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businessline podcastsTop Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, October 16, 2026What do the Supreme Court’s YES Bank AT1 bond ruling, Air India’s network changes, the India-US trade deal and SEBI’s proposed market reforms mean for investors and businesses?
In today’s Businessline podcast, we break down the key developments shaping India’s banking, aviation, trade and stock markets. Tune in for the latest business news and what it means for the markets and the wider economy.
Listen now and stay informed with businessline.
2026-10-1602 min
businessline podcastsTop Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 25, 2026Tamil Nadu govt abandons Parandur airport plan, looks for alternative site
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam-led Tamil Nadu government has dropped the plans for a new ₹27,400 crore greenfield airport at Parandur following resistance from local villagers.
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday made the official announcement in the State Assembly that the project, which was proposed by the previous government has been abandoned, with the government seeking to avoid the displacement of residents and loss of agricultural land.
Vijay said he went in person to the project site and assured the villagers of hi...
2026-08-2503 min
businessline podcastsTop Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, January 14, 2025Amidst changing business environment, Tata Consultancy Services has embarked on a transformation journey with AI at its centre. In conversation with businessline, TCS CEO K Krithivasan and CFO Samir Seksaria, talk about how enterprise clients are accelerating AI decisions despite global uncertainty, how deal cycles are shortening, and why the long-held American dream is no longer the primary aspiration for India’s IT talent.
Read the full interview by Vallari Sanzgiri and Thomas K Thomas in the Hindu Businessline.
‘No more 10-minute delivery’: Quick commerce players do away with deadline after labour minister intervenes
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2026-01-1402 min
businessline podcastsTop Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, Nov 6, 2025The Centre on Wednesday has released India AI Governance Guidelines with the goal of harnessing the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive development and global competitiveness, while addressing the risks it may pose to individuals and society.
However, the government has maintained that it is not a legislation and it would not introduce any regulation, but added that existing regulations can be applied to address many of the risks. For instance, existing laws like information technology, data protection, consumer protection and statutory civil and criminal codes, etc, can be used to govern AI applications, reports...
2025-11-0603 min
businessline podcastsBL Morning Report: October 1, 20251.The Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate decision, Today,(October 1) will likely be a close call, with policymakers facing multiple reasons to lower borrowing costs as inflation stays low and economic growth takes a knock from high US tariffs.
While a majority of economists — 24 of 39 surveyed by Bloomberg — predict the repurchase rate will remain on hold at 5.5%, 15 expect a quarter-point reduction, citing India’s growth prospects. Even many of those forecasting a hold say there’s justification to ease.
The six-member monetary policy committee, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, will need to juggle a number of...
2025-10-0104 min
businessline podcastsDespite current expensive valuations, Indian market still holds significant upside in the longer term: Meeta ShettyWith stronger balance sheets, fiscal stability and liquidity measures from the RBI, the growth should recover leading to double-digit earnings growth over the next two-three years, said Meeta Shetty, Fund Manager, Tata Asset Management, in a conversation with businessline. “We might experience sideways movement in the near term, the structural factors supporting the economy make the market attractive for long-term investors,” she added.
2025-07-0818 min
businessline podcastsIPO-ready: What’s next for Travel Food Services (TFS)?In this podcast, businessline's Anupama Ghosh sits down with Varun Kapur, who is the Managing Director of Travel Food Services, to explore how the company is redefining the quick service restaurant (QSR) experience in India’s travel hubs. From curating diverse culinary brands and enhancing airport lounge experiences to preparing for a landmark IPO, Kapoor shares insights on consumer evolution, innovation, operational efficiency, and the future roadmap of TFS. With Travel Food Services (TFS) set to launch its highly anticipated ₹2,000 crore IPO on July 7 this candid conversation gives listeners a front-row seat to the strategy, vision, and emotional journey behind...
2025-07-0309 min
businessline podcastsMillet-based children's food brand Slurrp Farm betting big on FY26 for scale upAt a time when consumers are increasingly seeking healthier food options, Slurrp Farm has been charting its own course and scaling up rapidly. Wholesum Foods, the parent of Slurrp Farm is currently at Rs 150 crore run-rate and is nearly EBITDA positive, Co-Founder Shauravi Malik told businessline. The company ended FY25 with revenues of Rs 106 crore up nearly 52 per cent and is doubling down on quick-commerce in a big way besides launch of new products and deeper offline retail expansion, she added.
Founded in 2016 by Meghana Narayan and Malik, Wholsum Foods is the parent company of t...
2025-06-1822 min
businessline podcastsSustainability explained: What it means and why it matters today | Energonomics EP 22We have heard of many slogans like Think Green, Act Sustainable, Grow Responsibly, Live Harmoniously, promoting sustainable development among big corporates, factories, nations, and with business leaders alike. But what exactly is sustainability? Is it just to do with just energy or the environment?
Find out in the latest episode of Energonomics with Miniya Chatterji, CEO, Sustain Labs Paris, and businessline’s Richa Mishra.
2025-06-0940 minbusinessline podcastsSpeed, scale, security: How FSS keeps digital payments safe | Vishal Maru | Anupama Alok GhoshIn this businessline podacst, Anupama Alok Ghosh speaks with Vishal Maru, Global Processing Head at Financial Software and Systems (FSS), to explore how India’s payment ecosystem is tackling rising financial crime.
Drawing insights from the latest Kroll Financial Crime Report, the conversation dives into emerging fraud trends, insider threats, and how FSS maintains real-time fraud detection without compromising transaction speed.
Vishal also discusses the role of AI in combating financial crime, challenges of compliance in a fast-evolving landscape, and the delicate balance between innovation and regulation.
Tune in to hear how FSS, wh...
2025-05-0320 minbusinessline podcastsTariffs and tensions: Can India seize opportunities amid global trade jitters?In this episode, we dive into what lies ahead for the Indian stock market in FY26. From monetary policy cues and sectoral shifts to global uncertainties and upcoming earnings, we cover the full spectrum. Naveen Kulkarni, Chief Investment Officer at Axis Securities, joins businessline's Anupama Ghosh for a focused and insightful conversation that moves from the big picture to the granular details, helping listeners decode the market dynamics of the new financial year.Reporter: Anupama Ghosh, Producer: Amitha Rajkumar
2025-04-1818 min
businessline podcastsCurrent Account podcast | The shift in RBI’s policies: What’s next for lending, liquidity, and gold loans?In this episode of the Current Account podcast, businessline’s Piyush Shukla is joined by Anil Gupta, SVP & Co-Group Head - Financial Sector Ratings, ICRA. The conversation delves deep into the latest decisions made by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and their implications on the Indian economy, with a focus on lending, deposit rates, and gold loans. Gupta provides insightful analysis on the recent 25 basis point rate cut by the MPC. He discusses the expected impact of these cuts on retail and corporate borrowers, particularly the transmission to loan...
2025-04-1021 minbusinessline podcastsThe AI-powered financial crime wave: How to protect your business?Financial crime is evolving—and fast. From AI-powered fraud to crypto laundering, the risks are skyrocketing while compliance struggles to keep pace. With 71% of experts expecting financial crime risks to rise in 2025, the question isn’t if we’re prepared—it’s how badly we’re falling behind.Join businessline's Anupama Ghosh as she explores the widening gap between the sophisticated tactics of criminals and the preparedness of businesses. With insights from Tarun Bhatia, Managing Director and Co-head of APAC at Kroll, we dissect the challenges organizations face in implementing effective compliance measures.W...
2025-04-0428 minbusinessline podcastsBreaking down Trump's tariffs: What’s in store for India?In this podcast episode, businessline’s Amiti Sen, discusses President Trump’s newly announced reciprocal tariffs, set to take effect from April 5th, with a 10% baseline tariff on imports and country-specific tariffs to follow. We focus on India, where a 27% tariff on exports to the US will impact sectors like textiles, chemicals, and agriculture. However, India has a competitive edge, as its tariffs are lower than those of other Asian nations like China and Vietnam. The episode also covers India’s ongoing negotiations with the US for a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to secure tariff...
2025-04-0305 min
businessline podcastsEnergonOmics EP 21: The Trump Effect – A new era for fossil fuels and coalFossil fuels, including coal, are seeing renewed interest thanks to American President Donald Trump. Will Trump's narrative have a global impact? In this EnergOnomics podcast, Businessline’s Richa Mishra, had a detailed conversation with Tracy Shuchart, senior economist at Ninja Traders on Trump’s second term and what it the implications would be for energy security, climate policies, and the future of renewable energy investments.
2025-03-2812 minbusinessline podcastsHow Budget 2025 will treat your wallet and shape the marketsIn this podcast episode, businessline’s Akshata Gorde discusses the key highlights of the Union Budget for 2025-26 with A. Balasubramanian, CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC. Balasubramanian provides insights into how the budget will impact capital markets, economic growth, and investments. The budget’s relaxation in income tax, allowing individuals earning up to ₹12,00,000 to pay no tax, is a key highlight. Balasubramanian suggests that while this may boost disposable income, it’s more beneficial for the economy if this money is spent, rather than invested in SIPs, to stimulate GDP growth. The conversation also cover...
2025-02-0305 minbusinessline podcastsWhat has DeepSeek done different that other AI platforms haven't achieved till now?Semiconductor design firm Nvidia lost about 17% or close to $593 billion in market value - a record one-day loss for any company, while shares of companies in semiconductor, power and infrastructure companies exposed to AI collectively shed more than $1 trillion.businessline's K Bharat Kumar talks to Prof B Ravindran, Head of the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI at IIT-Madras explains why DeepSeek’s work is wonderful news for India and what exactly the Chinese startup has done that its much larger rivals could not.(Host: K Bharat Kumar)
2025-02-0118 min
businessline podcastsPM KUSUM scheme: What can the solar energy sector expect from the Union Budget 2025?In this episode of the Energonomics podcast, businessline's Richa and Mukesh Chandra, Representative at Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, discuss PM KUSUM's success in Bihar, the challenges ahead, and the potential recalibration of the scheme in the upcoming budget, along with the necessary adjustments to make it a true success.Listen in!(Host: Richa Mishra; Producer: Siddharth MC)
2025-01-3108 min
businessline podcastsPM KUSUM Scheme: Is a recalibration required for its all India success?India's PM KUSUM scheme aims to empower farmers through solar energy, but is it living up to its promise? In this episode of Energonomics, businessline's Richa Mishra talks with Subrahmanyam Pulipaka, CEO of the National Solar Energy Federation of India, about the scheme's progress, challenges, and potential. They explore the reasons behind the slow adoption of some components of the program, the importance of state-level initiatives, and the complex issue of agricultural electricity subsidies. They also discuss potential possible recalibration of the PM KUSUM scheme in the upcoming budget and necessary corrections to make it a true success, including...
2025-01-3112 minbusinessline podcastsFrom record highs to significant decline: What’s happening with India’s forex reserves?India's foreign exchange reserves rose significantly post-COVID, touching an all-time high of $705 billion in Sept, 2024. They then started to decline, sparking concerns. To help shed light on the situation, businessline’s K Bharat Kumar is joined by Vivek Kumar, economist at QuantEco Research, who provides insights into the factors behind these fluctuations and what they mean for India’s financial health. Kumar begins by discussing the evolution of India’s foreign exchange reserves, noting that post-COVID, there was a surge in foreign investments, both direct and portfolio, which boosted the reserves to over $700 billion. This was aided by glob...
2025-01-2744 minbusinessline podcastsWhat are the key focus areas of a potential M&A framework overhaul?The central government is considering significant amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, to streamline and simplify the merger, amalgamation, and demerger process. The focus is on reducing procedural bottlenecks and expediting corporate restructuring. K R Srivats in conversation with Poornima Joshi, Resident Editor, businessline, on the implications of the proposed changes to M&A rules. Listen in.(Host: Poornima Joshi, Subject expert: KR Srivats, Podcast editor: Amitha Rajkumar)
2025-01-1907 minbusinessline podcastsIndia poised to develop world’s shortest-duration mustard variety without losing yield: PK RaiIn this episode, P K Rai, Director of the Indian Institute of Rapeseed-Mustard Research in Bharatpur, shares insights on ICAR's efforts to develop short-duration rapeseed-mustard varieties that can withstand climate change without sacrificing yield. If successful, these varieties could set a new global benchmark for crop duration and productivity. Listen to excerpts from his conversation with businessline's Prabhudatta Mishra.
2025-01-1920 min
businessline podcastsWhat is the great FMCG slowdown about? In this interview to Vinay Kamath and Meenakshi Verma Ambwani of businessline, Saugata Gupta, MD & CEO of Marico Ltd, talks about the factors that have contributed to a slowdown in FMCG consumption and about rural and urban consumption. He also talks about how digital will be a big driver of growth for the group and how it has emerged as a strong pillar of growth for the group, complementing its core portfolio of Saffola and Parachute oils. It has parlayed the Saffola brand into foods, as well, and expects this to be a big play in its portfolio soon.
2025-01-0738 minbusinessline podcastsWhy experts aren’t alarmed by hMPV’s recent spreadIn this episode of the businessline podcast, Aishwarya Kumar speaks with Dr. Suraj Jain, Clinical Operations Head at Manipal TRUtest, to address the growing concerns about human metapneumovirus (hMPV). With cases of hMPV emerging across various Indian states, the discussion clears up misconceptions about the virus. Jain explains that hMPV, while resembling the flu in its symptoms, is not a new threat—it's been present in India since 2003 and is part of a family of respiratory viruses that have existed for decades. The podcast explores how hMPV spreads through respiratory droplets and what precautions can be ta...
2025-01-0715 min
businessline podcastsWhat’s at stake in the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections?Maharashtra is all set to go to the polls on November 20, 2024. The battle for control of the 288-member Assembly has seen shifting alliances, ideological clashes, intricate caste equations, and emotional appeals over the past few years. The major alliances in the fray include the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), with both emerging as the main contenders. A total of 4,136 candidates are vying for seats across 36 districts, with over 9.7 crore eligible voters.What’s at stake this time, and how have the political dynamics in the state evolved over the la...
2024-11-1912 min
businessline podcastsHow can Kerala prevent disasters like the Wayanad landslide?Kerala’s Wayanad was hit with a landslide on Tuesday killing close to 170 people. This is not the state's first time facing a crisis related to monsoons. In this businessline podcast, Anjana PV talks to Vinson Kurian, Consultant,businessline, about the recurring issues of landslides and extreme weather events in Kerala. The podcast highlights the frequency and severity of these natural disasters, attributing them largely to the monsoon season. Kurian explains that while the north of Kerala is severely affected, the threat extends to other districts such as Idukki, which are part of the Western Ghats and thus...
2024-07-3122 min
businessline podcastsWill GST solve India's fuel price problem?Hardeep Singh Puri, India's oil minister, has announced plans to include petrol, diesel and natural gas under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as part of the new cabinet. This is what he said the day he took office. This has led to debates and discussions.In this latest episode of Energonomics Podcast, businessline's Richa Mishra and Shishir Sinha get into an interesting conversation on whether GST could solve India's rising fuel price problem.
2024-07-1219 min
businessline podcastsHow is Artificial Intelligence transforming the legal industry?Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been revolutionising various sectors and industries. This technological innovation has created numerous changes, from IT services to the legal industry. In this podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV speaks to Anushita S P Karunakaram, Co-Founder & CEO, of LawyerDesk Advocacy Pvt. Ltd., on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence in the legal industry. Anushita says AI's integration into law is crucial because the legal sector has historically resisted technological advancements. The complexity of the legal system, with its dynamic and regionally diverse laws, presents a unique challenge that AI can address. AI, according to An...
2024-07-0828 minbusinessline podcastsPush for privatisation of education, saffronisation of curriculum prominently visible during these 10 years of NDA: Bikash BhattacharyyaIn this 10 Years of NDA podcast, businessline’s Abhishek Law speaks to Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya, a Rajya Sabha MP from the CPI(M) and also a member of the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, on the state of education in India and where efforts need to be made by the next government.
2024-05-1004 minbusinessline podcastsGovt can do a lot to build on last decade's success in SpaceWith the resounding success of the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission and the Aditya L-1 mission, India has earned an enviable measure of respectability across the world. Countries that once denied India technology are today eager to collaborate with India. Though much of the success was achieved in the last ten years, the foundations for success were laid in the preceding decades. And, the excitement has just begun. In this episode of the NDA@10 podcast, businessline's M Ramesh talks to Dr. Chaitanya Giri, a space expert and Consultant for Space Policy & Space Diplomacy at the Research and Information System for...
2024-05-0807 minbusinessline podcastsImports to self-reliance, India charts its course on indegenisationIn this episode of the ‘NDA@10’ series, businessline’s Dalip Singh talks to Rajinder Singh Bhatia, President of the SIDM, about the transformation of India’s defence sector over the past decade. Bhatia starts the discussion by commending the government's policy implementation and underscores the importance of export orientation and preference for Indian products as game changers. Bhatia also talks about how India has been pushing towards policy transparency in defence procurement, preference for Indian products and focus on indigenisation. The conversation goes on to highlight the nation’s historical reliance on imports for defense eq...
2024-05-0410 minbusinessline podcastsSatellite communications, which plays a huge role in connecting regions has not developed as fast as it needed toIn this special episode of the businessline Podcast where we are reviewing the performance of NDA government in the last 10 years, we are looking at the telecom sector. The Telecom sector in India has seen phenomenal changes including shift from 2G to 4G with the launch of Reliance Jio, BharatNet, OTT services, new Telecom Bill to successful launch of 5G services.businessline spoke to Mahesh Uppal, a renowned sector expert and currently the Director of Com First (India), who said that while there is a fair amount of incremental improvement in the regulatory environment like licensing fee a...
2024-04-2510 min
businessline podcastsImpact of consecutive successes of Malayalam movies on economy The Malayalam film industry is on a winning streak. From the action packed thriller ‘Abraham Ozler’ to survival movies such as ‘Manjummel Boys’ and ‘Aadujeevitham,’ this industry’s success is in the spotlight. Many of these movies have already collected from Rs 50 crore to over 200 crore at the box office. In this podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV talks to Chandrashekar Mantha, Partner, Media & Entertainment Sector Leader, Deloitte India to understand the reason for the consecutive hits and its impact in the economy. The conversation explores the effects of Malayalam cinema's triumphs, from increased investments in the industry to heightened oppor...
2024-04-2510 minbusinessline podcastsHighways are not just transportation routes, but contributors to economic prosperityIn this special episode of the businessline Podcast where we are reviewing the performance of NDA government in the last 10 years, we take a look at the road and highways sector. Roads and highways are considered a key barometer for analysing an economy, more so for India, as it strives to become the world’s third largest economy aided by transforming into a manufacturing hub.Businessline spoke with Vishal Gupta, the executive director of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India, on how the country has performed on its promises in the sector and what more needs to be done.
2024-04-2318 minbusinessline podcastsPLI support should not favour companies that only assemble: Ajay SrivastavaIn the latest episode of the 10 Years of NDA podcast series, businessline’s Amiti Sen examines the efficacy of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and its role in increasing domestic manufacturing, attracting foreign investments, and helping with job creation across strategic sectors. The episode also discusses the origins of the PLI scheme in 2020. With a targeted approach across 14 sectors including electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles, the scheme's impact is examined, particularly its significant influence across the mobile manufacturing domain.Ajay Srivastava, former Indian Trade Services officer and founder of the research body Global Trade Research Initi...
2024-04-1810 minbusinessline podcastsNUTS and BOLTS of “Smishing Attacks”As a digital banking customer, it’s common for Indians these days to receive frequent SMS alerts offering enticing deals like a ₹1 crore personal loan or a lifetime free credit card.All that you have to do to bag these offers is click on the link attached to the text, says the SMS, bringing smiles to your face. Now chances are that you will get elated and quickly jump (without verifying) into clicking the link, only to be eventually duped of your hard earned savings. This is the story of “Smishing Attacks” that has become...
2024-04-1324 min
businessline podcastsRising costs, evolving strategies: The digital revolution in Indian election campaigningIn this podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV and Sindhu Hariharan explore the data on political advertisements (ad) spending during India’s election periods. Sindhu begins by highlighting the significant increase in digital ad spending by major political parties, particularly noting the early efforts of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP's dominance is evident both in terms of expenditure and activity on digital platforms, with a clear focus on image and video. Sindhu reveals that a staggering ₹52 crore has been spent on political advertisements from March 1 to April 9, 2024, a notable six-fold increase compared to the 2019 elections. BJP emerges...
2024-04-1106 min
businessline podcastsHow Shrimad Ramayan creator Swastik Productions has found success in mythological genreSwastik Productions’ Shrimad Ramayan, the Hindi-language mythological TV-series, launched earlier this year, has been a big hit, drawing viewers from all age-groups and garnering a lot of eyeballs. As per Ormax Media, Shrimad Ramayan was among the top ten most-liked Hindi TV shows during the March 30–April 5 period based on audience engagement.Over the years, the end-to-end production company has been delivering hit shows in the mythological and historical genres. Founded in 2007, the company is known for producing many popular shows such as "Mahabharat," “Shiv Shakti, “RadhaKrishn” and “Porus” among others, building a library of over 1000 hours of content.In...
2024-04-1015 minbusinessline podcastsWhy Gen - Z prefers learning and growth opportunities over salary packagesIn this podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV and Kamal Karanth, Co-founder of Xpheno, a specialist staffing company, discuss the priorities of Gen-Z while applying for jobs. The discussion is based on a report by Internshala Jobs, titled, "Navigating GenZ Workplace Expectations in 2024: Insights for HR Professionals.” One striking finding is that 67 per cent of Gen Z job seekers prioritise learning and growth opportunities over hefty salary packages. Karanth attributes this shift to the saturated job market that Gen Z individuals have entered, emphasising the need for regular upskilling to remain relevant in their roles. He notes that despi...
2024-04-0523 min
businessline podcastsHow water scarcity in Bengaluru sparks concerns for business viabilityIn this podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV and Ganesh Shankar, founder and CEO of FluxGen Technologies, Bengaluru, discuss the reasons for Bengaluru’s water crisis and how it has been affecting businesses. Shankar reflects on his personal experiences and observations of the city's water situation over the years, highlighting a stark decline from abundant resources to reliance on tankers. The conversation identifies multiple factors contributing to this crisis, including rapid urbanisation, the loss of natural water bodies due to encroachment, and the impact of climate change on rainfall patterns. Urbanisation has led to a surge in population and c...
2024-04-0532 minbusinessline podcastsDisinvestment as a catalyst for changeIn this episode of 10 years of NDA, businessline’s Shishir Sinha engages in an enlightening conversation with Anil Sood, co-founder at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Complex Choices. Together, they dissect the transformative journey of disinvestment in India. The conversation navigates through the evolving terminology in budgetary discourse, where 'disinvestment' makes way for 'miscellaneous receipts'. Sood evaluates the unfinished agenda, emphasising the importance of balancing disinvestment with the capital needs of public sector enterprises for sustainable growth. As the discussion draws to a close, the professor offers a critical appraisal of the Modi government's disinvestment efforts, highlighting both the...
2024-04-0208 minbusinessline podcastsHow will tech giants be affected by the Digital Competition Law?There have been discussions on Digital competition law. The 16-member Committee on Digital Competition Law recently recommended that ex-ante measures be introduced to complement the current ex-post framework. In this businessline podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV delves into the nuances of Digital Competition Law with KR Srivats, Associate Editor, businessline, on the proposed law and its potential impact on big tech giants. The podcast begins with an overview of the committee formed to assess the adequacy of existing competition laws in addressing the challenges emerging from the digital economy. Srivats elaborates on the need for an ex-ante regu...
2024-03-2130 minbusinessline podcastsNDA@10: Where does India stand on the economic front in 2024?In the past decade, India has undergone remarkable economic growth and transformative reforms, positioning itself as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, India has achieved significant milestones, aiming to become the world's third-largest economy and reach a $5 trillion GDP. businessline's KR Srivats speaks to Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at Bank of Baroda to understand India's economic performance over the past decade. Sabnavis identifies game-changing initiatives in India's economic landscape over the last decade. First being GST, which streamlined business activities and increased tax compliance. He also app...
2024-03-1912 minbusinessline podcastsAll you need to know about the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 The Centre recently announced the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who came to India before December 31, 2014. businessline’s Anjana PV spoke to Dalip Singh, Deputy Editor, businessline, on the societal impact and complexities and implications of the act.The CAA 2019 grants Indian citizenship to migrants belonging to Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Christian, and Parsi communities who faced religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. These rules streamline the citizenship process for eligible migrants, reducing the time required for naturalisation .However, the Act has spa...
2024-03-1910 min
businessline podcastsCan India become a major player in the global refinery market?A country which is heavily import dependent for its crude oil supply to meets demand should have such aspirations, is it logical?In the latest episode of the EnergOnomics podcast, businessline’s Richa Mishra speaks with Ellen R. Wald, President of Transversal Consulting, on India's goal to establish itself as a global refinery hub. Drawing parallels with China's refinery strategy, Ellen emphasises the critical need for investment, and a customer base for such ventures. Despite India relying heavily on crude oil imports, Ellen suggests that its economic structure has advantages over China's state-run mode...
2024-02-2429 min
businessline podcastsRetail investor sentiment positive in 2024: Tejas Khoday, Co-founder and CEO, FYERSIn this businessline podcast, Anjana C Shriram speaks with Tejas Khoday, Co-founder & CEO of FYERS, a broking and investment platform, on the stock market dynamics in 2024. In this episode, Anjana and Tejas talk about the current state of the Indian stock market, addressing the challenges and opportunities facing retail investors and platforms like FYERS in today's dynamic environment. With retail participation on the rise and global uncertainties impacting market dynamics, Tejas offers his expert perspective on what the trends seen in the stock markets today. From market sentiment to technological readiness, Tejas shares his i...
2024-02-2219 minbusinessline podcastsFlipkart mafia: How Flipkart's legacy fuels 44 thriving startupsIn this businessline podcast, Anjana PV discusses with Parvathi Benu on the recent trend of employees moving out of Flipkart and creating their own businesses. The former employees of Flipkart, known as "flipsters," have gone on to start their own successful startups. The discussion covers the history of the 'Flipkart mafia', its connection to Flipkart's ESOP buyback exercises, and the correlation between these buybacks and the founding of new startups. Parvathi mentions that 44 startups have been founded by ex-Flipkart employees, with some achieving unicorn status, including PhonePe. The trend is not entirely new, as the first flipster st...
2024-02-2205 min
businessline podcastsExploring holistic wellness with Sandeep MallIn this episode of businessline podcast, Shubho Sengupta, a seasoned digital marketer, explores the trending topics and transformative journeys within the realm of internet-driven health initiatives with Sandeep Mall, an entrepreneur, wildlife photographer, and health influencer. Sandeep’s journey is one of profound transformation. From a hard-driving CEO who neglected his health until a critical medical emergency forced him to re-evaluate his lifestyle, Sandeep emerged as a beacon of inspiration. His subsequent journey into health coaching and wellness advocacy led to the creation of his ground-breaking book, Finding the Oasis—a practical workbook addressing contemporary health challenges.T...
2024-02-2120 minbusinessline podcastsHow can smart meters help discoms?In this businessline podcast, Ganesh Lakshminarayanan, CEO of Airtel Business India, discusses Airtel’s recent partnership with Adani Energy Solutions for connectivity in the smart metering ecosystem in India. The smart metering program in India aims to address challenges in the power industry, such as reducing losses and improving efficiency. Lakshminarayanan emphasizes the potential benefits of smart meters, including automated readings, real-time usage monitoring, and the ability to prepay for meter usage. He envisions a future where smart meters enable efficient matching of demand and supply, shaping consumer and industrial power usage for better distribution. Laks...
2024-02-1119 minbusinessline podcastsWhat are the emerging technologies driving India's fintech boom?In this episode of businessline podcast, we delve into the dynamic world of India's fintech industry. Despite facing challenges like the funding winter, fintech start-ups have experienced tremendous growth, attracting significant investments. To shed light on this sector, businessline’s Jyoti Banthia is joined by Ramanathan RV, Co-Founder, Hyperface and Madhu Shalini Iyer, Managing Partner at Rocketship.vc. Iyer starts by discussing the funding landscape, emphasizing the importance of fintech in India's economic future. She highlights the significant investments and the cautious optimism surrounding future funding prospects, despite challenges such as IPO performance and investor caution. RV ec...
2024-02-1129 min
businessline podcastsFrom crisis to recovery: Kerala’s 2024 Budget and the debt equationIn this episode of the businessline podcast, hosted by Anjana PV, the spotlight is on the recently presented budget for the year 2024 by KN Balagopal. The state of Kerala is grappling with a significant debt crisis, prompting intense speculation regarding the implications of this budget on the common populace and various sectors. Vinson Kurian, consultant, businessline, dissects the nuances of the Kerala budget 2024. Vinson begins by acknowledging that despite modest revenue mobilization targets set by the finance minister, there remains skepticism about achieving them, given Kerala's historical struggle with meeting collection targets. However, the...
2024-02-0747 min
businessline podcastsWhat is the economics behind marathons?The Tata Mumbai Marathon, a pioneering event in India's distance running landscape, has witnessed significant growth and transformation since its inception. Anil Singh, Founder and Managing Director, Procam International, and Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director, Procam International, share insights into the marathon's evolution in this businessline podcast hosted by Anjana PV. The growth of marathons in India has been remarkable, especially considering the shift from a primarily spectator-driven sporting paradigm to a participatory sports movement. Additionally, the philanthropic element of the Tata Mumbai Marathon was emphasised, with over 270 NGOs leveraging the platform to raise funds and awareness fo...
2024-02-0333 minbusinessline podcastsWhy rebirth for Paytm payments bank is next to impossibleReserve Bank of India recently imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank and barred the entity from offering incremental banking services effective March 2024. This is due to concerns regarding breach of and compliance with regulatory norms.In this businessline podcast, Anjana PV talks to Hamsini Karthik, Deputy editor, businessline, on what are the restrictions imposed on Paytm payments bank by RBI and how this decision will impact its customers.Listen in to this podcast.
2024-02-0219 min
businessline podcastsShould menstrual leaves be made mandatory in India?In this businessline podcast, Dr Madhuri Vidhyashankar, a renowned gynecologist, Motherhood Hospitals, Bengaluru, talks to businessline’s Anjana PV regarding the ongoing discussions surrounding menstrual leave policies. She emphasises the prevalence of dysmenorrhea, affecting 40-50% of young girls and 50-60% of women in the reproductive age group.
Dr Madhuri points out that, while some may experience prolonged and severe pain due to conditions like adenomyosis or endometriosis, blanket menstrual leave policies may not be universally beneficial.
She highlights the availability of effective medications, ranging from mild analgesics to advanced treatments, which can alleviate menstrual discomfort fo...
2024-01-1617 min
businessline podcastsHow Italy’s Magniflex is expanding its footprints in IndiaMagniflex India, a 60-year-old mattress brand from Italy, has decided to scale up its operations in India. In this podcast, businessline’s Nabodita Ganguly is joined by Anand Nichani, Managing Director of Magniflex India, to talk about the company’s expansion plan in India, the rise in demand for health-focused mattresses, and the company’s possible hotel partnership in India. Magniflex manufactures 10,000 mattresses a day and supplies them to 100 countries.
Nichani emphasises the growing awareness of health post-Covid-19, leading to a surge in demand for mattresses focused on comfort and quality sleep.
The discussion delves into M...
2024-01-0622 min
businessline podcastsEdTech 2.0: What's in store for India EdTech sector in 2024?The Indian EdTech sector has seen various highs and lows -- the sector grew rapidly and it was the darling of investors during the pandemic. However, funding in the space has reduced significantly and some of the top start-ups are now facing the pressure. What will 2024 bring to the sector? businessline's Jyoti Banthia speaks to Pratham Barot, co-founder & CEO, Zell Education, and Shantanu Rooj, founder and CEO, TeamLease Edtech, to know the challenges and opportunities in the sector. Listen in.
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2023-12-3126 min
businessline podcastsAre DINKs foolproof from financial worries?In the evolving landscape of contemporary India, an increasing number of individuals are choosing the childfree path, challenging traditional norms and reshaping societal expectations. As aspirations shift and personal priorities take centre stage, the decision to forgo parenthood is gaining acceptance.
“DINKs,” an acronym for “Dual Income, No Kids,” represents a demographic trend that has gained prominence in India and across the globe. In India, the traditional family structure has undergone significant transformation, with an increasing number of couples opting for childfree lifestyles. This phenomenon is often attributed to evolving social attitudes, changing economic dynamics, and a desire f...
2023-12-3011 min
businessline podcastsHow will monetisation of YouTube Shorts work? YouTube India Director explainsYouTube India Director Ishan John Chatterjee joins businessline’s Nabodita Ganguly to discuss the notable trends observed on YouTube in the past year. The conversation covers the rise of short-form videos, with casual creation flourishing across the country, particularly in non-metro areas and diverse languages.
The discussion explores the growing consumption of YouTube on living room screens, marking a significant trend in the platform's evolution. Chatterjee emphasises the diversity in content creation and viewership, spanning various languages, genres, and verticals across the nation.
Delving into news consumption trends, Chatterjee reveals that video has become the mo...
2023-12-2816 min
businessline podcastsIs Corporate India equipped for menstrual leaves?Menstrual leave policy has become a major topic of discussion these days. Many claim it is a game changer to bring inclusivity to workplaces, but some others argue that it is a policy that can create more discrimination while hiring women. Chai Sutta Bar is an organisation that has provided 12 paid leaves to its female employees as a part of their menstrual leave policy. In this podcast, businessline’s Anjana PV talks to Anubhav Dubey, co-founder of Chai Sutta Bar, about the importance of providing menstrual leaves and if corporate India is equipped for the same.
In thi...
2023-12-2414 min
businessline podcastsFrom Cyclone Oaki to Cyclone Michaung: What are the reasons behind recurring cyclones in India?India has been experiencing recurring cyclones over the past few years. Recently, Cyclone Michaung shook the lives of citizens of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. At this juncture, businessline’s Anjana PV talks to Vinson Kurian, consultant, businessline, to understand the formation of cyclones and the reasons behind them.
Vinson breaks down the formation of cyclones in simple terms, emphasising the role of low-pressure areas over the ocean. He explains how the Coriolis force and warm ocean waters contribute to the swirling motion of air, eventually leading to the development of cyclones. The discussion extends to the fac...
2023-12-2241 min
businessline podcastsWhat is JN.1? Here’s all you need to know about the new Coronavirus variantThe World Health OrganiZation has classified the SARS-CoV-2 sub-variant JN.1 as a separate variant of interest (VOI) from its parent lineage BA.2.86, due to its rapidly increasing spread. This new variant was recently found in Kerala. In this episode of businessline’s News Explained, Anjana PV and Jyothi Datta discuss the emergence of the JN.1 variant, the potential implications of this new variant, its origins, and the ongoing surge in Covid-19 cases.
Jyothi explains that the JN.1 variant is a sub-variant of the SARS-CoV-2, which initially caused the pandemic. The variant is considered a part of a lin...
2023-12-2115 min
businessline podcastsWe wanted a new valuation; Reliance Retail didn’t get back with one: Naturals Salon & Spa CEO CK KumaravelReliance Retail and Naturals Salon & Spa recently terminated their acquisition agreement citing disparities in the valuation of Naturals Salon & Spa.
CK Kumaravel, co-founder and CEO of Naturals Salon & Spa, speaks to businessline about why their recent deal with Reliance didn’t work out, the trends in the beauty industry post-pandemic, and the company’s expansion plan.
Regarding the potential acquisition by Reliance Retail, Kumaravel explains the reasons behind calling off the deal, citing differences in valuation and a lack of mutual interest. The focus is placed on Naturals' commitment to its current momentum, with the openin...
2023-12-1827 min
businessline podcastsAll about Unnati zero coupon zero principal instrumentThis podcast sheds light on the innovative financial instruments known as zero coupons and zero principal instruments, particularly in the context of social stock exchanges. These instruments serve as a unique bridge between social enterprises or charitable organisations and potential donors. Unlike traditional bonds or equities, zero coupon zero principal instrument don't yield interest, nor do they return the principal amount upon maturity; instead, they operate as pure donations.
businessLine's Senior Associate Editor, Lokeshwarri SK, explains that social stock exchanges, such as those affiliated with BSE or NSE, facilitate connections between these entities and donors, providing visibility...
2023-12-1509 min
businessline podcastsElection Results: How will the State elections results impact the 2024 Lok Sabha polls?The long-awaited election results are finally here, revealing significant shifts in political landscapes. The BJP is set to dominate the Hindi heartland, making a strong comeback in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh while retaining Madhya Pradesh. Meanwhile, the Congress seems to be victorious in Telangana. To decode and understand these results, businessline’s V Nivedita is joined by Poornima Joshi, Chief of Bureau Delhi, and Richa Mishra, Chief of Bureau Hyderabad.
Rajasthan, known for its tradition of ousting incumbents, witnessed the BJP sweep with 115 seats compared to the Congress's 69. Despite expectations of consolidation among certain social groups favouring the Co...
2023-12-0323 min
businessline podcastsHow brands use neuromarketing to decode consumer behaviour
Making an advertisement is an expensive process, but the cost is worth it if the company can be sure that the advertisement will make an impact. The question is how can the company be sure of it? Traditionally, companies will undertake research in the form of surveys to know how consumers react to the product. Now, these firms are exploring newer ways, including using neuroscience, to find out what the customer is thinking. This kind of marketing is called neuromarketing, and it measures physiological and neural signals to gain insight into customers’ motivations, preferences, and decisions, that ca...
2023-11-2728 min
businessline podcastsHow will the National Deep Tech Startup Policy help the deep tech start-up ecosystem?In this podcast, businessline’s Haripriya Sureban is joined by Arjun Rao, General Partner, Speciale Incept Advisors LLP; Sangeeta Gupta, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Nasscom; and Geethanjali Radhakrishnan, Founder and Managing Director, Adiuvo Diagnostics, where they talk about the evolving landscape of deep tech start-ups in India.
The conversation highlights the nascent stage of India's deep tech sector, which constitutes a small fraction of the overall technology start-up ecosystem. However, the momentum is building, with a focus on diverse areas such as health tech, agri-tech, space tech, and more. The guests emphasise the unique adv...
2023-11-2536 min
businessline podcastsHow financial institutions can plan for climate change
In this businessline podcast, V Nivedita talks to Anilkumar SG, founder and CEO, Samunnati Financial Intermediation & Services Private Limited, about the impact of climate change on farmers in India and the efforts made by companies to mitigate these challenges. The podcast begins by addressing the effects of climate change on Indian farmers. Anilkumar talks about how climate change is not a distant future threat; it is happening now. Farmers are already experiencing untimely floods, erratic monsoons, and the emergence of new pests and diseases. He also highlights the specific impacts on sewing patterns, citing examples like unpredictable monsoons...
2023-11-2132 min
businessline podcastsSeeding success: Dr. Gyanendra Singh decodes the economic impact of agricultureIn this podcast, businessline’s Prabhudatta Mishra talks to Dr. Gyanendra Singh, the director of the Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, about the intricacies of agriculture and its impact on India’s economy.
The podcast kicks off with Mishra’s inquiry about the Institute’s preparations to meet the demands of farmers, especially considering the early seed collection. Singh proudly shares that the Institute has already supplied a significant number of seeds, with an impressive 28,000 bookings from farmers within 20 hours.
The conversation also talks about the target set by the Government of India fo...
2023-11-1511 min
businessline podcastsIDFC Merger: Making a case against holdco discountsIn this episode of the businessline podcast, businessline’s Hamsini Karthik is joined by the chairman of IDFC Limited, Anil Singhvi. Singhvi who played a crucial role in the IDFC First Bank merger with IDFC, isn’t very happy with this concept of holding company discounts. He shares his insights into why it is unfair to the minority shareholders, the merger process, the motivations behind it, and the potential outcomes.
Holding company discounts occur when a company operates subsidiaries without having its own business, leading to a decrease in market valuation. These discounts have reached as high as 80...
2023-07-1312 min
businessline podcastsForeign law firms entry: BCI walks on thin iceThe Bar Council of India’s recent announcement to allow foreign lawyers and foreign law firms to enter the Indian legal market paves way for them to advise Indian clients on international legal issues, including international arbitration. What are the new rules and, how will it impact the legal industry? More, importantly, can the new rules help India become a hub for international arbitration? businessline's Senior Deputy Editor KR Srivats explains in the latest episode of News Explained.
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2023-03-2017 min
businessline podcastsAI can help track insect pollinators: Here’s how it helps farmersArtificial intelligence (AI), for one, has become intertwined with agriculture. All of us have studied pollination in school. It is basically the transfer of pollen from one plant to another. Insects are one of the most important pollinators of crops. AI has a new solution where it can track the insect pollinators that are essential to framing. How will this help farmers?
In this exclusive interview, Nabodita Ganguly talks to Malika Ratnayake, Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Monash Information Technology. Corresponding author of the paper, "Spatial Monitoring and Insect Behavioural Analysis Using Computer Vision for Precision Pollination", Ratnayake discusses h...
2023-03-1511 min
businessline podcastsExplained: Why the fall of Silicon Valley Bank matters to IndiaThe collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank has grabbed international headlines. By itself, the bank is quite small. It is a regional bank based out of California and it was the 16th largest bank in the US before the crash.
The bank is a trendsetter – it funds start-ups and venture capitalists. This segment formed a big part of its loan portfolio -- in December 2022, 56 per cent of its loans were to VCs and PEs secured by their limited partners. This is pretty unique for a bank, isn’t it?
A bank collapsing is never good news...
2023-03-1322 min
businessline podcastsWhat does SEBI's new norms mean for the shareholders?SEBI has proposed a few changes to the governance norms for listed entities that give more rights to shareholders, while increasing corporate disclosures on agreements binding them. These new norms proposed by SEBI is exected to give more power to the shareholders. SEBI has sought comments from stakeholders by March 7 .
In this podcast, we are joined by KS Badri Narayanan who will give us context and perception about the consultations of the markets regulator.
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2023-03-0107 min
businessline podcastsTable Talk | In conversation with Prabha Narasimhan, MD & CEO, Colgate-Palmolive IndiaThis conversation you’re about to hear is a part of businessline’s Table Talk series, conversations with leaders on their life and times, and their businesses. In this episode, businessline's Vinay Kamath speaks to Colgate-Palmolive India chief Prabha Narasimhan.
For the uninitiated, Prabha joined Colgate as MD & CEO in September 2022. She is a commerce graduate with an MBA from IIM Bangalore. They chat about her long corporate journey, the growth path for the oral care business, her interests beyond corporate life like cricket, and the two years at IIM.
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2023-02-2639 min
businessline podcastsLayoffs in global tech sectorOn January 20, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, sent an email to Google employees where he announced the news to reduce the company’s workforce by 12,000. Google happens to be one of the main technology companies to announce massive layoffs in the recent past. Global layoffs have reached three-fourth of 2022 in the first 51 days of 2023. Listen in!
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2023-02-2403 min
businessline podcastsHow does it impact you if Petrol is brought under GST?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently, said that petroleum products could soon be included under GST after discussing with the states. The remarks came months after Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the Central government was ready to bring petrol and diesel under the GST regime.
The talks about bringing petroleum products is going on for a while now. So, what will be the impact of bring petrol into GST on our pockets?
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2023-02-1908 min
businessline podcastsWhat does the hike on MIP for arecanut mean for the stakeholders?There has been over 100 per cent growth in the import of arecanut, both in terms of quantity and value, during the current financial year, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Considering the increase in the import of arecanut and the cost of cultivation, the cooperatives in the arecanut sector, including the Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative (Campco) Ltd, were seeking an increase in the MIP.
Eventually, the Centre has increased the minimum price (MIP) for the import of arecanut by ₹100 a kg.
Kishore Kumar Kodgi, President of Campco, sha...
2023-02-1504 min
businessline podcastsWhat is stopping India from being the next growth engine of global aviation?From a total fleet size of 800 planes, India’s fleet of commercial planes is set to grow to nearly 1,700 aircraft in just two years. This will make India the next growth engine of global aviation.
What is powering this growth? Why are the Indian carriers buying in record numbers? What are the challenges associated? What is the government’s plan?
Listen us here to know the answers.
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2023-02-0903 min
businessline podcastsListen: A Budget of Consolidationbusinessline's special Budget series is ending today. In our last episode of the series, B. Baskar from businessline sums up the key outlook of the Budget.
Even though released just before the elections, the Union Budget didn't have populist schemes. Further, there wasn't any big announcement for any project. Will it be safe to say that it's a Consolidated Budget? In a brief conversation with V Nivedita, Baskar shares his views.
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2023-02-0713 min
businessline podcastsWhat does the budget hold for the Automobile sector?Green mobility, in particular electric mobility, is likely to get a further boost with two measures, among others, indicated in the Budget.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said adequate funds have been provided to scrap old vehicles of the Central government, and the Centre will also extend support to States to replace their old vehicles and ambulances.
Electric vehicles (EVs) and imported vehicles will now become dearer as Budget 2023-24 has increased the rate of customs duties.
In this podcast, Ronendra Singh discuss the impact of the Union Budget 2023 on the Automobile sector and...
2023-02-0612 min
businessline podcastsBudget 2023-24: What's in it for India Inc and the allied sectorsIn a boost towards Investment and job creation, The capital expenditure outlay in BE 2023-24 to Rs.10 lakh crore.
With a definite push towards increased capital expenditure, what does Budget 2023-24 have for India Inc and what would the ones to look out for the coming year be?
Businessline’s Thomas k Thomas gets us India Inc’s perspective on the Union Budget 2023-24.
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2023-02-0414 min
businessline podcastsBudget 2023: Impact on the Insurance SectorUnion Budget 2023 is released. It has removed tax exemptions on insurance policies whose premium is more than Rs 5 lakh. How will this affect the sector? What has been the reaction of the Insurance Sector to the same? Lastly, what was in the Budget for the Banking Sector? Hamsini Karthik explains.
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2023-02-0217 min
businessline podcastsHighlights of the Union Budget 2023-24From an expected big send on infrastructure to an unexpected tax incentive, the last full budget of the Modi government had many big announcements.
Here are our top five pick from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s fifth budget.
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2023-02-0104 min
businessline podcastsCan robots be climate friendly?Thunderstorms, torrential rains, landslides, floods, cold waves, heat waves, cyclones, droughts, dust storms, hail or snowstorms: India experienced at least one of them every day in the first nine months of 2022, according to the New Delhi-based Center for Science and Environment (CSE).
These climate extremes claimed 2,755 lives, affected 1.8 million hectares (ha) crop area, 416,667 houses and killed over 69,007 animals, states the report.
These data will carry a lot of weight, even if India hasn’t submitted its Long-Term Low Emissions Growth Strategy for low carbon transition pathways nor took charge as the president of G20.
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2023-01-0702 min
businessline podcastsClimate Change and its impact on the tea gardens of West BengalClimate change is becoming a constant part of our lives. The tea gardens of West Bengal are not spared from it. West Bengal’s Dooars region contributes around 25% of the nation’s tea yield. Change in weather patterns such as drought, and floods have a massive impact on tea-producing areas.
With climate change reducing the quality of tea yield, it is becoming difficult to get a higher price for the crops at auctions. Hence, farmers are at the receiving end of it.
In this podcast, Piyashee Mallick talks about how climate change plays an important role...
2022-12-3021 min
businessline podcastsCan India rein in Big Tech?The Parliamentary panel on Finance’s recent report on anti-competitive practices by Big Tech firms is a must-read. It delves deep into the day-to-day of these firms and identified 10 anti-competitive practices:
1. Anti steering
2. Platform neutrality
3. Adjacency
4. Data usage
5. Mergers and acquisitions
6. Pricing
7. Tie-ups
8. Search and preference ranking
9. Restricting third-party apps
10. Advertising policy
The report -- called the “Anti-competitive practices by Big Tech” -- has suggested some big changes that could make the market more efficient, transparent and addres...
2022-12-2623 min
businessline podcastsRBI’s digital lending norms and the story of fintechsEven after RBI’s digital lending norms became effective on December 1, the fintech industry is still awaiting clarity on several issues.
While most fintechs have made technical, procedural, and other adjustments to their operations to comply with the digital lending norms, it has increased their compliance costs, created more disruptions. This has also led to fintechs being more selective and cautious in their business approach.
In this podcast, Ansika Kayastha from businessline explains the RBI norms and the fintech companies’ difficulties in complying them.
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2022-12-2113 min
businessline podcastsBudget 2023: Changes in the new Income Tax regime and moreThe Union Budget 2023 is significant. This is the last budget before the General Elections of 2024. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held several pre-budget meetings with 54 Central Ministers and Departments.
Among the various suggestions, the Confederation of Indian Industry proposed a reduction in personal income tax rates. Meanwhile, the budget might see changes in the new income tax regime, and propose a roadmap for the common Income Tax Reform Form.
In this podcast, we talk about the likely reforms in the Income Tax regime, the common Income Tax Return Form. We also discuss if there will be...
2022-12-1215 min
businessline podcastsHow close are we to a Malaria vaccine?Despite the continued impact of COVID-19, malaria cases and deaths remained stable in 2021, states the World Malaria Report 2022.
The report, by the World Health Organisation (WHO), highlights progress towards global targets and describes opportunities and challenges for eradicating malaria. The report also finds that, despite disruptions due to pandemic, countries around the world have largely held the line against further setbacks to malaria control.
The report states, “Malaria cases continued to rise between 2020 and 2021, but at a slower rate than in the period 2019 to 2020.”
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2022-12-0910 min
businessline podcastsWhy is Bisleri looking for a new owner?Bisleri International, a brand known to all of us, has come to the news again. The chairman of Bisleri, Ramesh Chauhan has decided to sell the packaged drinking water business.
The potential buyer of Bisleri is Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL). While the deal hasn’t been finalized yet, both Tata and Bisleri have given an affirmative answer about being in talks.
In this podcast, we talk about the journey of Bisleri and why it is looking for a new owner. We also discuss how acquiring Bisleri will help Tata.
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2022-12-0807 min
businessline podcastsElections 2022: How will the results from Gujarat and Himachal affect national politics?The recently concluded state assembly elections in Gujarat, saw the BJP create history by winning with a comfortable majority of 156 out of 182 seats. In Himachal Pradesh, the Congress won 40 out of the 68 seats.
In this podcast, we talk about what this result means for the BJP and Congress. We also discuss the new entrant-AAP and its performance.
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2022-12-0828 min
businessline podcastsGST Council: Decriminalization of GST law and moreThe 48th GST Council is meeting on December 17 in a virtual format. The Council is meeting after more than 5 months. The last meeting was held in Chandigarh in June. The three main proposals that are likely to be discussed in the meeting include- decriminalization of GST offences, setting up of the GST Appellate Tribunal and discussion of the report by the Group of Ministers related to online gaming, casinos and horseracing.
In this podcast, we decode these three proposals in detail. Shishir Sinha explains. Listen in.
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2022-12-0616 min
businessline podcastsA faltering story of Wipro’s turnaroundIndia’s fourth largest IT services company, Wipro is lagging growth compared to its Indian peers in IT services. Wipro’s turnaround story is faltering because of various factors.
As early as FY 2002, Infosys had overtaken it in terms of growth and revenue, and by FY 2019, HCL had taken away Wipro’s crown as the third largest Indian IT service provider. In this podcast, we take a look at Wipro’s journey in the recent years.
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2022-12-0504 min
businessline podcastsCan this dotcom pioneer do an encore with Netcore?Rajesh Jain was one of the original success stories in the Indian online space. In the mid -1990's he launched some of India's then-most popular websites across categories including news, cricket, cooking and other segments. After scaling them, he eventually sold his company IndiaWorld to Satyam Infoway for a substantial $115 million in 1999.
After that, he eventually became an entrepreneur in the intersection between politics and technology space. He helped the then Gujarat CM Narendra Modi reach out to people technologically through Niti Digital, IndiaVotes.com to accomplish Mission 272 plus leading to the BJP's victory in 2014.
2022-12-0441 min
businessline podcastsClimate financing: Here’s all you need to knowClimate financing featured as the overarching theme of this year’s COP27 discussion with the creation of a loss and damage fund to fund recovery in developing countries post-climate disasters.
In this episode of BL Podcast, Nivedita V speaks to Rahul Pritiani, Senior Director, Consulting - Energy, Commodities & Sustainability · CRISIL on what climate financing is all about and what the many avenues of green or climate financing are.
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2022-12-0226 min
businessline podcastsFIFA WC 2022: The good, bad and uglyWhen Qatar became the host of the FIFA World Cup 2022, many countries were surprised. How will such a country with extreme weather and lack of infrastructures host the World Cup? Defying all odds, Qatar opened the middle east’s first FIFA World Cup for global leaders. FIFA has already earned an unprecedented amount of $ 7.5 billion revenue via commercial deals that are linked with the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
However, the host nation has drawn lots of criticism from human rights groups, social activists, political activists for a wide variety of reasons.
The latest controversy happened when an...
2022-12-0228 min
businessline podcastsIndia-EU FTA: The road aheadIndia and the EU began the third round of free trade agreement talks on November 29 with the talks said to continue till December 9.
India and the EU have started talks again after nine years.
Various issues such as the customs tax on vehicles, and the movement of professionals halted the talks back in 2013.
In this podcast, Amiti Sen talks about the areas of discussion for the India-EU FTA, the hurdles that the India-EU FTA might face, and how will the India-EU FTA be a game changer for India.
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2022-12-0113 min
businessline podcastsGujarat elections: The career trajectory of three leadersAhead of the elections, Gujarat is seeing fierce campaigning by the political parties. Along with the fierce campaigning by the BJP and Congress, AAP is also making in to the headlines with its fierce engagement.
What has been interesting is the political trajectory of three candidates who are all well known to the mass- Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakor and Jignesh Mevani
Patel became famous with his Patidar agitations. After a brief tenure with the Congress, he joined the BJP. Mevani, a Dalit scholar, is running on the Congress ticket. Lastly, Thakor was the founder of...
2022-11-2511 min
businessline podcastsWhy BJP could dominate again in the Gujarat polls?Gujarat is all decked up to go to polls. The elections will be held in two phases from December 1 to 5. The home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat, has been a political stronghold for the BJP for a very long time. The 2017 elections saw the BJP win 49.1% of the votes, with the Congress winning 41.4% votes.
2017 was the time when issues such as demonetization, GST and Patidar reservations dominated the polls. This year, poll issues are different. The rising price is one of the issues that’s affecting the mass.
This year is also the ti...
2022-11-2224 min
businessline podcastsCan India leverage G-20 presidency to push the Global South’s agenda?The recently concluded G-20 summit had a lot of important takeaways. Held amid rising geo-political tension due to the Russia-Ukraine war, rising fuel prices, the summit saw the leaders agreeing to the fact that, “G-20 is not the forum to resolve security issues...”
The summit also saw several bilateral meetings such as the one between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jingping. The two leaders touched upon several issues such as the military tension in Taiwan, the Ukraine conflict and the North Korean missile tests.
The G-20 summit had added significance as Indonesia hand...
2022-11-1815 min