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Unpacking Wipro's Woes: Can the IT Giant Bounce Back?
Wipro, a leading Indian IT company, has been under the spotlight for a string of high-profile exits. CEO Thierry Delaporte's abrupt resignation before his term's end follows a trail of senior departures, including CFO Jatin Dalal and growth officer Stephanie Trautman. Can Wipro's new captain, veter…
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Swiggy vs Zomato, Coming Soon on Stock Exchanges
Food delivery giants Swiggy and Zomato are set to battle it out on the stock exchange! But can Swiggy challenge the reigning champion Zomato? Hosts Mugdha Variyar and Apoorva Mittal dive deep into this delivery duel as they analyse Swiggy's story, Zomato's dominant market share, and what it all mea…
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Election Commission's Challenge: How To Make Indian Elections Credible
In this episode of The Morning Brief’s election special series “Polls On My Pod," we delve into the recent challenge of credibility surrounding the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. As the battle of rhetoric escalates between political heavyweights, the Election Commission of India has taken the unpreceden…
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The Kotak Kerfuffle
The RBI has barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from signing up new customers through online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards. The move–a bankers’ biggest nightmare–has resulted in Kotak Mahindra Bank losing a billion dollars in market value, and third place in market cap to its ne…
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Corner Office Conversation with Ravi Kant Jaipuria, The Man Behind Pepsi’s Fizz
Ravi Kant Jaipuria, Chairman of RJ Corp is responsible for 1/6th of the world guzzling Pepsi. His company Varun Beverages is PepsiCo’s best bottler in the world. The markets love the company whose stock has surged by 300% in two years. But there’s much more to Jaipuria’s nearly $3 billion business …
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Age No Bar: Insurance Reforms Reach India’s Elderly
The insurance’s removal of age caps for buying insurance policy can be the start of much needed reforms in this sector. But questions on expense and accessibility remain. In this podcast, we break down the intricacies of these regulatory amendments, especially for senior citizens with pre-existing …
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Polls On My Pod: The Low Voter Turnout Problem
On this episode of ‘Polls On My Pod,’ host Nidhi Sharma dissects the surprising turnout in the first phase of India's 18th Lok Sabha elections. With a notable 3% decrease compared to parliament election 2019, several questions arise: was it the scorching heat, voter fatigue, or a growing sense of a…
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What’s Wrong With India's Processed Food Industry?
Alarmed by recent reports of questionable ingredients in baby food, protein powders, and even masalas, The Morning Brief podcast delves into the state of India's processed food industry and its product safety system. Host Kiran Somvanshi dissects the issue with Dr. Arun Gupta, convenor of Nutrition…
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Corner Office Conversation with Arjun Nohwar, GM, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery
The world of media and entertainment is going through an era of generational disruption. Some find it scary; others are excited at the fast and furious pace of mega consolidation. Host Arijit Barman sits down with Arjun Nohwar, the GM of Warner Brothers Discovery in South Asia to talk about content…
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Polls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP
India gears up for its most extensive electoral journey yet! The 18th Lok Sabha elections kick off this Friday, April 19, spanning across seven phases. With 102 Lok Sabha constituencies up for grabs in the first phase across 21 states, the battle for governance begins! Join us for an exclusive two-…
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