In India, family businesses account for over two-thirds of the country's GDP. Strong brands, resilient to recession, trusted by generations of consumers. But are they immune to downfall? Following a searing report by US short seller Hindenburg Research, the Adani Group, one of India’s largest family conglomerates, saw shares of its flagship company fall more than 50 percent, losing tens of billions of dollars in value and sending India’s stock market reeling. Aswath Damodaran, finance professor from the Stern School of Business, tells us more.

This episode of In Conversation first first broadcast on 8th March 2023.

In India, family businesses account for over two-thirds of the country's GDP. Strong brands, resilient to recession, trusted by generations of consumers. But are they immune to downfall? Following a searing report by US short seller Hindenburg Research, the Adani Group, one of India’s largest family conglomerates, saw shares of its flagship company fall more than 50 percent, losing tens of billions of dollars in value and sending India’s stock market reeling. Aswath Damodaran, finance professor from the Stern School of Business, tells us more.
This episode of In Conversation first first broadcast on 8th March 2023.

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years&nbsp;is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

In Conversation

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years&nbsp;is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.