The Reserve Bank of India cracked down on certain fintechs and asked payment networks VISA and Mastercard to halt credit card payments. Later, they clarified that a Card Network had entered into arrangements without RBI approval. The podcast discusses the impact of the RBI's actions on business payment service providers and non-licensed credit card transactions. It also mentions issues with KYC norms and potential problems with businesses using credit cards to pay rent.

This podcast discusses the distribution of taxes between the central government and states in India, focusing on Karnataka's protest against the unfair allocation of taxes. It explores the issue of horizontal devolution and income distance in Karnataka, highlighting the challenges arising from the state's high GDP and advocating for considering regional inequity in tax allocation.

Discover the success story of GIFT City, a global financial center in Gujarat. Learn about its growth, initiatives to support startups, and plans to become a global financial hub.

The podcast discusses the Reserve Bank of India introducing 'programmability' to the e-Rupee, exploring the potential of programmable money and Central Bank Digital Currencies. It addresses concerns about fungibility and the drawbacks of programmability, such as loss of privacy and government control over spending.

Stock experts on TV shows pocketed ₹8 crores by offering stock recommendations in a fraudulent scheme called front running. SEBI has taken action against those involved. The practice of front running in the stock market, where journalists share advanced information with stock brokers for profit, is explored.

Trent's stock price surged 180% in a year due to their successful brand Zudio. The podcast discusses Trent's growth in the apparel sector, Tata's slow expansion strategy, and Zudio's key success strategies.

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.