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Jan 18, 2024 • 7min

How to bring back Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

The podcast discusses the challenges of bringing back fugitive economic offenders to India, including Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi. It explores the difficulties of extradition and poor prison conditions in India. The podcast also suggests prison reforms to reduce overcrowding and improve the prison system.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 7min

The rise of India’s affluent class?

This podcast explores the rise of India's affluent class and its impact on consumption. It discusses the reasons behind their rise and potential increased spending on discretionary consumption and lifestyle upgrades. The episode also questions the biased predictions by Goldman Sachs on long-term consumption growth.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 7min

Is jet fuel from human poop actually sustainable?

Today's podcast explores the use of human waste as a potential source for jet fuel, discussing the challenges of scalability and its limited impact on meeting jet fuel requirements. It also addresses the issue of contrails and the idea that using human waste may be a step towards sustainable aviation fuel.
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Jan 12, 2024 • 6min

An explainer on the Carta scandal

Controversy surrounds US-based startup Carta as it expands into the brokerage business, leading to accusations of breach of trust. The fallout includes a lack of trust in their cap table services and the decision to shut down the brokerage business to restore trust, potentially impacting Carta's valuation and reputation.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 7min

Should we blame immigration for Canada’s economic woes?

Exploring the impact of immigration on Canada's economy, including its contribution to economic output, aging population and worker shortages. Discusses minimal impact on inflation, negative effects on the housing market, and suggests addressing housing issues and encouraging innovation for sustainable growth.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 6min

Did a 1997 merger ruin Boeing?

This podcast explores how a mega-merger in 1997 may have caused Boeing's downfall, including cultural clashes, the grounding of the 737 MAX 9, a terrifying incident on an Alaska Airlines flight, compromising quality and safety, and the ongoing challenge of rebuilding trust.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 7min

Is there a problem with India's Metro Rail?

The podcast explores the problems with India's metro rail network highlighted in a whitepaper by the InfraVision Foundation and IIT Delhi professors. It discusses low ridership numbers, challenges faced by metro rail projects, and the potential role of feeder buses in solving the issues.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 6min

Titan's Gold Rush

The podcast discusses how Titan's jewelry business, Tanishq, became successful through innovative ideas and customer-centric approaches. It also highlights the recent recovery of Tanishq during the pandemic.
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Jan 6, 2024 • 6min

Finshots is a stock-picking genius. But…

The podcast hosts discuss the role of luck in stock-picking. They explore how investors mistake luck for skill and highlight the risks of relying on podcast stock picks for investment strategies.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 6min

Why is everyone talking about Bitcoin ETFs?

This podcast explores the growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs and their potential benefits to investors. It discusses the recent surge in Bitcoin prices and hopes for SEC approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF. The concept of Bitcoin ETFs is explained along with the hurdles they face, such as manipulation and security risks.

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