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The PhysicsWallah IPO explained

In today’s episode on 12th November 2025, we break down the PhysicsWallah IPO which opens for subscription today and closes on November 13th, 2025.

11m
Nov 12
India wants its own stablecoin?

In today’s episode on 12th November 2025, we tell you why India is now rooting for its own stablecoin. Limited seats for Insurance Webinar by Ditto 👉🏽 Click here to register while seats last https://ditto.webinarninja.com/series-webinars/7081/register?in_tok=6ff831ff-8cee-43ec-9716-694bf2c761e5&utm_source=Finshots&utm_medium=Newsletter.

8m
Nov 12
The Tata Trusts saga explained

In today’s episode on 10th November 2025, we break down the unfolding saga at Tata Trusts where legacy, leadership, and power are all being tested. If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠⁠.⁠ https://ditto.sh/1pw1fu

9m
Nov 10
What happened to all the T+0 excitement?

In today’s episode on 7th November 2025, we tell you why SEBI has indefinitely extended the deadline for stockbrokers to be fully ready for T+0 settlements. If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠⁠. https://ditto.sh/1pw1fu

8m
Nov 07
A breakthrough that might break the internet

In today’s episode on 6th November 2025, we take a look at how a chip named Willow recently proved that reliable quantum computing is not science fiction anymore, and how this might affect you and me sooner than you think. If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice ⁠⁠⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠⁠. https://ditto.sh/1pw1fu

7m
Nov 06
Bankim Brahmbhatt and the $500 million lesson in lending against thin air

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8m
Nov 05
The Groww IPO explained

In today’s episode on 4th November 2025, we break down Groww’s IPO, which opens for subscription today and closes on Friday (November 7th, 2025). If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice ⁠⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠⁠. https://ditto.sh/1pw1fu

11m
Nov 04
Why mutual funds will soon cost less

In today’s episode on 3rd November 2025, we break down the SEBI consultation paper on mutual funds asset management charges.

8m
Nov 03
The Lenskart IPO explained

In today’s episode on 31st October 2025, we break down the Lenskart Solutions IPO, which opens for subscription today (October 31st) and closes on November 4th (Tuesday). If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice from Ditto Insurance ⁠⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠⁠ https://ditto.sh/wc06nv.

10m
Oct 31
The Orkla India (MTR Foods) IPO

In today’s episode on 30th October 2025, we talk about the Orkla India IPO, better known as the parent company of MTR Foods, Eastern and Rasoi Magic, which opened for subscription on Wednesday, October 29th, and closes tomorrow (October 31st). If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice from Ditto ⁠⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠⁠ https://ditto.sh/wc06nv.

9m
Oct 30
What you need to know about loans against silver

In today’s episode on 29th October 2025, we break down the RBI’s new rules on lending against silver and why everyone is so upbeat about it. If you haven't already, get your free, personalized insurance advice ⁠⁠by clicking here⁠⁠ https://ditto.sh/wc06nv.

9m
Oct 29
SEBI wants mutual funds to stop chasing pre-IPO deals

In today’s episode on 28th October 2025, we try to explain why mutual funds can no longer access the pre-IPO market. If you haven't already, go get your free, personalized insurance advice ⁠by clicking here⁠ https://ditto.sh/wc06nv.

6m
Oct 28
RBL’s ticket to the big leagues

In today’s episode on 27th October 2025, we explore why Dubai’s Emirates NBD is placing a $3 billion bet on RBL Bank. If you haven't already, go get your free, personalized insurance advice by clicking here https://ditto.sh/wc06nv.

8m
Oct 27
How reliant is the Indian pharma industry on China?

In today’s episode on 24th October 2025, we tell you why the world’s pharmacy still needs China’s chemistry and what India can do to catch up.

8m
Oct 24
What’s up with the new EPFO rules?

In today’s episode on 23rd October 2025, we tell you about the new Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation rules and the tug‑of‑war between discipline and control.

8m
Oct 23
Can India really grow at 6.6% like the IMF says?

In today’s episode on 22nd October 2025, we discuss whether the IMF’s growth projections are accurate and if India can grow at the rate it projects. Chart - https://www.datawrapper.de/_/Ph1gi/

8m
Oct 22
The CERC-IEX insider trading saga explained

In today’s episode on 21st October 2025, we tell you how an IEX insider trading scandal managed to slip out from inside the walls of CERC, India’s power regulator and why SEBI is now circling in.

8m
Oct 21
Should you just 'index and chill'?

In today’s episode on 17th October 2025, we take a look at active versus passive investing. That’s it.

12m
Oct 18
Why is everyone talking about the fall of Bira 91?

In today’s Finshots, we tell you why Bira 91, the brand that once ruled India’s craft beer market, is slowly fizzling out… and whether it can be revived. Book a FREE call with Ditto - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

9m
Oct 17
Why Ford just can’t let go of India

In today’s episode on 16th October 2025, we explain why Ford Motor Company wants to return to India four years after its exit.

10m
Oct 16
Why RBI is rewriting the liquidity rules

In today’s episode on 13th October 2025, we explain why the Reserve Bank of India made lending against securities easier and how it could boost liquidity in the market.

6m
Oct 13
An influencer marketing company on the bourses!

In today’s episode on 12th October 2025, we talk about the first ever influencer marketing company that recently got listed on Indian bourses.

9m
Oct 12
Gold is cool, but what about Platinum?

In today’s episode on 9th October 2025, we tell you why platinum’s been on a rise lately and whether it deserves a place in the ‘safe-haven’ portfolio.

9m
Oct 09
Understanding confidential IPOs

In today’s episode on 8th October 2025, we tell you why more and more Indian companies are taking the confidential pre-filing IPO route before hitting the bourses.

6m
Oct 08
The LG Electronics India IPO

In today’s episode on 7th October 2025, we break down the LG Electronics India IPO, which opens for subscription today and closes on October 9th.

8m
Oct 07
Why UK manufacturing couldn’t afford a JLR on crutches

In today’s episode on 6th October 2025, we tell you how JLR’s cyberattack brought its factories and the UK’s manufacturing sector to their knees, and why cybersecurity matters just as much as assembly lines. Book a FREE call - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

7m
Oct 06
The Tata Capital IPO explained

In today’s episode on 3rd October, we take a closer look at 2025’s most awaited IPO — the Tata Capital IPO, which opens for subscription on Monday, October 6th, and closes on October 8th.

7m
Oct 05
How India quietly became a French fry powerhouse

In today’s episode on 30th September 2025, we tell you how India went from importing French fries to becoming one of the world’s biggest exporters of processed potatoes.

7m
Sep 30
The gold rush begins at home

In today’s episode on 29th September 2025, we talk about how private gold mining might be the first step to reducing India’s reliance on imported gold.

6m
Sep 29
Why a realty company is taking over Pepperfry

In today’s episode on 27th September 2025, we tell you why TCC Concept, an unpopular realty services firm, is acquiring Pepperfry, a once popular omnichannel furniture retailer. Book a FREE call with Ditto - https://ditto.sh/vx51ji

9m
Sep 27