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Be it a “financial revolution” or a “delusion,” Bitcoins seem to be getting more and more acceptance. The US securities regulator giving green light for the first Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is being seen as a turning point in the short history of cryptocurrencies. ETFs poured in from giants like BlackRock,Fidelity, Franklin  Invesco. With institutions stepping in, will Bitcoin finally face its real test of being a true asset class? Will regulation reduce volatility or will it throttle the rise? And will India take its cue from the US? Tune in to The Morning Brief podcast with Arijit Barman and Apoorva Mittal as they speak to one of the sponsors of Bitcoin ETFs Bitwise Asset Management’s Juan Leon, along with Viram Shah of Vested, and Sandeep Goenka of Lightning Ventures. Tune in! Credits: CNBC Television, CNBCIf 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!    If you like this episode from Arijit Barman, check out his other interesting episodes on Mohamed Alabbar: Beyond Emaar, Burj Khalifa & Dubai, IPL STUMPVISION: Is Disney’s STAR still shining?, How fast can Apple bite into India?, Breaking The Taboo: Time To Regulate And Bet On Betting? And more! You can follow our host Arijit Barman on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zee's diverse content and Sony's global muscle promised a Bollywood blockbuster of a merger. But the highly romanticised story takes a dramatic turn! Rumours are swirling that the $10 billion mega-merger might be off. What are the hurdles? And what went wrong in the two years? Host Anupriya Nair tries to connect the dots with legal expert Vikram Raghani, Co-Chair of the Corporate Law Practice at JSA, and ET’s Arijit Barman in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast.  Tune in! Check out TMB’s previous episode on the Zee-Sony Merger: The A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger Saga If you like this episode from Anupriya Nair, check out her other interesting episodes on Evergreening & AIFs: An impractical solution to a genuine problem?, Outlook 2024 with JPMorgan: Will Cuts be the Catalysts for Macros and Markets? India’s Surge In Satta: How cheap options can turn very costly, and much more! You can follow our host, Anupriya Nair 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: India TodaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's political landscape is dotted with the footprints of padayatras - long walks undertaken by politicians. From Mahatma Gandhi's Dandi March to Rahul Gandhi's recent Bharat Jodo Yatra, these journeys have captivated the nation. But are they just spiritual quests or calculated election ploys? Host Nidhi Sharma talks to Digvijaya Singh, Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister & Congress Veteran, Shahnawaz Hussain, BJP’s National Spokesperson, and Nara Lokesh, Telugu Desam Party National General Secretary in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. 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.

Winds of change for Suzlon from near bankruptcy in 2019 to becoming a net debt-zero company in 2023. How did India's biggest wind energy player course correct to become one of the best performing stocks up 277% in one year. Host Kalpana Pathak gets answers from  Suzlon CEO JP Chalasani, market insights from Aaron Barr of WoodMackenzie and a breakdown of the balance sheet  ET's Senior Editor Sangita Mehta. Tune in to The Morning Brief Podcast to know what's making Suzlon sizzle. If you like this topic, here are some recommendations from TMB: Kremlin & Crude: India's oil bill lower but fuel bills still running high, Lithium: India's Quest for White Gold, The Uncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery,  E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? and more! You can follow our host Kalpana Pathak 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.

Tired of the internet playing you like a fiddle? Dopamine detox might sound like the ultimate hack, but is it truly a key to happiness or just another social media mirage? Join Shephali Bhatt in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she unmasks the myths behind this trending topic. Catch Dr. Manoj Sharma, SHUT clinic at NIMHANS, talking about what dopamine is and how it affects our brains, content creators Meghnad and Shreya Punj AKA The Editor Recommends about their experience with dopamine detox, and we also get a tech industry view from product expert Gauri Bansal. So, let’s hear out the pros and cons of dopamine detox, and whether it's really a sustainable solution for screen addiction. Tune in! Check out the other interesting episodes like Explained: Why Dark Patterns Are under the Surveillance Spotlight?, Copy vs Copyright: Whose content Is It Anyway?, ET Investigates: Escalating Child Sexual Content Accessibility in India, Brand SRK: The Baazigar of Bollywood, and more! You can follow Shephali Bhatt on her social media: Instagram, Twitter and 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.

Millions of young voters are coming of age for the 2024 elections, making them a goldmine for parties! Insta & YouTube are their political newsfeeds. Influencers are the new local news anchors. ️This election will be a battleground of clicks & shares. Who will win the Gen Z vote? Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast where host Apoorva Mittal talks to Devang Dave, Election Management Committee - Bharatiya Janata Party Maharashtra, Dhawal Vasavada, Political Consultant and Election Analyst - PoliticalEDGE, and Shailesh Lilhare, Youtuber and Instagram Influencer. Tune in! Credits for Rahul Gandhi’s interview: On Ground by Samdish 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast explores the financial challenges faced by the Indian music festival industry and raises questions about the profitability of these events. It discusses the diverse roles involved and the struggle for profitability. The chapter also explores the factors that international artists consider when deciding to perform in India and the rising trend of people paying for tickets to experiences.

The regulatory dance around AIFs just got a double spin with both the RBI and SEBI making moves. The RBI has stated that Banks and NBFCs can't invest in AIFs funding borrowers they already have loans to. While SEBI has mandated all fresh AIF investments after September 2024 to be dematerialized. Even as it is a big step against the evergreening of loans, it could also affect ₹20,000-40,000 crore of AUM if lenders have to unwind their investments. Is this an impractical solution to a genuine problem? Host Anupriya Nair gets you details from Deepak Shenoy, Founder and CEO - Capitalmind, and ET’s Sugata Ghosh and Shilpy Sinha. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Credits: Reserve Bank of India Do check out the latest article by Sugata Ghosh: ET analysis: Is evergreening of loans evergreen? If you like this episode from Anupriya Nair, check out her other interesting episodes on Outlook 2024 with JPMorgan: Will Cuts be the Catalysts for Macros and Markets? India’s Surge In Satta: How cheap options can turn very costly, Digital Payments: Making Lives Easy or A Fraudster's Paradise? And much more! You can follow our host, Anupriya Nair 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.

Patanjali, the ayurvedic empire helmed by Baba Ramdev, may be in need of a miraculous cure for its image after a Supreme Court smackdown for misleading product claims. Ramdev, however, dismissed it as yet another "doctor gang" conspiracy. But can Patanjali sustain its success solely on sensationalism? Or will the legal tide finally catch up? Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast with host Ratna Bhushan as she gets you all the answers from  Dr. Sharad Agarwal, President - IMA Bharat Chugh, Advocate  Dhairyashil Patil, National President - All India Consumer Product Distributors Federation  Tune in! If you like this episode from Ratna Bhushan, check out other interesting episodes on The Hard Battle for Soft Drinks, Brand Battles: Locals Vs The Giants, Cheeni Kum: The Bitter Truth of Aspartame, India’s Rice Ban - Bane or Boon? and more!  You can follow Ratna Bhushan on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin. Follow us for the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on your favourite podcast streaming platform:  ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: India TV, Patanjali Ayurved 1, Patanjali Ayurved 2, Hindustan Times, The Indian ExpressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade through the Suez Canal, is facing heightened tension due to attacks on commercial ships by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Major shipping companies and oil giants, like BP, have temporarily halted operations in the Red Sea. What are the economic and geopolitical implications of terror disrupting trade routes? Why should India be concerned about the stall at the Suez ? Host Anirban Chowdhury and ET Infra’s P Manoj gets the economic evaluation from Christian Roeloffs, Founder & CEO - Container xChange, Commodore Uday Bhaskar, retired Navy officer & Director of the Society for Policy Studies (SPS) and Sunil Vaswani, executive director at Container Shipping Lines Association breaking down the geopolitical risk for the region on The Morning Brief podcast.Credits: CBS News, Al Jazeera English, BBC News, SKY News, Yahoo FinanceIf you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on Fatigued & Flying: Why tired pilots are a wake-up call, Vizhinjam Port: Can Adani make India a global shipping hub?, Bhilai to Burj: The Rs. 5,000 Cr Bollywood Studded Mahadev Book Scam 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.