Daybreak

Exploring how Apple is increasing iPhone sales in India despite previous market stagnation. Highlights Apple's focus on providing a premium experience and building loyalty through storytelling. Discusses Apple's strategy in expanding market presence and efforts to create a premium experience. Also, explores Apple's plan to make India a major manufacturing hub.

The podcast discusses the reluctance of public sector banks to finance study abroad loans due to the risk involved. Non-banks like Credila and Avanse Financial have been funding these loans with a collateral-free approach. Now, banks are using the data and experience gathered by non-banks to offer overseas education loans. The podcast explores the increasing trend of banks offering financing options for studying abroad, including collateral-free loans and shorter approval turnaround times.

Exploring the challenges and benefits of implementing the contactless facial-recognition-based passenger-entry system at airports. The Digiyatra app has been met with mixed reactions, with stories of passengers being forced to sign up. While airports see it as a great opportunity, airlines are skeptical about its benefits. The chapter highlights enrollment, benefits, and challenges of the system, as well as the potential benefits and costs for airports in implementing it.

The podcast discusses the declining popularity of entry-level positions at the Big 3 strategy consulting firms in India, exploring attrition rates and personal anecdotes. It also examines the talent problem faced by these firms in hiring and retaining top professionals, and how the tech industry has impacted demand for consulting jobs.

Rapido, India's bike taxi leader, is facing criticism for compromising passenger safety. The startup has neglected issues of harassment, theft, and impersonation. Despite this, Rapido remains the dominant player in the market. The podcast examines the reasons behind the company's failure to address these concerns, focusing on the lack of driver scrutiny. It also highlights other safety loopholes in the operations of ride-hailing platforms.

This podcast discusses the challenge of hiring pilots in India despite having over 10,000 unemployed pilots. It explores the reasons behind this, including deficiencies in flight training organizations and job requirements set by airlines. It also touches on the obstacles pilots face in completing flight hours and securing job opportunities, such as infrastructure issues and limitations in practicing landings at certain airports.

Unacademy recently implemented a new policy restricting educators' online engagement, leading to the suspension and notices of many teachers. However, Unacademy had previously encouraged its teachers to hack social media and be its sales force. The reasons behind this U-turn go beyond the Karan Sangwan incident. This episode explores Unacademy's shift in engagement strategies, the departure of top educators, and the challenges faced by the company.

Rising cybersecurity incidents in the auto industry, especially in EVs, indicate the need for safeguards. India's low EV penetration offers temporary respite, but the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023 is a step in the right direction. A controversial Ola Electric scooter accident raises concerns about data privacy and transparency. The podcast delves into the intersection of EVs and data privacy, highlighting the vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Disney Star to stream Asia Cup cricket for free on Disney Hotstar, showcasing their strategy to acquire customers. Even after losing IPL streaming rights, Disney+Hotstar remains the leader in Indian OTT space. Disney's decline in India paves the way for Jio to dominate. Disney's decision to let go of low-value subscribers affects their OTT subscriber base.

Explore how Sleepwell, a top brand in the Indian mattress market, announced its acquisition of a stake in Kurl-On. Understand the missed opportunity for Sleepwell, Shila Form's growth prospects, and Corlons' innovative efforts in the mattress industry.