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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 3, 2024 • 6min
Will Gabriel Zucman's billionaire tax work?
French Economist Gabriel Zucman discusses his proposal for a global minimum tax on billionaires, facing challenges with major G20 nations. The idea of a 2% annual wealth tax on individuals with assets over $1 billion is explored.

Jul 2, 2024 • 6min
SEBI's new move cheers up holding company stock prices
SEBI's proposed solution for undervalued holding company stocks involves special call auctions to boost liquidity and investor confidence, potentially leading to a positive impact on stock prices.

Jul 1, 2024 • 7min
Why is Hyundai India looking to go public?
Delve into Hyundai India's triumph in the Indian market, their future expansions including electric vehicles, and the intriguing decision to opt for an IPO in the Indian stock market.

Jun 28, 2024 • 7min
Does the market need to worry about P-Notes?
Delving into the rising value of Participatory Notes in the Indian market, the podcast explores concerns of market manipulation, tax evasion, and regulatory challenges. It discusses the role in attracting foreign capital and the recent surge in investments, raising questions about potential misuse.

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Jun 27, 2024 • 7min
Why is SEBI after Religare's Rashmi Saluja?
Rashmi Saluja from Religare is under SEBI's pressure to deal with Dabur's Burman family's hostile takeover bid. The podcast delves into the potential consequences for both companies and the regulatory hurdles involved.

Jun 26, 2024 • 6min
Why is this year's spectrum auction a dud?
Exploration of why the current telecom spectrum auction in India lacks interest due to challenges with 5G networks, including low demand from telcos with existing spectrum, limited revenue from 5G, and the apprehensive attitude of the telecom sector. It examines spectrum auctions, bidding procedures, and obstacles in implementing and profiting from 5G networks.

Jun 25, 2024 • 6min
Why GST may not make fuel cheaper
The podcast delves into the impact of fuel prices on both dealers and consumers, highlighting strategies like refueling in states with lower prices. It also discusses why including fuel in the GST system may not necessarily lead to cheaper fuel due to implications on state revenues and living costs.

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Jun 24, 2024 • 7min
Why is there an ATM crunch in the country?
Explore the reasons behind the ATM crunch in the country, from the deadlock between government, RBI, and banks to the challenges of ATM upgrades. Learn about the shift towards digital payments, secure ATMs, and the struggles with implementing RBI's directives.

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Jun 21, 2024 • 8min
The biggest crypto scam in history?
An Oxford alumnus discusses the biggest crypto scam in history, unraveling the OneCoin cryptocurrency scam that promised wealth but collapsed, leaving investors trapped and the mastermind vanished.

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Jun 20, 2024 • 7min
An HUL decision is creating jitters across Asia
Exploring HUL's strategy to reduce palm oil in soaps amidst fluctuating prices, APOA's concerns over the decision, challenges faced by Asian palm oil producers, and potential consequences of reducing reliance on palm oil for small-scale farmers.


