Finshots Daily
Finshots
A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
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Jun 21, 2021 • 4min
Where is oil headed?
In today's episode we talk about OPEC+, shale oil producers and the kingmakers who may dictate oil prices in the future
Jun 19, 2021 • 6min
How has Domino’s fared over the past few years
Jubilant Foodworks just put out their quarterly results for March FY21 and they were pretty impressive, considering the pandemic. So we thought we’d take a look at the company and map their journey over the past few years.
Jun 18, 2021 • 6min
How the Videocon saga finally came to a close?
In today's episode we discuss how Vedanta managed to take over Videocon for an absolute bargain
Jun 17, 2021 • 4min
Why the used car market is red hot in the US
In today's episode we talk about used cars and why their prices have been skyrocketing of late.
Jun 16, 2021 • 5min
What really happened with Adani on Monday?
On Monday, shares of Adani group companies tumbled rather precipitously in a matter of a few hours. And while it came against the backdrop of an ET report that alleged NSDL had frozen the accounts of three foreign funds holding about 43,000 crores worth of shares in the group companies, not everybody was convinced about the veracity of the reports themselves.
So in today’s episode, we piece together the puzzle and see all the conflicting reports associated with the incident
Jun 15, 2021 • 4min
What on earth is Revenge Shopping?
In today's episode we talk about revenge shopping and why people may suddenly be looking to buy luxury goods.
Jun 14, 2021 • 6min
America's latest guide to innovation and competition
Last week, the US Senate passed a monumental industrial policy bill (“US Innovation and Competition Act”) that authorized a whopping $250 billion in federal funding towards science and technology research, subsidies for chipmakers, and academic research. But the implications of this bill are likely to be far-reaching and in today’s episode we discuss this and more.
Jun 12, 2021 • 5min
The Toothpaste Wars
In today's episode we talk about Toothpaste wars and how Colgate is trying to hold its fort in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Jun 11, 2021 • 5min
How Apple came to dominate the wearables industry?
Explore how Apple transformed the wearables market by dominating smartwatches and wireless earphones. Discover the brand's impressive market share and the allure that captivates consumers. Learn how seamless integration with Apple’s product ecosystem gives them a unique competitive advantage. Delve into the strategies that set Apple apart in the tech landscape.
Jun 10, 2021 • 6min
Why isn't fuel under GST?
A few days ago, the union minister for petroleum and natural gas said that he would like to see petrol and diesel included under the ambit of the GST. The reason being that it would probably bring down fuel prices. And while the suggestion does deserve merit, we have to ask - What's really stopping us from actually implementing this?
So in today's episode we discuss this and more
