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A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.

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Today · 7 min
What if the Maldives disappeared?
In today’s episode on 30th Sept, we look at the UN’s Declaration on Sea Level Rise, which explains how a country may have to function if rising seas swallow its physical land. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
Yesterday · 7 min
India's black powder problem with battery recycling
In today’s episode on 29th Sept, we talk about black mass, the problem standing in the way of India’s efforts to recover critical minerals from recycled batteries. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
Monday · 8 min
IRDAI wants to change how insurance is sold
In today’s episode on 28th Sept, we break down IRDAI’s new consultation paper that could change the dynamics of the insurance industry and how insurance is sold in India. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
Friday · 7 min
The Orient Cables IPO Explained
In today's episode on 25th Sept, we explain the Orient Cables IPO, which opens for subscription today. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
Thursday · 6 min
India's Company Law Tribunal is in a crisis
In today’s episode 24th Sept, we explain why the NCLT, the body that handles corporate insolvency cases, is stuck in a sort of never-ending crisis of staff shortages and inadequate infrastructure. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 22 · 6 min
What's happening to India's rice output?
In today’s episode on 22nd Sept, we tell you why India is facing a huge drop in rice output and what that could mean for you and me. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 18 · 6 min
How Rentomojo actually makes money
In today's episode on 18th Sept, we explain how Rentomojo succeeded in the furniture rental market and why, sometimes, asset utilisation matters more than customer acquisition. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 17 · 9 min
Is NSE’s IPO really fairly valued?
In today’s episode on 17th Sept, we talk about the NSE IPO and whether it’s fairly valued. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 16 · 7 min
The Hero Motors IPO explained
In today’s episode on 16th Sept, we walk you through the Hero Motors IPO, which opens for subscription today and will remain open until September 18th. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 15 · 7 min
The Dedicated Freight Corridor's last mile challenge
In today’s episode on 14th Sept, we look at India’s newly completed Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) and the hurdle that will decide if cargo efficiently moves on it. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 14 · 7 min
The US Treasury wants lower bond yields. But will it work?
In today’s episode on 14th Sept, we explain what the US Treasury is doing with bonds and why it doesn’t seem to be working as intended. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 10 · 8 min
Copper prices are rising again
In today’s episode on 10th Sept, we give you a simple explainer on why copper prices are rising. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 8 · 7 min
Can glass bottles fill the gap left by aluminium cans?
In today’s episode on 8th Sept, we explain why aluminium prices rose, how it triggered a can shortage, and whether bottles could help save the day for alcohol and beverage companies. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 7 · 7 min
What went wrong with Sugar Cosmetics?
In today's episode on 7th Sept, we explain what Sugar Cosmetics’ 80% valuation drop reveals about the economics of India's D2C beauty market. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 4 · 8 min
Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri is now GRT's jewel
In today’s episode on 4th Sept, we break down GRT Jewellers’ acquisition of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 3 · 6 min
Has Japan finally escaped the Lost Decades
In today's episode on 3th Sept, we tell a tale of two metrics: why a weakening currency and rising bond yields mark a significant break for the Japanese economy. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
September 1 · 7 min
The Subhash Chandra saga explained
In today’s episode on 1st September, we explain how the Essel Group’s financial crisis unfolded and why the insolvency case involving its promoter has sparked a major legal debate among Indian lenders. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
August 31 · 8 min
The economics of India's never ending onion price problem
In today’s episode on 31st August, we try to make sense of why India keeps struggling with rising onion prices. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
August 28 · 5 min
Should you raise a toast to Varun Beverages?
In today's episode on 29th August 2026, we explain why Varun Beverages is preparing to enter the alcoholic beverage market and whether its distribution network will be a strength in the liquor industry. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
August 27 · 7 min
Is Hindustan Copper's "Green Shoe" really a Green Shoe?
In today’s episode on 27th August 2026, we simply explain what a green shoe option really is. Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto

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