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Dec 14, 2023 • 8min

A fresh coat of paint for India's corporate bond market?

SEBI proposes changes to make corporate bonds more accessible, potentially leading to greater retail participation. The podcast discusses corporate bonds, their appeal to investors, and the entry barriers faced by retail investors. It also explores SEBI's proposal and the potential improvements in India's corporate bond market.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 6min

What is happening at Wipro?

Exploring the challenges and concerns at IT giant Wipro, including declining financial performance, layoffs of top executives, shrinking profit margins, failure to win major deals, and the impending decline in revenue leading to potential restructuring and CEO changes.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 8min

What went wrong with Doubtnut?

This podcast explores the rise and fall of Doubtnut, an edtech firm that aimed to solve doubts in private tuition classes in India. It discusses challenges in monetizing services, expanding the edtech stack, and the impact of the pandemic-induced boom in the industry. Additionally, it touches upon the decline of Chegg in the US, problems with the chat GPT, competition from the Indian government, and negative publicity from a YouTuber. It concludes with hope for the company's future under new leadership.
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Dec 11, 2023 • 7min

Why are people worried about the new Broadcasting Bill?

The podcast explores the buzz surrounding the new draft broadcasting services bill in India and its potential implications. It discusses the regulations and concerns for ODD platforms, as well as the potential impact on online platforms and news companies.
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Dec 9, 2023 • 8min

Why did Paytm crash by 20%?!

Exploring the reasons behind Paytm's stock price drop and its strategy of focusing on financial services. Discussing Paytm's lending business model and the impact of RBI regulations. Analyzing the effects of disabling the 'Buy Now Pay Later' feature on Paytm's lending business, highlighting short-term slowdown but long-term growth potential in other loan categories.
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Dec 8, 2023 • 6min

India stands up to the WTO on agricultural subsidies

India puts its foot down at the WTO regarding agricultural subsidies. Exploring the historical context of India's agricultural policies and accusations from other countries. India's efforts to change WTO rules on subsidies and rally support.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 8min

Can we survive without animal drug testing?

Exploring the ethical dilemma of animal drug testing and advocating for alternative methods. Examining the limitations of animal testing and exploring alternatives such as computer modeling and organ on chip technology.
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Dec 6, 2023 • 6min

Why is the RBI going after Cooperative Banks?

This podcast discusses the recent takeover of Abhyudaya Co-op Bank by the Reserve Bank of India due to suspected corporate governance issues. It also examines a multi-crore scam involving Directors at 3 cooperative banks in Karnataka. The episode explores the reasons behind the RBI's attention on cooperative banks, the increase in fines imposed on them, and potential regulatory changes to address corporate governance issues.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 8min

Is Apollo Hospitals running a ‘cash for kidneys’ scam?

Troubling allegations against Apollo Hospitals and organ trafficking in India. Process of forging documents and creating false stories. Need for organ donation and solutions to address illegal kidney trade.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 6min

Decoding India’s 7.6% GDP

This podcast breaks down India's 7.6% GDP growth for July to September 2023, with a focus on the significant role of the manufacturing sector, which experienced a growth of 13.9%. It also discusses concerns about consumer demand, unsecured personal loans, limited contribution of agriculture, and the role of consumption in driving the economy.

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