Indian Business Podcast

Gen Z drinks 28% less alcohol, but takes 50% of all personal loans. They hold just 4% of total bank deposits, yet drive the biggest consumption shift India has ever seen.To understand this massive shift, we sat down with:Sameer Shetty, Head of Digital Business & Transformation, Axis BankMadhivanan Balakrishnan, CEO of Apollo 24|7Akhil Gupta, Co-founder of NoBrokerIf you’re building a brand, scaling a startup, or trying to decode the behaviour of the 'New' Indian consumer, this conversation will change how you look at the market.

Manish Chowdhary, Co-founder of WOW Skin Science, turned a ₹6.5 crore debt into a thriving D2C brand. He candidly discusses spotting beauty trends and the launch of popular products like apple cider vinegar shampoo. Manish highlights the importance of quality and innovation while revealing costly mistakes in marketing and distribution. He also shares insights into the reboot strategy and plans to reposition for Gen Z. With a focus on resilience and staying true to brand ethos, he outlines his roadmap for profitability and growth.

How do you sell fragrance online and still build a ₹200+ crore brand?In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, I sat down with Adil Qadri, Founder & Owner of Adil Qadri Perfumes, to understand the real business behind perfumes.From starting with online experiments to building a brand with 40+ stores, Adil breaks down:- How perfumes are actually made - Why most fragrance brands fail to find product-market fit- The truth about premium pricing, packaging psychology, and compliments- Amazon vs Shopify for Indian D2C founders- Why Cash On Delivery, is painful but still unavoidable in India- Lessons from Shark Tank and working with Vineeta SinghIf you’re a founder, operator, or brand builder, this episode will change how you look at consumer businesses.►►Check out Think School: https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass

In this episode of Indian Business Podcast, I speak with Manav Garg, Founder of Together Fund, the VC backing some of India’s fastest-growing AI startups, including Emergent, which scaled to $15M ARR in just 90 days.In this conversation, we discuss- Why most AI startups are being built on negative gross marginsWhy apps will fade and agents will own usersThe mental models VCs use to spot hard, non-obvious problems earlyWhy India might be the most underrated AI market globallyIf you’re building, investing, or trying to make sense of where AI is really headed, this conversation will change how you think.⭐️ Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions: https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/

Arindam Paul, a founding member of Atomberg, discusses how the brand transformed traditional fans into tech-savvy appliances. He explores the breakthrough of BLDC motors and how they identified gaps in a stagnant market. Arindam shares insights on leveraging e-commerce for scaling and crafting a design-first approach to appeal to consumers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs through research and discusses navigating challenges in distribution and retail, which ultimately shaped Atomberg into a ₹3000 crore brand.

Ananth Narayanan, Founder & CEO of BRND.ME and former CEO of Myntra, shares his journey from McKinsey to creating successful consumer brands. He reveals how to dominate niche markets by focusing on deep consumer insights and leveraging data. Ananth discusses the future of ingredient-led brands and the untapped potential of India's perfume market. He emphasizes the importance of the right early hires and the biggest mistakes founders should avoid, making this a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build global brands.

In this episode of the Think School Podcast, we sat down with Darpan Sanghvi, the founder of The Good Glamm Group, India's first content-to-commerce unicorn. From the early success of MyGlamm to facing a staggering ₹600 crore loss, Darpan opens up about the mistakes, the lessons, and the reinvention that followed.At its peak, Good Glamm Group was valued at more than ₹7000 crores, but what followed was one of the most dramatic falls in Indian startup history. Darpan had to make the toughest decision of his life - shutting down a massive empire he had built from scratch. In this raw and honest conversation, he reveals what went wrong, how he dealt with the pressure from investors, employees, and the media, and most importantly, how he's rebuilding from the ashes with hard-earned wisdom and a completely new playbook.►Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/►Follow Think School Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkSchool►Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thethinkschool?igsh=NWg2ZXRyZmdsM2ds&utm_source=qr 

Nikunj Biyani, Co-founder of SuperYou, discusses his journey in building a ₹100 crore brand in six months. Behind the success lies a keen understanding of evolving consumer trends and the potential in legacy food categories. He shares insights on partnering with Ranveer Singh, who infused energy into the brand's identity. Nikunj emphasizes the importance of taste innovation, accessible pricing, and strategic branding. Learn how SuperYou creates guilt-free snacks that resonate with modern consumers while embracing a playful yet serious approach to product development.

From a scrap trader to a ₹2 lakh crore empire, how did a boy from Bihar build one of India’s biggest companies? In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, we sat down with Anil Agarwal, the founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources, one of the world’s largest natural resource conglomerates and the first Indian company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. We talk about:- His journey from Bihar to Bombay?-How did Vedanta become the first Indian company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange?- Is Make in India failing?- The truth behind the 2018 Tuticorin incident- How did Dhirubhai Ambani influence his vision?- The key lessons he learned about money, risk, and perseverance- Why does he choose not to return to India?Watch this episode to see how hard work and conviction can turn far fetched dreams into reality.►Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/►Follow Think School Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkSchool►Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thethinkschool?igsh=NWg2ZXRyZmdsM2ds&utm_source=qr 

What if India’s biggest problem could become its biggest opportunity?In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we dive into India’s electricity crisis and why it could actually turn into a trillion-dollar opportunity.We break down the power sector, from blackouts and DISCOM losses to smart meters and solar energy. Ayush Sinhal (Founder, Kimbal), Arvind Kothari (Founder, Niveshaay & Equity Investor), and Vivek Jain (Founder, Action Tessa & Equity Investor) join us to explain why India’s electricity system is broken and what can be done to stop losses that cost roughly 2% of the country’s GDP.Here’s what we talk about in this episode:Why India still faces power cuts even with surplus electricityWhy DISCOMs are losing money and what’s wrong with the gridHow smart meters could save lakhs of croresThe story of Kimbal: From a small startup to an energy-tech leaderWhy the energy sector could be India’s next trillion-dollar opportunityWatch how, India’s biggest energy crisis could spark its next trillion-dollar revolution!►Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/►Follow Think School Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkSchool►Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thethinkschool?igsh=NWg2ZXRyZmdsM2ds&utm_source=qr