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For the last week of December, we are taking you back to some of the most popular Daybreak episodes of 2023. We'll be back with regular programming from January 3, 2024.For the longest time public sector banks, as we know them, have been very reluctant about study abroad loans. And it was for good reason. They’ve suffered greatly because of education loans going bad.Meanwhile, its a whole different story that was going on with non-banks. Study abroad loans accounted for about US$4 billion in the year ended March 2023. These were almost fully funded by non-banks like Credila and Avanse Financial. Their staregy was simple—sanction collateral-free as fast as possible. Over time they gained experience and most importantly, years worth of data.Guess who is using all that data and experience gathered by non-banks to offer overseas education loans now?The banks!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The podcast discusses the passing of India's new Telecom Bill, replacing outdated laws. It highlights controversial provisions, key highlights of the bill, and concerns about user privacy and spam calls.

Two years ago, Sony’s India unit, Sony Pictures Networks, announced a merger with rival Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. It was supposed to be the country’s biggest entertainment deal.  The combined entity would own more than 70 TV channels, two video streaming services and two film studios. Ever since, Sony Liv’s subscriber base grew from 18 million to over 33 million.With good original stories and unique non-fiction shows, alongside a strong partnerships strategy, Sony has been able to close the gap on market leaders such as Hotstar. Zee meanwhile has a formidable arsenal of regional content.The combined strengths of the two platforms, Sony and Zee, could turn out to be a serious threat to other OTT giants. But much to their relief, as temporary as it maybe, the merger may not happen after all. Because Sony it is yet to agree to Zee’s 21st Dec merger deadline extension request.Tune in.Also in this episode: X's EU troubles continue 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.

This podcast explores the development of India's first indigenous mobile operating system, BharOS, and its possible expansion to routers. It also delves into the lessons from past OS projects, the efforts to create an Indian OS, and the future of humanity including Jeff Bezos' vision for space stations and Elon Musk's plan for colonizing Mars.

Google's antitrust cases in India, including fines and ongoing legal battle. Focus on abuse of dominance with Android OS. Discussion of Google's conditions and legal battle with CCI. Impact of Google's loss in US case against Epic Games on India's case. Epic Games' legal battle against Google and Apple and implications for India's case.

The podcast explores the deceptive use of KYC processes and how fraudsters exploit people's fear to steal money. It discusses the prevalence of KYC frauds in India, the challenges banks face in identifying fake applications, and the controversial nature of Grog, an AI chatbot modeled after The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Analyzing India's production-linked incentive scheme for mobile phone manufacturing, focusing on the challenges faced by domestic manufacturers. Discussing the reasons behind the preference of foreign phone makers over Indian ones. Highlighting the lack of government support and exploring potential solutions. Introducing a new segment on AI advancements and gender bias in AI.

Employers struggle with the high percentage of lying or exaggerated CVs. HR professionals consider AI in hiring process a dealbreaker. Recruiters can differentiate between AI-generated and applicant-written CVs. The impact of AI-generated content in college assignments and job resumes. Limitations and benefits of using AI for resumes.

Swiggy aims to raise over $1 billion through its IPO influenced by rival Zomato's success. They discuss measures like employee efforts and partnerships with restaurant owners to reach profitability. Swiggy's recent changes include a more hands-on approach with restaurant partners and a 6% reduction in workforce. Strengthening relationships with restaurant partners is emphasized. The podcast also introduces the Day Zero newsletter and the benefits of subscribing to The Ken.

Ashish Goenka, new CFO of Tata Consumer Products, discusses TCP's recent success in the FMCG industry, including product launches and financial performance. The podcast explores Tata's transformation and growth, their innovation strategies, and the acquisition of Quarter Romago Foods.