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The podcast explores the financial challenges faced by the Indian music festival industry and raises questions about the profitability of these events. It discusses the diverse roles involved and the struggle for profitability. The chapter also explores the factors that international artists consider when deciding to perform in India and the rising trend of people paying for tickets to experiences.

The regulatory dance around AIFs just got a double spin with both the RBI and SEBI making moves. The RBI has stated that Banks and NBFCs can't invest in AIFs funding borrowers they already have loans to. While SEBI has mandated all fresh AIF investments after September 2024 to be dematerialized. Even as it is a big step against the evergreening of loans, it could also affect ₹20,000-40,000 crore of AUM if lenders have to unwind their investments. Is this an impractical solution to a genuine problem? Host Anupriya Nair gets you details from Deepak Shenoy, Founder and CEO - Capitalmind, and ET’s Sugata Ghosh and Shilpy Sinha. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! Credits: Reserve Bank of India Do check out the latest article by Sugata Ghosh: ET analysis: Is evergreening of loans evergreen? If you like this episode from Anupriya Nair, check out her other interesting episodes on Outlook 2024 with JPMorgan: Will Cuts be the Catalysts for Macros and Markets? India’s Surge In Satta: How cheap options can turn very costly, Digital Payments: Making Lives Easy or A Fraudster's Paradise? And much more! You can follow our host, Anupriya Nair on her social media: Twitter & LinkedIn. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patanjali, the ayurvedic empire helmed by Baba Ramdev, may be in need of a miraculous cure for its image after a Supreme Court smackdown for misleading product claims. Ramdev, however, dismissed it as yet another "doctor gang" conspiracy. But can Patanjali sustain its success solely on sensationalism? Or will the legal tide finally catch up? Listen to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast with host Ratna Bhushan as she gets you all the answers from  Dr. Sharad Agarwal, President - IMA Bharat Chugh, Advocate  Dhairyashil Patil, National President - All India Consumer Product Distributors Federation  Tune in! If you like this episode from Ratna Bhushan, check out other interesting episodes on The Hard Battle for Soft Drinks, Brand Battles: Locals Vs The Giants, Cheeni Kum: The Bitter Truth of Aspartame, India’s Rice Ban - Bane or Boon? and more!  You can follow Ratna Bhushan on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin. Follow us for the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on your favourite podcast streaming platform:  ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: India TV, Patanjali Ayurved 1, Patanjali Ayurved 2, Hindustan Times, The Indian ExpressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Red Sea, a vital artery for global trade through the Suez Canal, is facing heightened tension due to attacks on commercial ships by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Major shipping companies and oil giants, like BP, have temporarily halted operations in the Red Sea. What are the economic and geopolitical implications of terror disrupting trade routes? Why should India be concerned about the stall at the Suez ? Host Anirban Chowdhury and ET Infra’s P Manoj gets the economic evaluation from Christian Roeloffs, Founder & CEO - Container xChange, Commodore Uday Bhaskar, retired Navy officer & Director of the Society for Policy Studies (SPS) and Sunil Vaswani, executive director at Container Shipping Lines Association breaking down the geopolitical risk for the region on The Morning Brief podcast.Credits: CBS News, Al Jazeera English, BBC News, SKY News, Yahoo FinanceIf you like this episode from Anirban Chowdhury, check out his other interesting episodes on Fatigued & Flying: Why tired pilots are a wake-up call, Vizhinjam Port: Can Adani make India a global shipping hub?, Bhilai to Burj: The Rs. 5,000 Cr Bollywood Studded Mahadev Book Scam and more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin  Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch out for dark patterns lurking in your online shopping cart. Ever seen messages like "Only 2 rooms left!" or "Items in your cart will expire soon" while shopping online? You're not alone! These are called dark patterns. A common design tactic that manipulates or heavily influences users to make certain choices. But they are no longer lurking in the dark, India's consumer protection watchdog is cracking down and putting the spotlight on them but can they be stopped? Host Mugdha Variyar decodes the web of these patterns with a UX designer that weaves them in to lure users and questions the effectiveness of the guidelines with Prateek Waghre, Executive Director of the Internet Freedom Foundation in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!Credit: Yahoo Finance and WION.  If you like this episode from Mugdha Variyar, check out her other interesting episodes on COP28: Another cop or another cop-out?, Idlis & Innovation with iD Fresh Food, ESOP Fables: Risks and Rewards and more!You can follow Mugdha Variyar on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two weeks of negotiations, with consultations that ran into the early hours, the climate conference ended with a potential farewell to fossil fuels. 200 nations agreed to a ‘transition away’. However, questions remain about the political and economic feasibility of this agreement. Where will the money come from? Was the climate summit truly influential, or was it merely a stage for influencers? Host Arijit Barman goes behind the scenes in Dubai with ET’s Urmi Goswami and Rachel Cleetus from the Union of Concerned Scientists to find out how the deal to ditch ‘dirty energy sources’ was finalised. Tune in to the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like this episode from Arijit Barman, check out his other interesting episodes on Mohamed Alabbar: Beyond Emaar, Burj Khalifa & Dubai, IPL STUMPVISION: Is Disney’s STAR still shining?, How fast can Apple bite into India?, Breaking The Taboo: Time To Regulate And Bet On Betting? And more! If you like this topic, here are some recommendations from TMB: Kremlin & Crude: India's oil bill lower but fuel bills still running high, Lithium: India's Quest for White Gold, The Uncertain Fate Of Asia’s Largest Refinery, India plays bad cop to developed world at COP27, E-20 Explained: The blender’s pride or bane? and more! You can follow our host Arijit Barman on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where every shift matters, we are joined by leaders who are not just observers but active stakeholders across the economy. We bring you the insights from the Economic Times CEO Roundtable, where influential voices converge to shape the business landscape of India and identify the risks and challenges . Economic Times Executive Editor Shrutijeet KK sits down with N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman Tata Sons. Prabha Narasimhan, CEO of Colgate Palmolive India. Uday Kotak, Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO of Salesforce India. Romal Shetty, CEO of Deloitte South Asia. Richard Premji, Chairman Wipro. Nitin Kamath, Founder & CEO at Zerodha. Lakshmi Venu, Joint MD, Sundaram Clayton, and Kunal Shah, CEO CRED. Chapters in this Podcast 00:00 - Intro02:02 - Satyen Gajwani, Vice chairman of Times Internet 05:23 - Shrutijeet KK, Economic Times Executive EditorOpening remarks on global turmoil that you they familiar with and what India can do to thrive?08:18 - Kunal Shah, CEO, CRED09:08 - Lakshmi Venu, Joint Managing Director, Sundaram Clayton10:56 - Romal Shetty, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte South Asia11:56 - Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chief Executive Officer, Salesforce India13:16 - Uday Kotak, Founder, Kotak Mahindra Bank15:29 - N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons18:40 - Rishad Premji, Chairman, Wipro19:58 - Prabha Narasimhan, CEO, Colgate-Palmolive India20:51 - Nithin Kamath, Founder, ZerodhaFloor Opens for Discussion23:26 - Nithin Kamath on Sustainable Strategies for Long-Term Customer Engagement in Capital Markets24:49 - N Chandrasekaran on Navigating Risks in the Global Business Landscape & The Transformative Journey of Advanced Manufacturing29:50 - Uday Kotak on India's Economic Landscape, Interest Rates & Balancing Financial Stability and Aspirational Growth36:31 - Rishad Premji on The Evolving Landscape of India's Tech Market39:43 - Arundhati Bhattacharya on The Transformative Potential of Generative AI44:34 - Romal Shetty on The Impact of Digital Transformation on India's Business Landscape47:27 - Prabha Narasimhan on Trends in Premiumization, Economic Stress, and Evolving Expenditure Patterns49:15 - Lakshmi Venu on A Multi-Stakeholder Approach for Small and Marginal Farmers54:43 - Kunal Shah on Challenges and Opportunities in the Evolving Landscape of Tech Business and Fintech in India58:34 - Uday Kotak on Navigating Credit Opportunities in India59:52 - Rishad Premji on AI in India and Unlocking Productivity Gains Through Data and Infrastructure DevelopmentWhich is the one thing about India today that delights them?01:01:13 - Nithin Kamath01:01:24 - Prabha Narasimhan01:01:29 - N Chandrasekaran01:01:48 - Uday kotak01:02:08 - Arundhati Bhattacharya01:02:44 - Romal Shetty01:03:10 - Lakshmi Venu01:03:39 - Kunal Shah01:04:10 - Closing If you like this conversation, check out more such interesting chats India's Decade: Can the Country Deliver on Its Promise?, Etstartup Awards: Corner Office Conversation With Nithin Kamath, Kotak Succession: A Big Transition & The Challenges Ahead, The Economic Times Conversations with Sam Altman, CEO, OpenAI, Corner Office Conversation With Nestle India CMD, Suresh NarayananCatch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These are exciting times for Indian gamers! In the last decade, gaming has exploded from a simple pastime to a $3 billion industry. The money poured into gaming is bigger than IPL. Worldwide it’s a $300 billion industry, bigger than TV and OTT. From humble beginnings to cult status, we explore the lives of young gamers who've transformed their hobbies into million-dollar careers. But behind all the fame and fortune, these young players are also grappling with a short shelf life, hectic schedules, performance pressure, and trolling. It’s a man’s world where female gamers deal with sexism and harassment. There are limitations of training infrastructure and reach. But the love for gaming conquers all. Hosts Anirban Chowdhury and ET’s Himanshi Lohchab take you to a gaming house and get you the voices of the top players, top team owners and India’s first gaming venture fund.  Listen to them in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! We spoke to: Deepak Negi (Sensei) - Esport Player - Team Revenant Harshit Mahajan (MJ) - Esport Player - Team Revenant Nishant Singh Laspal (Apollo) - Esport Player - Team Revenant Rohit Jagasia - Founder and CEO - Team Revenant Animesh Agarwal (8bit Thug) - Founder and CEO - S8UL Esports Kaashvi Hiranandani (KaashPlays) - Content Creator - S8UL Esports Saloni Kandalgaonkar (Mili Kya Mili) - Content Creator - S8UL Esports Salone Sehgal - Co-founder - Lumikai Fund Disclaimer: This episode has some interviews in the Hindi language. Enhance your sonic journey: Plug in your earphones for an immersive listening adventure! Clip credits: Krafton India Esports and Revenant Esports. If you like this episode, check out our other interesting episodes on Gaming Gladiators and India’s Esports Arena, Nike to Plaeto: Legendary Designer Focuses on Indian Sneaker Heads, Business of Sleaze: The Dark Side of Livestreaming? And much more! You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: Twitter and Linkedin  You can follow Himanshi Lohchab on her social media: Twitter and Linkedin Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central banks around the world are starting to signal a shift in monetary policy, hinting at potential interest rate cuts in 2024. This comes after months of aggressive tightening to combat rising inflation. Market projections suggest at least 100 basis points (bps) of cuts by the end of 2024 by the US Fed. The prospect of interest rate cuts has already begun to impact financial markets. Bond yields have fallen, while stock prices have rallied to record highs. So, will the party continue? What is in store for 2024? Will the US Fed fuel the market with rate cuts? Will India’s uneven recovery reveal a new risk? Listen to Jahangir Aziz, Head of Emerging Market Economics at JPMorgan as he shares insights with host Anupriya Nair in the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast! If you like this conversation, check out more such interesting chats with India’s Surge In Satta: How cheap options can turn very costly, The SME Sizzle: Success Story or a Smokescreen?, SEBI on Steroids and a whole lot more! You can follow our host, Anupriya Nair on her social media: Twitter & LinkedIn. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on ET Play, The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Credits: CNBC Television 1, Bloomberg Television, The Economic Times 1, Yahoo Finance 1, CBC News, Daily Mail, NHK WORLD-JAPAN, The Economic Times 2, News9 Live, CNBC Television 2, Yahoo Finance 2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special 500th episode, the hosts of The Morning Brief podcast engage in a fun conversation about their favorite audio stories from the past year. They cover diverse topics such as Jio Financial, Gautam Adani, fatigued pilots, toxic work culture, sleazy business of live streaming, fate of Asia's largest refinery, AI in education, and more. They also express gratitude to their amazing listeners and invite suggestions for future episodes.