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The Canada–India Uranium Deal Explained

In today’s episode on 5th Feb 2026, we’re exploring why Canada and India are about to sign a $3 billion uranium supply deal. ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto today for a no-spam insurance experience⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Feb 04
Gold Is Volatile. Demand Is Not.

In today’s episode on 4th Feb 2026, we break down why gold has been moving with extreme volatility over the past week. ⁠Book a Free call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Feb 03
The paradox of India's healthy finances

In today’s episode on 3rd Feb 2026, we look at why India’s public finances begin to look riskier when you look at the states’ accounts.

8m
Feb 03
The Budget 2026 explained

In today’s episode on 2nd February 2026, we break down the most important highlights from the latest Budget.

13m
Feb 02
The Economic Survey 2026 explained

In today’s episode on 30th Jan 2026, we break down the Economic Survey 2026 to understand where our economy stands and where it’s headed. Book a FREE call with Ditto for a spam-free experience https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

10m
Jan 30
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement explained

In today’s episode on 29th Jan 2026, we’re talking about the recent India-European Union trade deal and analyzing who stands to gain and lose from this agreement. ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

8m
Jan 28
Why PVR INOX let 4700BC go

In today’s episode on 28th Jan 2026, we explain why PVR INOX sold 4700BC, its in-house popcorn brand, to Marico Ltd. ⁠Attend Ditto's FREE Insurance Masterclass⁠ https://ditto.sh/2cgegs

7m
Jan 28
Breaking down the PhonePe DRHP

In today’s episode on 27th Jan 2026, we dive into PhonePe’s DRHP (Draft Red Herring Prospectus). ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto here⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

11m
Jan 27
Part 2: What will happen if India gets a 500% tariff?

In today’s episode on 26th Jan 2026, we’ll talk about a sequel to our previous podcast about the US imposing a 500% tariff on Indian goods. But this time, it’s not about whether India can survive it. It’s a more uncomfortable question: can the US afford to do this at all? ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

9m
Jan 25
A CEO can't be Eternal

In today’s episode on 24th January 2026, we unpack Eternal’s Q3 (FY26) results and why the stock looks confused after Deepinder Goyal handed over the CEO reins to Albinder Dhindsa. ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

8m
Jan 24
Why are Indians scared to invest in the stock market?

In today's episode on 23rd June 2026, we have reviewed the SEBI Investor Survey 2025 and found out what causes some Indians to stay away from the stock market. ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Jan 23
The DISCOM profit anomaly

In today’s episode on 22nd January 2026, we talk about why electricity distribution companies have suddenly turned profitable ahead of the Electricity Amendment Act. ⁠Book your FREE call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

8m
Jan 22
The economics behind a common language

In today’s episode on 21st Jan 2026, we look at the pros and cons of having one common language spoken across different regions in a country as diverse as India. ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto for unbiased and honest advice⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

8m
Jan 21
India is finally cracking down on hair transplants

In today’s episode on 20th Jan 2026, we dive into India’s booming hair transplant industry, and why the government suddenly wants to regulate it. ⁠Join Ditto's FREE Masterclass on Health Insurance Claims⁠ https://ditto.sh/2cgegs

9m
Jan 20
The Shadowfax Technologies IPO

In today’s episode on 19th Jan 2026, we break down the Shadowfax Technologies IPO which opens for subscription tomorrow and closes on January 22nd. ⁠Book your FREE call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

9m
Jan 19
What will happen if India gets a 500% tariff?

In today’s episode on 16th Jan 2026, we’re going over a hypothetical scenario where the US imposes 500% tariffs on India, and what we could do to counter this. Enrol for FREE Insurance Masterclass by Ditto here https://ditto.sh/2cgegs

9m
Jan 15
The 10-minute delivery promise is gone. What now?

In today’s episode on 15th Jan 2026, we break down whether removing the 10-minute branding really changes how quick commerce businesses like Zepto, Blinkit, or Instamart make money. ⁠Book your FREE call with Ditto⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

8m
Jan 14
The Pesticide Management Bill explained

Hey folks, Happy Sankranthi! Today's the festival of harvest and speaking of harvest, today, on 14th Jan 2026, we're talking about the Pesticide Management Bill. ⁠Book a FREE consultation with Ditto here⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

8m
Jan 13
Should married couples be taxed together?

In today’s episode on 13th Jan 2026, we explain why the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) wants the government to let married couples file income tax returns jointly. ⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto for your health and term insurance needs⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

8m
Jan 12
The Amagi Media Labs IPO Explained

In today’s episode on 12th Jan 2026, we break down the Amagi Media Labs IPO, which opens for subscription tomorrow, and closes on 16 January, 2026. ⁠Book your FREE call with Ditto here⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

9m
Jan 11
Why SEBI wants trading academies to step back from live data

In today’s episode on 9th January 2026, we talk about SEBI’s paper on norms for sharing and usage of price data for educational purposes. ⁠Book your FREE call with Ditto here⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Jan 08
Why is every app trying to become a microfinance app?

In today's episode on 8th Jan 2025, we understand why every app is trying to become a microfinance app. Book a FREE call with Ditto to secure your term plan today https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Jan 07
The Devyani-Sapphire Foods merger explained

In today’s episode on 7th January 2026, we break down Sapphire Foods’ merger with Devyani International. Book your FREE call with Ditto here https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

10m
Jan 06
Why the world is turning back to Indian cardamom

In today’s episode on 6th Jan 2025, we tell you why cardamom prices have been rising and why Indian farmers are filling the gap to meet demand. REGISTER FOR PEAKST8 FESTIVAL HERE https://app.peakst8.club/event/bismuth-cull?ref=finshots.in&id=finshots&utm_campaign=peakst8_festiva_launch&utm_source=finshots&utm_medium=news&parsedObject=%7B%22nonConflictingActivityIds%22%3A%5B%22fa0449c7-a95a-4c14-865c-bf3a9888e065%22%5D%2C%22conflictingActivityIds%22%3A%5B%22fc63e902-a2b8-459e-9087-3063091500b1%22%2C%225b5d7048-bc66-4f26-832f-5d77499639e7%22%5D%2C%22selectedPass%22%3A%22958d4636-b2d3-4ce1-b4b5-2bbe6982fd0c%22%2C%22generalPass%22%3A%224001c046-e99b-4f59-bae1-f8515272abc0%22%7D&currentForm=CATEGORY_FORM

7m
Jan 06
The dark side of the sun

In today’s episode on 5th January 2026, we take a look at some of the uncomfortable downsides of the renewable energy transition. Book a FREE call with Ditto ⁠using this link⁠ https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Jan 05
The MUFG–Shriram Finance Deal explained

In today’s episode on 23rd December 2025, we explain why MUFG, one of Japan’s largest banks, has announced to buy a 20% stake in Shriram Finance, the second largest NBFC by market capitalisation, loan portfolio and net profit. Book your free call with Ditto https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Dec 24, 2025
What is going on at Ola Electric?

In today’s episode on 22nd December 2025, we take a look at why Bhavish Aggarwal has been continuously selling his stake in Ola Electric, and why that may or may not be cause for concern.

9m
Dec 22, 2025
Aurionpro Solutions wins a shiny new deal! But...

In today’s episode on 20th December, we tell you why Aurionpro Solutions’ stock hasn’t been doing well lately. https://ditto.sh/vx51ji 

10m
Dec 19, 2025
The Insurance Bill 2025 Explained

In today’s episode on 18th December 2025, we look at why India is rewriting its insurance rulebook, and why this reform could either unlock massive growth or expose uncomfortable cracks in the system. ⁠Save your spots for Ditto's FREE Insurance Masterclass here⁠ https://events.joinditto.in/?utm_source=Finshots&utm_medium=Podcast

7m
Dec 18, 2025
Why India’s new Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules matter

In today’s episode on 17th December 2025, we dive into India’s new Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, and why they matter not just for the oil and gas sector, but for the broader economy too. ⁠Save your spot for Ditto's FREE insurance masterclass⁠ https://events.joinditto.in/?utm_source=Finshots&utm_medium=Podcast

9m
Dec 17, 2025