China's efforts to protect its stock market from a crash, comparing it to previous interventions in 2015 and discussing the consequences and impact on foreign investors.

Exploring Tata Motors' recent stock surge and JLR's transformation from a loss-making entity to a profitable one. Addressing internal issues faced by JLR, including quality control problems and platform fragmentation. Discussing JLR's strategic shift towards selling fewer luxury models at higher prices, resulting in improved revenues and profit margins.

The podcast discusses how Russia may end up paying for invading Ukraine, including options like imposing sanctions and freezing assets. It also explores the legal and financial consequences of freezing Russian assets in Western countries.

Explore the downfall of 23andMe, a once high-valued health tech company, due to their inconsistent business model and flawed health predictions. Discuss the risks of false positives in genetic testing, data security concerns, and challenges of becoming a drug maker. Uncertainty surrounds the company's future.

This podcast explores the relationship between art and big oil, discussing recent attacks on famous artworks by climate activists and the financial dependencies between art organizations and oil companies. It examines the impact on the climate crisis and highlights the gradual shift away from such sponsorships.

The podcast discusses the Reserve Bank of India's decision to kill Paytm's payments bank business, exploring the impact on PTM's stock and its UPI payments business. They also talk about the consequences of RBI's crackdown, including concerns about governance lapses and impact on lending partners.

The podcast discusses the concept and purpose of the interim budget. It also explores the impact on tax demands, fiscal deficit, and capital assets. Additionally, it highlights the focus on infrastructure development, extension of the PMAY scheme, and target of achieving high GDP growth.

The podcast discusses the impact of social development and economic growth on endangered languages, using the Chakalias tribe in Kerala as an example. It explores the correlation between economic growth and the disappearance of languages, discussing the impact on social and economic exclusion. The episode also proposes solutions to preserve endangered languages.

SEBI freezes bank accounts of startup Growpital for operating an alleged illegal investment scheme, following previous cases of high return promises through agricultural schemes. The podcast explores questionable practices in agri-investment startups and tightening regulations in the 1990s.

The podcast discusses the rise of continuation funds in the venture capital world and the financial benefits and controversy of VC firms selling portfolios to themselves. It explores the purpose and concerns of continuation funds, as well as the fees charged by VC firms and the growth of portfolio value. The practice of selling portfolios to themselves is examined, including the financial gains and criticism involved, as well as the uncertainty regarding long-term outcomes and regulatory responses.