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Finshots
A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
Makhana wants an MSP
Exploring Bihar government's advocacy for a minimum support price for Makhana in the Mithila region, discussing the impact of geographical indication status, profitability for farmers, and challenges like low yield and unorganized markets.

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Jul 16, 2024 • 8min
Can a Bill empower Karnataka's gig workers?
Exploring Karnataka's Draft Gig Workers Bill, the podcast discusses challenges faced by gig workers like losing benefits due to ratings. It questions the effectiveness of proposed solutions such as worker registration and funding. Additionally, it delves into the struggles of gig workers in accessing public facilities and the political dynamics surrounding state bills for worker empowerment.

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Jul 15, 2024 • 7min
The Big 4 problem in China
Exploring China's scrutiny of auditing giants like PwC due to financial irregularities, focusing on the impact on the economy and auditing firms' credibility.

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Jul 12, 2024 • 11min
Could SEBI's new proposal unintentionally favour BSE over NSE?
A discussion on SEBI's proposal favoring BSE over NSE in the derivatives market, potential impact on stock brokers, revenue, and profit margins. Analyzing BSE's strategic moves and SEBI's efforts to safeguard investors through regulatory measures like lot size increase and option contract restrictions.

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Jul 11, 2024 • 7min
Why is RBI concerned over microfinance credit growth in UP and Bihar?
The podcast discusses RBI's worries about microfinance credit growth in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, highlighting the challenges faced in Andhra Pradesh, regulatory measures by RBI, and the history of microfinance in India.

7 snips
Jul 10, 2024 • 7min
The glittering allure ― Why gold smugglers like India
Delving into why India is a top spot for gold smuggling due to high demand, scarce production, loopholes, corrupt officials, evading duties, illegal transactions, and law enforcement challenges.

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Jul 9, 2024 • 9min
Is the IMF responsible for Kenya's tax hike protests?
Exploring why Kenyans are protesting against the new Finance Bill linked to the IMF's involvement in Kenya's economic difficulties, debt crisis, and the conditions it sets for struggling nations.

Jul 8, 2024 • 6min
A postmortem of Koo
Exploring the downfall of the Indian social media app, Koo, compared to Twitter, due to struggles with fundraising, user adoption, and engagement, leading to its shutdown.

Jul 5, 2024 • 5min
The Adani Hindenburg saga just got a Kotak twist
Exploring the twist in the Adani vs Hindenburg saga involving Kotak Mahindra Bank's subsidiary short-selling Adani shares, revealing accusations, responses, and the impact on the controversy

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Jul 4, 2024 • 7min
How Rishi Shah pulled off a billion-dollar pharma advertising scheme
Entrepreneur Rishi Shah discusses the billion-dollar pharma advertising scheme, detailing the rise and fall of Outcome Health and the fraudulent tactics used to target patients with chronic diseases.


