Finshots Daily
Finshots • Business
Finshots • Business
Finshots Daily
Finshots • Business
Finshots • Business

About

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

Episodes

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Why capital is moving from bits to atoms
    In today's episode on 26th August, we take a look at how AI and advanced robotics are changing the economics of global manufacturing with dark factories and what this transition means for India's industrial strategy.Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
  • Is Anthropic overvalued?
    Anthropic could go public as early as the end of this month or next. So, in today’s episode on 25th August 2026, we thought we’d give you a pre-IPO sneak peek into Anthropic’s business and the debate around its valuation.Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
  • NSE's dilemma with going public
    In today's episode on 24th August 2026, we explore the regulatory hurdles the NSE faces as it prepares for a highly anticipated IPO.Sign up for the FREE insurance masterclass from Ditto
  • 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