Daybreak

Employers struggle with the high percentage of lying or exaggerated CVs. HR professionals consider AI in hiring process a dealbreaker. Recruiters can differentiate between AI-generated and applicant-written CVs. The impact of AI-generated content in college assignments and job resumes. Limitations and benefits of using AI for resumes.

Swiggy aims to raise over $1 billion through its IPO influenced by rival Zomato's success. They discuss measures like employee efforts and partnerships with restaurant owners to reach profitability. Swiggy's recent changes include a more hands-on approach with restaurant partners and a 6% reduction in workforce. Strengthening relationships with restaurant partners is emphasized. The podcast also introduces the Day Zero newsletter and the benefits of subscribing to The Ken.

Ashish Goenka, new CFO of Tata Consumer Products, discusses TCP's recent success in the FMCG industry, including product launches and financial performance. The podcast explores Tata's transformation and growth, their innovation strategies, and the acquisition of Quarter Romago Foods.

The podcast discusses the rise of credit cards in India and the battle between cashbacks and reward points. It explores the differences between these two benefits and why banks prefer reward points.

The podcast discusses the State Bank of India's position as the leader in the Indian debit card market and the challenges it faces as debit cards decline in popularity. It explores SBI's efforts to save the declining market, including their reward points campaign. The chapter also highlights the challenges faced by SBI as it loses users and revenue, while mentioning potential threats and advantages for the bank in the future.

Discussion on online ad scams in India and the role of tech platforms like Google and Meta. Examining the increasing money lost to fraud on social media platforms. Exploring how scammers exploit social media platforms and tech services for fraud. Examining the exploitation of big-tech platforms by cybercriminals and concerns about their efforts to combat these crimes.

Paytm's stock value plummeted after their IPO but saw a dramatic turnaround thanks to personal loans, which increased revenue by 60%. However, Paytm can no longer rely on personal loans and is shifting towards merchant loans due to challenges in the lending business.

On Monday, Physics Wallah fired over 100 of its employees and also announced it was going to hire more than a thousand more in the coming months. India's only profitable edtech unicorn is on a relentless expansion spree. So much so that its investors want it to slow down.From establishing itself as the leader of NEET-JEE test preparation, Physics Wallah (PW) wants to dip its toes in a bunch of other areas—from banking and defence to civil services now. Not to forget short-term skilling courses and even tie-ups with schools.Despite this hyper growth phase coming after PW became the only profitable edtech unicorn in the last financial year, cracks are appearing on its armour now.Tune in.Recommended reads:Physicswallah vs the popstarDaybreak is produced from the newsroom of The Ken, India's first subscriber-only business news platform. Subscribe for more exclusive, deeply-reported, analytical business stories. 

Varun Alagh, CEO and co-founder of skincare company, Mamaearth, discusses the challenges faced by D2C startups in the current market. The podcast explores the rise and fall of D2C brands, the unsustainability of the D2C boom, the shifting landscape of digital-first D2C brands, and the contrasting narratives regarding the future of Indian D2Cs.

Discussion on the issue of misinformation and fake news during India's elections. Impact of AI and deep fakes on spreading fake content. India's approach to combating misinformation and lack of clear definition of fake news. Contrasting strategies of Meta and YouTube in battling misinformation.