Daybreak

According to the ICMR every individual should consume at least 48 grams of protein everyday. But in India, 8 out of every 10 of people dont meet their daily protein requirement. However, there is no denying the fact that awareness about the significance of what is often called the building block of life has increased after the pandemic. People are actively looking to include protein rich foods in their diet.Even the govt has pitched in. In 2020, the govt started an initiative to celebrate a National protein Day every year in February  to increase awareness about the importance of protein in India And that’s where Amul wants to come in. The dairy giant wants to use a key dairy byproduct—whey—to sell protein to a population that is hungry for itTune in.**This episode was first published on 28 Feb, 2024Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India’s first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories

Things were going really well for Paisabazaar, until the Reserve Bank of India stepped in and hit it where it hurts. The RBI told banks to clamp down on the unsecured loan segment – which happens to be Paisabazaar’s bread and butter.  The regulator has discouraged lenders from small-ticket collateral free loans. And of course lenders know better than to ignore the RBI’s directive. So for Paisabazaar that meant its lending partners started shying away from unsecured loan leads. After a dream run, growth started slowing down. The company knew it had to do something and fast. Tune in 

Students pay hefty fees for an alt MBA from Masters' Union with the confidence that by the end of the course, they will be one step closer to their dream job, and more importantly their dream salary. Except, that isn’t what ended up happening for a majority of students in the batch of 2024. Classes ended a few weeks ago and most of the students are yet to land job offers.You see, it has been a tough year for India’s business schools. Even the IIMs and ISBs of the world have struggled to get a majority of their students placed at top companies. And in this tough climate, Masters’ Union, which has always positioned itself as a challenger to the IIMS, is facing a bigger crisis than any of its peers. Because placing its students isn’t just a matter of pride for the company, it's also crucial to its financial model. Tune in. 

For a country that boasts of its digital public goods infrastructure like Aadhar and UPI, it is a wonder why telecom has been so ignored. After nearly 1500 crore rupees of was reportedly lost to digital fraud in the financial year 2024, the govt's TRAI is finally scrambling to catch up with CPAN or the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service, its own version of Truecaller.Truecaller, the Swedish call-screening company, meanwhile, has been holding the fort for a while now. Users count on it to save them from spam and fraud calls. While TrueCaller maybe looking like a hero in this situation, it is a private company after all. It is  using this opportunity to make money from both users and businesses. But its success in India is also built partially on how inadequate privacy laws are in India. It company has been accused of breaching data privacy norms in the past.Can TRAI replace Truecaller?Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India’s first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

The podcast discusses the exodus of millionaires from China due to safety concerns and asset protection. It compares India's situation and explores why wealthy individuals are leaving. The hosts speak to an editor about the trends in Southeast Asia. Additionally, the episode covers topics like 'runology', asset migration, and regulations impacting millionaire relocation. The episode also touches on Hong Kong's regulations and Cantonese cuisine, ending with a discussion on the book 'House of Leaves'.

For quick delivery apps like Zomato and Zepto that are often questioned for their carbon footprint, switching to electric vehicle or EV fleets is not just a matter of being environmentally conscious, it is also economically more feasible.But here’s the thing. While takes about four hours to charge an electric scooter from zero to full using a slow charger and approximately 15 minutes for a fast charger, battery swapping which literally takes two mins.Which is why delivery company drivers for whom speed means money, battery swapping is a better option than charging. Quick commerce companies have understood this and they’re partnering with these companies. For example, Zomato and Zepto have both partnered with Battery Smart, a Delhi-based network of battery-swapping stations for EVs. Plus, this comes at a great time because these battery swapping companies are attracting a lot of VC money despite the general VC funding crunch lately. And VCs are loving the fact that quick commerce giants are tying up with these battery swapping companies.So, you’d think that that government must be doing everything it can to give battery-swapping service providers support to expand right?Turns out, that is not really the case.Tune in.Daybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India’s first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, and analytical business stories.

Cult.fit backed Sugar.fit very boldly promises to completely “cure”  diabetes in as little as six months. It also promises unlimited consultations with top doctors, daily fitness classes, the works. All for about Rs 30,000. That’s a small price to pay for a diabetes-free life. So of course, thousands sign up for it. But if you ask a healthcare professional they will tell you that reversing diabetes completely just isn’t possible. So what is Sugar.fit up to? Tune in to find out P.S. While you are here, check out the latest episode of The Ken's careers podcast The First Two Years. Host Akshaya Chandrasekaran delves into how to transition from grunt work to real work. 

Nobroker introduces a postpaid plan for wealthy property owners, similar to traditional brokers. This move goes against its original premise. Explore why Nobroker changed its strategy and the challenges it faces in the high-end property market.

Discover how Zepto, a key player in the quick commerce market, secured a massive US$3.6 billion funding and plans for more at a US$5 billion valuation. Learn about its rapid growth, investor interest, and potential IPO, showcasing its unique position in the Indian market.

Exploring the rise and fall of Stoa School, an alternative business school in India, and its impact on the landscape of altMBAs. The podcast delves into Stoa's course content, challenges, and unique approach to education. It also discusses the birth and growth of Cairo School of Business as a new player in the educational sector.