Podcast Episodes

Gen Zs are powering astrology’s billion dollar glow up. Has science left the building?

Episode 280

The global astrology market today is worth nearly $13 billion. In India alone, the online astrology market is estimated around $100 million and is expected to grow ten times in the next five years or…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

How Byju’s growth-hacked its way to bankruptcy court

Episode 279

Once valued at $22 billion, Byju's, is undergoing insolvency proceedings initiated by the National Company Law Tribunal. This is over a $19 million payment default to the Board of Control for Cricket…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Healthify is trading the local treadmill for a global marathon

Episode 278

Healthify saw immense success during the pandemic. Its revenues more than doubled in FY 2022. And it adds up when you think about it. With millions of people stuck at home and gyms shut, Healthify’s …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Once the toast of town, Bira is now brewing more trouble than beer

Episode 277

In 2015, Bira 19 introduced India to craft beer. In the process, the brand started the conversation around taste and quality. It very quickly blew up and became the cool new beer to drink at a bar or…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Why HDFC customers can bid adieu to exclusive cashbacks on Apple products

Episode 276

In the 2024 financial year, Apple sold products worth $8 billion in India. This was a third more than the previous year. 

But how did a premium company like Apple that hates giving discounts sell prod…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Daybreak Special: Zomato’s the investor’s favourite billion dollar baby. Could Swiggy beat it post-IPO?

Episode 275

With Swiggy set to go public soon, the quick commerce space in India is starting to look more and more like  a wrestling match. Going to head to head against Swiggy is the only listed quick commerce …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Wind's blowing towards all things luxe in India. But Chaayos isn't going there

Episode 274

For most Indians, a cup of good chai is a comfort that's accessible. Coffee chains, on the other hand, are mostly premium.  And it all adds up when one considers the fact that Indians consume 20 cups…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Not such a Great Place To Work after all?

Episode 273

About two months ago, something pretty bizarre happened at the India office of Great Place to Work. At about 2:30 am on May 28, the board of the organization was summoned for a Zoom call. 

But the tim…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

How Birkenstock became the Bata for India's elite

Episode 272

Not so long ago, Birkenstocks were considered the antithesis of high fashion. For the longest time, the 250-year-old German brand’s characteristic chunky sandal was seen as nothing more than an ortho…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Flipkart wants top fashion brands to dance to its new tunes. Do brands have a choice?

Episode 271

Flipkart, the Walmart owned e commerce giant, is on an overdrive to achieve profitability to realise its dreams of going public.

To do this, it has tasked its category managers in fashion and lifestyl…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago