Podcast Episodes

What happens when hospitals and insurers stop talking

Episode 613

When your insurance card suddenly stops working, it is not just a glitch. It is the symptom of a deeper crisis in Indian healthcare. 

Hospitals say insurers have failed to update reimbursement rates d…

Published on 13 hours ago

Did Groww's profits really triple before its IPO?

Episode 612

Groww, the platform that turned stock trading into an everyday habit, is gearing up for India’s biggest-ever broking IPO. On paper, it’s flying high — profits have tripled, revenues have surged past …

Published on 1 day, 9 hours ago

Lenskart gave India affordable vision. Now the fine print’s finally coming into focus

Episode 611

Lenskart changed how India buys glasses. It made eyewear affordable, stylish, and available on every street corner. But behind that success is a story of shortcuts. Cheap acetate frames, thinner coat…

Published on 2 days, 13 hours ago

ChatGPT is everywhere. Not everyone is impressed

Episode 610

Last week, ChatGPT launched its own AI browser — a tool that promises to surf the web for you. It can summarise articles, add chocolates to your cart, or even tell you which email to reply to first (…

Published on 5 days, 13 hours ago

Ola’s investors want out. Bhavish Aggarwal won’t let go

Episode 609

Ola’s ride-hailing business is losing speed. Its market share has dropped from 45% in 2018 to around a quarter today and investors are running out of patience. Some even explored a merger with Rapido…

Published on 6 days, 13 hours ago

How Doms is schooling ITC in India’s stationery business

Episode 608

If you’ve ever used a Classmate notebook or a Doms pencil, you’ve already been an unwitting part of one of India’s quietest rivalries in action.

For years, ITC ruled the stationery aisle — backed by i…

Published on 1 week ago

After a blockbuster IPO, LG faces a tougher test — selling luxury without losing loyalty

Episode 607

LG Electronics India just pulled off a record-breaking IPO, drawing bids worth over 4 lakh crore rupees. Investors love its dominance in consumer electronics and its unrivaled retail network. For dec…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

The Big Four gain where Accenture and IBM feel the most pain

Episode 606

Accenture is reinventing itself. Literally. Its new “Reinvention Services” division, led by former Americas CEO Manish Sharma, is supposed to make Accenture the best version of itself for clients. 

Bu…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

When Trump made H-1B visas costlier, these workers saw the silver lining

Episode 605

Trump hiked H-1B visa fees overnight. For Indian students and engineers, it was a shock. For GCC employees, it was a chance to step up.

While global capability  centres handle tech, ops, and innovatio…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Meesho’s success story is written in cash but investors now see risk

Episode 604

Meesho is preparing for one of India’s most watched IPOs. The company built its success in small-town India, where trust matters more than speed.

Over 75% of its orders are still paid in cash on deli…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago