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Jun 4, 2024 • 6min

The real reason why RBI stores its gold in London

Exploring RBI's reasons for storing gold in London, including recent transfers to domestic vaults. The significance of London's gold market and infrastructure, and the historical evolution of RBI's gold storage decisions
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Jun 3, 2024 • 8min

How is Amazon buying MX Player for dirt cheap?

Explore the rise and fall of MX Player, its transition into a streaming service, challenges faced in monetization and growth, and the impending change in ownership signal a shift in the app's journey.
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May 31, 2024 • 6min

Are flex fuel hybrid EVs the future?

Delving into the benefits of flex fuel hybrid EVs, the podcast explores the potential of alternative fuels like ethanol in reducing emissions. It also discusses the advantages and obstacles of these vehicles in India's auto industry, addressing issues such as costs, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint impact.
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May 30, 2024 • 5min

Why is LIC so late to the health insurance party?

Discover why LIC has been hesitant to enter the health insurance market and the challenges they face, such as separate licensing requirements. Explore the potential opportunities for LIC in this evolving sector.
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May 29, 2024 • 6min

Does Reliance want to take on Airtel in Africa?

Discover the battle between Reliance and Airtel in Africa's telecom sector. Learn about Airtel's rise in the market and Reliance's partnership with Ghana for internet infrastructure. Compare Airtel's services to Reliance's open infrastructure approach and Ghana's digitalization goals by 2030.
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May 28, 2024 • 6min

SEBI's crackdown on fantasy stock gaming explained

Exploring fantasy stock trading platforms and SEBI's concerns, the podcast delves into regulatory risks associated with real-money involvement on such platforms. It compares Sebi's new regulations to past US actions, evaluating the impact on paid and free fantasy stock gaming platforms.
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May 27, 2024 • 5min

2.1 Lakh Crore Bonanza for the government - Breaking down RBI's record transfer

Exploring the 2.1 Lakh Crore Bonanza for the government - Breaking down RBI's record transfer, discussing implications on economy, debt reduction, and tax implications
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May 24, 2024 • 7min

Is the Buffett Indicator foolproof?

Exploring the limitations of the Buffett Indicator in predicting market crashes, analyzing India's stock market capitalization, the significance of forward PE ratios, insights on the predictive ability of the Buffett Indicator, discrepancies in stock market evaluation metrics, and challenges in applying a single indicator across different market conditions.
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May 23, 2024 • 6min

Why are tax authorities running after PepsiCo's advertising spends?

Tax authorities are scrutinizing multinational corporations like PepsiCo over their advertising spends. The Delhi High Court ruling, implications of cross-border transactions, and tax deductibility of marketing expenses are discussed. Authorities are pursuing taxing advertising expenses, citing benefits to associated entities abroad, using a Brightline test, with courts tending to side with companies over complex branding value arguments.
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May 22, 2024 • 7min

Why investors hate royalties that Indian subsidiaries pay foreign MNCs

Exploring the rising royalties Indian subsidiaries pay foreign MNCs and the impact on profits and investor relations. Discussion on government restrictions, stake reduction, and going public. Suggestions on reintroducing royalty payment caps and insights from Tata Group's internal agreement.

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