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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.

Biogas is not a bygone. In fact it may soon be the game changer to disrupt LPG and natural gas usage. Even as startups are setting up biogas plants, conglomerates like Reliance Industries and Adani Group are betting thousands of crores on this segment. With the world's largest manufacturing facility for biogas plant set up in Pune by global social enterprise Sistema Bio, Host Kalpana Pathak explores how India's oldest answer to fuel problems is finally getting the push. In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, we hear from Piyush Sohani of Sistema Bio India, Bharath Vetriivel of Avris Environment Technologies and Gaurav Kedia of Indian Biogas Association. Tune in!Host Kalpana Pathak closely follows developments in the field of environment and renewable energy. You can listen to additional episodes on this topic below: The New Forest Bill, Why is Plastic in India Ban-Resistent?, Investing in Earth, The Uncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery & Are we also living in a Joshimath?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 Kalpana Pathak on his 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.

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.

The Tesla tease has been ongoing for India since 2019, but a renewed relationship following PM Modi’s US visit has the Elon Musk backed EV giant recharging its plans for the world’s 3rd largest auto market. With a new land lease in Pune, an Indian-origin CFO, and a rumored affordable price tag, Tesla seems to finally be gearing up for India. Host Anirban Chowdhury engages in a conversation with Hormazd Sorabjee of Autocar India, Sunjay Kapur of ACMA, Koushik Bhattacharyya of Avendus Capital, and ET’s Twesh Mishra as they separate the news from the noise to explore if India is indeed ready for Tesla. Tune in! Credits: Velocity, ABC News, Wall Street Journal, TD Ameritrade Network, Business Today, Firstpost, moneycontrol and ThePrint 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.

India's capital markets regulator, Sebi, has been the talk of the town under the dynamic leadership of Madhabi Puri Buch. As the first woman and non-IAS individual to head Sebi, her tenure has been marked with bold orders and regulations, leading to increased proactiveness of the Sebi. While efficiency has increased, not all market participants are pleased, but few dare to air their concerns openly. From Mutual Funds to FPIs, AIFs to listed companies, all stakeholders are experiencing Sebi's reach. We discuss Sebi's hyperactivity, its impact on market participants, and the balance between compliance and ease of doing business. Listen to corporate lawyer Krishnava Dutt, Managing Partner at Argus Partners and former Sebi executive director JN Gupta now Managing Director at Stakeholders Empowerment Services as they shed light on the impact of Sebi's regulations with host Kiran Somvanshi in 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. All clips used in the episode are mentioned in the descriptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is the biggest whisky-guzzling nation in the world. But it’s also a market where people drink mostly in their homes and cheap bars fight for the remainder of the customers. Running a bar in India is a challenge. It’s a balanced manoeuvering of regulatory hurdles, costs, quality and presentation. And yet four Indian bars made it to Asia's 50 Best Bars this year.In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, Shabori Das explores what it takes to run a successful bar in India. We speak to: - Aditi Dugar, Director and Founder, Masque and Urban Gourmet India. The company runs The Living Room in Mumbai and was ranked 48 on the list this year. She also runs Table, Sage & Saffron, Araku, Twentyseven Bakehouse, and Seesaw. - Yash Bhanage, Founder & COO, Hunger Inc, the company that runs The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, Bombay Sweet Shop, Enthycutlet (food magazine), and Veronica’s Bombay. - Balakrishnan Subramanyan, Senior Brand Manager/ Product Application/ Resident Mixologist, Sakurafresh Beverage & Food, used to run a bar in Koramangala, Bangalore – The Old Fashioned Bar, which was shut down. Disclaimer: Our discussion respects personal choice and does not promote alcohol consumption. If you like this episode from Shabori Das, check out her other interesting episodes on What cheap fast fashion actually costs, Beauty Battles: Who will be crowned the retail royalty?, The Dating App Paradox: Low Success Rate, Booming Business and more! You can follow Shabori Das 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.

There is a buzz again that Cipla is toying with the idea of selling out to private-equity firms Baring Asia and Blackstone, at least partially, if not seeking a full exit. In this episode of The Morning Brief, Vikas Dandekar, Editor - Pharma and Life Sciences at ET Prime, walks down memory lane. Host Anupriya Nair also discussed in this episode why the speculated Cipla sale is not a mere M&A deal and what could be on the mind of founder Yusuf Hamied. But emotions aside, do the valuations add up to excite investors? ET's Arijit Barman gives us the buzz from the deal makers. 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 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. You can follow our host Anupriya Nair on 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.All clips used in the episode are mentioned in the descriptionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From imposing an export duty in 2022 to taking rice off the export menu in 2023, the Indian govt has sent ripples across the global food chain. Even as the IMF urges India to reconsider the ban, the govt is steadfast in its policy decision. Host Ratna Bhushan explores if India is facing a rice shortfall or if is this a protectionist measure. And the impact of the global food crisis and impact of India’s position as a global export leader with noted agri-economist Dr Ashok Gulati & Vinod Kaul, ED at All India Rice Exporters Association. If you like this episode from Ratna Bhushan, check out her other interesting episodes on Cheeni Kum: The Bitter Truth of Aspartame, The Hard Battle for Soft Drinks, Corner Office Conversation With Nestle India CMD, Suresh Narayanan, 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. Credits: Sky News, ANI News, NBC News, CBC News: The National, CNASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The demerger of ITC’s Hotel business spoiled the party of the ITC stock rally which has taken the stock up 70% in the past one year. So, what was it about the demerger that irked the investors? Is it simply a buy on buzz and sell on rally or are shareholders feeling short-changed with the scheme? Why is ITC still holding 40% in the demerged entity?In this episode of The Morning Brief podcast, host Kiran Somvanshi delves into the ITC demerger seeking answers from: 1) Dipak Haksar the former CEO of ITC Hotels 2) Manu Rishi Guptha, CEO and Founder - MRG Capital - SEBI Registered PMS who has made headlines with his critique of the 'cigarette king'.Credits: BQ Prime, CNBC-TV18 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 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.

A toxic workplace is a silent intruder that's rotting organisations from within. Making headlines of late, viral videos exposed managers from HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finserv berating their employees, sparking a nationwide debate on workplace toxicity. Did you know an increase in toxicity is causing higher attrition rates? A common toxic trait seen at workplaces is superiors demanding 24*7 access to employees’ personal time. What are companies doing to detect and deter toxicity? Should the definition be expanded to include delivery expectations, work timings, and career progression? Don't miss this eye-opening discussion in this episode of the Morning Brief as Apoorva Mittal talks to Aparna Mittal, Founder of Samāna Centre for Gender, Policy & Law, Hemindra Hazari, Independent Banking Analyst, Tanmoy Goswami, Creator of Sanity Tune in! If you like this episode from Apoorva Mittal, you can check out her episode - Is the NFT fad dead? and more. You can follow our host Apoorva Mittal on her social media: Twitter & 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.

As India leads the race in Disney's downfall with an exodus of over 4 million subscribers after it lost the IPL streaming rights to IPL to Mukesh Ambani-led Jio, the business is on a sticky wicket, and the market is abuzz with whispers of a split between Star and Disney. Comeback CEO Bob Iger seeks strategic options for its business, including a joint venture or a sale, as part of a broader cost-cutting and restructuring exercise at the company. As losses mount, is Disney set to change channels in India? Will Reliance - the biggest competitor of Disney - be the game-changing partner? Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with: Dan Ives, Managing Director and Senior Equity Analyst at Wedbush Securities, to figure out Disney's global scenario. Karan Taurani, Senior Vice President and Research Analyst at Elara Capital, highlights the complexities of Disney India. Paritosh Joshi, Principal - Provocateur Advisory and Former Star CEO, provides insights on the media activities. Javed Farooqui, Assistant Editor at The Economic Times, forecasts who might save Disney's sinking ship. Credits: NBC News and CNBC Television 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.

Over 100 former bureaucrats have written to the government as they try to sound an alarm against the new Forest (Conservation) Bill. Some believe that this bill, if passed in its current form, may lead to massive deforestation. Will there be more commercialisation under the garb of eco-tourism? Will the bill’s provisions displace the tribals? Will it support India's net-zero ambitions? Host Kalpana Pathak raises these questions with:1- Tushar Dash, Independent Researcher on Forest Rights Governance 2- Kanchi Kohli, an environmental law and policy researcher 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 Kalpana Pathak on his 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 new share from Reliance sets foot on Dalal Street -- making a special debut, Jio Financial Services comes out of the shadows of the parent company RIL after a much-awaited demerger. But street signs aside, what is Jio Financial Services? What is the business plan? Will the Ambanis gun for booming consumer lending or disrupt the B2B space? Can the financial sector replicate the telecom playbook or is the pricing game no good here? Host Anupriya Nair talks to The Economic Times' Arijit Barman and Pratik Bhakta to get insights on the lending ambitions of India's most valued conglomerate. 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. You can follow our host Anupriya Nair on his 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.

Can diet colas, sugar-free cookies, breakfast cereals, cough drops and even chewable vitamins cause cancer? A research arm of the committee for the World Health Organization declared that the world's most widely used artificial sweetener, aspartame, which is found in these products had a possible link to liver cancer. WHO later said these are 'safe, but within limits'. Should you really be worried and immediately quit all these? Host Ratna Bhushan gets all the facts and bitter realities as she speaks to Dr Ambrish Mithal, Chairman and Head of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Max Healthcare, Padma Bhushan awardee and the first Indian to be chosen for the Laureate Award and Dr. Harinder Singh Oberoi, Advisor, Science & Standards and Codex, at the FSSAI in this episode of The Morning Brief. Tune in! Credits: News 1, News 2, News 3, News 4, News 5, News 6 and News 7 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.

American bike-maker Harley Davidson recently launched X440 in partnership with Hero MotoCorp, a bike which is specifically made for the Indian market. Also launched recently was the Speed 400, a bike co-built by the British giant Triumph Motorcycles with Bajaj Auto. What makes it interesting is that these companies are tapping into a segment ruled by Royal Enfield in India. But why? Are companies expecting a rise in demand for the premium motorcycles in India? How will Harley straddle the premiumness and affordability in its brand identity and experience? Host Anirban Chowdhury gets all the answers from industry experts as he speaks with Rod Copes, Ex-President - Royal Enfield and Harley Davidson, Sirish Chandran of Project GTO Publishing, Nikunj Sanghi of J.S. Fourwheel Motors, Harsh Man Rai of Helmet Stories, and Devesh Agrawal, a motorcycle enthusiast and Harley bike owner in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast. Tune in! Credits: Fatboy sound, Street 750 sound, X440 sound, 1911 Harley sound, Harley Davidson Rally sound and Motorcycle Flyby sound If you like this episode from Anirban, check out his other interesting episodes on Chip Chase: Can India make the most powerful thing in the world?, Big cats, billions, bonds: India’s massive tiger economy, Will ONDC eat Swiggy, Zomato’s lunch? 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.

India is shocked with the alarming price hike of tomatoes, which have risen to a whopping Rs 200 per kilo across marketplaces. This dramatic price increase, more than five times the cost of last year, has shifted the attention away from onions and potatoes and towards tomatoes. Notably, the steep price increase has forced fast food major McDonald's to remove tomatoes off their menus in certain locations. Tomatoes are now more expensive than a litre of gasoline, placing them on level with fruits like apples and plums in terms of pricing. To throw some light on this matter, Host Kiran Somvanshi engages in insightful discussions with industry experts1) Sukhpal Singh, Professor of Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA)2) Narayanan Renganathan, Vice President & Head of Procurement at Dabur 3) Maruti Chapke, Founder & CEO at go4fresh4)Kapil Dev, Chief Business Officer at NCDEXIf 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.

Threads have been the talk of the social media town. Excitement is all around, but not just for the newest social media platform. It has also triggered a fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. So, who is winning a cage fight between the two tech billionaires? We stitch together everything you need to know about Threads and all that it brings. Also, why does this matter for India? Host Dia Rekhi talks to - Matt Navarra, social media guru - Neil Shah, top tech business analyst - Mishi Choudhary, a prominent legal voice on online civil liberties Tune in to this episode of ‘The Morning Brief’. Credits: Colors TV 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple reports show that the female workforce participation has been dropping in the country. Some companies say the return-to-office mandate has also led to higher attrition among women. In this episode, host Mugdha Variyar analyses the complexities behind the falling share of women in the workforce and what needs to change. We speak to: - Rituparna Chakraborty, Co-Founder - TeamLease Services Limited - Shirin Sehgal, Deputy Chief People Officer - PwC India - And some women professionals on their experience.If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on Rahul Yadav: Trouble Magnet or Troublemaker?, Will ONDC eat Swiggy, Zomato’s lunch?, Has milk politics turned sour in Karnataka? 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.

Too Big Too Fast - From funding FOMO to aggressive acquisitions to now vanishing valuations and a debt trap. The story of Byju's, which is far from over, has lessons for founders and funders. Where they just plain lucky to be at the right place at the right time? Is it a case of flawed processes and not fraudulent practices? Will debt be the death knell for educators' P&L? Host Anupriya discusses the issue with Salman SH,from ET Prime, as he details what is going on with Byju's behind the scenes and why directors and auditors are fleeing. Sriram Somayajula, Co-Founder & CEO of IndigoLearn, explains Why Startups (especially BYJUs) Do Not Deserve Debt.Get More on Byju’s on ET Prime: Byju Raveendran treads a takeover tightrope against investors. Byju's eventful week: Boardroom drama, layoffs, inquiry, revolt.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 Anupriya Nair on his 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 notorious 'bribe-for-jobs scam' has been an open secret, in the case of job recruitment in the competitive Indian job market. The recent scandal at a prestigious IT company, known for its ethical standards, and its global scale of recruitment, has sparked fresh concerns. Host Kiran Somvanshi explores why this malpractice continues despite increased scrutiny and accountability in Indian companies, the underlying factors facilitating it, the modus operandi, and the often-overlooked role of HR. Kiran is in discussion with: Dr Ganesh Shermon K Sudarshan, MD, EMA Partners International (India) And a bunch of HR professionals from companies as well as consultancy firms as they shed light on this sort of corruption in India Inc and discuss the potential solutions. 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.

This July, India will complete a year of single use plastic ban. But it turns out that the pervasiveness of single use plastic is difficult to beat. Despite a year after the government imposed the ban, prohibiting its manufacturing, import, stocking, distribution, and sale, of plastic carry bags thinner than 120 microns, the material is still found to be in use. What is behind India’s persistent plastic problem? Lax enforcement of regulations? Absence of alternatives? Lack of incentives for waste processing? Host Kalpana Pathak and Team TMB talk to Akshay Gunteti, Head of Partnerships at Green Worms and Nandini Kumar, Senior Senior Consultant at CII and a host of plastic users and vendors. 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 Kalpana Pathak on his 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.

American chip maker Micron’s announcement to set up an India plant gives the country a breakthrough it’s been seeking for four decades. Semiconductors power the modern world-automobiles to AI. Over the years, the tiny chips have become a strong geopolitical tool and a frontier for the deadly battle of superpowers US and China. Its thawing relations with the US and penchant for standing up to China can get India global support in its chip ambitions. But are its own capabilities enough? Host Anirban Chowdhury traces the semiconductor story across the years with Chris Miller, Author of the corporate bestseller Chip War Pranab Dhal Samanta, Associate Executive Editor, ET Shelley Singh, Senior Editor, ET Prime. Credits: CNBC-TV18, NBC News If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on Big cats, billions, bonds: India’s massive tiger economy, Will ONDC eat Swiggy, Zomato’s lunch?, Go First: The Insolvency Flight Path, Reliance Capital: ADAG’s Dust, Hinduja’s Dreams?, and much 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 Zee-Sony merger in India has taken a dramatic turn. Neither the resignations of independent directors nor the demands raised by institutional investor Invesco prevented the merger agreement from being inked in 2021. However, an interim order from SEBI based on the past complaints raised by the independent directors has the potential to derail or delay the merger. While Zee has appealed against the order, its MD Puneet Goenka has shown a willingness to step down for the merger's success. The drama surrounding the Zee-Sony merger is intense, with high stakes involved. Host Kiran Somvanshi delves into the fate of the merger and the potential consequences of a failed deal and sheds light on the financial, legal, and governance aspects. We speak to - Hetal Dalal, President & Chief Operating Officer - Institutional Investor Advisory Services India Limited; Ashish Kumar Singh, Managing Partner, Capstone Legal; Karan Taurani, Senior Vice President - Research Analyst (Media, Consumer Discretionary & Internet) - Elara Capital and ET's Senior Assistant Editor - Maulik Vyas and Assistant Editor - Javed Farooqui. Credits: Zee TV 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 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.

The apparel and footwear market of India is expected to grow rapidly. And this growth is expected to come from the rise of affordable fast fashion consumption. Clothes are cheaper than ever, and hence discarded more frequently than ever before. However, where are these clothes going? What is the impact on the environment because of the rising love of cheap fast fashion? Host Shabori Das speaks with Abhishek Malhotra, Partner at McKinsey & Company and Anuradha Balasubramanian, Director & Head - Poshmark. If you like this episode from Shabori Das, check out her other interesting episodes on Beauty Battles: Who will be crowned the retail royalty?, The Dating App Paradox: Low Success Rate, Booming Business, The Business of Whiskey and more! You can follow our host Shabori Das 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.

In 2022 alone, India was prone to over 1300 data breaches and cyber-attacks becoming the second most cyber-vulnerable country in the world. The recent news of the alleged CoWin data breach underlines the importance of data security awareness and laws. But the dark web has its bright knights: ethical hackers who work with governments and companies to make them stronger and fight dark-hooded creatures with keyboards who will stop at nothing to know your most intimate details-physical-to-financial. Host Dia Rekhi talks to two such e-tectives: Saket Modi, Co-Founder and CEO at Safe Security on his journey of ethical hacking Vivek Ramachandran, Founder of SquareX to breakdown the layers of ethical hacking for you. Credits: James Bond 007, Mr. Robot, The Recount If you like this episode, check out other interesting episodes on Cyber Security - The WhatsApp ‘Con’ Calls, Data Protection Bill: Revamped to be simple or soft?, The DND Disaster: Why Spam Calls Just Won’t Stop! 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.

As we all make smarter sustainable choices with what we consume, have you ever questioned if those choices are indeed green or if you’re a victim of greenwashing? In this episode, host Ratna Bhushan explores the fine line between tokenism and genuine environmental effort as the selling point of sustainability surges. Are green claims backed by data? Like the ISI mark, is there a need for a stringent standards-compliance mark for green claims? How can regulation step in and help consumers differentiate between genuine shades of green versus those using sustainability as just a selling slogan? We hear from Shriti Malhotra, CEO of The Body Shop, Manisha Kapoor, CEO of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) and brand strategy consultant Harish Bijoor.Credit: WION, Wall Street Journal 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 Ratna Bhushan 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.

Did you know, that if you were to invest 1 rupee in any an Indian tiger reserve, the return could be as high as 7,489 times? Tiger reserves in India—that house 3,167 or 75% of the world’s big cats—constitute a billion dollar economy.And almost nothing of it is accounted for in India’s GDP! Nevertheless, governments and corporates are fast becoming aware of the bounties of tiger habitats. More reserves are becoming carbon credit markets and interesting concepts like tiger bonds are being explored. But challenges-shrinking budget support, human-tiger conflict-remain. Host Anirban Chowdhury talks opportunities to Madhu Verma, Environmental Economist, Senior Economic Advisor, Iora Ecological Solutions; Gaurav Gupta, Senior Advisor, Conservation Finance - UNDP; and Richa Sharma - Assistant Editor, ESG - ET Prime. If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on El Niño: Little Boy, Big Trouble, Will music streaming platforms survive in India?, Lufthansa CEO on its turnaround, India and Air India, and much 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 birthing business is booming in India, with over 2,500 infertility treatment clinics spread across the country. On average, one new clinic is being added every week. Host Kiran Somvanshi goes behind the scenes to trace what is making infertility such a hot bet for investment? In this episode we hear from Vinesh Gadhia, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer Ferty9, Dr. Somesh Mittal, CEO ART Fertility clinics, Brian A. Levine, MD, MS, FACOG, Founding Partner and Practice Director at CCRM New York and Dr. Nitiz Murdia, co-founder of Indira IVF and expert member of the National ART and Surrogacy Board 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 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.

IIT dropout turned entrepreneur Rahul Yadav has been in the news for all the wrong reasons over the last decade. Yadav, fired from his first startup, Housing.com, for brash behaviour, is now facing the wrath of Sanjeev Bikchandani's Info Edge, the majority shareholder of his new venture, Broker Network (4B Networks). Host Mugdha Variyar unfolds the drama with Priyanka Sahay, Assistant Editor, ET Prime, recently interviewed Rahul Yadav on why investors are again experiencing a déjà vu of uncontrolled spending and a flameout after a dream start Shriram Subramanian, Founder & Managing Director of InGovern, on the glaring rise of governance issues with many repeat offenders in the startup ecosystem. Credits: CNBC-TV18, Moneycontrol/CNBC-TV18, OneIndia, ET Now If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on Will ONDC eat Swiggy, Zomato’s lunch?, Angel Tax, The Demon that haunts startups, Saving Face On Social Media: The New Era of Brand Protection, and More! You can follow our host 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.

In an open and candid chat, Sam Altman CEO of OpenAI and the unofficial leader of the AI revolution — deep-dives into the wider impact of the AI revolution in an exclusive conversation with Satyan Gajwani, Vice Chairman of Times Internet. Altman addresses questions from the audience as they delve into a wide array of themes — from the investor frenzy around generative artificial intelligence (AI) to the fears of rampant unemployment that would accompany the adoption of the technology. 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Who is Sam Altman? 02:57 What does OpenAI do? 04:23 What’s the most interesting thing about ChatGPT? 07:30 The two miracles happening in the world of AI 09:00 The fundamental question about AI - Is the content authentic or not? 11:03 How will the coming of ChatGPT affect our jobs? 14:11 Is the threat real - Will robots make humans extinct? 17:04 Sam Altman on the importance of making a non-biased, inclusive and multi-lingual product 20:48 What is OpenAI’s company structure? 25:05 What’s next for OpenAI? 27:43 What’s the most exciting thing coming ahead for the world to see? 28:51 Sam Altman on the importance of regulation for AI companies 35:45 Do you think OpenAI will reach singularity by 2045? 37:32 Will ChatGPT ever overpower the feeling of creative satisfaction? 41:52 Will AI ever be able to supersede humans in terms of love? 44:45 Should and can AI models offer emotional support? 48:00 What will AI’s future be when it comes to making ethical choices? 50:16 How important it is to have talent density in your company? 56:13 How best do we create a target state organization to have a soft landing? 1:02:09 What are some of the correct evaluation tests for an AGI? 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 government pulls the plug on its Rs 10,000-crore FAME-II subsidy scheme, we got behind the scenes to understand what really happened and why? Host Kalpana Pathak takes us through the twists and turns of untraceable emails, a whistleblower, alleged misappropriation of subsidies and a startup industry under stress. Host Kalpana Pathak from The Economic Times talks too Sohinder Gill, CEO at Hero Electric talks about why there was a need to import and how EV makers are struggling Ashim Sharma, Senior Partner at Nomura Research Institute tells us what can India do to strengthen its EV ecosystem Sharmistha Mukherjee, Senior Assistant Editor, The Economic Times tells us what is the government's view on the FAME II subsidy issue You can follow our host Kalpana Pathak on his social media Twitter & Linkedin 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. 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.

SEBI’s crackdown on finfluencers has intensified. After PR Sundar, the markets regulator penalised Gunjan Verma for providing unregistered investment advice. But what is pushing SEBI to strike hard now and is there a grey area between education and advice? Which sort of content and conversation is acceptable and which is not? Is compliance too cumbersome? Does SEBI need to make compliance easier before ramping up regulation? Host Apoorva Mittal from The Economic Times gets all the questions answered from Pranjal Kamra, Youtuber on the impact in the world of finfluencers Sandeep Parekh, Managing Partner, Finsec Law Advisors on the grey areas and the need to reduce compliance burden while adding regulation Swapnil Saurav, CEO & Co-Founder, Rigi Club on what it will mean for monetising content from now onwards. Credits: P R Sundar, Warikoo, INAVJOTBRAR, Devansh Rai, Akshat Shrivastava If you like this episode from Apoorva Mittal, you can check out her episode - 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.

Disney cites BARC data to claim this to be the most watched IPL ever on TV with almost 50 crore viewers, while Jio Cinema says 3.2 crore concurrent viewers watched the IPL finals between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans on May 29. But at the end of the day, it's always about the moolah. So host Arijit Barman sat down with Sanjog Gupta, Head of Sports Disney STAR Network for a candid one-on-one on viewership growth to revenue targets and life beyond T20 and if sports on linear TV is still going strong, how long will it remain an outlier? If you liked this episode from Arijit Barman, check out his other episodes on ET Awards 2022: India Inc Debates The Capex & Growth Commitment, Breaking The Taboo: Time To Regulate And Bet On Betting?, Anil Agarwal's billion woes of Vedanta 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.

In an exclusive chat with Economic Times's Romita Majumdar and Surabhi Agarwal, Adam Selipsky, who overlooks the $80 billion cloud computing arm of online retail giant Amazon, talks of the role of cloud during unprecedented global uncertainty. In this episode, the AWS CEO highlights the rising prevalence of local storage of digital data and points to AWS’s plans to take on Microsoft’s ChatGPT as well as Google’s Bard with its own generative AI platform. Tune in now! 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 May 19th, India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), announced the removal of 2000 currency notes from circulation. Even as it gave the public a demonetisation Deja vu, the currency regulator assured its just business as usual. But does the 2000 rupee note wapsi an economic incentive or a political push and is the last big attempt to get the cash hoarders in the fold of the formal economy? In the episode we hear from-:- R. Gandhi, Former Deputy Governor of RBI to understand what distinguishes the withdrawal of 2000 notes from the 2016 demonetization and why the need for a deadline- Saravanan Annadurai, Official Spokesperson - DMK to get the political ringside view; - Ajay Bansal, President - All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) to discover how the elimination of the 2000 note is making it tough for petrol pumps around the country; - M.C. Govardhana Rangan, Editor - The Economic Times on the economics of the policy and the intention of the central bank- Sugata Ghosh, Associate Editor - The Economic Times on the impact of the ecosystem and if it changes anything for India's cash economyCredits: Moneycontrol, NDTV, NDTV 2 and CNN-News18To read Sugata Ghosh's full article on Rs 2,000 currency notes: Folding or unfolding? click hereIf you like this episode from Anupriya, check out her other episodes on Survivor Island: The Startup Finale, Downsizing to Down Rounds, Nirav Modi: Extradition or Asylum - The Scam Explained, Call of Duty: The Inflation Warzone and more! You can follow our host Anupriya 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.

Over the last year, NFT has been praised as a tool for revolutionizing the entertainment, music, and gaming industries. Indians have participated in this technology to see if it is an insane attempt to become a crucial component of the digital age for the future? or is it just a passing fad? We decode whether is NFT losing its steam in India? How do NFT collectors and artists are keeping this space alive? Is there any taxation or legal system around it? Apoorva Mittal speaks to: Cyber Shakti, NFT Artist and Entrepreneur to understand the NFT as an art; Ramesh Gopal, Blockchain Developer and NFT Collector to hear how he landed Amitabh Bachchan's NFT; Kameshwaran Elangovan, COO & Co-Founder - Guardianlink to explore how his company turned NFT into in-game assets and Ankit Wadhwa, Co-founder and CEO - RARIO to understand how NFT operators are sustaining in the current market Credits: Jensen Tung, CoinDesk, NDTV and Oneindia Hindi, 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.

Almost all of us have been at the receiving end of incessant WhatsApp calls, texts and videos from anonymous international numbers in the last couple of months. They come from across the world-Indonesia to Vietnam, Malaysia to Kenya—with job offers, money-making opportunities, or lurid invites and compromising videos. Why have the calls increased so much? Who’s behind them? How are they using WhatsApp business accounts so easily? How big and dangerous is the con? What legal recourse do you and I have? And can WhatsApp afford this menace in its biggest market with a user base of 488 million? In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Dia Rekhi unravels the scam by talking to: Sachin Taparia, Chairman and Founder of LocalCircles about the results of the recent survey on this issue Kanishk Gaur, Cyber Security Expert on all the whys and hows of a WhatsApp scam Credits: WhatsApp 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pakistan is on the brink of bankruptcy and a civil war. With less than a month of reserves to continue importing fuel and food, Pakistan is at dire risk, with the highest inflation and the second lowest economic growth among 46 Asian nations. With the IMF playing hardball, what is the endgame for its economy? Host Kiran Somvanshi talks to S. Akbar Zaidi, Executive Director of the Institute of Business Administration, Shahbaz Rana, Economic Correspondent, The Express Tribune. Anchorperson at Express News. and Pranabdhal Samantha, Associate Executive Editor, The Economic Times.Credit: DW News, Al Jazeera English, WIONYou 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 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.

ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) is being touted as the government’s next big digital initiative after UPI (Unified Payments Interface). The ambitious open-source network aims to connect all buyers and sellers in the e-com space and to more than treble the country’s e-commerce penetration to 25% of its 1.4 billion population. ONDC has recently been part of the internet chatter for the discounts on online food delivery that is massively undercutting Swiggy and Zomato. Are the discounts sustainable? Who’s funding them? Will more people take to this vast cluttered network? Is ONDC here to stay? Anirban Chowdhury and Mugdha Variyar speak to: T Koshy, CEO, ONDC to understand the potential and the next big plans of the platforms. Anshoo Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of magicpin Credits: NDTV, Aaj Tak, India Today, Money Control If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on El Niño: Little Boy, Big Trouble, Will music streaming platforms survive in India?, Lufthansa CEO on its turnaround, India and Air India, and much more! If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on Angel Tax, The Demon that haunts startups, Saving Face On Social Media: The New Era of Brand Protection, The Gig Economy Gets Grimmer and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin You can follow our host 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.

Nestle India has delivered its highest growth in a quarter in the last decade, but a lot more is brewing at the Maggi maker. Host Ratna Bhushan catches up with Suresh Narayanan, CMD, Nestle India, as they engage in a healthy debate on nutrition and the upcoming competition.If you like this episode from Ratna Bhushan, check out her other episodes on Millet Mania, From Bite to Flight: Varun Berry’s Big Plans Ahead, From Bikaner to BSE: Snacking Away and more! You can follow our host Ratna Bhushan on her social media:Twitter - https://mobile.twitter.com/ratnabhushanETLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratna-bhushan-aa83aa21 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.

Embark on a captivating exploration with The Morning Brief as we delve into the intriguing decision-making process behind Wadia's choice to navigate the treacherous skies of insolvency through the NCLT route. Uncover the motives and intricacies behind this daring flight path, where a seemingly perilous journey could ultimately lead to a flawless landing in the realm of insolvency. In this episode, we hear from Rajesh Sharma, a former technical member of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), explains the legal ramifications of this insolvency. Anirban Chowdhury, ET’s Aviation Journalist, describes the Pratt & Whitney troubles and the factors that led to Go First's demise. Sangita Mehta, Banking Journalist at ET outlines the history of corporate insolvency in India. Mohit Bhalla, Senior Editor at ET, examines how Mauritius-based Wadia Group, received a $300 million loan from Deutsche Bank. Credits: Spanner Films, First Post, WION and Republic TV If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on El Niño: Little Boy, Big Trouble, Will music streaming platforms survive in India?, Lufthansa CEO on its turnaround, India and Air India, and much more! If you like this episode from Anupriya, check out her other episodes on Survivor Island: The Startup Finale, Downsizing to Down Rounds, Nirav Modi: Extradition or Asylum - The Scam Explained, Call of Duty: The Inflation Warzone and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin.You can follow our host Anupriya 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.

Team TMB traveled 400 kilometers to a site that was unknown to many but soon became famous for its protest. The site was proposed for setting up Asia's largest oil refinery, but soon became the epicenter of protests. In this episode we hear from villagers about why they don't want this refinery in Ratnagiri. Do they think the refinery will bring development and job creation to the region? They discussed the adverse effects that the refinery may have on the environment and much more. Host Kalpana Pathak talks to the villagers about their demands and expectations in this ground report episode. . Credits: ABP MAJHA, The Indian Express, LOKMAT If you like this episode, check out Kalpana Pathak’s episode on Are we also living in a Joshimath?, Industry 4.0: Enterprise vs Employee?, Can diamonds be for every pocket? and more! You can follow our host Kalpana Pathak 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 $20 billion dollar beauty market has many suitors for the crown and it may not be a pretty or a petty bout. With the latest contestant Tira, arriving from the Reliance camp, the rules of the BPC business look to be getting a makeover with e-commerce firms setting up shops and veteran retailers looking to grab a piece of online sales. But looking at Nykaa’s not-so-pretty performance at the stock market one questions the business behind the buzz. Host Shabori Das talks to: Biju Kassim, President (Beauty) at Shoppers Stop, on balancing the online and offline market simultaneously Dharmarajan K, Chief Business Officer (Beauty) at Tata CLiQ on the unit economics of a retail store Arjun Anand, Managing Director & Head of Asia at Verlinvest on how the economics of beauty retails works in India Arvind Singhal, Chairman at Technopak Advisors on the relevance of beauty as a category Credits: Glamrs By Purple, Khushmag, Preity Prerna, Vogue INDIA You can follow our host Shabori Das on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin If you like this episode from Shabori Das, check out his other interesting episodes on The Dating App Paradox: Low Success Rate, Booming Business, The Business of Whiskey 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.

Milk has become a boiling political issue in Karnataka ahead of the elections. Amul's potential entry is seen as a threat to the local brand Nandini. But what is the economics behind dairy politics? Host Mugdha Variyar travels through the milk belt of Karnataka in Mandya district to do a ground check on farmers' troubles, and to find out what the Amul-Nandini issue means for them.We speak to: Anitha Ramlingegowda, director of the women's dairy cooperative in Sunnadadoddi in Mandya district, HK Putamma, women’s president of the Mandya District Bharatiya Kisan Sangha, H Sudhakar, general manager of Mandya Milk Union, and Madhu Chandan, founder of Organic Mandya, who is the Mandya candidate for the Sarvodaya Karnataka Party. Credits: NDTV, Narendra Modi Youtube Channel, NewsFirst Kannada 1 and NewsFirst Kannada 2. If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on Angel Tax, the demon that haunts startups, Saving Face On Social Media: The New Era of Brand Protection, The Gig Economy Gets Grimmer and more! You can follow our host 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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reliance Capital was the last big bastion to fall in Anil Ambani’s business empire. Once competing with the likes of ICICI and HDFC, it has been, for the last year, languishing in India’s bankruptcy court. The complex resolution process is a two-horse race between Gujarati pharma giant Torrent Group and auto-hospitals-banking conglomerate Hinduja Group. The prize is RCap’s lucrative insurance business with assets worth Rs 56,000 crore. Host Anirban Chowdhury speaks to: Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Group Chairman of Inditrade Capital and Former MD of Reliance Money on the rise of Reliance Capital Sangita Mehta, ET’s Senior Editor on the fall and the challenges faced by the company over the years G Chokkalingam, Founder of Equinomics Research & Advisory on the opportunities that came along the way of Reliance Capital Sugata Ghosh, ET’s Associate Editor on what will the winner get once they buy the RCap. Credits: CNBC-TV18 1, CNBC-TV18 2, Business Standard, CNBC-TV18 3, CNBC-TV18 4, CNBC-TV18 5, CNBC-TV18 6, Reliance Capital If you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on El Niño: Little Boy, Big Trouble, Will music streaming platforms survive in India?, Lufthansa CEO on its turnaround, India and Air India, and much 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.