

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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Apr 29, 2024 • 7min
Let's talk about inheritance tax
Delving into the fairness and impact of inheritance tax on wealth distribution and income inequality, featuring insights from experts and global organizations. Exploring how inheritance tax could bridge the economic gap and incentivize continued work among the wealthy. Analyzing global models and historical perspectives on inheritance tax.

Apr 27, 2024 • 6min
Vi’s happiness is Indus Towers’ happiness
Learn about the important role tower companies play in the telecom industry. Discover how Indus Towers supports efficient network operations and the potential impact of Vodafone's recovery on such companies.

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Apr 26, 2024 • 6min
Who owns a hedge fund’s algorithm?
Exploring ownership concerns and legal battles over hedge fund algorithms, highlighting the complexities of safeguarding intellectual property in finance. Discussing a fund manager's unique stock screening algorithm, Jane Street's success in India's options market amidst retail traders' growth.

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Apr 25, 2024 • 7min
The economics of modifying the weather
Discussing the economics of cloud seeding and artificial rain in response to recent heavy downpours in Dubai. The episode explores the historical roots of weather modification, its impact on water scarcity, and potential military applications, highlighting its effect on weather patterns and regional economies.

Apr 24, 2024 • 6min
Lloyd cooked the books?
SEBI orders reveal financial irregularities at Lloyd Electric & Engineering, including fraud allegations, fund siphoning, inflated capital work in progress, and discrepancies in consumer durables sale. Deloitte scrutiny and Habel's acquisition contribute to the company's troubled dealings.

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Apr 23, 2024 • 6min
Did Amazon spy on Flipkart and others?
Amazon has been accused of spying on rivals like Flipkart and Walmart. They allegedly used questionable tactics to acquire trade secrets. The legality and ethics of such actions are being questioned.

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Apr 22, 2024 • 6min
NASA has a budget problem
Exploring NASA's ongoing struggle with funding for its crucial space missions, from historical budget challenges to current shortfalls. The podcast delves into the impact of the Apollo mission on funding, public perception, and the necessity for increased financial support for future space exploration.

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Apr 20, 2024 • 6min
Should DMart sell gold?
Discussing DMart's strategy shift towards selling gold, exploring potential revenue boost and customer attraction. Analyzing competition challenges, private label products adaptation, and similarity to Costco's successful model.

8 snips
Apr 19, 2024 • 5min
Golden Passports and Visas are losing their shine
Countries are cracking down on schemes offering citizenship and residence permits for cash. Explore the motivations behind applicants and offering countries. EU concerned about risks like organized crime and money laundering.

9 snips
Apr 18, 2024 • 6min
Why an India-Mauritius tax amendment triggered a stock market slide
Discover how a tax treaty change caused foreign investors to exit the Indian stock market. Learn why Mauritius allowed this to happen and how it impacted the economy. Explore the new principal purpose test and its global implications.


