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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.

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.