial hangovers, Anuvab brings his trademark wit and satire to the table. The conversation wanders through history, stand-up, movies, intern…
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' National Rural Affairs and Agriculture Editor Harish Damodaran about agriculture and dairy becoming a major point of contention between India and US during the negotiations regarding the trade deal. He shares why India was not ready to import agricultural and dairy products from the US. Next, our colleague Neet…
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With Trump tariffs kicking in from Wednesday, we take a close look at the exports at risk, the sectors fearing job losses and how the markets are faring. Also find our piece on the options on the table for the GST council as India embarks on a mission to rationalise indirect tax rates. And days after the blow to real money gaming firms, find out ho…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the ripple effects of India’s real-money gaming ban, which has hit payment firms like Razorpay, PhonePe, Cashfree, and Easebuzz. We then dive into why Big Tech, from Google to OpenAI, is doubling down on India despite US trade tensions. Next, we unpack Raise Financial’s new finance-focused AI model Fuz…
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On May 25, Liberia-flagged MSC Elsa 3 sank around 15 nautical miles off the coast of Kerala. Only a few days later, a Singapore-flagged MV Wan Hai 503 caught fire off the coast of Kerala. Two such incidents around India's coastal waters are not a rare phenomenon. There have been multiple such incidents in the seas and oceans surrounding India’s lon…
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The Nifty continued to face resistance near 25,000 on Monday, but the market ended in the green, led by IT stocks, while consumption and paper stocks saw strong action. Sensex gained 329 points, and the Midcap index also closed higher, even as financials and select capital market names remained under pressure. Meanwhile, global markets are subdued …
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First, The Indian Express' Udit Misra talks about US president Donald Trump and his tariff regime, which has become the most consequential economic policy of his second term. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Adrija Roychowdhury about how nearly 80 years after one of the darkest chapters in pre Partition India, a new film has reignited debate ov…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Aabhas Maldahiyar about his latest book "Babur: The Quest for Hindustan | A Biography of the First Mughal Emperor | Based on the Baburnama & Persian Manuscripts | Medieval Indian History."Follow Aabhas:X: @Aabhas24Book: https://amzn.in/d/fhpmWT1#hindutva #islamism #babar #mughals----------------------------------…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you Harsh Jain’s exclusive interview with us on the government’s real-money gaming ban that wiped out 95% of Dream11’s revenue, and how the company plans to pursue more sports opportunities with the help of AI. We also decode how Amazon and Flipkart data will soon be part of India’s inflation calculation…
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In this episode, Cyrus sits down with actor Akshay Oberoi for an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation. Akshay opens up about growing up in New Jersey, his desi upbringing, and the identity crisis that came with it. He shares how he went from studying Economics & Theatre at Johns Hopkins, landing a job at Goldman Sachs, and then quitting it all…
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In conversation with Anushka Saxena, Amit Kumar busts the myths surrounding China's H1 trade figures for 2025. He explains how there can co-exist an apparent contradiction between rising export numbers and slowdown in the contribution of trade to China's economy. Amit further argues that rebalancing of the Chinese economy toward domestic consumptio…
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Indian equity markets snapped a six-day winning streak on Friday, with financials dragging the Nifty below 24,900 even as midcaps continued to outperform. Autos, realty, and consumption names led weekly gains on GST rationalisation hopes, while PSU banks and IT stocks provided some support. US Fed Chair Jerome Powell sends a strong signal of a Sept…
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First, we talk to The Indian Express' National Legal Editor Apurva Vishwanath about a new bill that was introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha last week which seeks to remove a Central or State Minister who is facing allegations of corruption or serious offences and has been detained for at least 30 days. Next, we talk to The …
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Welcome to Paisa Vaisa In this incredibly insightful episode, we sit down with a true titan of the Indian retail sector, BS Nagesh, the founding employee (not founder, as he humbly corrects) of the iconic Shoppers Stop. From being the first employee in 1991, even before the economic reforms came in, Mr. Nagesh takes us on a fascinating journey of h…
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This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, and Shardool Katyayan are joined by Faizan Mustafa, legal scholar and VC of Chanakya National Law University, Patna, and Anuradha M Chenoy, former dean of JNU’s School of International Affairs. Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media…
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The Indian media has lost its way. But how? And why? Well, there have been crises of relevance, purpose, money, quality, trust, power, incentives and attention. Phew! Welcome to Episode 113 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah. In this episode, Amit gives us a lowdown on exactly what’s wrong with the Indi…
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Tune in for two Moneycontrol exclusives with Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. Vaishnaw talks about the road ahead post the ban on real money games and Gadkari addresses a wide range of topics from economic reforms, issues in the auto sector and the Bihar elector…
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In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Tehseen Poonawalla about the response of the Sports Ministry that says India vs Pakistan match will be allowed for the Asia Cup 2025. Tehseen has said that India should not play Pakistan in no circumstances whatsoever.Follow them:Twitter: @tehseenp#deshdrohibcci #asiacup2025 #indiavspakistan #teamindia ----------…
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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we start with a big update. The Online Gaming Bill 2025 has received the President’s assent and Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw explains why India banned real money gaming. We also cover how D2C brands are battling the festive quick commerce rush, Ola Electric’s shareholder approval to reallocate IPO proceeds,…
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In this episode, we explore how members of the Indian diaspora are deepening their engagement with India’s social sector. Andy Kalambi, Chairperson of the Board Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE) USA, reflects on his philanthropic journey. He shares why he has chosen to center his efforts on biodiversity and natural capita…
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Bosky, like he says, is an accidental content creator, popular with hundreds of thousands of bikers across India. His messages are concise, logical and quirky enough to put a smile on the grumpiest face. The joy as well as the liberty he derives from his motorcycle workshop allows him time to travel and also the space to reflect on the road he's be…
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What are world leaders really like behind closed doors? In this episode of All Things Policy, Aishwaria Sonavane speaks with veteran foreign correspondent Shyam Bhatia about his candid encounters with figures like Benazir Bhutto, Shah Reza Pahlavi, Muammar Gaddafi, Yasser Arafat, and others. Bhatia offers insights into the charisma, vulnerability, …
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