Former AIB writer and Moonshot co-founder, Devaiah Bopanna, discusses how their wit translates into effective ad campaigns, the magic behind Moonshot's success, and the art of getting big stars to embrace their goofy side. Dive into the world of unconventional advertising and client gold with Devaiah on this insightful episode!

Vistara pilots are unhappy with a new contract which makes many of them fly more and earn less. Several have stayed away from work, leading to flight cancellations and travel headaches. The airline has maxed out pilot schedules, leaving no wiggle room for contingency rostering. This mess highlights the challenges of merging Vistara with Air India, known for its own labor issues. It's not uncommon - airlines worldwide struggle with mergers and acquisitions. What issue do pilots have with the new contract? Will things get worse before they get better? What can Vistara learn from past airline mergers and the Tata Group's own integration struggles? Host Anirban Chowdhury gets into the details with John Strickland, Founder & Director - JLS Consulting, Mahantesh Sabarad, an independent market expert, and ET’s aviation expert Arindam Majumder in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in! Credits: NDTV, CNBC-TV18Check out the other interesting episodes like Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the Push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar, Caste Census: Data for Development or a Political Ploy?, State Elections 2023: The Political Playbook You Need to Know, The Young Chanakyas of Elections 2024, and more!You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin  Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's audit profession is at a critical juncture. From risks rising for auditors, increased public scrutiny, audit fees becoming a bone of contention and a decline in students pursuing Chartered Accountancy.. the list of challenges galore. However, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) is driving positive change, and the demand for specialized forensic audits is growing. Host Kiran Somvanshi explores the challenges and the rewards of this profession with Vishesh Chandiok, CEO - Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. They also discuss the impact of new technologies that are revolutionizing the field and whether a career as a Chartered Accountant is still worth it? Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Check out the other interesting episodes like Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the Push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar, Caste Census: Data for Development or a Political Ploy?, State Elections 2023: The Political Playbook You Need to Know, The Young Chanakyas of Elections 2024, and more!You can follow our host Kiran Somvanshi on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi rallying his troops with the war cry of "Ab ki baar chaar sau paar," the stage is set for a gripping electoral showdown. From the BJP's strategic moves, including partnerships with regional heavyweights like Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, Jayant Chaudhary's RLD, and others, to the intricate balancing act of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, host Nidhi Sharma talks about the evolving political landscape in this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. How crucial are these alliances? Can they tilt the scales in favor of one coalition over another? And what implications might they hold for the future trajectory of Indian politics? ET’s political experts Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi and C L Manoj answer all these questions and more. Tune in!Check out the other interesting episodes like Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the Push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar, Caste Census: Data for Development or a Political Ploy?, State Elections 2023: The Political Playbook You Need to Know, The Young Chanakyas of Elections 2024, and more! You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn,  Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know content is king, and Indian entrepreneurs are taking the podcast world by storm. But why? Are these shows just a branding and marketing exercise disguised as content for their hosts and guests? Apoorva Mittal gets into the details with Ankur Warikoo, Entrepreneur and Content Creator, and Shantanu Deshpande, Founder of Bombay Shaving Company & Host of The Barber Shop Podcast. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like this episode from Apoorva, check out her other interesting episodes on Copy vs Copyright: Whose Content Is It Anyway, Why hemp is hot but still not happening, Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture and much more!  You can follow our host Apoorva Mittal on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.  Credits: CRED, SparX by Mukesh Bansal, Nikhil Kamath, Food Matters Group, ZomatoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian stock market is testing for same-day trade settlement (T+0), which will make it among the fastest stock markets in the world: faster than Wall Street which takes 2 days to settle trades. While still optional and limited to a few stocks, it’s an aggressive move. The layers of its complexity were recently compared by Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch to peeling an onion. But cutting onions brings tears. And sure enough, not everyone is happy. Foreign investors that bring in big money to the market have called transitions to T+1 and T+0 too fast and unsettling. But Sebi,under Buch, is firm. Will FPIs come round? How will it impact intra-day traders and brokers? And how long before T+0 moves to instant settlement? TMB’s latest host Nikhil Agarwal discusses all of this threadbare with Sunil Sanghai of NovaaOne Capital, Nilesh Sharma of Samco Securities, and ET's Associate Editor Sugata Ghosh. Tune in!Check out the other interesting episodes like Long Work Hours: Productive or Punitive?, The Great Indian Job Jhol, Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture, ESOP Fables: Risks and Rewards, and more! You can follow Nikhil Agarwal on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Zepto, Aadit Palicha, discusses the rise of quick commerce challenging e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart. The podcast explores strategic store adjustments, assortment management, profitability strategies, and revenue models. The episode also delves into the growth and challenges of quick commerce in India, highlighting success stories and market dynamics.

The Tata Group is investing a whopping Rs 91,000 crore to build India's first semiconductor fabrication plant! Semiconductors are the brains of modern devices, from toasters to phones to electric vehicles. The Indian government aims to make India a $1 trillion electronics hub in 5 years, and Tata – also the only Indian supplier to Apple – is at the forefront of this mission. Are the conglomerate’s bets truly audacious? Dia Rekhi talks about strategy, possibilities, and challenges with Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman - India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), Neil Shah, Partner & Co-Founder - Counterpoint Research, and Sunil Mithas, Professor.Credits: CNBC-TV18If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, check out her other interesting episodes on BabyBus: Is the TikTok for Toddlers gobbling your personal data?, ET Investigates: Escalating Child Sexual Content Accessibility in India, Brand SRK: The Baazigar of Bollywood, Business of Sleaze: The Dark Side of Live Streaming? And more! Connect with our host Dia Rekhi on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know? 9 out of 10 transgender individuals in India face barriers in earning a livelihood, while a staggering 60% have never attended school? Discrimination, harassment, and social rejection are everyday realities for many. But amidst these challenges, there are rays of hope. Firms like Tata Steel, Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, Publicis Sapient, are leading the charge towards inclusion. Join Prachi Verma on The Morning Brief podcast as she explores the trajectory of transgender individuals in India Inc. Listen to Vieshaka L Dutta Director - Diversity Equity and Inclusion, India and APAC, Publicis Sapient, Akshay Tyagi,Head- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, and Shiv Shanker, Head HRBP at Tata Steel, West Bokaro and several transgender employees. Don't miss the stories of struggle and survival ahead of March 31st, International Transgender Day of Visibility. Check out the other interesting episodes like Long Work Hours: Productive or Punitive?, The Great Indian Job Jhol, Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture, ESOP Fables: Risks and Rewards, and more! You can follow Prachi Verma on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses are discussing all-weather strategies due to climate change. Large corporations are collaborating with weather forecasters. The podcast explores the impact of climate change on boardrooms, fashion retail, and India. The importance of sustainability practices and weather forecasting for business sustainability is highlighted.