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1353 episodes

Do government bailouts work?

In today’s episode on 13th May 2025, we look at India’s long line of corporate bailouts and ask a simple question: When the government swoops in with taxpayer money, does it actually fix anything?

8m
May 13
Is Pepsi losing its pop?

In today’s episode on 12th May 2025, we tell you why Pepsi is losing its fizz in the American soda market and how Sprite and Dr Pepper bubbled their way to the top.

7m
May 12
The Bhushan Power & Steel rewind no one asked for

In today’s episode on 7th May, 2025, we look at how a thousand of crores worth of a resolution plan was tossed out years later and why it could shake the very core of India’s insolvency law.

9m
May 07
Mahindra boards the trucks and buses boom

In today’s episode on 3rd May 2025, we break down why Mahindra & Mahindra is betting on electric trucks and buses. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

7m
May 03
Why’s Mastercard betting big on Stablecoins?

In today’s episode on 2nd May 2025, we explain why Mastercard is betting on stablecoins and how it might change how money moves. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
May 02
Why Reliance wants a bigger slice of quick commerce

In today’s episode on 30th April 2025, we unpack why Reliance is going all in on quick commerce and why this business is more complex than just building scale. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

7m
Apr 30
Why everyone wants Google Chrome and who might get it

In today’s episode on 29th April 2025, we tell you why OpenAI, PerplexityAI and Yahoo are lining up to buy Google Chrome and who’s most likely to end up owning it. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 29
The economics of the Indus Waters Treaty explained

In today’s episode on 28th April 2025, we tell you how keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance affects the economies of both India and Pakistan. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 28
How the dinosaur fossil trade is hurting science

In today’s episode on 25th April 2025, we talk about how dinosaur fossils have become luxury collectibles and why that’s a big problem for science.  Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

7m
Apr 25
The MTNL story - Rescue, repeat, regret

In today’s episode on 24th April 2025, we tell you why MTNL’s rescue is stuck in a limbo and how it could end up hurting Indian banks, and you. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 24
Devyani wants a seat at the biryani banquet

In today’s episode on 23rd April 2025, we tell you why Devyani International, the largest franchisee of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, wants to scoop up Sky Gate Hospitality, the company that runs Biryani By Kilo. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

7m
Apr 23
Are investors really moving away from US assets?

In today’s episode on 22nd April 2025, we take a look at whether foreign investors are pulling out of US assets and why ditching them isn’t as easy as it sounds. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

6m
Apr 22
Will appliance subscriptions work in India?

In today’s episode on 21st April 2025, we tell you if the big bet on appliance subscriptions could be viable in India. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 21
SEBI cracks the Gensol and Jagii web, Indian kirana stores vs quick commerce and more

In today’s episode on 19th April 2025, we take a look at the Gensol–BluSmart–Jaggi brothers’ saga and see how deep the financial misgovernance ran. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 19
How do you measure India’s happiness?

In today’s episode on 18th April 2025, we unpack why India ranks at the very top of one global happiness survey and near the bottom of another. And why happiness, like many things in life, depends on when, how, and whom you ask. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 18
The quick commerce vs. kirana stores debate is back!

In today’s episode on, 17th April 2025, we tell you the real reason why Indian kirana stores are dying, and why quick commerce can’t completely kill them. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 17
What's driving the sparkle in India's listed jewellers?

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8m
Apr 13
A simple explainer on tariffs and the new world order

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8m
Apr 11
Trent's dream run just hit a speed bump

In today’s episode on 10th April, 2025, we tell you why Trent’s stock has been on a downward spiral of late. market trends, economic policies and business stories into crisp, engaging reads? Apply here - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs/Q8NLuVui6Odo/financial-writer

9m
Apr 10
Warren Buffett wanted you to buy this market dip

We’re on the lookout for a Financial Writer! If you'd like to apply, or you know someone who’d be perfect for the role, apply here - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs/Q8NLuVui6Odo/financial-writer

7m
Apr 09
Goodbye apps, hello AI agents?

We’re on the lookout for a Financial Writer! If you'd like to apply, or you know someone who’d be perfect for the role, apply here - https://joinditto.freshteam.com/jobs/Q8NLuVui6Odo/financial-writer

8m
Apr 08
China did it. Can India?

In today’s episode on April 7th, 2025 , we explore why India’s Commerce Minister, Piyush Goyal, is nudging Indian startups to move beyond hyperfast grocery and food delivery and build deep tech startups. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

9m
Apr 07
Making sense of Aditya Birla's breakup with the paper business

In today’s episode on 5th April, 2025, , we tell you why Aditya Birla Real Estate has struck a deal with ITC to sell off its pulp and paper business. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

10m
Apr 05
Why all the helium might disappear into space forever

In today’s episode on April 4th, 2025, we talk about why the world is running out of helium and why that’s a much bigger problem than it sounds. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

6m
Apr 04
The economics of rising natural gas prices

In today’s episode on April 3rd 2025, we tell you why natural gas prices are on the rise and what it means for India. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

9m
Apr 03
BluSmart is knee-deep in trouble

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7m
Apr 02
Why Warren Buffett isn't a fan of gold

In today’s episode on April 2nd 2025, we tell you why Warren Buffett isn’t a believer in gold investments despite the yellow metal hitting all time highs. Speak to Ditto's advisors now, by clicking the link here - https://ditto.sh/9zoz41 

8m
Apr 02