Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWill alternate schools ever become mainstream in India?
Episode 283
Microschools are basically a modern twist on the concept of a one-room school house. So smaller classes, student-led learning, a flexible curriculum,…
1 year, 10 months ago
VCs think ice cream is a dish best served cold and sugar free. Newbie Hocco says hell no.
Episode 282
Craving a low-cal, zero-sugar, guilt free tub of ice cream? Well then, Hocco isn't for you.
The ice cream brand, founded by Havmor scion Ankit Chona,…
1 year, 10 months ago
All you need to know about Ola Electric's IPO
Episode 281
On Friday this week, we’re going to see one of the largest IPOs of 2024 by a new-economy company. The Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric is all set to…
1 year, 10 months ago
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 ex…
1 year, 10 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 p…
1 year, 10 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 o…
1 year, 10 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…
1 year, 11 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 compan…
1 year, 11 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…
1 year, 11 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 o…
1 year, 11 months ago