

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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19 snips
Jul 23, 2024 • 9min
The Economic Survey 2024 Explained
The podcast explores the implications of young investors in the stock market, economic trends, employment challenges, climate initiatives in India, and the analysis of India's Economic Survey 2024 with an emphasis on regulatory burdens and growth.

4 snips
Jul 22, 2024 • 7min
Should the EU face a historical polluter tax?
Exploring the EU's Climate Neutrality Goals and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to make polluters accountable for greenhouse gas emissions.

7 snips
Jul 19, 2024 • 8min
Does reserving jobs for locals make sense?
Exploring the controversy of job reservations for locals in Karnataka and its implications on the economy. Comparing the effects with Maharashtra and suggesting alternative strategies like incentivizing local industries for boosting employment.

Jul 18, 2024 • 6min
How to get fined by SEBI if you're an Investment Advisor
SEBI fined an investment advisor Rs 25 Lakhs for breaching guidelines. Importance of adhering to SEBI regulations outlined. Violations can lead to hefty fines. Case study of monetary solutions as cautionary tale.

6 snips
Jul 17, 2024 • 7min
Makhana wants an MSP
Exploring Bihar government's advocacy for a minimum support price for Makhana in the Mithila region, discussing the impact of geographical indication status, profitability for farmers, and challenges like low yield and unorganized markets.

5 snips
Jul 16, 2024 • 8min
Can a Bill empower Karnataka's gig workers?
Exploring Karnataka's Draft Gig Workers Bill, the podcast discusses challenges faced by gig workers like losing benefits due to ratings. It questions the effectiveness of proposed solutions such as worker registration and funding. Additionally, it delves into the struggles of gig workers in accessing public facilities and the political dynamics surrounding state bills for worker empowerment.

8 snips
Jul 15, 2024 • 7min
The Big 4 problem in China
Exploring China's scrutiny of auditing giants like PwC due to financial irregularities, focusing on the impact on the economy and auditing firms' credibility.

4 snips
Jul 12, 2024 • 11min
Could SEBI's new proposal unintentionally favour BSE over NSE?
A discussion on SEBI's proposal favoring BSE over NSE in the derivatives market, potential impact on stock brokers, revenue, and profit margins. Analyzing BSE's strategic moves and SEBI's efforts to safeguard investors through regulatory measures like lot size increase and option contract restrictions.

11 snips
Jul 11, 2024 • 7min
Why is RBI concerned over microfinance credit growth in UP and Bihar?
The podcast discusses RBI's worries about microfinance credit growth in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, highlighting the challenges faced in Andhra Pradesh, regulatory measures by RBI, and the history of microfinance in India.

7 snips
Jul 10, 2024 • 7min
The glittering allure ― Why gold smugglers like India
Delving into why India is a top spot for gold smuggling due to high demand, scarce production, loopholes, corrupt officials, evading duties, illegal transactions, and law enforcement challenges.


