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VyapaarEP25: Building an investing ecosystem w/Vivek BajajIn this episode, I invited Vivek Bajaj - Founder & CEO of StockEdge and Elearnmarkets, two platforms that are empowering retail investors in India.
If you look at the statistics, a lot of retail investors LOSE money in the stock markets. They get their fingers burnt, and they never look back at the stock markets as a medium to generate wealth. Vivek Bajaj & his team are changing the game for these investors.
We spoke about a range of topics in this episode like:
(00:00) Introduction
(04:57) Talking about Vivek’s journey, how a seed of...
2022-03-1856 min
VyapaarEP24: Democratizing startup investing w/Tyke Invest's Karan MehraIn this episode, I invited Karan Mehra - Founder & CEO of Tyke Invest, a company that has created a platform which enables people to invest in startups with as little as INR 5000.
Up until now, retail investors had to watch VCs corner the BIG gains from increase in startup valuations, but now the game is open for everyone.
Through Tyke, everyone can get in on the act & own a piece of the pie. I had a really fun session & learned a lot conversing with Karan.
We spoke about a range of topics in thi...
2022-02-0636 min
BazaarWhere is Tether keeping it's money? [Part II]In this previous post on Tether, I wrote about stablecoins & how they’re important cogs in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. We also spoke about how Tether is supposed to keep a 1:1 peg with the USD$ and how as per a [really comprehensive] Bloomberg report - that might not be the case.Bottom-line: What happens if everyone makes a run at Tether, withdrawing all their Tether at once? What happens…if Tether goes bust?Is Tether a Ponzi scheme?Before I talk about Tether, I want to give you a quick example of how a bank work...
2022-01-3024 min
VyapaarEP23 : Decoding Meal Replacements w/23BMI + Upnourish's Kuonal & Aayushi LakhapatiIn this episode, I invited Kuonal & Aayushi - founders of 23BMI & Upnourish, two brands which are perfectly positioned to tap into the growing meal replacement market in India.
We spoke about a range of topics in this episode like:
(00:00): A brief into Kuonal & Aayushi's respective backgrounds and how the idea of starting a meal replacement company popped in their minds
(08:55): Talking about the R&D process, building new products and execution of the idea into action
(13:15): How long it took to turn the idea into a marketable product? And what it felt like to see an i...
2022-01-0952 min
VyapaarEP22 : Exploring the world of NFTs w/Karan KalraIn this episode, I invited Karan Kalra who is a visual engineer & has a decade long experience in creating illustrations, motion graphics & animations.
We spoke about a range of topics in this episode like:
1. Karan's journey exploring various creative crafts
2. How he got into NFTs
3. What exactly is an NFT & how it's different from other Cryptos
4. How NFTs work - what are some technical aspects to keep in mind while minting/selling NFTs
5. Platforms where you can trade NFTs
6. How NFTs could liberate art...
2021-12-051h 10
VyapaarEP21 : Creating a Health & Wellness D2C Brand w/What's Up Wellness's Vaibhav Makhija & Sayantani MandalIn this episode, I invited Vaibhav & Sayantani - cofounders of What’s up Wellness, a company in the health & wellness space. Their first product is a [delicious] gummy which is packed with nutrients which targets the skincare/haircare/nailcare segment.We spoke about a range of topics in this episode like:How working for various D2C startups helped Vaibhav & Sayantani in creating their own company The idea behind entering the nutraceuticals market & the filtering process they used to choose gummies as their medium of distribution of the required nutrients The R...
2021-10-1054 min
VyapaarEP21 : Creating a Health & Wellness D2C Brand w/What's Up Wellness's Vaibhav Makhija & Sayantani MandalIn this episode, I invited Vaibhav & Sayantani - cofounders of What’s up Wellness, a company in the health & wellness space. Their first product is a [delicious] gummy which is packed with nutrients which targets the skincare/haircare/nailcare segment.
We spoke about a range of topics in this episode like:
How working for various D2C startups helped Vaibhav & Sayantani in creating their own company
The idea behind entering the nutraceuticals market & the filtering process they used to choose gummies as their medium of distribution of the required nutrients
The R&D process - trying ou...
2021-10-1054 min
BazaarEP20 : Building a Holistic Hemp Company w/India Hemp & Co's Jayanti & Shalini BhattacharyaIn this episode, I invited Jayanti & Shalini - two sisters who have created India Hemp & Co, a company which sells various products made from Hemp - like protein powder, hemp oils etc.We talked about a range of topics in this episode like:1. The central idea behind building a company in the Hemp space2. Challenges faced during the initial days (insert - the pandemic) & how they turned crisis into opportunity. Also spoke about the GTM strategy and the target market of the company.
2021-09-0855 min
VyapaarEP20 : Building a Holistic Hemp Company w/India Hemp & Co's Jayanti & Shalini BhattacharyaIn this episode, I invited Jayanti & Shalini - two sisters who have created India Hemp & Co, a company which sells various products made from Hemp - like protein powder, hemp oils etc.
We talked about a range of topics in this episode like:
1. The central idea behind building a company in the Hemp space
2. Challenges faced during the initial days (insert - the pandemic) & how they turned crisis into opportunity. Also spoke about the GTM strategy and the target market of the company.
3. How being incubated with IIM-Bangalore...
2021-09-0855 min
VyapaarEP19 : Revolutionizing the paper industry w/OGHemp's Shailesh Ganeriwala & Animesh ThakurIn this episode, I hosted Shailesh Ganeriwala & Animesh Thakur - cofounders of OGHemp, a company which is making paper & packaging materials from Hemp.
We dived into their respective journeys, how they got in the Hemp space & why they specifically targeted the paper industry. Shailesh explained the benefits of making paper from Hemp & why it is a no brainer to do so!
Animesh covered the process they follow to make paper from Hemp & also spoke about the challenges in the initial days in manufacturing Hemp paper. We discussed OGHemp's target market, distribution channels & what sets them ap...
2021-08-2352 min
BazaarEP19 : Revolutionizing the paper industry w/OGHemp's Shailesh Ganeriwala & Animesh ThakurIn this episode, I hosted Shailesh Ganeriwala & Animesh Thakur - cofounders of OGHemp, a company which is making paper & packaging materials from Hemp. We dived into their respective journeys, how they got in the Hemp space & why they specifically targeted the paper industry. Shailesh explained the benefits of making paper from Hemp & why it is a no brainer to do so! Animesh covered the process they follow to make paper from Hemp & also spoke about the challenges in the initial days in manufacturing Hemp paper. We discussed OGHemp's...
2021-08-2352 min
BazaarE-Commerce Rules 2021 : A BIG TWISTE-commerce has been one of the fastest growing sectors for the past decade now. In India - Amazon/Flipkart have cornered the lion’s share of the market - and the need to regulate these players was quite important.Enter: E-commerce RulesUnfair trade practices. Consumer grievances. Price manipulations. These rules covered a lot of ground to protect consumer interests & were introduced to keep these e-commerce behemoths in check.But now - just one year later, new changes are proposed - some of which are quite massive in terms of their impact on the fu...
2021-08-0818 min
BazaarIPO #9 : Sona ComstarSona Comstar - an auto ancillary player has had a pretty decent run in the markets since it’s listing [up by 50% from it’s IPO price]. It’s IPO provided a great exit for Blackstone which diluted 50% of its total holdings in Sona Comstar - earning a RoI of 8.8x.As is the case with most of the IPOs - the VCs & PEs of the world are the ones that really get to eat the cake & the retail investors are left with a cherry on top.But, let’s not go down that rabbit h...
2021-08-0126 min
VyapaarEP18 : Diving into the world of Nootropics w/Kensho's Guneesh SahnyIn this episode, I invited Guneesh Sahny - founder of Kensho, a company exploring the world of Nootropics or 'Cognitive Enhancers'
This was a really interesting episode, and Guneesh explained how he came up with the idea to start Kensho, explained what exactly does a 'Nootropic' mean. He also touched upon the benefits of each ingredient that goes into their product 'Elevate' & how Nootropics help people deal with stress & unproductivity.
Guneesh explained how educating people about the product is a major challenge for them, since supplements & brain enhancers are still Taboo. Talking about their 5 year...
2021-07-241h 02
BazaarEP18 : Diving into the world of Nootropics w/Kensho's Guneesh SahnyIn this episode, I invited Guneesh Sahny - founder of Kensho, a company exploring the world of Nootropics or 'Cognitive Enhancers'This was a really interesting episode, and Guneesh explained how he came up with the idea to start Kensho, explained what exactly does a 'Nootropic' mean. He also touched upon the benefits of each ingredient that goes into their product 'Elevate' & how Nootropics help people deal with stress & unproductivity.Guneesh explained how educating people about the product is a major challenge for them, since supplements & brain enhancers are still...
2021-07-241h 02
VyapaarEP17 : Closing the Menstrual Hygiene Loop w/Pad Care's Ajinkya DhariyaIn this episode, I invited Ajinkya Dhariya - owner of Pad Care Labs, a company providing end to end solutions in the Menstrual Hygiene segment.
We spoke about how Ajinkya embarked on this journey, how during his engineering days he came across the problem in the Menstrual hygiene space & started Pad Care Labs.
Ajinkya also explained the difficulties & the challenges he faced while building the company & what are the things to keep in mind while scaling a product based company.
You can find more about Padcare Labs on their website - https://padcarelabs.com...
2021-07-1035 min
BazaarEP17 : Closing the Menstrual Hygiene Loop w/Pad Care's Ajinkya DhariyaIn this episode, I invited Ajinkya Dhariya - owner of Pad Care Labs, a company providing end to end solutions in the Menstrual Hygiene segment. We spoke about how Ajinkya embarked on this journey, how during his engineering days he came across the problem in the Menstrual hygiene space & started Pad Care Labs. Ajinkya also explained the difficulties & the challenges he faced while building the company & what are the things to keep in mind while scaling a product based company. You can find more about Padcare Labs...
2021-07-1035 min
BazaarStocks #2: Alok Industries & TridentIn the final part of our series on Textiles, we spoke about Alok Industries & Trident.#1 Alok IndustriesAlok Industries operates in the primary stages of the textile ecosystem (i.e. weaving & yarn manufacturing) exporting about 26% of their production to 90 different countries.This company, is one of the classic examples of what happens when you over-invest & over-produce in the textiles industry.Why did Alok Industries fail?It started in 2004, when the company’s management decided to rapidly expand their operations - investing > INR 100Bn over a span of 9 years to build th...
2021-06-2623 min
BazaarStocks #1: Raymond & Page IndustriesIn this episode, we covered two textile stocks - Raymond & Page Industries.#1 RaymondRaymond is a name that needs no introduction in India. Incorporated in 1925, Raymond started as a woolen mill & today it’s a diversified group with its feet dipped into Textiles & Apparels, FMCG, Realty, Engineering & Prophylactics.Growth DriversOne of the biggest growth drivers for Raymond has been the brand positioning & the way it is perceived by it’s customers. It has witnessed growth in both international & domestic markets.Another factor working for Raymond is India’s risi...
2021-06-2623 min
BazaarThe Textile Ecosystem & Why Companies get listed (Textiles Series Part I)In this episode, we spoke about the characteristics of the textiles business, the ecosystem i.e. the process right from spinning the yarn to stitching/designing the fabric. We also covered the subject of why companies like to get listed on the stock exchanges.#1 The Textiles IndustryA. Industry CharacteristicsOne of the most important things before analyzing a company, is to understand the ‘industry’ in which it operates.For eg. Let’s say you want to invest in SpiceJet. Before you do that, you need to understand how the Airline industry works...
2021-06-1217 min
BazaarCardano, Ripple & Other lesser known CryptosIn the previous episode, we demystified certain terms associated with Cryptocurrencies & spoke about how Coinbase’s IPO could be a massive moment in the history of Cryptos.In recent weeks, there was a meltdown in the Crypto world - with all major cryptos taking a big hit on the back of China banning banks/payment firms from processing or entering into services related to cryptocurrency transactions. In this episode we spoke about some lesser known Cryptocurrencies and their use cases.#1 Cardano (ADA)Cardano is a decentralized blockchain and it’s token is call...
2021-06-0341 min
BazaarEP16 : Moving towards the Growth Mindset w/Silawath IrshadIn this episode, I invited Silawath Irshad - host of 'The Growth Mindset Podcast', to talk about some trade secrets in the podcasting world. We spoke about Silawath's journey, how he got into podcasting & how he was able to grow and attract such great minds on the podcast. Silawath broke down the process of how he approaches people and the level of research that goes behind the scenes. We also dissected the future of podcasting in India and how it's at a tipping point at the moment. If you're getting into content...
2021-05-2241 min
VyapaarEP16 : Moving towards the Growth Mindset w/Silawath IrshadIn this episode, I invited Silawath Irshad - host of 'The Growth Mindset Podcast', to talk about some trade secrets in the podcasting world.
We spoke about Silawath's journey, how he got into podcasting & how he was able to grow and attract such great minds on the podcast. Silawath broke down the process of how he approaches people and the level of research that goes behind the scenes.
We also dissected the future of podcasting in India and how it's at a tipping point at the moment. If you're getting into content creation or podcasting, thi...
2021-05-2241 min
VyapaarEP15 : Organizing the Paan business w/PaanCasa's Mehul PatelIn this episode, I invited Mehul Patel - owner of PaanCasa, which is the world's most innovative Paan place & they have the ambition to become a globally renowned brand in the next few years.
Mehul walked me through his journey, how his Nanima sparked his interest into Paan when he was a kid and how he turned his hobby into a serious business.
We also talked about the challenges of running a tobacco & nicotine free Paan cafe & how he turned this challenge into an opportunity. Mehul explained the creative process they follow inside PaanCasa before la...
2021-05-1643 min
BazaarEP15 : Organizing the Paan business w/PaanCasa's Mehul PatelIn this episode, I invited Mehul Patel - owner of PaanCasa, which is the world's most innovative Paan place & they have the ambition to become a globally renowned brand in the next few years. Mehul walked me through his journey, how his Nanima sparked his interest into Paan when he was a kid and how he turned his hobby into a serious business. We also talked about the challenges of running a tobacco & nicotine free Paan cafe & how he turned this challenge into an opportunity. Mehul explained the creative process...
2021-05-1643 min
BazaarDemystifying Cryptocurrencies & the 'Coinbase Effect'Unless you’ve been living under a cave, you’ve probably heard of Cryptocurrencies. The original idea behind it, was to be a digital form of money which was not controlled by any central authority.But, something entirely different transpired. People started ‘investing’ in Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum & most recently Dogecoin - with the sole purpose of getting rich quick.In this episode, we spoke about the reasons for the meteoric rise of Cryptocurrencies, about some key terminologies & the recent Coinbase IPO and how it has the potential to widen the reach of Cryptos.The Rise...
2021-05-0230 min
VyapaarEP14 : Venturing into sustainable fashion w/OneLess's Hansika ChhabriaIn this episode, I invited Hansika Chhabria - owner of OneLess, a sustainable clothing company. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world after the Oil industry.
To build some context, it takes around 20,000 Liters of water to make just 1kg of cotton! Imagine that, in a country like India where there's massive water shortages.
And, to address this problem statement - Hansika started OneLess. We spoke about how Hansika got into sustainable clothing & what motivated her to become an entrepreneur. We discussed about the pain points that OneLess is targeting and th...
2021-04-1731 min
BazaarEP14 : Venturing into sustainable fashion w/OneLess's Hansika ChhabriaIn this episode, I invited Hansika Chhabria - owner of OneLess, a sustainable clothing company. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world after the Oil industry. To build some context, it takes around 20,000 Liters of water to make just 1kg of cotton! Imagine that, in a country like India where there's massive water shortages. And, to address this problem statement - Hansika started OneLess. We spoke about how Hansika got into sustainable clothing & what motivated her to become an entrepreneur. We discussed about the pain points that OneLess...
2021-04-1731 min
BazaarThe New IT Rules : Boon or Bane?The Government of India recently notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 - and it’s going to have major implications on the Media & Entertainment industry going forward.Why do we need these rules?Big Tech and OTT are indispensable today. Global lockdowns and an all new WFH culture have given an even greater boost to digitization. We are also witnessing regulators tightening the noose around entities in these domains to prevent monopolization in the market. There are concerns over user privacy and potentially anti-competitive behavior. India is no ex...
2021-04-1133 min
BazaarEP13 : Creating a digital time capsule w/Cheethi's Raina DeIn this episode I invited Raina De, the creative force behind 'Cheethi' - a digital time capsule that let's you communicate with your future self [or with a loved one]. We spoke about a range of topics - starting with how Raina came up with the name [It's really catchy isn't it?]. Raina explained how she used to write physical letters for her future self & how the pandemic and the loss of a close friend prompted her to create a digital time capsule. We explored how Cheethi works, the...
2021-03-2930 min
VyapaarEP13 : Creating a digital time capsule w/Cheethi's Raina DeIn this episode I invited Raina De, the creative force behind 'Cheethi' - a digital time capsule that let's you communicate with your future self [or with a loved one].
We spoke about a range of topics - starting with how Raina came up with the name [It's really catchy isn't it?].
Raina explained how she used to write physical letters for her future self & how the pandemic and the loss of a close friend prompted her to create a digital time capsule.
We explored how Cheethi works, the security systems in place to...
2021-03-2930 min
BazaarIPO #8 : Nazara TechnologiesNazara Technologies - a diversified gaming company, is going to debut on the Indian exchanges very soon. On the final day, the issue was oversubscribed by 175 times - not surprising, since the Company is backed by Rakesh ‘Big Bull’ Jhunjhunwala. The issue is a complete ‘Offer for Sale’ of INR 582 crore, with IIFL & the promoters offloading the majority of the shares.HistoryNazara was set up in 1999 by Nitish Mittersain - who was an avid gamer himself. For the first 6 years, the Company was really experimenting with mobile games - and it was in 2005 when the...
2021-03-2334 min
BazaarIPO #7 : Easy Trip PlannersEasy Trip Planners - an Online Travel Agent (OTA) which makes most of it's money from airline ticket sales - is coming out with an IPO. On the final day, the issue was oversubscribed by around 159 times. Not surprising, since this Company is commanding a grey market premium of 80%.We evaluated the Company based on several parameters to see if it can withstand the test of time. Parameter #1: Growth of the Industry [Score 5/10]Easy Trip Planners operates in the 'Online Travel market' which is currently an INR 2,625 billion industry. This industry faces a major...
2021-03-1136 min
BazaarIPO #6 : MTAR TechnologiesThe IPO frenzy doesn't seem to be slowing down, with 3 IPOs already hitting the markets in the past week. A dozen more IPOs are in the beeline to get listed on the markets in the next two months. MTAR Technologies is a precision engineering company which was incorporated in 1999. At the time of recording, the issue was oversubscribed by around 10 times & has attracted a lot of pre-IPO interest from anchor & institutional investors.Parameter #1 : Growth of the IndustryThe precision engineering industry is characterized by high levels of capital expenditure, high level of expertise and i...
2021-03-0534 min
BazaarEP12 : Exploring Cosmeceuticals w/Botany Bar's Eklavya RishiIn this episode, we invited Eklavya Rishi - owner of Botany Bar, a company which makes cosmeceuticals - products which provide skin treatment. I have not really tried a lot of skin care products in my life (used a face wash once or twice :P), but I have seen the people around me use it and one thing that stands out - is the cost. Skin care, is quite expensive - especially if it's branded. Plus, you don't really know if what you're using is sourced from natural ingredients. Rishi explained how the idea for Botany...
2021-03-0236 min
VyapaarEP12 : Exploring Cosmeceuticals w/Botany Bar's Eklavya RishiIn this episode, we invited Eklavya Rishi - owner of Botany Bar, a company which makes cosmeceuticals - products which provide skin treatment. I have not really tried a lot of skin care products in my life (used a face wash once or twice :P), but I have seen the people around me use it and one thing that stands out - is the cost.
Skin care, is quite expensive - especially if it's branded. Plus, you don't really know if what you're using is sourced from natural ingredients. Rishi explained how the idea for Botany Bar c...
2021-03-0236 min
BazaarThe Cryptocurrency Bubble?Tesla. Bitcoin. Dogecoin. Cryptocurrency.These might be the internet's most searched words in the past month. Why wouldn't it be? The price of Bitcoin has shot up by > 1000% since March 2020. Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency which was created out of a meme - has risen by almost 1400% in the past month or so. Greed, has really overtaken the markets - with people wanting to make easy quick money.In this episode, we spoke about the following key topics.Tesla buys BitcoinOne of the major announcements this week was Tesla coming out and saying...
2021-02-1433 min
BazaarThe Union Budget 2021In this episode, we talk about key highlights of the Union Budget 2021. It's a topic which has been covered quite a lot in the past week, and we just want to give it an analytical angle for the 'Aam Aadmi'.The markets were on fire during the Budget week. Sensex was up by more than 4% in a single day and was up by 8% for the week - on the back of a positive budget with no new taxes being introduced. COVID Cess & Capital gains taxes were on the cards, but the Finance Minister didn’t announce any such me...
2021-02-0941 min
VyapaarEP11 : Treating Amblyopia with CureSee's Optom Puneet & Jatin KaushikIn this episode, I invited Puneet & Jatin - co-founders of CureSee, a company which has created a vision therapy software to treat an eye condition known as 'Amblyopia' or better known as Lazy eye.
Around 3-5% of the global population suffer from this condition and most of them are not even diagnosed. The situation in India is worse, because not only the patients, but the doctors are also not aware about the treatments of Amblyopia.
That's where CureSee steps in. They have created a large scale awareness among doctors through countless seminars and workshops. Puneet wa...
2021-02-0739 min
BazaarEP11 : Treating Amblyopia with CureSee's Optom Puneet & Jatin KaushikIn this episode, I invited Puneet & Jatin - co-founders of CureSee, a company which has created a vision therapy software to treat an eye condition known as 'Amblyopia' or better known as Lazy eye. Around 3-5% of the global population suffer from this condition and most of them are not even diagnosed. The situation in India is worse, because not only the patients, but the doctors are also not aware about the treatments of Amblyopia. That's where CureSee steps in. They have created a large scale awareness among doctors through countless seminars...
2021-02-0739 min
BazaarIPO #5 : Stove Kraft LimitedJanuary has seen a flurry of IPOs, starting with IRFC, bouncing to Indigo Paints and Home First Finance and now, StoveKraft. And, there might be a few more in the pipeline.StoveKraft's issue size is INR 413 crore out of which INR 95 crore is a fresh issue which will be used to prepay debt on the books. The rest is Offer for Sale - the major beneficiary of which is Sequoia Capital - the investor getting a sweet exit.Rishabh & I discussed about the history of the Company and it's brands (Pigeon & Gilma). We spoke about the 2...
2021-01-2733 min
VyapaarThe Comic Store : Chintan MehtaIn this episode, we invited Chintan Mehta - owner of 'The Comic Store', a company specializing in home décor. This business was born out of the pandemic - which is spectacular, given that most shops were closing down at that time.
Chintan spoke about the early days of 'The Comic Store' - how customers helped the Company stay afloat. We also spoke about their unique products (they've created a CONCRETE WALLCLOCK!) and how Chintan gets his creative juices flowing.
On the business front, Chintan highlighted how Cash on Delivery is very risky for s...
2021-01-2339 min
BazaarIPO #4 : Indian Railway Finance Corporation LimitedThe IPO frenzy is here to stay with IRFCL becoming the first company to come out with it's IPO in 2021. We touched upon the history and the business model of the company. We spoke about the growth of the Industry (i.e. Indian Railways) and how IRFCL is in a pole position to benefit from it's growth.We analyzed the pros and cons of IRFCL's business and why being in a Monopoly might not be that big of a deal. We also spoke about certain ratios to look at while analyzing the Company and how it's valuation...
2021-01-2033 min
BazaarThe World's Largest Vaccination DriveThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2021-01-1238 min
VyapaarEP10 : Talking Indian Epics & the Art of Storytelling w/Rishi NandaIn this episode, I invited Rishi Nanda - a corporate trainer who specializes in Indian Epics.
We took a journey down the rabbit hole which lead us to the reason why Rishi quit his job, the struggle and the pain he endured to find out what he wanted to do, how he picked up on Indian Epics and how he got his first break into Corporate training.
Rishi, revealed his secret of how he became such a good storyteller & how taking feedback from your wife can change the game completely.
Check out Rishi's websi...
2021-01-0247 min
BazaarEP10 : Talking Indian Epics & the Art of Storytelling w/Rishi NandaIn this episode, I invited Rishi Nanda - a corporate trainer who specializes in Indian Epics. We took a journey down the rabbit hole which lead us to the reason why Rishi quit his job, the struggle and the pain he endured to find out what he wanted to do, how he picked up on Indian Epics and how he got his first break into Corporate training. Rishi, revealed his secret of how he became such a good storyteller & how taking feedback from your wife can change the game completely.
2021-01-0247 minVyapaarRishi Nanda : The StorytellerIn this episode, I invited Rishi Nanda - a corporate trainer who specializes in Indian Epics. We took a journey down the rabbit hole which lead us to the reason why Rishi quit his job, the struggle and the pain he endured to find out what he wanted to do, how he picked up on Indian Epics and how he got his first break into Corporate training.
Rishi, revealed his secret of how he became such a good storyteller & how taking feedback from your wife can change the game completely.
Check out Rishi's website...
2021-01-0247 min
BazaarThe World of HempWhat's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word 'Hemp' or 'Bhaang'?. For most it's a glass of Thandai during Holi. What if I told you, that apart from getting you high - Hemp has the potential to disrupt 8-10 different industries? I invited Aman (Host of TexWired), and we decoded what the difference is between Hemp & Marijuana. We discussed the different use cases of Hemp and the industries we feel it will disrupt in the foreseeable future. We also touched upon some recent M&A action in the space. This is a...
2020-12-2052 min
VyapaarEP09 : Building plastic alternatives w/ValuEarth's Sankalp & Shreyash NandanwarIn this episode, I invited Sankalp and Shreyash - cofounders of ValuEarth, a company which makes plastic alternatives using natural materials.
We spoke about how they came up with the idea to start ValuEarth & the product pipeline that they currently have. Sankalp elaborated on the challenges of growing the Company and why plastic is so sticky.
We also spoke about the growth in the plastic alternatives market and how they plan to diversify and enter new business verticals in the future.
You can find out more about ValuEarth here. And, check out their st...
2020-12-1924 min
BazaarEP09 : Building plastic alternatives w/ValuEarth's Sankalp & Shreyash NandanwarIn this episode, I invited Sankalp and Shreyash - cofounders of ValuEarth, a company which makes plastic alternatives using natural materials. We spoke about how they came up with the idea to start ValuEarth & the product pipeline that they currently have. Sankalp elaborated on the challenges of growing the Company and why plastic is so sticky. We also spoke about the growth in the plastic alternatives market and how they plan to diversify and enter new business verticals in the future.You can find out more about ValuEarth here...
2020-12-1924 min
BazaarIPO #3 : Mrs. BectorsIt’s raining IPOs at the moment. Burger King had a phenomenal listing, delivering 265% above the issue price in just 4 days after listing on the stock market.Next in line is Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Limited - a lessor known biscuit and bakery company, which has it’s major operations in the Northern part of the country.Here, I will break down the Company based on several parameters - but first let’s take a look at the history of the Company.The Story of Mrs. Bector This is a public episode. If you...
2020-12-1637 min
BazaarIPO #2 : Burger KingBurger King India is coming out with an IPO, and the timing could not have been better. Markets are at an all time high, and it wasn’t a surprise that the issue was oversubscribed by 156 times.In this episode, I invited Rishabh Khanna - and we spoke about the objects of the issue. We also compared Burger King India over several parameters like - Competitive Advantage, Growth, Competition, Financials & Valuations. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-12-0837 min
VyapaarEP08 : Harnessing AI to solve environmenal problems w/Black Eye's Amandeep & HarminderIn this episode, I invited the Co-Founders of Black Eye Technologies, which is a Company helping farmers conserve water by harnessing the power of AI & IoT.
They have also developed a device which runs on Algae and helps factories keep their CO2 emissions in check. Their mission is simple - harnessing the power of AI with the vision to heal the nature.
They have a couple products in the pipeline. One is a GPS based accident notification software called 'VAN' - which alerts the owners of vehicles of accidents on a real time basis.
T...
2020-12-0628 min
BazaarEP08 : Harnessing AI to solve environmenal problems w/Black Eye's Amandeep & HarminderIn this episode, I invited the Co-Founders of Black Eye Technologies, which is a Company helping farmers conserve water by harnessing the power of AI & IoT. They have also developed a device which runs on Algae and helps factories keep their CO2 emissions in check. Their mission is simple - harnessing the power of AI with the vision to heal the nature. They have a couple products in the pipeline. One is a GPS based accident notification software called 'VAN' - which alerts the owners of vehicles of accidents on a real...
2020-12-0628 min
BazaarLVB : Another Banking CrisisIn this episode, I invited Shankesh Jain - who is a banker by profession to analyze the turn of events that took place with Lakshmi Vilas Bank in the past few weeks. We spoke about the reason why LVB finds itself in a rut, about the other suitors for the bank before the DBS India merger deal. We talk about what’s in it for DBS India buying a bank with a Gross NPA of 25%. And, we talk about how important it is for depositors to research about a bank before putting their hard earned money in it.
2020-12-0127 min
BazaarLVB : Another Banking CrisisIn this episode, I invited Shankesh Jain - who is a banker by profession to analyze the turn of events that took place with Lakshmi Vilas Bank in the past few weeks. We spoke about the reason why LVB finds itself in a rut, about the other suitors for the bank before the DBS India merger deal. And, we talk about how important it is for depositors to research about a bank before putting their hard earned money in it.
2020-12-0100 min
BazaarJet Airways : Prepare for Take Off?In this episode, I invited Siddhant and Anmol and we spoke about Jet's rise and how it became the largest private airline in India. We also spoke about Jet's iconic fall and the events that led to it. We evaluated the revival plan submitted by Kalrock Capital and Murari Lal Jalan and in our final piece we discussed how Jet Airways - a bankrupt company - was the world's best performing airline stock in 2020. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid...
2020-11-2228 min
BazaarThe Antitrust Report : Big Tech faces HeatIn this episode, I invited Utsav to cover updates on the Antitrust hearing. Turns out, the Congress has released a 449 page report which includes their findings and their recommendations. We analyzed the Committee's recommendations and how it could effect Big Tech. We also covered the Antitrust lawsuit which the DoJ filed against Google! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-11-2227 minBazaarJet Airways : Prepare for Take Off?In this episode, I invited Siddhant and Anmol and we spoke about Jet's rise and how it became the largest private airline in India. We also spoke about Jet's iconic fall and the events that led to it. We evaluated the revival plan submitted by Kalrock Capital and Murari Lal Jalan and in our final piece we discussed how Jet Airways - a bankrupt company - was the world's best performing airline stock in 2020.
You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com
2020-11-1800 minBazaarThe Antitrust Report : Big Tech faces HeatIn this episode, I invited Utsav to cover updates on the Antitrust hearing. Turns out, the Congress has released a 449 page report which includes their findings and their recommendations. We analyzed the Committee's recommendations and how it could effect Big Tech. We also covered the Antitrust lawsuit which the DoJ filed against Google!
You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com
2020-11-1000 min
The News CocktailOn ESG, Starbucks and TeslaquilaHey everyone. ESG is the talk everywhere right now and there is so much news around it. But what exactly is ESG? We have answered that along with a few other topics in this episode of our podcast. Why Starbucks is paying and what has Tesla done, all is here. Give it a listen and if you want you can write almost about anything to podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com. Until next time, CHEERS!
2020-11-0915 minVyapaarHealthy Swings : Rajvi ShahIn this episode, I invited Rajvi Shah - who runs an Instagram page called 'Healthy Swings', through which she creates customized diet plans for her clients and also raises awareness about the science behind food in general. Rajvi told me some of the *many* myths people have when it comes to food and also what her vision is going forward with Healthy Swings. Check out more about Rajvi's venture here - https://instagram.com/healthy_swings?igshid=hutkan2suhuo, healthyswings.cf
You can reach out to us at vyapaarpodcast@gmail.com
2020-11-0700 min
BazaarThe Dunkin' Scoop Up.Dunkin', the company which sells doughnuts, coffee and ice cream is going to be acquired by Inspire Brands for $8.8B ($11.3B including debt) which is one of the biggest deals in the restaurant space. We analyze why Inspire paid such a premium, how Dunkin' operates and how a franchise model works. You can read more about the deal at https://www.fool.com/investing/2020/10/26/dunkin-brands-might-be-going-private-in-88-billion/.If you want us to cover any specific topic/industry - you can shoot us a mail at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If y...
2020-11-0313 minThe News CocktailOf Flipkart's Shopping, Jet Flying back and something about 'SAFE' investments.Hello everyone. In this episode, we talk about Flipkart's deal with ABFRL (0:45) and why Amazon has sent a notice to Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons (4:44). We also discuss Jet's revival plan and a new breed of investment instruments called SAFE. Timestamps in description. You can write your suggestions and queries at podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com. until next time, CHEERS! Link for RIL-future deal (starts at 8:05 in the link) https://anchor.fm/thenewscocktail/episodes/Of-Future-Retail--Alibaba-and-something-EPIC-ejcfbu Link for derivative example (starts at 1:36 in the link) https://anchor.fm/thenewscocktail/episodes/The-Disappearance-of-1000-Crore-el0f35
2020-10-2616 min
BazaarEP07 : Entrepreneurship 101 w/Deep MalhotraIn this episode, I invited Deep Malhotra - who is a real estate developer and he has started several companies like Gemini New Media Ventures, Beck Friends. We spoke about Deep's personal journey, how he pivoted from being one of the main guys in Google India marketing team to then joining his family's real estate business. Deep has also written a book called 'Brick, Cement & Dotcom' which talks about the stark realities of the business world. You can read it here (00:00): Introduction(02:16): The...
2020-10-1844 min
VyapaarEP07 : Entrepreneurship 101 w/Deep MalhotraIn this episode, I invited Deep Malhotra - who is a real estate developer and he has started several companies like Gemini New Media Ventures, Beck Friends.
We spoke about Deep's personal journey, how he pivoted from being one of the main guys in Google India marketing team to then joining his family's real estate business.
Deep has also written a book called 'Brick, Cement & Dotcom' which talks about the stark realities of the business world.
You can read it here
(00:00): Introduction
(02:16): The decisive factor that pushed Deep to purs...
2020-10-1844 minThe News CocktailThe Disappearance of 1000 Crore.Freshly out of watching Bad Boy Billionaires - we talk about another scam that has hit the streets of Mumbai. We discuss how investors fell for another Ponzi scheme, and how Anugrah fabricated a fraud of such magnitude. We also speculate what could've happened to the money. In our 'Basic se seekh' section, we explain how 'options' work by taking characters out of Hera Pheri!
You can shoot us a mail at podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com
2020-10-1315 min
BazaarThe Food ConspiracyIn this episode, I invited Hardik - who has personally transformed his physical and mental health by changing his eating habits. We discuss Hardik's personal journey, we talk about how the food industry works, how you can take control of your health and lots more!You can read all about it here : Dr Berg (for fixing health problems) - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrEricBergDC, Thomas DeLauer (for science based facts)- https://www.youtube.com/c/ThomasDeLauerOfficial, Dr Mindy Pelz (all about Intermittent fasting) - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrMindyPelz, KenDBerry (all myths about...
2020-10-1349 min
BazaarIPO #1 : AMC | UTI, HDFC or Nippon?In this episode, we talk about the long term potential of UTI AMC and analyze how it fares against it's listed peers, viz HDFC AMC & Nippon AMC. We also run the stock through 6 parameters - Moat, Industry & Company growth, Customers, Quality of Management, Financials and Valuations! Let us know if you want us to cover any other Company/Industry by shooting us a mail at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-10-0621 minThe News CocktailOf Google's 30% Tax, a new AppStore & LRS Tax UpdateIn this episode, we discuss Google's decision to make it mandatory for developers to pay a 30% commission on all in-app purchases. We discuss how that could lead to a potential new app store in the future. And, we talk about a recent tax update in LRS. In the 'Basic se seekh' section - we explain the term 'Arbitration' *which is used excessively in our special episode on VIH vs UOI*. You can shoot us a mail at podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com
2020-10-0415 minThe News CocktailSpecial Episode : Vodafone International Holdings Vs Union of IndiaIn this special episode, we breakdown the recent outcome of VIH vs UOI, bit by bit. We explain the relevant sections of Income Tax Act and analyze all the parties involved in this case. We also try to cover all the important timelines and decisions throughout the entirety of the case!
You can shoot us a mail at podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com
2020-10-0418 min
VyapaarEP06 : Home cooked food at your doorstep w/Motherhuts' Viren Roy & Govinda MalakarIn this episode, I invited Viren & Govinda - who cofounded Motherhuts, a company which provides home cooked food at your doorstep.
Viren told me how they came up with the idea to start this company, and Govinda deep dived into the entire process of onboarding a cook, maintaining quality control.
We also discussed the revenue model and how it's different from other [deep cough] *unprofitable* food delivery businesses out there! You can find more about Motherhuts here
(00:00): Introduction
(01:30): How did Viren & Govinda come up with the idea to start MotherHuts?
...
2020-10-0239 min
BazaarEP06 : Home cooked food at your doorstep w/Motherhuts' Viren Roy & Govinda MalakarIn this episode, I invited Viren & Govinda - who cofounded Motherhuts, a company which provides home cooked food at your doorstep. Viren told me how they came up with the idea to start this company, and Govinda deep dived into the entire process of onboarding a cook, maintaining quality control. We also discussed the revenue model and how it's different from other [deep cough] *unprofitable* food delivery businesses out there! You can find more about Motherhuts here(00:00): Introduction(01:30): How did Viren & Govinda come up with...
2020-10-0239 minThe News CocktailOf TikTok, PayTM & SMAAASH!In this episode, we talk about the TikTok US business and who finally owns it. We talk about temporary ban imposed by Google Playstore on PayTM. And, *cough* it wasn't a Government ban *cough*. We also talk about the sports management company SMAAASH and it's premature death. In the 'Basic se Seekh' section - we explain the term 'Circuit Breakers' by comparing it to a sweet childhood memory. You can reach out to us at podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com. Link for circuit breakers - https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2020/03/23/what-are-stock-market-circuit-breakers-all-you-need-to-know.amp.html
2020-09-2716 min
VyapaarEP05 : Benefits of Nut based milks w/The Nutty Kitchen's Adete DahiyaIn this episode, I invited Adete Dahiya, who along with her brother Siddhant set up a nut based milk company called 'The Nutty Kitchen'.
Adete told me how they came up with the idea, the target audience and the market size for nut based milks. We also spoke about the logistics, the current delivery model and the next phase of expansion.
If you live in Delhi NCR, order your bottle of nut milks here.
(00:00): Introduction
(01:19): How did Adete come up with the idea of starting The Nutty Kitchen? ~ talking about the tar...
2020-09-2719 min
BazaarEP05 : Benefits of Nut based milks w/The Nutty Kitchen's Adete DahiyaIn this episode, I invited Adete Dahiya, who along with her brother Siddhant set up a nut based milk company called 'The Nutty Kitchen'. Adete told me how they came up with the idea, the target audience and the market size for nut based milks. We also spoke about the logistics, the current delivery model and the next phase of expansion. If you live in Delhi NCR, order your bottle of nut milks here. (00:00): Introduction(01:19): How did Adete come up with the idea of starting The Nutty...
2020-09-2719 min
BazaarThe Fashion PotentialIn this episode, we talk about our personal shopping experiences, the retail vs online strategy, how technology can change the game & the growth of fashion in India and India's chance to capitalize on the Anti-China sentiments. Check out Aman's Podcast 'TexConnect' here - https://open.spotify.com/show/4rFdQBwgUxLkS4LB4WFnNV?si=ZBUZTIOTTViqvNREdc5pCw.You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-09-2121 minThe News CocktailOne with IPOs and WHALESIn this episode, we talk about the IPO listings in India & US. We also talk about the NASDAQ WHALE and about Softbank's recent portfolio shakeup. In our 'Basic se seekh' section - we demystified the term 'IPO'. You can reach out to us at podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com. Until next time, CHEERS!
2020-09-2015 min
VyapaarEP04 : Building brands w/Marque & Brew's Raina DeIn this episode, I spoke to Raina De, owner of Marque & Brew - a company which helps startups with their marketing/branding needs.
We spoke about the idea behind starting M&B, why marketing agencies don't charge for strategy, how having a business parent can be more important than going to business school & more!
If you're a startup looking to create a long lasting brand - check M&B's Instagram page here.
(00:00): Introduction
(01:07): The idea behind starting Marque & Brew
(04:12): Why do marketing companies not charge for building marketing strategies?
...
2020-09-1924 min
BazaarEP04 : Building brands w/Marque & Brew's Raina DeIn this episode, I spoke to Raina De, owner of Marque & Brew - a company which helps startups with their marketing/branding needs. We spoke about the idea behind starting M&B, why marketing agencies don't charge for strategy, how having a business parent can be more important than going to business school & more! If you're a startup looking to create a long lasting brand - check M&B's Instagram page here. (00:00): Introduction(01:07): The idea behind starting Marque & Brew(04:12...
2020-09-1924 minThe News CocktailOne with Revival, Fraud and the Deal of the DecadeIn this episode, we talk about the possible revival of PUB-G (00:23) and a recent accounting fraud which reminds of Enron (6:16).
We'll also quickly cover the recent updates on the Apple vs Epic battle (10:02) and who wants to get a piece of Mr Ambani's business (11:35)
In the end, we'll explain about index and related terms by comparing it to a grocery shopping (12:22)
You can read more about Indexes here - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/i/index.asp, https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.karvyonline.com/knowledge-center/amp/beginner/sensex-meaning.amp.
You can reach out to us at podcast.newscocktail...
2020-09-1317 min
BazaarThe Future of MeatIn this episode, we spoke about the alternative meat industry - plant based meat. We spoke about the players in this industry and it's growth potential. We also discussed about cell based meat and how that works. Given the choice, would you try out plant based meat?Let us know at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-09-1217 min
VyapaarEP03 : Life of a Standup comic w/Rupen PaulIn this episode, I invited Rupen Paul - who is a Stand-up comedian, owner of two podcasts, host at Finshots and also a blogger.
We spoke why Rupen chose the comic life, about his advice for people who are just starting out, and about his theory of Equalization. We discussed why Managers don't laugh at Corporate Events and about that one time where he didn't get paid!
And, Rupen told me who his favorite comic was - which blew me away!
You can check everything Rupen does here.
(00:00): Introduction
(01:30): How...
2020-09-1139 min
BazaarEP03 : Life of a Standup comic w/Rupen PaulIn this episode, I invited Rupen Paul - who is a Stand-up comedian, owner of two podcasts, host at Finshots and also a blogger. We spoke why Rupen chose the comic life, about his advice for people who are just starting out, and about his theory of Equalization. We discussed why Managers don't laugh at Corporate Events and about that one time where he didn't get paid! And, Rupen told me who his favorite comic was - which blew me away! You can check everything Rupen does here.
2020-09-1139 minThe News CocktailOf Future Retail, Alibaba and something EPIC!Hi Folks, in this episode, we talk about the Apple vs Epic battle (00:45) the deal Ambani made with Future Retail (7:20) and the Fundraiser by the Chinese behemoth Alibaba (12:54)
We also explain the meaning of Mutual Fund, by comparing it to the process of buying a Samosa! (19:10)
Do tune in and take a pick of your content. Constructive criticism is always appreciated so do let us know your thoughts at podcast.newscocktail@gmail.com
Until next time, CHEERS!
2020-09-0927 min
BazaarEP02 : Decoding the Sauce business w/El Diablo's Tanya NambiarIn this episode, I invited Tanya Nambiar - owner of El Diablo Sauces. We spoke about how she and her husband started this business, how it pays to think like the customer. We also discussed the distribution strategy of retail vs digital. We spoke about how El Diablo stays ahead of the curve, Tanya's vision for the company and what El Diablo means! You can check out El Diablo's Insta page here - https://instagram.com/eldiablosauces?igshid=1uuqvnurb6dq4. And, order your bottle of choice here (00:00...
2020-09-0733 min
VyapaarEP02 : Decoding the Sauce business w/El Diablo's Tanya NambiarIn this episode, I invited Tanya Nambiar - owner of El Diablo Sauces.
We spoke about how she and her husband started this business, how it pays to think like the customer. We also discussed the distribution strategy of retail vs digital.
We spoke about how El Diablo stays ahead of the curve, Tanya's vision for the company and what El Diablo means!
You can check out El Diablo's Insta page here - https://instagram.com/eldiablosauces?igshid=1uuqvnurb6dq4. And, order your bottle of choice here
(00:00): Introduction
(01:03): How a sc...
2020-09-0733 min
BazaarPayments Bank - The Future or the Past?In this episode, we talk about the potential of the Indian Payments Industry, decode the difference between a Payments Bank and a Mobile wallet and answer a very essential question - 'Does it make sense to operate a Payments Bank?'. You can read Sonakshi's article here - https://firstindia.co.in/epaper/Jaipur/25082020?page=4.You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-08-3009 min
VyapaarEP01 : Soil-less farming w/AgriJoy's Priyanshu JainIn this episode I invited Priyanshu Jain, and we spoke about his journey - how he and his partner Aniket created AgriJoy/Indian Hydroponics. We also tried bursting some stereotypes in the startup world.
We touched upon the constant iterations that the business model underwent & what Priyanshu's vision is for AgriJoy and Indian Hydroponics. You can check out more about their initiative at www.agrijoy.in, www.indhydroponics.com
Also check out their Instagram page
(00:00): Introduction ~ what is Hydroponics?
(00:59): Genesis of the idea & the process of building AgriJoy from the ground up...
2020-08-2821 min
BazaarEP01 : Soil-less farming w/AgriJoy's Priyanshu JainIn this episode I invited Priyanshu Jain, and we spoke about his journey - how he and his partner Aniket created AgriJoy/Indian Hydroponics. We also tried bursting some stereotypes in the startup world. We touched upon the constant iterations that the business model underwent & what Priyanshu's vision is for AgriJoy and Indian Hydroponics. You can check out more about their initiative at www.agrijoy.in, www.indhydroponics.comAlso check out their Instagram page (00:00): Introduction ~ what is Hydroponics?(00:59): Genesis of the idea & the process...
2020-08-2821 min
BazaarTech Antitrust BattleIn this episode, we talk about the recent antitrust hearing - in which four of the world's most powerful people were extensively grilled by the Congress. We talk about the allegations levied against Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google and the responses given by the CEOs. We also explore how Antitrust works in different countries and the potential impact on Google were it to be found in violation of the Act. You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com, or on Twitter @TBPSid. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
2020-08-2514 min
BazaarIndia : The Next Investment HavenIn this episode, we talk about how COVID-19 has forced countries to diversify their supply chains and how that presents a window of opportunity for India. We also talk about increasing FDI inflows, why India is a very attractive investment option for foreign nations to park their money. We cover the recent developments from the Chinese App Ban and how tech startups are filling the void. We wrap the show with our evaluation of certain sectors that could be the winners going forward. You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a...
2020-08-1513 min
BazaarTick Tock, Tick Tock.With the clock running out on TikTok, we decode Microsoft's deal to acquire TikTok, the political angle, the complexities with this acquisition and how overall this could be one of the best deals for Microsoft over the next few years. You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-08-0905 min
BazaarTesla : The Largest AutomakerIn this episode, we talk about Tesla's Q2 earnings, it's future potential, and whether the valuation is justified. We explore a world where Elon Musk becomes a Monk, and how the competition is heating up in the electric car market. Should you buy/hold/short the stock? Tap the play button to find out! You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-08-0120 min
BazaarCorona Vs LegendsIn this episode of Bazaar, we talk about Buffett's investing strategy, his recent purchase of Dominion Energy's assets, how other legends performed in March, and how a retail investor should go about investing during these precarious times. Let us know what you think of the show at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-07-1924 min
BazaarThe Power of ESGIn this episode, we demystify ESG investing, what's driving the growth in ESG Investments, what's forcing companies to be more socially aware, tools you can use to gather ESG data, and what are the ESG based financial instruments available in India. You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-07-0522 min
BazaarZoom's Privacy DebacleIn this episode, we talk about Zoom's security issues, the company's updated privacy policy, why Zoom's stock has been on a tear, about the competitors in this space, privacy laws in India & if the entire concept of privacy is a MYTH. You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com for any topic suggestions/feedback. You can also read Utsav's latest article on Privacy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/utsav-mukherjee-93b16499/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-06-2810 min
BazaarThe Privatization of SpaceIn this episode, we talk about the recent SpaceX launch planting two astronauts to the ISS, why it's a big deal and how SpaceX disrupted the space industry, why we don't have a human on Mars yet, how Elon Musk has generated the excitement back in Space, the commercial activities that can be executed up above, other private players in the space industry and what the ultimate vision of Elon Musk really is. If you want to dig deeper, do check out Jatan's website - jatan.space You can reach out to us at...
2020-06-1423 min
BazaarThe Story of JioIn this episode, we talk about the recent investments in Jio Platforms, the future potential, Mukesh Ambani's role in lifting Jio to where it is today. You can reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-06-0621 min
BazaarThe Last Vision Fund?In this episode, we discuss about the history of the Vision Fund, it's performance & the VC landscape in general. Reach out to us at thebazaarpodcast@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.sid.business
2020-05-2706 min