Best Mumbai Startups Podcasts (2025)

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Clean Air, Clean Water One Molecule at a Time - How a Mumbai Startup Is Tackling Industrial Emissions Sustainably 1:23

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Purifying the Planet with Chemistry: The Exposome Story In this episode, we explore the story of Exposome, a rising cleantech startup based in Mumbai. Founded in 2020 by Prerna Santaliagoradiya, Exposome is pioneering the use of smart materials and molecular chemistry to clean industrial air and water. Their breakthrough products—like PureSafe and …

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Maya J. Berry, "Defending Rumba in Havana: The Sacred and the Black Corporeal Undercommons" (Duke UP, 2025) 1:31:12

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In Defending Rumba in Havana: The Sacred and the Black Corporeal Undercommons (Duke University Press, 2025), anthropologist and dancer Maya J. Berry examines rumba as a way of knowing the embodied and spiritual dimensions of Black political imagination in post-Fidel Cuba. Historically a Black working-class popular dance, rumba, Berry contends, is a…

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4663: Fresh controversy hits IndusInd, relief for Indian exporters amid West Asia truce & leading voices at Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit| MC Editor's Picks 5:18

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From Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit, we spotlight the leading voices on industry trends and growth prospects. We also report on a possible fresh controversy at Indusind as a probe reveals microloan defaults. Meanwhile, a fragile truce in West Asia came as a relief for Indian exporters for whom the middle east is a major market. Also, in a welcome …

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4662: Dream11’s casual gaming play, Meesho rejigs board,, Mirae’s Ashish Dave quits,, Karnataka’s new bills stir censorship fears| MC Tech3 7:24

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Dream11’s parent Dream Sports steps into casual real-money gaming with Dream Play, Meesho trims its board as it gears up for IPO, and Mirae Asset India’s VC head Ashish Dave resigns. We also break down Karnataka’s proposed bills to curb fake news and hate speech and why experts are raising red flags. Plus, a quic…

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4661: Has India Missed the Bus on Rare Earths? | Beyond Averages 32:35

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In 1995, China produced as many rare earth elements as the United States and 10 times more than India. Fast forward 30 years, and China’s production capacity is nearly 100 times that of India and six times that of the US. Today, it accounts for over 80 percent of rare earth element imports by India, the US, and South Korea—and its dominance has onl…

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4660: Iran-Israel War: Markets rebound after jittery start, India’s energy back up plan & trade risks in focus| MC Editor's Picks 5:44

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We take a deep look at how a prolonged conflict between Iran and Israel could impact the Indian oil import bill, trade, and investments. Though the market rebounded after opening jitters, concerns over a regional war remain. Meanwhile, India has been slowly gearing up for energy independence with a thrust on renewables. It is also racing ahead to d…

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4659: Kamath brothers’ Rs 250-crore bet on InCred, GPU subsidy boost for startups, IT’s currency jitters, & micro-drama boom| MC Tech3 7:08

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Kamath brothers’ Rs 250 crore investment in InCred, India’s game-changing 100% GPU subsidy for AI model builders, and why the falling rupee isn’t all good news for Indian IT giants. We also dive into Rainmatter’s refreshing investment philosophy and the explosive rise of bite-sized micro-dramas …

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Thiago P. Barbosa, "Racializing Caste: Anthropology Between Germany and India and the Legacy of Irawati Karve (1905-1970)" (de Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2025) 45:04

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Racializing Caste: Anthropology Between Germany and India and the Legacy of Irawati Karve (1905-1970) (De Gruyter, 2025) analyzes how racial knowledge has circulated in transnational entanglements, particularly between Germany and India, into the research on human variation in India, racializing the understanding of caste and ethnicity. It focuses …

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Lieba Faier, "The Banality of Good: The UN's Global Fight Against Human Trafficking" (Duke UP, 2024) 58:44

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In The Banality of Good: The UN’s Global Fight against Human Trafficking (Duke University Press, 2024), Dr. Lieba Faier examines why contemporary efforts to curb human trafficking have fallen so spectacularly short of their stated goals despite well-funded campaigns by the United Nations and its member-state governments. Focusing on Japan’s efforts…

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4658: From HDB financials IPO pricing strategy to how bananas became the king of fruit exports in India | MC Editor's Picks 5:05

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Find out why HDB Financials arrived at an IPO price far below the prevailing unlisted market price. Dive into the Sun TV family saga, its backdrop, context and how the feud has affected the Sun TV share price. Also check out: India’s rare earth self-reliance, South Delhi’s independent floor market boom and the humble banana’s soaring popularity.…

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4657: Maran family feud shakes Sun TV, Cognizant’s 99-paisa land deal, HAL’s rocket ambitions, VerlInvest’s India bet | MC Tech3 3:51

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Rs 5,926 crore feud tearing through the Sun TV empire as Dayanidhi Maran accuses his brother Kalanithi Maran of fraud. We also bring you Cognizant’s eye-popping land deal in Vizag, HAL’s big leap into India’s rocket game, and why VerlInvest is betting big on Indian consumer brands. Tune in for s…

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4656: Health tech is the key to drive universal coverage at low cost| Bharath Sesha, Managing Director, Philips Indian Subcontinent | MC Unusual Suspects 24:10

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Working at the cutting edge of health technology, Philips has consistently strived to make medical care more accessible and affordable, with patients at the heart of every innovation. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Bharath Sesha, MD, Philips India, explains why, in a price-sensitive and underserved market, health tech is not just a tool—but a…

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4655: Nifty rangebound, but undercurrents weak in wider market | Market Minutes 7:16

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 20. As Iran-Israel conflict has entered 8th day, market participants are keenly watching out if US would increase its involvement in the broader conflict. Brent crude prices continued to rise settling above $78 per barrel, while global cues …

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4654: The Maran brothers’ tussle, Domestic investors drive market, FATF threat looms for Pakistan & Tendulkar’s advice for Team India | MC Editor's Picks 5:21

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Dayanidhi Maran demands original shareholding structure in Sun TV as Maran family feud brews, RBI fortifies gold stockpile, Pakistan risks being put on the FATF grey list again. In other news, Kesar has pipped Alphonso as the most exported mango. And Sachin Tendulkar speaks to Moneycontrol on how Team India should navigate the new era of cricket.…

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4653: Amazon’s Rs 2,000 crore India push, the case for a chief AI minister, SEBI’s ESOP lifeline for founders, and Freshworks’ AI makeover | MC Tech3 7:34

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Amazon’s Rs 2,000 crore push to supercharge India’s logistics, why India’s tech leaders want a Chief AI Minister, and SEBI’s new ESOP lifeline for startup founders. Plus, we take you inside Notion’s rapid-fire AI playbook and Freshworks’ big pivot from SaaS to AI. Tune in for the sharpest updates from t…

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4652: 24,500 a crucial support for Nifty as Fed keeps rates steady, Israel-Iran conflict continues | Market Minutes 7:25

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 19. GIFT Nifty trends are pointing out to another soft start for Indian markets as global cues remain mixed. Iran-Israel conflict has entered 7th day, with US President Donald Trump demanding surrender of Iran but Iran's supreme leader conti…

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4651: Retail investors hunt for windfall, Indian pharma secures its future & what is driving India’s defence sector | MC Editor's Picks 4:18

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India’s retail investors are betting on turnaround stories to make a windfall, new wave of IPOs to hit markets but timelines can be upset by global conflict, Indian drugmakers are preparing strategic growth plans amid trade uncertainties and Vodafone Idea teams up to take mobile connectivity to remote regions. Tune in to all this and more exclusive…

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4650: Kuku FM eyes $70 mn, Udaan’s new payment play, Urban Company’s profit jump | MC Tech3 6:19

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Kuku FM is in talks to raise a fresh $70 million as demand for bite-sized content surges, Udaan secures a payment aggregator licence to tighten internal systems, IPO-bound Urban Company posts a profit ahead of its big market debut, and ASCI revises its opinion trading report after MPL’s legal challenge. Tune in f…

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Candace Lukasik, "Martyrs and Migrants: Coptic Christians and the Persecution Politics of US Empire" (NYU Press, 2025) 54:58

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Coptic Orthodox Christians comprise the largest Christian community in the Middle East and are among the oldest Christian communities in the world. While once the objects of American missionary efforts, in recent years Copts have been in the spotlight for their Christianity. A spate of ISIS-related bombings and attacks have garnered worldwide atten…

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4649: Will consolidation continue for Nifty amid heightened Iran-Israel tensions? | Market Minutes 5:45

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 18. GIFT Nifty trends are pointing out to another quiet start for Indian markets amid mixed global cues. US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender" and is reportedly warming to the idea of using US military assets to…

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4648: Consumers demand aircraft filter, GST overhaul expected, Chinese grip over rare earths, Pine Labs’ valuation hurdle, wave of clean energy IPOs & more| MC Editor's Picks 5:18

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States may face a GST revenue crunch as the compensation cess ends next year, a GST hike may close the funding gap. Also find our reportage on the rush to install an aircraft filter for passengers booking flights following the deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad. This edition carries an interview with Narayana Murthy and how he thinks the AI-relate…

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4647: Razorpay enters consumer UPI space with a POP, Narayana Murthy on AI jobs, & YC startups stare at $600M tax | MC Tech3 6:51

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay steps into the consumer UPI race with a $30 million bet on POP. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy explains why AI won’t take away jobs and shares how ChatGPT made him five times more productive. Plus, Indian Y Combinator-backed startups like Meesho and Razorpay face a $600 million tax hit, and Balaji Telef…

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4646: Can Bihar follow the Maharashtra-Delhi model of freebies? | Beyond Averages 31:50

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As Bihar elections loom, parties are trying to replicate the winning formula: raining down freebies in the hopes of converting them into votes and seats. Congress has promised Rs 2,500 per month to poor women in Bihar, something that is being offered in Maharashtra, Delhi and other parts of the country. But can Bihar, a state with fewer resources, …

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4645: Will markets continue to shrug off Middle-East tensions? 6:37

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In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 17. After markets snapped two-day losing streak yesterday, trends in the GIFT Nifty indicate a quiet start for our own markets. Global cues remain supportive this morning, while brent crude prices remained above $73 per barrel as the ongoing…

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4644: Market optimism amid looming war, major changes in the market afoot & India's nuclear energy push| MC Editor's Picks 5:49

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Despite the Israel-Iran conflict escalating, the Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1%. We decode the reason behind this. We also have an eye on the possibility of global energy supply threats if the war prolongs. Besides these, find in today’s newsletter: HDFC’s mega IPO, the jitters that air travel has sent through passengers following the Air India …

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4643: Meesho’s $288 Mn tax flip, FamApp cofounder to exit, bike taxis halted in Karnataka, & new boss logs into Meta India| MC Tech3 7:32

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Meesho heads back to India with a $288 million tax bill, FamApp’s co-founder prepares to exit with a stake sale, Karnataka halts bike taxis but riders find a ‘parcel’ hack, Meta names a new India boss and brings ads to WhatsApp, and Sequoia bets big on fintech startup Aspora’s cross-border play. Tune in for top s…

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Yasmin Moll, "The Revolution Within: Islamic Media and the Struggle for a New Egypt" (Stanford UP, 2025) 1:03:07

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The New Preachers of Egypt—so named because of their novel preaching styles, which incorporate everything from melodrama to music to self-help—came to prominence on the world's first Islamic television channel on the cusp of the Arab Spring uprisings. They promoted an innovative and inclusive Islamic piety that millions of young middle-class viewer…

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4642: Israel’s Iran strike jolts markets, air travel and oil prices, Air India faces increased inspection & more| MC Editor's Picks 5:52

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Israel’s airstrikes on Iran spiked crude oil prices, disrupted Indian air routes, and triggered gold’s record rally. While inflation remains tame, state-run refiners face squeezed margins. Meanwhile, Air India picks up the pieces after Thursday's fatal crash and will conduct enhanced safety inspections on its Boeing 787-8/9 fleet starting June 15. …