Exploring the rise of chess as an online sport and the money flowing into the game, including the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic and 'Queen's Gambit', the lucrative rise of chess as an eSports industry with streamers and YouTube videos, and the growth and influence of chess.com.

Analyzing Titan's acquisition of CaratLane, the challenges faced by CaratLane in the online sales market, and its partnership with Titan for working capital funding. Exploring CaratLane's strategy shift, profitability, and expansion, and why Titan acquired full control of the brand.

This podcast dives into the economics of lost luggage and how airlines are dealing with it. It discusses the costs and impact on airlines, as well as measures taken to reduce mishandled bags. It also explores the potential of RFID technology for tracking lost luggage and Delta Airlines' investment in this system.

Indian cities are turning to bond markets for infrastructure needs, with a focus on Uttar Pradesh. Municipal bonds are seen as a solution to funding challenges. The rise of municipal bonds in India has challenges like transparency and investor trust. Successful examples of cities using bonds are showcased.

The podcast discusses the challenges faced by the Dajiling tea industry, including falling yields, political strikes, and intense competition. It explores the history, quality deterioration, and attempts to protect Dajiling tea. The podcast also covers the consequences, government interventions, and potential solutions to restore the industry's prominence.

This podcast discusses why India resorts to export bans and restrictions when onion prices rise, and the potential impact on food budgets and shortages. It also explores India's position as a top onion exporter despite export bans and the issue of wastage, suggesting the use of irradiation therapy to reduce losses.

Explore the success, challenges, and decline of India's craft beer industry. Obstacles faced by craft beer makers in India, including complex licensing processes, high taxes on beer, and the impact of the pandemic and liquor ban. Resilience of microbreweries and their growing popularity in the local market.

Today's episode explores the unusual collaboration between Adidas and Bata India, discussing the unique selling proposition, potential benefits, and investor excitement. It also mentions Metro's revenue from distributing Crocs and other brands, as well as Bata's struggles and the possibility of partnering with Adidas.

This podcast discusses the current economic crisis in China, analyzing key issues such as deflation, high youth unemployment, and the housing crisis. It explores the government's efforts to conceal the severity of the situation and factors contributing to the crisis like the collapse of the real estate market and crackdown on the tech sector. It also explores China's reliance on lockdowns and mass testing during the pandemic, the concerns of economists regarding a possible balance sheet recession, and the challenges faced in reversing the drop in consumption and deflation.

This podcast discusses the Reserve Bank of India's approach to managing liquidity and how they use repo and reverse repo rates. It also addresses the liquidity problem in the banking system and the additional cash reserve ratio requirement imposed by the RBI.