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

  • How traders allegedly gamed CAS
    In today’s episode on 21st August 2026, we talk about the downsides of CAS (Closing Auction Session) and explore whether Indian stock markets can keep manipulation at bay.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • RBI's problem with revolving credit
    In today’s episode on 19th Aug 2026, we explain why the RBI wants to pull the plug on revolving credit offered by NBFCs (Non Banking Financial Companies).Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Why Bank of America wants a piece of India's lending boom
    In today's episode on 18th Aug 2026, we explain why a global banking giant is pouring billions into Jio Financial Services Ltd and what it means for the future of financial services in India.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • The story of the Indian rupee since 1947
    Hey folks, as you probably know, every year we have a tradition of doing a post-Independence Day special. This one’s two days late because there was a Sunday in between. But nevertheless, here it is.So, in today’s episode on 17th August 2026, we tell you how money has evolved in India since the British left. Just a heads up though. This one’s a Finshots special and a little longer than our usual stories.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Is Vodafone Idea finally making a comeback
    In today's episode on 14th Aug, we explore whether Vodafone Idea has finally done enough to reverse its long-standing cycle of decline.ign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Can blockchain save London's gold crown?
    In today’s episode on 12th Aug 2026, we explain why London is turning to blockchain technology to protect its centuries-old dominance over the global gold trade.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Urban Company's best quarter post its IPO?
    In today’s episode on 7th August 2026, we tell you how far Urban Company has come since its IPO, and why it’s pouring money into a segment that seems to be dragging down its profitability.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Can REITs & InvITs become India's next foreign investment story?
    In today’s episode on 6th August 2026, we explain why SEBI is trying to make Indian real estate and infrastructure trusts accessible to international markets via depository receipts.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • The Ardee Industries IPO explained
    Hey folks! Today, we were actually planning to write about the new Closing Auction Session (CAS), the mechanism used to determine stock closing prices, that’s believed to have caused the sharp rise in the NIFTY index on Monday. But then we realised we’d already explained this in detail over a year ago. So, if you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about or how this new mechanism works, you can check out our story here.Instead, we stumbled upon something far more interesting. A company called Ardee Industries is opening its IPO subscription today (it’ll remain open until August 7th). And it’s not your typical manufacturing business. So, in today’s Finshots, we’re taking a closer look at it.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Can India's oceans power our next economic miracle?
    In today’s episode on 4th Aug 2026, we explain why India is investing over ₹84,000 crore into offshore exploration, and whether tapping into our vast ocean resources can unlock the country’s next massive economic growth story.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • How the West Asia crisis is rattling India's real estate sector
    In today’s episode on 3rd August 2026, we explain why a prolonged conflict in West Asia is slowing down India’s real estate industry.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • How exam paper leaks became an industry
    Over the last couple of months, we’ve seen students take to the streets in Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Bhopal, Kolkata and several other cities, protesting against an education system plagued by paper leaks and policies they believe encourage corruption. Last weekend, those protests culminated in India’s education minister stepping down. The government also acknowledged that the education system has serious gaps and announced a high-powered task force, headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, to address them.So in today’s Finshots, we’ll explain how exam paper leaks turned into a thriving industry in India and what it might take to even slightly fix the problem.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Yes Bank's turnaround explained
    In today’s episode on 23rd July 2026, we explain how Yes Bank rebuilt its foundation after one of the biggest crises in Indian banking history, and whether it is truly back.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • How OnePlus Settled
    In today’s episode on 21st July 2026, we explain how OnePlus went from being the ultimate flagship killer to fighting questions about its own identity.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Why the Supreme Court sided with SEBI against Kotak AMC
    In today’s episode on 17th July 2026, we explain why the Supreme Court upheld a SEBI order against Kotak AMC.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Can better seeds solve our farmers' monsoon problem?
    In today’s episode on 16th July 2026, we find out whether our agricultural system can finally break free from total dependence on rainfall.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Why is ration rice of such bad quality?
    In today’s episode on 15th July 2026, we tell you how the government is trying to improve the quality of the foodgrains distributed through India’s Public Distribution System (PDS) and why that alone won’t be enough to fix the deeper problems within it.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • The SBI Funds Management IPO
    In today’s episode on 14th July 2026, we break down the SBI Funds Management IPO, which is open for subscription from today (July 14th) until July 16th.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • The Cult.fit IPO Explained
    In today’s episode on 9th July 2026, we break down the upcoming Cult.fit IPO filing to understand the business and make sense of what the company is really worth.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto
  • Why short selling may be good for investors
    In today’s episode on 8th July 2026, we explain why SEBI is planning to make short selling easier in Indian markets.Sign up for FREE insurance masterclass by Ditto