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After two weeks of negotiations, with consultations that ran into the early hours, the climate conference ended with a potential farewell to fossil fuels. 200 nations agreed to a ‘transition away’. However, questions remain about the political and economic feasibility of this agreement. Where will the money come from? Was the climate summit truly influential, or was it merely a stage for influencers? Host Arijit Barman goes behind the scenes in Dubai with ET’s Urmi Goswami and Rachel Cleetus from the Union of Concerned Scientists to find out how the deal to ditch ‘dirty energy sources’ was finalised. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! 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! 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, India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? and more! You can follow our host Arijit Barman 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.

In a world where every shift matters, we are joined by leaders who are not just observers but active stakeholders across the economy. We bring you the insights from the Economic Times CEO Roundtable, where influential voices converge to shape the business landscape of India and identify the risks and challenges . Economic Times Executive Editor Shrutijeet KK sits down with N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Sons. Prabha Narasimhan, CEO of Colgate Palmolive India. Uday Kotak, Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO of Salesforce India. Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia. Richard Premji, Chairman Wipro. Nitin Kamath, Founder & CEO at Zerodha. Lakshmi Venu, Joint MD, Sundaram Clayton, and Kunal Shah, CEO CRED. Chapters in this Podcast 00:00 - Intro02:02 - Satyen Gajwani, Vice chairman of Times Internet 05:23 - Shrutijeet KK, Economic Times Executive EditorOpening remarks on global turmoil that you they familiar with and what India can do to thrive?08:18 - Kunal Shah, CEO, CRED09:08 - Lakshmi Venu, Joint Managing Director, Sundaram Clayton10:56 - Romal Shetty, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte South Asia11:56 - Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce India13:16 - Uday Kotak, Founder, Kotak Mahindra Bank15:29 - N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons18:40 - Rishad Premji, Chairman, Wipro19:58 - Prabha Narasimhan, CEO, Colgate-Palmolive India20:51 - Nithin Kamath, Founder, ZerodhaFloor Opens for Discussion23:26 - Nithin Kamath on Sustainable Strategies for Long-Term Customer Engagement in Capital Markets24:49 - N Chandrasekaran on Navigating Risks in the Global Business Landscape & The Transformative Journey of Advanced Manufacturing29:50 - Uday Kotak on India's Economic Landscape, Interest Rates & Balancing Financial Stability and Aspirational Growth36:31 - Rishad Premji on The Evolving Landscape of India's Tech Market39:43 - Arundhati Bhattacharya on The Transformative Potential of Generative AI44:34 - Romal Shetty on The Impact of Digital Transformation on India's Business Landscape47:27 - Prabha Narasimhan on Trends in Premiumization, Economic Stress, and Evolving Expenditure Patterns49:15 - Lakshmi Venu on A Multi-Stakeholder Approach for Small and Marginal Farmers54:43 - Kunal Shah on Challenges and Opportunities in the Evolving Landscape of Tech Business and Fintech in India58:34 - Uday Kotak on Navigating Credit Opportunities in India59:52 - Rishad Premji on AI in India and Unlocking Productivity Gains Through Data and Infrastructure DevelopmentWhich is the one thing about India today that delights them?01:01:13 - Nithin Kamath01:01:24 - Prabha Narasimhan01:01:29 - N Chandrasekaran01:01:48 - Uday kotak01:02:08 - Arundhati Bhattacharya01:02:44 - Romal Shetty01:03:10 - Lakshmi Venu01:03:39 - Kunal Shah01:04:10 - Closing If you like this conversation, check out more such interesting chats India's Decade: Can the Country Deliver on Its Promise?, Etstartup Awards: Corner Office Conversation With Nithin Kamath, Kotak Succession: A Big Transition & The Challenges Ahead, The Economic Times Conversations with Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI, Corner Office Conversation With Nestle India CMD, Suresh NarayananCatch 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.

These are exciting times for Indian gamers! In the last decade, gaming has exploded from a simple pastime to a $3 billion industry. The money poured into gaming is bigger than IPL. Worldwide it’s a $300 billion industry, bigger than TV and OTT. From humble beginnings to cult status, we explore the lives of young gamers who've transformed their hobbies into million-dollar careers. But behind all the fame and fortune, these young players are also grappling with a short shelf life, hectic schedules, performance pressure, and trolling. It’s a man’s world where female gamers deal with sexism and harassment. There are limitations of training infrastructure and reach. But the love for gaming conquers all. Hosts Anirban Chowdhury and ET’s Himanshi Lohchab take you to a gaming house and get you the voices of the top players, top team owners and India’s first gaming venture fund. Listen to them in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! We spoke to: Deepak Negi (Sensei) - Esport Player - Team Revenant Harshit Mahajan (MJ) - Esport Player - Team Revenant Nishant Singh Laspal (Apollo) - Esport Player - Team Revenant Rohit Jagasia - Founder and CEO - Team Revenant Animesh Agarwal (8bit Thug) - Founder and CEO - S8UL Esports Kaashvi Hiranandani (KaashPlays) - Content Creator - S8UL Esports Saloni Kandalgaonkar (Mili Kya Mili) - Content Creator - S8UL Esports Salone Sehgal - Co-founder - Lumikai Fund Disclaimer: This episode has some interviews in the Hindi language. Enhance your sonic journey: Plug in your earphones for an immersive listening adventure! Clip credits: Krafton India Esports and Revenant Esports. If you like this episode, check out our other interesting episodes on Gaming Gladiators and India’s Esports Arena, Nike to Plaeto: Legendary Designer Focuses on Indian Sneaker Heads, Business of Sleaze: The Dark Side of Livestreaming? And much more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin You can follow Himanshi Lohchab 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central banks around the world are starting to signal a shift in monetary policy, hinting at potential interest rate cuts in 2024. This comes after months of aggressive tightening to combat rising inflation. Market projections suggest at least 100 basis points (bps) of cuts by the end of 2024 by the US Fed. The prospect of interest rate cuts has already begun to impact financial markets. Bond yields have fallen, while stock prices have rallied to record highs. So, will the party continue? What is in store for 2024? Will the US Fed fuel the market with rate cuts? Will India’s uneven recovery reveal a new risk? Listen to Jahangir Aziz, Head of Emerging Market Economics at JPMorgan as he shares insights with host Anupriya Nair in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like this conversation, check out more such interesting chats with India’s Surge In Satta: How cheap options can turn very costly, The SME Sizzle: Success Story or a Smokescreen?, SEBI on Steroids and a whole lot 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: CNBC Television 1, Bloomberg Television, The Economic Times 1, Yahoo Finance 1, CBC News, Daily Mail, NHK WORLD-JAPAN, The Economic Times 2, News9 Live, CNBC Television 2, Yahoo Finance 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From national headlines to hidden local gems, TMB has covered it all. Groundbreaking reports, trendspotting ahead of the curve – we've been your ears to the ground for 500 episodes! To celebrate this milestone, we got you the whole team behind your favourite podcast in a candid freewheeling conversation about the audio stories they loved to tell during the year gone by. And the work that went into telling those stories. Listen to this fun conversation among the hosts of The Morning Brief podcast as they share behind the scenes and their experiences! This incredible journey wouldn't be possible without YOU, our amazing listeners. We have had your ears, attention, and engagement through our journey. We would also like to hear from you! What have been your favorite episodes? What topics would you like us to explore in the future? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Here's to the next 500 episodes and beyond! Don't miss out on the episodes that our hosts are talking about in this episode: Anupriya Nair on Jio Financial: What's Behind Ambani's Lending Ambition? Arijit Barman on Gautam Adani: Dharavi's New Dada Anirban Chowdhury on Fatigued & Flying: Why tired pilots are a wake-up call? Apoorva Mittal on Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture Dia Rekhi on Business of Sleaze: The Dark Side of Live Streaming? Kalpana Pathak on The Uncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery Kiran Somvanshi on Watch What You Eat? Mugdha Variyar on AI Gets Schooled Nidhi Sharma on Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar Prachi Verma on Inside the High-Stakes World of IIT Placements Ratna Bhushan on Coca-Cola’s Mega Marketing Transformation Shabori Das on The Karobar of a Bar Shefali Bhatt on Nike to Plaeto: Legendary Designer Focuses on Indian Sneaker Heads and many more episodes here! 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.

The placement pressure is on! Is Job Mela going to give a jolt of joy? Host Prachi Verma travels to the high-stakes world of IIT placements as she speaks to students, and placement directors to gauge the sentiment far more muted than last year. Those in charge of placements reveal the new pressure and change in strategy to attract new recruiters as the lists get lighter. In this episode, Prachi Verma talks to: Dr Dhiraj K. Mahajan, Head of Training & Placement, IIT Ropar, Dr Lalit Mohan Pandey, Head of Centre for Career Development at IIT Guwahati, Sreeradha Basu, Senior Assistant Editor, ET Tune in as we take you through the pressure inside IIT placement cells. 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. Credits: CNBC, KTVU FOX 2 San FranciscoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Singhania scandal and saga may be the headlines right now but Indian family feuds have seen showbiz scale drama over the past 2 decades. As siblings and spouses squabble, the silent sufferers are the shareholders. In this episode Host Kiran Somvanshi questions the role of the board and regulation that needs to step in to ensure living room battles don't impact the boardroom. Weighing in on the matter industry veteran Harsh Mariwala, Chairman - Marico and advisor to many family settlements Ketan Dalal, Managing Director - Katalyst Advisors, Tune in! If you like this episode, listen to more such conversations on TMB : The Hinduja hullabaloo, Does Infy need a Gen Next reboot?, Royalty Raj: HUL reopens Pandora's Box, ITC Demerger Drama: A Party-Spoiler for Investors & Much 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.

India's informal waste management sector is a $100 bn opportunity. Recykal, a B2B tech startup, is trying to disrupt through a digital marketplace for the sale and purchase of trash. Tune in as ET’s Shishir Prasad and Richa Sharma speak to Recykal founder Abhay Deshpande to understand the marketplace for scrap, what caught the eye of marquee investors Morgan Stanley and Singapore-based Circulate Capital, among others and what it takes it to really clean up the mess. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like The Corner Office Conversations, check out some interesting chats with Sam Altman, Nithin Kamath, Mithun Sacheti, Adam Selipsky and a whole lot 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.

The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) kicks off in Dubai, marked by rising temperatures, a global energy crisis and conflicting climate goals due to changing priorities. The planet briefly breached the 2-degree Celsius warming threshold just ahead of the summit. Meanwhile, several nations have slowed down on their climate commitments, while India has proposed to increase coal production to meet rising demand. And, this could also very be the COP of irony, as The UAE, the host of COP28, reportedly plans to discuss fossil fuel deals alongside climate talks. Will COP28 be a turning point for climate action or another cop-out? Host Mugdha Variyar talks to Urmi Goswami, ET’s resident climate and environment expert Dhanpal Jhaveri, Vice Chairman & CEO, Everstone Group and EverSource Capital Tune in! If you like this episode, dive into additional episodes from The Morning Brief, delving into the same compelling topic: Is Climate Change Making You ill?, El Niño: Little Boy, Big Trouble, Investing in Earth - Earth Day Special, Are we also living in a Joshimath?, Ban vs Pause: The Plastic Dilemma, India plays bad cop to the developed world at COP27, 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, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: ARTE.tv Documentary, CNN-News18, CBC News: The National, WION 1, WION 2, ABPLIVE, COP28 UAESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tata Group has a lot riding on the success of Air India. The original founder of the airline got it back in 2022 after 67 years of govt ownership. Since then, it has put its might behind shoring up the carrier’s fortunes-from placing a historic order of 470 Airbus and Boeing planes and putting in place a multi-billion dollar 5 year transformation programme, to appointing a top management team with global aviation experience. But legacy issues accumulated over two decades continue to haunt the carrier, even as it fast becomes one player in a fast forming airline duopoly in India. CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson tells host Anirban Chowdhury how he and his team are balancing the current challenges at Air India with its immense future potential. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!If 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.

In an age of shorter attention spans and higher health hazards, Coca-Cola is rewriting its marketing mantra as the 136-year-old beverage behemoth faces fast-moving and changing Gen Z. In an exclusive conversation, Manolo Arroyo, Global CMO of Coca-Cola Co. spills the beans to host Ratna Bhushan on the future of fizz and using AI to overhaul capturing consumer attention. 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 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 favorite podcast streaming platform: ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits for the external clips: CNBC and Coca-Cola AdsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lace-up, Sneakerheads! We know you’ve got a Nike pair. But what if we told you we sat down with the man behind some of those kicks? Aaron Cooper, a former Nike designer, took us through his journey crafting sneakers for legends like Serena Williams, Michael Jordan and LeBron James. From responding to fan mails addressed to his office at Nike to taking on a new role as the Chief Design Mentor at Plaeto – an Indian footwear company, Aaron has remained passionate about affordable and empathetic design. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast hosted by Shephali Bhatt for an insider's view on sneaker culture. Check out the other interesting episodes like Copy vs Copyright: Whose Content Is It Anyway?, Brand SRK: The Baazigar of Bollywood, The Karobar of a Bar, Battle of the Bikes: Harley Davidson vs Royal Enfield, Game of 'Threads’, 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.

Two decades after TCS, the Tata Group returns to Dalal Street with its 30th company ready to be listed. The investor interest is soaring much above the price band which is fixed at ₹475 to ₹500 per equity share. But aside from the ‘Tata Premium’ what does Tata Tech offer? What is the business model? Is Tata Motors being the promoter and biggest client a risk or a boost? Why should an investor pick it over group competitor Tata Elxsi or KPIT? Tune in as Tata Tech CEO, Warren K. Harris breaks it down to ET’s Anupriya Nair and Ashutosh Shyam in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. If you like The Corner Office Conversations, check out some interesting chats with Sam Altman, Nithin Kamath, Mithun Sacheti, Adam Selipsky and a whole lot more! You can follow our host, Anupriya Nair on her social media: Twitter & LinkedIn.You can follow Ashutosh Shyam on 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.

The Tribals protesting road development, miles through the jungle to reach a polling station and Election Workers being air-dropped and picked for security! Get the ground report tales for what it takes to do polls in Naxal-infested Bastar with host Nidhi Sharma along with Anubhuti Vishnoi and Rahul Tripathi from ET’s political bureau. Tune in! Check out the other interesting episodes like 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.

From multi-billion pound losses to accounting for two-thirds of Tata Motors' consolidated revenue and profits, and over a third of Tata Motors share-price valuation, Jaguar Land Rover has pushed the pedal on both transformation and transition. The stock market pundits who were outright dismissive in the past are now cheering. What or who is steering JLR in to this mega aspirational money spinner for the House of Tatas? Will green make the balance sheet red once again? Catch host Arijit Barman in a conversation with Dr Charles Tennant, a Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors veteran from UK, and ET’s Rajiv Ghosh. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! 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! 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, India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? and more! You can follow our host Arijit Barman 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.

What was designed just as a hedge to the cash markets, the derivative markets is now 400 times to its underlying asset. And over 95% of these volumes are with Index options, a market flooded with fast-fingered first traders who are on average all below 30 years old. Is discount broking the devil in disguise? Have shorter contracts pushed debutant investors into the thrill of trading? Why is the regulator sounding an alarm but watching from the sidelines? Host Anupriya Nair speaks to Ashish Gupta of Axis Mutual Fund to understand what is aiding this gamification of equities. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like this episode from Anupriya Nair, check out her other interesting episodes on State Elections 2023: The Political Playbook You Need to Know, Digital Payments: Making Lives Easy or A Fraudster's Paradise?, The SME Sizzle: Success Story or a Smokescreen? And 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.

Infosys CEO Narayana Murthy’s statement over working hours has snowballed into not just social media arguments, but also reached the boardrooms, while many industry captains align with Murthy's vision of what it takes to build and grow, others talk about the much-needed balance and not stretching till you break. So, the biggest question here is – Is productivity calculated by the clock? Host Prachi Verma speaks with Rajesh Padmanabhan, a Business Transformation Specialist, ET’s Kiran Somvanshi and a few employees who have faced burnout and those who chose to balance their work-life. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Check out the other interesting episodes like 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s biggest mover of things – its railways run more than 13,000 trains ferrying close to 400 crore people. Even with the rapid emergence of new and faster trains, the story has lately teetered on the brink of derailment. The Balasore accident, which happened in June, was India’s deadliest train crash in almost three decades. But who is to be blamed? Host Anirban Chowdhury talk about the safety issues with Ravinder Gupta, (Retired) Director General, Safety at Ministry of Railways, S K Choubey, East Coast Railway President - All India Loco Running Staff Association, M M Roly, National Vice President, All India Loco Running Staff Association Southern Railway, and ET’s Twesh Mishra. Listen to the latest episode of the Morning Brief podcast! Credit: CNN-News18 Newsclip, India Today Newsclip and CNN-News18 Newsclip 2. If 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 states and over 600 assembly seats up for grabs as Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, and Telangana go to polls. As the cage fight for Hindi heartland intensifies between the BJP and Congress, who will grab the chair and who will be left standing as polling kicks off? Will this election also be the last war cry for political veterans? ET’s Political Bureau brings you the must not miss playbook of state politics. In this episode we hear from-:(From 02:37) : Pranab Dhal Samanta Executive Editor, ET Politics on what makes state elections so significant and what you need to watch out for.(From 9:56) C.L Manoj, Senior Editor, Economic Times: On what Congress is doing to ward of anti-incumbency and what these state elections could mean for the India alliance (From 16:00) Nidhi Sharma, The Economic Times: Gets the pulse of polling from Chattisgarh, from the naxal belt of Bastar to the Mahadev betting scam . Will the Modi guarntee slogan outshout the Bhagel par bharosa ?(From 29:30) Bikash Singh, The Economic Times: Takes us to Mizoram, where congress is hoping to make a comeback while a new party entering has changed the dynamic for the 40 seat battle in a state that is crucial in the central govt's bouquet. 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.

iD Fresh Food has made a place for itself in many of our kitchens with its idli and dosa batter, parothas and coffee decoction. Its innovative packaging, as with its latest butter stick product, has also made the brand popular with customers. The company is now looking to serve up some batter on Dalal Street soon, after it crosses the Rs 1000-crore revenue mark. Host Mugdha Variyar sat down with iD Fresh Food founder and CEO PC Musthafa to dip into the company’s journey from batter to butter. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like this episode from Mugdha, check out her other interesting episodes on How Zepto is delivering the results - an investor's insight, Unboxing the New Laptop Import Regime, Why India’s working women are logging out and more! You can follow Mugdha Variyar on her 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.

The Indian financial landscape was taken by surprise when veteran banker Uday Kotak prematurely announced his resignation as the MD & CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank in September this year. What raised even more eyebrows was the appointment of Ashok Vaswani to take control of the hot seat. Vaswani is an industry veteran but someone who has worked most of his life at international banks overseas. Was his appointment as per the original script or did the banking regulator RBI play a big role in the succession? Catch Arijit Barman in the latest episode of The Morning Brief as he discusses why this transition matters and the challenges that lie ahead for Vaswani who takes charge this December. Join him in conversation with ET’s banking and markets editor MC Govardhana Rangan, and ET’s Associate Editor Sugata Ghosh. Tune in!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! 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, India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? and more! You can follow our host Arijit Barman 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.

Digital payments have made lives easy, right? Even the transactions rose from 10.2 billion in 2017 to 87.3 billion in 2022. But, this has also led to an increase in fraud. According to a report by the Reserve Bank of India, digital payments fraud amounted to ₹82.76 crore in 2021-22, up from ₹55.28 crore in the previous year. And phishing accounted for 40% of all the reported cases. Recently, Safexpay, a Thane-based payment gateway was in the news for losing around ₹25 crore to fraud attacks. So, are digital payments really making lives easy? Listen to Host Anupriya Nair on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as she along with ET's fintech expert Pratik Bhakta gets into a conversation with Rahul Jain, CFO at NTT DATA Payment Services, and Bharat Panchal, Chief Regulatory Officer at Discover Financial Services. Tune in! 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, India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? and more! You can follow Pratik Bhakta 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.

Mamaearth's parent company Honasa Consumers is finally hitting Dalal Street with a ₹1700 crore IPO. The company will raise ₹365 crore in fresh issue and the rest will be an offer for sale. What's surprising is that the company is seeking a valuation of over ₹10,000 crore - nearly 60% lower than the ₹24,000 crore figure that had gone viral on social media earlier in January. Why so? Why is the company going for a stock market listing now? While it sells products that compete with HUL, why are its financials more similar to Nykaa? Has its topline growth come at the cost of a healthy bottom line? And what can investors expect going ahead? To seek answers to these and many more questions, Host Kiran Somavnshi speaks to Mamaearth’s Chairman & CEO Varun Alagh, and CFO Ramanpreet Sohi in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in! You can also listen to our previous episode about Mamaearth's IPO here: Mamaearth Maange More If you like this episode, listen to more such conversations by Kiran Somvanshi: Semaglutide: Decoding the hype around the weight loss wonder drug, Pills vs Potions: The Ayurveda comeback to LiverDoc’s allegations (Part 2), Pills vs Potions: The LiverDoc’s Argument Against ‘Alternate’ Medicine (Part 1), Towards Equality: One-Third for The One-Half 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. Credits: New TV AdsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Elon Musk to several Hollywood celebrities, the weight loss wonder drug, semaglutide, is taking the world by storm. What was an unintended consequence of a diabetes control med, the emergence of significant weight loss has raised the expectation of the wonder drug becoming a $100 bn opportunity by 2030. While the drug’s innovator Novo Nordisk launched its oral version in India last year, Dr. Reddys Laboratories has now got approval to carry out bioequivalence studies of injectable semaglutide. So, what does this mean for India that has a huge disease burden of diabetes and obesity? Is the hype around the drug all worth it? Are there any side effects? Is it affordable? And who should be taking it? Host Kiran Somvanshi tries to understand from Dr. Ambrish Mithal, Chairman & Head - Endocrinology & Diabetes - Max Healthcare, and Nithya Balasubramanian, Director - AB Bernstein. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Disclaimer: The analyst interviewed has a financial interest in Cipla and Lupin. Credits: Ozempic Commercial and Jimmy Kimmel Live If you like this episode, check out other interesting episodes on Watch Before You Eat, Cipla Saga - Did The Doctor Prescribe A Sale?, Cheeni Kum: The Bitter Truth of Aspartame 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.

Adani Group’s Vizhinjam trans-shipment port can put India on the global map as a shipping hub. It will also boost India's foreign reserves and can potentially rev up the country's woeful status in the global shipping world. Vizhinjam is Adani's toughest project yet. It is also critical to its ambition of becoming the world's biggest port operator by 2030. Why has India not had a successful trans-shipment port yet? What can Adani do that others haven’t been able to? And how will this project help its ambitions to rule the global ports business? Listen to host Anirban Chowdhury on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast as he talks to Jagannarayan Padmanabhan, Head of Transport at Crisil, and ET’s in-house shipping expert P Manoj. 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.

Climate change is taking a toll on our health! Extreme weather events are leading to deaths and injuries. They are also exposing us to new illnesses and worsening existing ones. If we fail to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°Celcius, there is a risk of approximately 15,000 new viruses, bacteria and other pathogens emerging. Mosquitoes, which are carriers of diseases like malaria and dengue, are now spreading to new areas due to rising temperatures, increasing the spread of infectious diseases. So is there a way out? Can we adapt and stay protected? Host Kalpana Pathak gets all the answers from: - Dr Jaya Shreedhar, consultant at the W.H.O - Dr Omesh Bharti, epidemiologist from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, - Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, epidemiologist and public health specialist. 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, India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27, 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.

On the 50th anniversary of the first oil shock that led to the price of a barrel of oil quadrupling, the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has put the Middle East on the brink just as it did in 1973. Beyond the ever-rising body count, chances of a bigger global economic downturn have gone up. With the region being the world’s largest energy producer, price volatility can have bigger implications on growth and inflation, especially for large energy guzzlers like India. From geopolitics to energy economics and the impact on the upcoming green agenda of Cop28, host Arijit Barman gets answers from an energy expert who has served as George Bush Junior’s top energy advisor both on the National Economic Council and the National Security Council at the White House. Catch a candid conversation with Robert McNally, Founder of Rapidan Energy and author of Crude Volatility: The History and the Future of Boom-Bust Oil Prices on this episode of The Morning Brief podcast! 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! 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, India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? and more! You can follow our host Arijit Barman 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. Credits: The Economist, WFAA, Macroeconomics IE Projects, Retro Man, AP Archive, News 5 Cleveland, Pix 11 News, BQ Prime See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Child Sexual Abuse Material or CSAM is spreading like a deadly virus on the internet. While there has been a growing awareness of the problem and a concerted effort by law enforcement and technology companies to combat CSAM, a significant increase in the production, distribution, and consumption of CSAM has been seen in recent years. A report also found that the average age of victims depicted in CSAM is decreasing, with nearly half of all victims now under the age of 10. What exactly is this content? How easily accessible is it really? What do these platforms have to say? What is the government doing? And most importantly, what can a layman do to safeguard children? Dia Rekhi put ET's Aashish Aryan and Wranga’s Ashish Jaiman in the hot seat and got them to explain why CSAM content on these platforms is NOT child's play. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Disclaimer: This episode has references to and descriptions of partial nudity, pornography and sexual exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. If you want to know more about Ashish Aryan’s ET article, check it out here. This is the article we discussed in the episode. Highlights:05:25 till 25:36 - What is CSAM, and how have social media companies warned of strict action regarding child abuse content? By ET’s Ashish Aryan.26:27 till 35:02 - How is Gen AI impacting the dissemination of CSAM content on various platforms? By Wranga’s Ashish Jaiman.If you like this episode, check out other similar episodes on Business of Sleaze: The Dark Side of Livestreaming, Fatigued & Flying: Why tired pilots are a wake-up call, Cheeni Kum: The Bitter Truth of Aspartame 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A juice seller and small time contractor from Bhilai who built a popular betting app are being chased by the cops for a 5000 crore rupees money laundering scam. Also involved are A- listers of Bollywood such as Ranbir Kapoor, social media influencers and India’s most popular standup comedian that endorsed their betting app. From a paan stall in Bhilai to the plush confines of Dubai, from hawala transactions to high-end weddings, this is the story of Sourabh Chandrakar, Ravi Uppal and Mahadev Book. Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to Zulfiquar Memon, Founder & Managing Partner - MZM Legal LLP, and ET’s tracker of financial crimes Rashmi Rajput. Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Credits: CNN-News18, TIMES NOW News 1, TIMES NOW News 2 and Zee News If you like to know more such scams in India, check out these episodes on The Chanda Kochhar Chronicles: CEO In Custody, Nirav Modi: Extradition or Asylum - The Scam Explained, Dham Scam: Boom, Bankruptcy, Billions Bamboozled 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.

Bihar's caste survey results have provided a new poll plank to the Opposition. As India plans to start the decadal Census, the political parties are once again raising the demand for an all India caste census to enumerate the numerically strong Other Backward Classes. But in an era where data is the new oil, it is no surprise that the holy grail of the electoral system is uniting political parties in their demand for dividing voters into sub-categories. But will this data be used for development or will it rile up another round of reservation riots? From ET’s Political Bureau Nidhi Sharma debuts as host on TMB as she explores the politics and possible rationale behind the demand for dividing the democracy. In this episode, we hear from:1 - R Subrahmanyam, Former Secretary to Government of India2 - Manoj Jha, Member of Rajya Sabha and RJD3 - Sushil Modi, Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and Rajya Sabha member of BJP4 - M Veerappa Moily, Congress MP and Former Union Minister of Petroleum, Law, Power, Corporate Affairs. 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. 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.

Humans of Bombay opens the floodgates to the copyright conversation for creators while controversies around AP Dhillon’s Dil Nu to Made In Heaven script take centre stage. From voice identity to idea protection to direct reshares, creators are facing an uphill battle where copying is moving faster than copyright laws. When remixes and reshares become ripoffs - What options do creators have to protect their work? And is it even feasible? What role do platforms play that encourage engagement at ‘any cost’? TMB Host Apoorva Mittal opens the Pandora’s box of plagiarism with Varun Duggirala, Content Creator Anupriya Dhonchak, MPhil in Law, Oxford Shephali Bhatt, ET's Internet Culture Reporter Tune In! If you like this episode from Apoorva Mittal, check out her other interesting episodes on Why hemp is hot but still not happening! 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.

The debate about the efficacy of Ayurveda versus Allopathy is not new. But this time it is playing out in the courtroom. Himalaya Wellness Corporation, a leading herbal health and personal care company, has in its suit stated that it has lost business due to defamatory allegations against its products made by LiverDoc through his widely followed social media account on the platform X. In part 1 of this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, host Kiran Somvanshi talks to Dr. Abby Philips aka LiverDoc, as he expresses his rationale for his dismissal of traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Homeopathy. Listen 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 Kiran Somvanshi, check out his other interesting episodes on The A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger Saga, The Billion Dollar Baby: The Business of IVF, Pakistan in Penury, Watch Before You Eat and much 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.

How alternative medicine is actually harmful for people, Dr. Abby Philipes explained all about it in the first part of this episode. For the second part, we speak with someone who suffered from Asthma in childhood and got treated through Ayurveda. Catch the full conversation between host Kiran Somvanshi and Dr. G. G. Gangadharan, the founder & director of Ramaiah Indic Specialty Ayurveda Hospital, Bengaluru in part 2 of this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. 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 Kiran Somvanshi, check out his other interesting episodes on The A to Z of the Zee-Sony Merger Saga, The Billion Dollar Baby: The Business of IVF, Pakistan in Penury, Watch Before You Eat and much 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.

Indian elections are a spectacle, a circus, and a battleground all rolled into one. And a new breed of young, savvy political consultants are changing the way these battles are fought. Coming from institutes including IITs and IIMs and from big tech cos and global consultants they are the secret weapon of Indian politicians. Together they craft strategies, design campaigns, and manage their messaging with a keen eye and analysis of the country’s voters. In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, we meet these poll planners who are quietly transforming political parties and their politics. Catch Prachi Verma in conversation with Pratik Jain, Co-Founder & Director, I-PAC, Bikramjit Bhattacharya, Principal Associate, I-PAC, ET’s CL Manoj, and Rica Bhattacharyya. Tune in! Credits: ET Check out the other interesting episodes on The SME Sizzle: Success Story or a Smokescreen?, ESOP Fables: Risks and Rewards, Towards Equality: One-Third for The One-Half 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After disrupting the broking business, Nithin Kamath of Zerodha has his target fixed on the next big thing - the Mutual Fund business. What is going to be the game-changer? Will Zerodha have brick and mortar stores? And will the Kamath brothers ever consider giving up a piece of the chicken that lays the golden egg? Catch this candid conversation with host Suresh Venkat in the run-up to The Economic Times Startup Awards.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.You can follow host Suresh Venkat on his social media: Twitter, Linkedin and Instagram 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 popularity of SME stocks is rising, and with that comes the scrutiny of the market regulator as well. The BSE SME IPO index has seen a 2300% increase since the end of 2019, with average returns of over 80% for SME IPOs listed in 2023. How could this avoid SEBI's attention? So, is it a case of manipulation? Or do good things really come in small packages? Host Anupriya Nair explores the market mania with ET Market's Nikhil Aggarwal and Kiran Somvanshi as the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast deep dives into the SME listing and returns in a tell-all conversation with SME Merchant Banker Ashok Holani, Director at Holani Consultants. Tune in!Chapters in this podcast 00:00 - Intro03:44 - Mainbody04:16 - Nikhil Aggarwal11:33 - Kiran Somvanshi16:18 - Ashok Holani - Bilingual You can follow our host, Anupriya Nair on her social media: Twitter & LinkedIn.If you like this episode from Anupriya Nair, you can check out more episodes of The Morning Brief on: The Uncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery, El Niño: Little Boy, Big Trouble, Ticking Debt Bomb for Young India, Biogas's Comeback in the New Age of Renewable Energy, Vile & Viral: Growing Toxic Work Culture and 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.

Employee stock ownership plans, or ESOPs, have played a key role in the Indian startup sector. But while some employees have been able to build wealth through ESOPs, others have seen little success with this tool. ESOPs can be a great way to attract and retain talent, and to incentivize employees to work hard for the company's success. However, ESOPs also come with risks. Risks that are associated with the valuation of the startup. In this episode of The Morning Brief, Mugdha Variyar and Prachi Verma talk to employees who have had different experiences with ESOPs. They get industry perspective from Kallan H, Vice President: Head - Talent Acquisition - Elevation Capital; Ashu Malhotra, Chief Human Resources Officer - RNM India, and Shankar Krishnamurthy, Associate Director, Product Management - Betterhalf. Tune in! If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on How Zepto is delivering the results - an investor's insight, Unboxing the New Laptop Import Regime, Why India’s working women are logging out and more! You can follow Mugdha Variyar on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin 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, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India's new parliament building was inaugurated with the passage of the long-awaited 27-year-old Women's Reservation Bill. Streamed live, the inaugural session buzzed with anticipation as the call for 'Naari shakti vandan adhiniyam' (Women's Reservation Act) echoed through the chambers. India's stark gender imbalance in the Lok Sabha, with just one in seven parliamentarians being a woman, in contrast to one in four parliamentarians being a woman globally, made this bill crucial. However, the contours of the bill and the nuances involved in its implementation raise questions about the bill's effectiveness. Should we celebrate or not? Host Kiran Somvanshi talks to Sanjay Kumar, Political Analyst & Psephologist Nidhi Sharma, Economic Times & Author of She, the Leader: Women in Indian Politics Kanksshi Agarwal, Founder of Netri Catch this conversation in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! You can follow our host Kiran Somvanshi on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin If you like this episode from Kiran Somvanshi, check out her other interesting episodes on The Municipal Makeover, The Economics, Politics & Possibility of One Nation, One Election, Amchi Mumbai Welcomes IIM: NITIE gets a Brand Makeover, ITC Demerger Drama: A Party-Spoiler for Investors, 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. Credits: Times of India, India Today, ANI News, NDTV, The Indian Express, Press Trust of India, IndiaTV, Sansad TV, Hindustan TimesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is no beating down Shah Rukh Khan! In the latest turning point to a career as dramatic as his films, the “King of Bollywood” is back at the top with two runaway hits-Pathan and Jawan. SRK has built a billion-dollar career out of romancing women on screen. But people close to him, know him as a sports, video game and action freak. Naturally, the 57-year-old actor is having copious amounts of fun in his new high-octane action-hero avatar. And so is the audience: the two films together have already crossed a business of Rs 1,500 crore.The twin successes come after a string of flops, a five-year hiatus and deep personal turmoil after the arrest of his son. For the Hindi film industry that has been in a “Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Gham” phase itself, this level of excitement has come after years. In this episode, we try to decode why Brand SRK keeps enduring. Is he truly “the last of the stars?” Host Dia Rekhi explores with Anupama Chopra, Founder and Editor of Film Companion, Komal Nahta, Film Trade Analyst, Harish Bijoor, Business and Brand Strategy Specialist. Tune in to the latest episode of the Morning Brief podcast! If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, check out her other interesting episodes on Business of Sleaze: The Dark Side of Livestreaming?, Phoenixes of Partition: Startup Sagas from 1947, Game of 'Threads', Ethical Hacking 101: The Bright Side of the Dark Web and more! You can follow our host Dia Rekhi on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin You can also check out the books from the author Anupama Chopra - Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: A Modern Classic and King of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema 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: PINKVILLA, Netflix India, Red Chillies Entertainment, Srkterritory, All India Bakchod, Santosh Gupta, Ishtar Music, Mr.Shoyab.Khan.11, T-Series See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Household savings fall to a 50-year-low at a time when borrowing and spending are touching new records. The new mantra of lenders is to bank on Gen-Zers taking the lead on loans and spending. But with the demand, comes debt and default. Unsecured lending is booming at a record pace, with the market expected to top Rs 4.5 lakh crore by this financial year. Meanwhile, credit card default tops Rs 4000 crore and retail debt stress rises. Host Anupriya Nair explores whether India's demographic dividend is turning into a demographic debt disaster with Ritesh Srivastava, Founder of retail debt resolution platform FREED, A M Karthik, VP & Head of Finance Sector Rating, ICRA You can follow our host Anupriya Nair on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin If you like this episode from Anupriya Nair, you can check out more episodes of The Morning Brief Cheeni Kum: The Bitter Truth of Aspartame, Battle of the bikes: Harley Davidson vs. Royal Enfield, Tomato Tangle: Deciphering India’s Tomatoflation and 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. Credits: Pine Labs, Amazon India, MobiKwik, ICICIdirect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the next decade, 17 of the 20 fastest-growing cities in the world are expected to be from India. At the heart of it all are our local municipal bodies that have historically been plagued by a lack of governance and financial discipline. But that is gradually changing! Municipal Corporations looking to seek financial autonomy & instill financial discipline are rushing to the bond market to fund their big & discerning projects. 25 years after the first-ever Indian Municipal Bond and less than 6 months after the doors were opened to retail investors, the Municipal bond market is looking promising. So, what is the attraction to raising funds from bond markets? Also, why would someone bet on Municipal Bonds? What are the returns and challenges? Host Kiran Somvanshi gets the answers from Arnab Choudhury of SBI Capital Markets, Kripanand Shukla of Kanpur Municipal Corporation, Kunal Mandwale of Pune Municipal Corporation and Madan Sabnavis of Bank of Baroda. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Note: This podcast episode is bilingual with parts of the interview in hindi between 26:15 till 29:03. Credits: Zee Uttar Pradesh UttaraKhand and ABP live. If you like this episode from Kiran Somvanshi, check out interesting episodes on The Economics, Politics & Possibility of One Nation, One Election, Amchi Mumbai Welcomes IIM: NITIE Gets a Brand Makeover, SEBI on Steroids and 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.

What should the world’s most populous country, with more than a fifth of its people aged below 10 have? A huge toy market. But despite a large customer base and deals like Reliance’s purchase of toy giant Hamley’s, we are still a hundredth of the global toy market. Two reasons: unorganised players account for most of the market and the organised players have always sold mostly imported toys. The government is trying to change this by stifling imports, especially from world no. 2 China, and incentivising local toy makers. Schools are encouraging toys in their curriculum, parents are looking for more educational toys and startups are rushing to fill that demand. Host Shabori Das explores the current landscape and future prospects with Ashwini Kumar of Smartivity Labs, Disha Katharani of Imagimake, and Jeswant R of Funskool India in this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in! If you like this episode from Shabori Das, check out her other interesting episodes on The Karobar of a Bar, What cheap fast fashion actually costs, Beauty Battles: Who will be crowned the retail royalty? And 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.

The Indian consumer market is seeing a dynamic shift, with the resurgence of local brands as formidable challengers to industry giants like Tata, Britannia, HUL and Nestle. Data from Kantar's Brand Footprint report showcases local brands like Sargam, Vidisha and Bhagwati making remarkable leaps in consumer brand rankings, shaking up the nearly $180 billion FMCG market. Karnataka-based brand Teju Masala, for example, has grown 65% in one year. But, what are these local brands doing differently? Should the biggies be threatened? Host Ratna Bhushan explores the ambitions of these challengers with K Ramakrishnan of Kantar, Sumit Aggarwal of Vitrak ExtendReach, and Girjesh Rungta of Rungta Tea in this episode of The Morning Brief. 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 Ratna Bhushan, check out her other interesting episodes on The Hard Battle for Soft Drinks, Corner Office Conversation With Nestle India CMD, Suresh Narayanan, The Dark Side of Green: Unmasking Greenwashing Tactics and more! You can follow Ratna Bhushan 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

900 million voters, 545 Lok Sabha seats, 4123 State Assembly seats - Can India really synchronize this dance of democracy through One Nation, One Election? An old idea with a new decibel in debate. What is the economic, logistical, and political possibility of it becoming a reality? Host Kiran Somvanshi gets the pros and cons from: Akshay Rout, Senior Fellow, NITI Aayog & Former Director General of Election Commission of India, Jagdeep S. Chhokar, Professor & Founding Member of the Association of Democratic Reforms Anubhuti Vishnoi, Senior Editor, Economic Times Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! You can follow our host Kiran Somvanshi 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! 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.

India's massive diamond industry is grappling with a prolonged crisis. Western sanctions on big miner Russia, inflation in the US and a downturn in China have hit the industry which cuts and polishes nine of ten diamonds in the world. Exports from the world's top diamond exporter are down; companies are cutting output, salaries and staff. In Surat, that controls 90% of India's diamond trade, the fates of thousands of workers hang in balance. Several have died by suicide. Team TMB travels to the heart of the diamond business and talks to merchants, brokers, workers, and a union leader to understand the issues that now face this centuries-old industry. Listen to this episode of The Morning Brief with host Anirban Chowdhury! 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.

Zepto - the quick climber in quick commerce! With a billion-dollar valuation, what is making this 2-year-old company zip in a race with others that are backed by big corporates? Get the scoop on how Zepto is capturing the Kirana corner in quick commerce from its investors. TMB Host Mugdha Variyar speaks to Vivek Subramanian of Goodwater Capital, a new investor in Zepto and a backer of several global quick commerce firms, as he answers what sets the company apart. Also ET Prime's Priyanka Sahay gives us the ground check on what is cooking next at the firm. Credit: ET Now If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on Unboxing the New Laptop Import Regime, Why India’s working women are logging out, Will ONDC eat Swiggy, Zomato’s lunch? 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India could soon see its largest-ever pharma deal as the 10th biggest pharma company by revenues -- Torrent -- is trying to buy the fourth largest one -- Cipla. But, is the bullet too big to bite for Torrent? Is the funding feasible? Will the compatibility not of portfolio but of philosophy, and people, be a challenge? Will Torrent’s M&A ambition extend beyond pharma and power to possibly once again finance? Host Anupriya Nair solves this complex bond along with Economic Times’ Arijit Barman, Kiran Somvanshi & Sangita Mehta in this episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in! To know more about the Cipla pharmaceuticals, you can read this story by Arujit Barman: Torrent in top gear to close out Cipla buyout, in talks with PEs, banks for funds or listen to this episode of The Morning Brief podcast: Cipla Saga - Did The Doctor Prescribe A Sale? 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: ET Now, trendlyneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a tell-tale journey, TMB Host Dia Rekhi takes you into the world of live-stream apps and in-app gifts for creators, exploring how the murky underbelly of 'content creation' is multiplying as explicit content exploiting the lack of a regulator. In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, we hear from Deepak Salvi, co-founder of a live streaming app Chingari which introduced the live-streaming model as an additional feature a few months ago and is now among the top 10 grossing apps in India. But, who is liable, the creator or platform? and what is obscene? Ashish of Capstone Legal and Nirali Bhatia, Cyber Psychologist answers all this. Tune in! Disclaimer: This episode has references to and descriptions of partial nudity, pornography, sexual exploitation and verbal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.Credit: Aditya Music India and YRF If you like this episode from Dia Rekhi, check out her other interesting episodes on Phoenixes of Partition: Startup Sagas from 1947, Game of 'Threads', Ethical Hacking 101: The Bright Side of the Dark Web and more! You can follow TMB 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.

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.