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The RBI has barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from signing up new customers through online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards. The move–a bankers’ biggest nightmare–has resulted in Kotak Mahindra Bank losing a billion dollars in market value, and third place in market cap to its nearest rival Axis Bank on the bourses. The Morning Brief’s latest episode sheds light on the reasons behind RBI’s unilateral action, what it means for Kotak and what’s wrong with the banking sector’s adoption of tech that attracts the ire of RBI over and over again. Host  Anirban Chowdhury talks to ET’s senior editor Sangita Mehta and Umesh Jain, Digital and Technology consultant, 9dots consulting partners. Former CIO & CTO Yes Bank, NSE.

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Ravi Kant Jaipuria, Chairman of RJ Corp is responsible for 1/6th of the world guzzling Pepsi. His company Varun Beverages is PepsiCo’s best bottler in the world. The markets love the company whose stock has surged by 300% in two years. But there’s much more to Jaipuria’s nearly $3 billion business empire: QSRs, tea parlours, stem cells and schools.

In a candid chat with host Ratna Bhushan on The Morning Brief, Jaipuria talks about how he keeps the fizz in his business intact after so many years. He also shares international expansion plans, acquisition ambitions, impact of climate change on his operations, Reliance as a rival and never before insights on succession.

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The insurance’s removal of age caps for buying insurance policy can be the start of much needed reforms in this sector. But questions on expense and accessibility remain. In this podcast, we break down the intricacies of these regulatory amendments, especially for senior citizens with pre-existing conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Anirban Chowdhury and Shilpy Sinha talk to Dr S Prakash MD and CEO Galaxy Health & Allied Insurance Company and Mahavir Chopra, Founder, Beshak.org.

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On this episode of ‘Polls On My Pod,’ host Nidhi Sharma dissects the surprising turnout in the first phase of India's 18th Lok Sabha elections. With a notable 3% decrease compared to parliament election 2019, several questions arise: was it the scorching heat, voter fatigue, or a growing sense of apathy? This episode delves into the factors behind this decline and brings you firsthand accounts from the election trail in Bihar, Kerala, and Maharashtra. Don't miss this election special episode of The Morning Brief podcast for an in-depth analysis of India's democratic process with ET’s own Political Bureau reporters C L Manoj, Kumar Anshuman, Anubhuti Vishnoi and Jatin Takkar. 

Check out the other interesting episodes like Polls On My Pod: Saturation States of Rajasthan & MP, Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and more!

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Alarmed by recent reports of questionable ingredients in baby food, protein powders, and even masalas, The Morning Brief podcast delves into the state of India's processed food industry and its product safety system. Host Kiran Somvanshi dissects the issue with Dr. Arun Gupta, convenor of Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest or NAPi, Award-winning journalist Michael Moss, author of ‘Sugar, Salt, Fat’ and ET’s Ratna Bhushan. Together they probe into the condition of India’s broken food safety. Is it a case of not having food safety laws? Or is it about their poor enforcement? What prompts multinational companies from adopting discriminatory food standards across their different markets? And what should we in India be most worried about? Tune in to this must-listen episode!

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The world of media and entertainment is going through an era of generational disruption. Some find it scary; others are excited at the fast and furious pace of mega consolidation. Host Arijit Barman sits down with Arjun Nohwar, the GM of Warner Brothers Discovery in South Asia to talk about content, commerce and cinema navigating this landscape. On a personal note, Arjun’s own career path is as interesting as his current industry. From being a key part of a legacy conglomerate like the House of Tatas, he moved to Uber when ride hailing companies, themselves were changing the rules of mobility in big and small cities world over. He joined Warner Brothers to launch its streaming services HBO Max – now rebranded Max -- in India but thanks to a mega merger with Discovery the plans got pushed. But with multiple lines of business – network, content licenses, movie distribution, streaming, consumer products and maybe even theme parks there is a lot to unpack. In between all this Arjun is also a champion golfer with several trophies and a handicap that’s everybody’s envy. So tune in and tee off for a frank and candid tête-à-tête.

Films in the Montage: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Dune: Part Two, FURIOSA : A MAD MAX SAGA, Barbie

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India gears up for its most extensive electoral journey yet! The 18th Lok Sabha elections kick off this Friday, April 19, spanning across seven phases. With 102 Lok Sabha constituencies up for grabs in the first phase across 21 states, the battle for governance begins! Join us for an exclusive two-part episode of The Morning Brief podcast diving deep into the heart of the electoral battleground.

In the second part of this episode, host Nidhi Sharma gets you ground reality from Rajasthan. She also gets you insights from Rakesh Mohan Chaturvedi who travels through different constituencies of Madhya Pradesh.

Don't miss out on this special election series – Polls On My Pod!

Check out the other interesting episodes like Polls On My Pod: Muted Manipur & The Tamil Nadu Triangle, Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, and more!

You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin

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India gears up for its most extensive electoral journey yet! The 18th Lok Sabha elections kick off this Friday, April 19, spanning across seven phases. With 102 Lok Sabha constituencies up for grabs in the first phase across 21 states, the battle for governance begins! Join us for an exclusive two-part episode of The Morning Brief podcast diving deep into the heart of the electoral battleground. In the first part of this episode, host Nidhi Sharma gets insights from Shantanu Nandan Sharma and Bikash Singh as they travel to Manipur and Dia Rekhi as she explores multiple constituencies of Tamil Nadu. Don't miss out on this special election series – Polls On My Pod!

Check out the other interesting episodes like Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest: An Opposition Shaken or Stirred?, Alliance Arithmetic: Decoding the Political Jigsaw of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, Elections & Extremism: Ground report on the Push for polling in the Naxal-infested Bastar, and more!

You can follow our host Nidhi Sharma on her social media: Twitter & Linkedin

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The Great Indian Bustard, a majestic bird on the brink of extinction, is caught in a conflict between conservation and renewable energy. Out of this battle has come a landmark judgement from the Supreme Court: the fundamental right against the adverse impact of climate change. Host Anirban Chowdhury explores both sides of the legal tussle and analyses the newly adjudicated fundamental right. Can it truly protect those affected by climate change? With Shravan Sampath a renewable energy sector professional with stints in Reliance, Equis Funds Group and Brookfield; former bureaucrat and wildlife conservationist MK Ranjitsinh Jhala who’s leading the fight to protect GIB; Shibani Ghosh Advocate-on-Record, Supreme Court, and  visting fellow, Sustainable Futures Collaborative and Kanchi Kohli, author and environmental law and policy researcher. Tune in!

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Ever wondered how the guys behind those outrageously funny AIB sketches became the masterminds behind crazy-effective ad campaigns? Buckle up, because in this episode, we dive into the world of Moonshot with Deviah Bopanna himself! Deviaha, along with his fellow AIB writers, took their signature brand of sharp wit and unapologetic humor and turned the advertising world on its head. Host Apoorva Mittal cracks the code on Moonshot's magic formula. How they take care-a-damn content and turn it into client gold, and how they convince even the biggest stars to get their goofy on. Get ready for a insightful conversation with Devaiah Bopanna, Co-founder, Moonshot, on the latest episode of The Morning Brief podcast!

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