The Morning Brief

Cannabis culture is catching on and hemp businesses are sprouting everywhere. The global industry of cannabis is pegged at $57 billion but Indian startups are having a hard time exploiting it due to a lack of regulatory uniformity and clarity. What do you do if its fibres can be turned into fine clothes and sturdy ropes but its resin is a prohibited narcotic drug that can land you in jail? TMB Podcast host Apoorva Mittal explores this hazy subject in the latest episode of The Morning Brief with Sumit Shah of Bombay Hemp Company, Tarun Jami of GreenJams, Prasannan Namboodiri, Advocate and Former Narcotics Officer, and Stephen Murphy of Prohibition Partners. Tune in!Credits: Shark Tank India If you like this episode from Apoorva Mittal, check out her other interesting episodes on Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture, Finfluencer Regulation: Can SEBI really bell the cat?, Is the NFT fad dead? And 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.

Pilots are succumbing to fatigue. Long flying hours, night flights, apathy from employers, overdependence on AI and outdated regulations are leading to a health and safety hazard for aviators and flyers. Two Indian and a Chilean pilot died earlier this month. Five globally were incapacitated while flying. Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to an IndiGo pilot who chose to be anonymous as he reveals the dark side of the aviation industry. Also listen to Dr. Koutilya Choudary, DGCA Class 1 Medical Examiner and Amit Singh, Former Chief of Pilot Training at IndiGo, Head of Safety at AirAsia and Founder of Safety Matters Foundation (NGO) in this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in! If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on Acing Space: After Chandrayaan 3, India Leaps for the Sun, Tesla's India Test Drive: The Facts vs Faff, Battle of the bikes: Harley Davidson vs Royal Enfield 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of a diamond in the rough to dizzying valuations and a glittering exit - The Journey of CaratLane. In this podcast, ET's Samidha Sharma has a candid conversation with CaratLane founder Mithun Sacheti as he reveals the twists and turns in finding funding, almost missing Tiger Global, getting Tatas to the table, and the tough talk with guru Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. You don't want to miss it! If you like these corner office chats, check out other interesting conversations with Emaar Property's Mohamed Alabbar, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI and more! You can follow Samidha Sharma on social media: Twitter and Linkedin 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.

Aamchi Mumbai just got its first IIM, the much-needed B-school in the country's financial hub. The countless CAT exam aspirants are more excited, as it means more than 550 additional seats will be available for admissions. But why did a 60-year-old institute like NITIE have to seek the IIM tag? How will it leverage its new identity? And what's the significance of an IIM being in the country’s financial capital? Hosts Kiran Somvanshi and Kalpana Pathak take us through NITIE’s transformational journey of becoming IIM Mumbai in this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Listen to: Dr Manoj Tiwari, Director of IIM Mumbai,  Shashi Kiran Shetty, Chairman of the board of governors of IIM Mumbai,  Dr Shirish Sangle, Dean of Faculty Affairs at IIM Mumbai.  Tune in! You can follow our host Kiran Somvanshi on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin You can follow our host Kalpana Pathak on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin If you like this episode from Kiran Somvanshi, check out her other interesting episodes on ITC Demerger Drama: A Party-Spoiler for Investors, The A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger Saga, The Billion Dollar Baby: The Business of IVF, Pakistan in Penury, and much more! If you like this episode from Kalpana Pathak, check out her other interesting episodes on The New Forest Bill: What’s The Fury and Fire About?, Why is Plastic in India Ban-Resistant?, Fame: EV Subsidy Scam or Schemed Sabotage and much more! 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.

As the final countdown for touchdown of Chandrayaan-3 begins, the whole world turns its eyes to the skies. With this, India's third moon mission looks to have learned from the past expeditions, as Vikram looks for a perfect landing spot even if everything fails. Amid a skyrocketing global space race, TMB host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to Dipankar Banerjee of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Barnik Maitra of Arthur D Little, and TOI’s Chethan Kumar to understand what is fuelling this ambition and if India is late to the party or can ISRO be a showstopper amongst space agencies. Tune in!You can check out more episodes of The Morning Brief on: The Uncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery, Has milk politics turned sour in Karnataka?, El Niño: Little Boy, Big Trouble, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? And more.If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episode on Big cats, billions, bonds: India’s massive tiger economy, Battle of the bikes: Harley Davidson vs Royal Enfield 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Step into the realm of Mohamed Alabbar, the orchestrator behind Emaar Properties and more. His canvas stretches far beyond bricks and mortar, reaching the heights of innovation. Amidst the awe-inspiring Burj Khalifa in Dubai, he crafts new chapters. But Alabbar isn't merely a virtuoso of architecture – he's redefining frontiers. A special edition of The Morning Brief catches him mid-flight from London to Riga as he delves into Emaar's Indian missteps, future real estate prospects, tech investments, and robust UAE-India relations. Listen to host Arijit Barman and ET's Kailash Babar as they set an appointment with Alabbar. Tune in! Credits: Mission Impossible Theme Music If you like this episode from Arijit Barman, check out his other interesting episodes on 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 LinkedinCatch 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.

Exploring the resurgence of biogas in the era of renewable energy, this podcast discusses its potential to challenge traditional fuels, interviews companies implementing bio-digest technology, highlights Systema Bio's work in manufacturing biogas digesters, explores converting food waste into energy, shares success stories of implementing biogas in apartment complexes and commercial establishments, and discusses the government's initiatives and schemes to promote biogas in India.

Step back in time to June 1947, when Lord Mountbatten proposed a division of British-ruled India. The resulting partition birthed India and Pakistan but also ignited one of the most rapid and immense migrations in human history. Amidst the chaos emerged tales of resilience as individuals transformed adversity and made enterprises that are household names that still resonate today. Join Dia Rekhi on this Independence Day special episode of The Morning Brief as she revisits those stories and explores the entrepreneurial spirit with the actual voices of that time.  We hear from: Dr Guneeta Singh Bhalla, Founder of The 1947 Partition Archive, Ajay Kapoor, Managing Director at Hitkari Potteries, Raman Mahadevan, Independent Researcher & Economic Historian.  Tune in! You can also listen to the full interviews of Yogesh Munjal and Shobha Nehru.  If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, you can check out her episodes - Twitter Tales, India vs Europe: Regulatory Rift, ChatGPT Explained and Explored, Band, Baaja, Billions and more. You can follow 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. Credits: Xplorer India, Sip Sak MimarlikSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From an expert committee in 2017 to a law in 2023, the Data Protection Bill has been around the block a few times. But does the final rulebook protect and serve or has the debate diluted its purpose? ET’s Surabhi Aggarwal and Aashish Aryan get answers from IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a candid conversation about the implementation and the critique of govt accountability and the scope of the new law. If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episode on Big cats, billions, bonds: India’s massive tiger economy, Battle of the bikes: Harley Davidson vs Royal Enfield 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new licensing regime for laptop imports, which will be effective in November, has sent ripples through the tech landscape. Worried about soaring laptop prices? With over 70% of India's laptops imported, it's a valid concern. Are price hikes inevitable? Will the laptop sector face shortages? Will the government stick to its decision or do a Ctl+Z? And, could this move ignite domestic laptop production? Join ET Prime's Mugdha Variyar as she unravels the impact of this move on consumers, brands, and the industry at large In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast you will hear:- Industry View with Pankaj Mohindroo, Chairman, India Cellular & Electronics Association - Analyst Insights with Navkendar Singh, Associate Vice President at IDC, - Latest News with ET Journalists Writankar Mukherjee, Kiran Rathee, and Subhrojit Mallick If you like this episode, check out other such interesting episodes like Chip Chase: Can India make the most powerful thing in the world?, How fast can Apple bite into India?, What's 'Cook'ing For Apple In India?, Foxconn In India: Neighbour’s Pride, No One’s Envy!, and more!  You can follow Mugdha Variyar 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: moneycontrol, News9 Live, FirstpostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.