Finshots Daily
Finshots
A daily 5-min podcast explaining the most important finance and business happenings in plain English. India focused.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 5min
Crypto geeks are trying to buy the US Constitution
In today’s episode for 19th November 2021, we explain why a group of people are trying to buy a copy of the US Constitution.
Nov 18, 2021 • 5min
Why is there still a semiconductor shortage
In today's episode for November 18th 2021, we see why the semiconductor shortage refuses to ease up
Nov 17, 2021 • 6min
Tata, Hakuna Matata and Shitcoins
In today's episode we talk about Tata Coin and the wild wild west where shitcoins are born
Nov 16, 2021 • 4min
Understanding Live Commerce
In today's episode we talk about Myntra's gamble with influencer-led live commerce and what it means for the industry
Nov 15, 2021 • 4min
Is India’s informal economy 20% or 50% of its GDP?
A week ago, SBI’s Research department released a report stating that India’s informal economy has shrunk to 20% of its GDP. And since there’s been a lot of debate about this number, we thought we’d unpack it a bit in today’s episode.
Nov 13, 2021 • 5min
Why is DMart opening bigger and bigger stores?
A couple of days ago, a media report indicated that hypermarket chain DMart closed a deal on a 67,404 sq ft retail space in Central Bengaluru. Why are we talking about it today? Well, it could be signalling a change in strategy for the retail giant. So, let’s dive in.
Nov 12, 2021 • 5min
Unpacking Delhivery’s business
In today’s episode for 12th November 2021, we discuss the story behind logistics startup Delhivery as they start working on a massive ₹7,460 crores IPO.
Nov 11, 2021 • 5min
Why did America have a 25 hour day?
Every year, 70 countries around the world adjust their clocks to squeeze in an extra hour of sunshine. In today’s episode for November 11th 2021, we see if this practice has any economic value.
Nov 10, 2021 • 5min
How come “cash is king” even with digital payments roaring?
In today’s episode for November 10th 2021, we’re trying to solve a riddle — what explains a record surge in cash when we’re seeing massive growth in digital payments?
Nov 9, 2021 • 5min
How to lose $500 million using algorithms?
In today’s episode for 9th November 2021, we explain how faulty algorithms in a US-based real estate company crippled an entire division and forced management to lay off 25% of its workforce.
