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This weekend, every startup person in India (or maybe just Bengaluru?) had only one question — “Did you read the Blume Ventures report?” And we didn’t want you to feel any FOMO. So we read the 125-page ‘Indus Valley’ report prepared by the venture capital firm and picked out some really cool things. By the way, it’s not just data from Blume, but we’ve peppered our observations into this as well. Let’s dive in.

In today’s episode for 6th March 2023, we discuss El Niño and why India is fearing its inflationary effect this year

In today’s episode for 4th March 2023, we explore the world of pump and dump operations and the red flags to look out for. But before we get to the story, I have a question for you. Have your heard about the Mutual fund company whose schemes have topped the charts in 2020, 2021 and 2022? It's an incredibly story about a company whose name you may not have heard before. And in this YouTube video, we explain exactly what is happening here and whether you should consider investing in these schemes as well. Click here to watch the video.

10 months ago, we wrote about the front-running scandal that rocked Axis Mutual Fund. Now SEBI, the capital markets regulator, has published a 96-page report of their initial findings and we just couldn’t ignore it. So in today’s episode for 3rd March 2023, we dive into the murky world of front-running once again. But take it one step further — why do people indulge in such practices? Also here's a quick sidenote from Team Ditto. If you're someone who has experience in recruitment especially from Colleges,  Ditto is looking to hire a Campus Recruiter. So if you're interested or know someone who is, please click this link.

This week, LiveMint published a story about how the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority or the APEDA is trying to promote the export of Goan Feni (traditional liquor). But this sort of discussion has been going on for a while now. And in today’s episode for 2nd March 2023, we decided to explore why taking Feni out of Goa’s borders hasn’t been smooth sailing so far.

A couple of days ago, legendary investor Warren Buffett published his annual letter. And he showered praise on stock buybacks. On the other hand, just a month ago, President Joe Biden criticized companies that indulged in the practice. He wanted to tax buybacks heavily. So in today’s episode for 1st March 2023, we explain why stock buybacks are such a contentious issue.

Last week, 45 million cable TV subscribers in India had the shock of their lives when they switched on their TVs. They’d lost access to many channels. And it wasn’t their fault. They’d paid the bills. But their Cable TV operator hadn’t. These operators were busy protesting against a price hike by broadcasters such as Sony and Zee. And that got us thinking — what’s the state of TV viewership in India these days? So in today’s episode for 28th February 2023, we tell you how cable TV and Direct-To-Home (DTH) services are facing an existential crisis.

In today's episode for 27th February 2023, we see what is ailing Pakistan's economy

In today's episode for 25th February 2023, we explain why a decision by Hindustan Zinc, a former Public Sector Enterprise, to buy mines in Africa is annoying the Indian government

In today’s episode for 24th February 2023, we explain the rise and fall of 10-minute grocery delivery Before we get to today's story, here's a quick sidenote from Team Ditto. If you're someone who has experience in recruitment especially from Colleges,  Ditto is looking to hire a Campus Recruiter. So if you're interested or know someone who is, please click this link