Finshots Daily
Finshots
A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
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Feb 24, 2023 • 8min
The quick death of quick commerce?
In today’s episode for 24th February 2023, we explain the rise and fall of 10-minute grocery delivery
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Feb 23, 2023 • 6min
A court case that could change the internet forever?
In today’s episode for 23rd February 2023, we explain why everyone is talking about an obscure US law known as Section 230
Feb 22, 2023 • 7min
An explainer on Transfer Pricing
The Indian Tax Authorities ‘surveyed’ BBC last week. They wanted a peek into some transactions they found suspicious. And one of the allegations apparently levelled against the British media house is that it flouted something called the ‘transfer pricing’ regulations. So in today’s episode for 22nd February 2023, we thought we’d explain a bit about this specific part of the tax world today.
Feb 21, 2023 • 7min
Can forever chemicals last forever?
In today’s episode for 21st February 2023, we narrate a tale of PFAS or forever chemicals and whether we can dump them forever.
Feb 20, 2023 • 7min
What's wrong with e-pharmacies?
A few days ago the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) sent out notices to 20 online pharmacies. The ones you’re probably used to buying medicines from ― Tata 1mg, Netmeds, Apollo, etc. The Chemists Association threatened to go on a strike against e-pharmacies too. And this could compel the government to take action. The reason? Flouting drug regulations.
So in today’s episode for 20th February 2023, we tell you why e-pharmacies are receiving so much flak.
Feb 18, 2023 • 8min
How V-Guard stabilized India
In today’s episode for 18th February 2023, we explain how a uniquely Indian problem of voltage fluctuations led to the rise of a fast-moving electronic company (FMEG).
Feb 17, 2023 • 6min
No internet for digital payments? There’s a fix thanks to the RBI Sandbox
In today’s episode for 17th February 2023, we explain HDFC Bank’s pilot project to promote offline digital payments and the role of the RBI sandbox.
Feb 16, 2023 • 9min
Want a FAB!O? Oops, we meant OREO?
In today’s episode for 16th February 2023, we explain why Intercontinental Great Brands which owns the Oreo biscuit brand took Parle to court.
Feb 15, 2023 • 7min
Can India become a Lithium Superpower?
In today’s episode for 15th February 2023, we explain why everyone’s excited about the discovery of 5.9 million tonnes of Lithium in Jammu & Kashmir. And why we need to tread with caution.
Feb 14, 2023 • 6min
Thee problem with the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard merger
A few days ago, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (UK CMA) released its provisional findings on an investigation it conducted into Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. And it found a few issues.
So in today’s episode for 14th February 2023, we see why the UK CMA has a problem with this mega deal.
