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Apr 8, 2024 • 6min

Disney’s billion-dollar Boardroom Battle

The podcast delves into the power struggle at Disney's boardroom with activist investor Nelson Pels challenging the company's strategy. The clash between major shareholders and management over strategic changes post-Marvel sale is intense.
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Apr 6, 2024 • 8min

A Landmark moment for Mercedes-Benz?

Exploring how Landmark Cars is leading the luxury car market, discussing revenue strategies and partnerships. Delving into income sources beyond car sales, growth prospects, and risks in the Indian luxury car market.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 5min

RBI’s crackdown on currency trading?

Today's podcast explores RBI's directive on currency derivatives trading in India, delving into differences between forward and futures contracts, reasons behind the directive, and potential market implications.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 6min

What the heck is AI Washing?

Discussion on AI washing by companies, citing Equinix's use of AI to justify data center power consumption. SEC's actions towards firms for misleading AI claims highlighted. Implications of AI washing in the finance sector, cautioning investors against companies exaggerating AI capabilities for gains.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 6min

Did Amber Dalal run a Ponzi scheme?

Chartered Accountant Amber Dalal allegedly ran a Ponzi scheme, defrauding investors worldwide. The podcast delves into the intricate details of the scheme, tactics used to deceive investors, and regulatory interventions. Investors hope for recovery from the 14-year long Ponzi scheme.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 7min

Why the Visa and Mastercard antitrust case isn't over

Discover the ongoing Visa and MasterCard antitrust case along with the recent settlement proposal, focusing on swipe fees and fee control until 2030. Explore strategies for merchants to navigate changes in card networks, including adjusting surcharges and negotiating fees.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 6min

Chocolate Chaos

Exploring the surge in cocoa prices and its impacts, likening it to the cryptocurrency boom. Strategies chocolate makers use to hedge against fluctuating cocoa prices and secure future cocoa bean costs effectively.
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Mar 30, 2024 • 7min

Goodbye, ICICI Securities…

Exploring the controversy and unique exemption in ICICI Securities' delisting by ICICI Bank, along with the surprising voting outcomes and shareholder dissatisfaction in the deal listing process.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 8min

Daniel Kahneman’s Prospect Theory

Psychologist Daniel Kahneman, a Nobel Prize winner in Economics, is discussed in this episode about Prospect Theory. The podcast delves into how Kahneman's research challenged economic assumptions, debunked conventional theories, and highlighted human decision-making processes, biases, and the balance between intuitive shortcuts and analytical thinking.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 5min

An explainer on Bima Sugam

Exploring the game-changing online insurance marketplace, Bhima Sugam, introduced by IRDAI in India. It aims to simplify insurance purchases, remove intermediaries, and centralize policy management, revolutionizing the industry.

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