Best Optimism And Autonomy Podcasts (2025)

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4860: Pegatron’s India push, IPO pipeline grows, and a breath of fresh air for Delhi | MC Editor's Picks 3:35

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Shapoorji Pallonji Group scrambles to repay $1.2 billion in debt, India’s IPO pipeline grows with Orkla India eyeing a billion-dollar listing, Pegatron expands its India footprint, the government weighs big insurance reforms, and Delhi records its cleanest October air in nearly a decade. All this and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s…

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4859: Prosus checks into Ixigo; MeitY pushes for Global Indian tech; Graphcore's CEO on the role of new AI Hub in Bengaluru | MC Tech3 6:41

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Prosus steps up its travel tech game by acquiring a 10.1% stake in Ixigo and eyeing more, aiming to become the largest shareholder. Meanwhile, MeitY emphasises India’s global tech ambitions with a focus on building best-in-class products and fostering AI innovation. We also hear from Graphcore’s CEO Nigel Toon on…

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4858: Beyond the MBA: Reimagining Leadership for Social Impact - The ISDM Story 33:02

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The government exists for all but the social sector is the only one that exists to represent the needs of those that need. It contributes to the well-being of 70-80 crore people in the country. Not just that but this sector, every year, manages $15-20 billion of private philanthropy. In today's episode, we dive into understanding how the social sec…

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How Expanding Executive Authority Is Reshaping U.S. Business 9:44

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Philip Nichols, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies, Business Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Business, discusses how growing executive authority and government involvement in companies like Intel reflect a historic transformation in the U.S. business landscape—one that leaves corporate leaders navigating unprecedented legal and social uncertai…

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4857: TCS earnings surprise & big AI push, PM Modi’s talks with ‘friend’ Trump may buoy Nifty bulls | Market minutes 8:26

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Indian markets are poised for a steady start this Friday after the Nifty ended near the 25,200 mark. The Gift Nifty is hinting at a muted opening but renewed Modi-Trump camaraderie could buoy market sentiment. Meanwhile, global cues remain mixed as Asian markets track Wall Street losses. The spotlight today is on TCS’s better-than-expected Q2 earni…

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4856: What sparked Tata Trusts rift, LG’s historic IPO & India’s magnet push | MC Editor's Picks 4:17

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In this edition of Editor’s Picks, we break down what sparked off Tata Trust’s rift, whether LG India’s IPO success reflects long-term sustainability, and India’s festive season spending habits. Also, on the death anniversary of industrialist Ratan Tata, find pieces by five writers who knew him well as they share memories of the legendary business …

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4855: Raymond’s Andhra push, gold ETF sets record, Anthropic prepares for India debut | MC Editor's Picks 4:39

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Raymond Group is betting big on Andhra Pradesh with plans to establish aerospace and auto parts manufacturing facilities in the state. Tata Capital’s IPO was fully subscribed on the final day and most analysts remain confident about the company’s long term prospects. PM Modi pitched for India’s telecom sector, pushing for domestic innovations and m…

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Filtering Noise with AI: Authentic Growth & Real Connections | Ep. 19 w/ Joe Apfelbaum (evyAI) 27:03

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AI in sales and marketing isn’t about replacing people: it’s about amplifying them. In this episode of Is Anything Real in Paid Advertising?, I sit down with Joe Apfelbaum, Founder of evyAI and CEO of Ajax Union, to unpack what it really takes to scale authentic relationships in the age of AI. Joe shares his journey from building 100+ websites a ye…

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Inside EA’s $55 Billion Buyout: Private Equity, PIF, and the Future of Gaming 10:57

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Burcu Esmer, Senior Lecturer in Finance at the Wharton School and Co-Director of the Harris Family Alternative Investment Program, joins to discuss Electronic Arts’ proposed $55 billion acquisition involving Silver Lake, Affinity Partners, and the Saudi Public Investment Fund—exploring its implications for private equity, the gaming industry, and t…

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4854: Building a Sustainable Battery Supply Chain for the Future | Vikram Handa, Managing Director, EAMPL 25:55

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AI is Flattening Companies with Fewer Bosses, Bigger Teams 21:19

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4853: Nifty bulls lose steam after 4-day rally; JLR, Titan Q2 updates & LG IPO a big hit | Market Minutes 9:32

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4852: Arattai vs rivals, Bihar race heats up, Anthropic eyes India & platinum shines | MC Editor's Picks 4:20

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4851: Nifty’s uptrend faces 25,100 test, Q2 updates roll in & LG Electronics IPO opens | Market Minutes 9:00

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4850: Brokerages bullish on stocks, festive cheer lifts consumer spirits & Indian students seek new shores 4:46

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Indian stocks are in a funk right now even as brokerages remain bullish, expecting a turnaround in market sentiments over the coming quarters. Investor Adrian Mowat tells us that China will outperform India for the balance of 2025, as New Delhi reels from punitive US tariffs and the visa squeeze. Also, Seacoast Shipping Services’ claims that funds …

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4849: Dhan becomes a unicorn; what to watch in Indian IT’s Q2-FY26 results; PhonePe’s subsidiary revenues double in FY25 ahead of its IPO; and Flipkart scores big from its fashion bet. 6:59

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4848: Making India $30 billion MedTech manufacturing powerhouse by 2030 | Shuba Nagesh, GM, Supply Chain, GE HealthCare India & South Asia 20:58

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India has long held its position as the “pharmacy of the world” and a global biotech hub. And now, another revolution is unfolding in medical technology with India aiming to become a $30 billion MedTech manufacturing powerhouse by 2030. Leading this from the forefront is Wipro GE Healthcare, which is building products not just for India but also fo…

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4847: Nifty set for flat start after two-day gains, eye on Q2 updates & Tata Capital IPO kicks off | Market Minutes 8:35

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Indian markets ended higher last week with Sensex and Nifty up nearly 1% each, while PSU banks and metals led the gains. We also track the global market cues - Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit record highs on leadership change, Wall Street ended on a strong note last week despite the US government shutdown, and gold extended its gains for a seventh week. Bit…

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4846: FDI flows in, FPIs depart, Indian origin CTO at Anthropic’s helm & more 4:03

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Abu Dhabi’s IHC to buy a 41.3% stake in Sammaan Capital, but even as FDIs look promising, FPIs have been exiting despite the government’s efforts to revive demand. Domestic institutional investors have cushioned the blow. Also find: our analysis of IPO performances so far, how gamers can retrieve their deposits and a dissection of the RSS chief’s V…

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4845: India nears roll-out of first Online Gaming Law, WeWork India’s IPO starts slow on day 1, Anthropic CTO's Bengaluru connection & H-1B heat on IT and Big Tech 6:25

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack India’s draft online gaming rules that ban real-money games while giving a push to e-sports and social gaming. WeWork India’s Rs 3,000 crore IPO opens on a muted note. Anthropic names tech veteran Rahul Patil as its new CTO and he has a Bengaluru connection. And US Senators question TCS, Cognizant, and …

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Examining Fed Autonomy Amid White House and Legal Pressures 9:21

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David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics, explores the legal complexities, historical precedents, and potential reforms shaping the Federal Reserve’s independence as tensions grow between central bank autonomy and presidential authority. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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CRM That Pays: Lead Scoring, Attribution & ROI | Ep. 18 w/ Jason Kramer (Cultivize) 23:06

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Most companies pour money into marketing without connecting it to revenue. Jason Kramer, Founder & CEO of Cultivize, shows how to turn CRM, lead scoring, and simple attribution into hard ROI...and why many campaigns should be trimmed, not scaled. In this episode, you’ll learn: How a 25-year roofing company cut ~$50k in wasted ad spend by tracking e…

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4844: Zepto nears $450 million funding, GCCs go all in on Indian AI talent, VCs onboard startup operators for sharper bets and why Bengaluru's startups are looking to move from ORR 7:41

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we cover quick commerce player Zepto's $450 million funding round led by US pension fund Calpers. Global Capability Centres in India are driving a 131% surge in AI hiring. We also explore startup operators moving to VC roles, Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road challenges pushing firms north, Infra.Market’s Rs 5,000 cror…

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Exploring AI Investments, Legal Challenges, and Customer Insight Innovation 8:58

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Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and Co-Director of Wharton Human AI Research, explores the latest developments in artificial intelligence, including massive vertical integration deals, high-profile copyright settlements, and new frontiers in synthetic data that are transforming how businesses understand consumers. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Why Job Search Support Groups Are Booming in 2025 25:18

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Job search support groups are transforming career hunting from a solo struggle into a multiplayer team effort. Phyl Terry, founder of Never Search Alone, joins us to talk about why even Harvard MBAs are joining support groups to crack today's brutal job market, how job search councils work, and the what's ahead for job seekers as AI rewires the mar…

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4843: Festive dhamaka for online sales: Rs 60,700 crore in first week; Govt to ensure consumers benefit from GST cuts | MC Editor's Picks 3:23

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Festival-related sales on e-commerce platforms are off to strong start, recording Rs 60,700 crore in the first week. Moreover, the government is working to ensure that GST rate reductions are passed on to consumers. Post-Diwali IPOs are expected to raise about $4.5 billion, with prominent issues include Groww and Lenskart.…

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4842: Govt raps e-comm platforms on GST benefit mismatch, $4.5 bn tech IPO rush to kick in post-Diwali, Zoho’s India-first push, Real money gaming crackdown now comes in via IT Act | MC Tech3 7:06

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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how big tech IPOs like Groww, Lenskart, Meesho and others are lined up for a post-Diwali party. Zoho reaffirms its India-first data hosting strategy as usage of Arattai surges. The real money gaming crackdown intensifies under the IT Act, while e-commerce giants face heat for not passing on GST cuts to …

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Social Media and the Job Hunt: How Recruiters Really See You | TLO Ask a Recruiter 28:16

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What role does social media really play in your job hunt? TLO's Leah Ova talks with career coach Janel Abrahami to separate myth from reality, exploring how recruiters view your online footprint, what helps (and what backfires), and why one underrated job search tool might be the best advice you’ll hear this year.…

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4841: Tech layoffs loom large, startup founders grow bolder, monetary policy in the spotlight | MC Editor's Picks 4:57

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Tech jobs market hits slump, Qualcomm doubles down on India, startup founders reclaim the spotlight and all eyes are on the outcome of RBI’s monetary policy committee meeting. Also find: India’s substantial role as the world’s pharmacy, India’s shining IPO market, and how cars get their names. Tune in for all this and more in the latest Moneycontro…

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4840: The human cost of TCS layoffs, Promoter tag makes a startup comeback and Can Zoho’s Arattai rival WhatsApp? | MC Tech3 7:23

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In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we deep dive into the real human cost of TCS layoffs, exploring employee anxiety, forced resignations, and the controversial ‘fluidity list.’ We also look at why founders of top startups are reclaiming the promoter tag to regain control and signal long-term commitment. Plus, Zoho’s Arattai app has seen a 100x sur…

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Moneycontrol Podcast

moneycontrol

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Is Anything Real In Paid Advertising?

Adam W. Barney

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The Lonely Office

The Lonely Office

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This Week in Business

This Week in Business

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4860: Pegatron’s India push, IPO pipeline grows, and a breath of fresh air for Delhi | MC Editor's Picks 3:35

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4859: Prosus checks into Ixigo; MeitY pushes for Global Indian tech; Graphcore's CEO on the role of new AI Hub in Bengaluru | MC Tech3 6:41

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4858: Beyond the MBA: Reimagining Leadership for Social Impact - The ISDM Story 33:02

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How Expanding Executive Authority Is Reshaping U.S. Business 9:44

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4857: TCS earnings surprise & big AI push, PM Modi’s talks with ‘friend’ Trump may buoy Nifty bulls | Market minutes 8:26

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4856: What sparked Tata Trusts rift, LG’s historic IPO & India’s magnet push | MC Editor's Picks 4:17

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4855: Raymond’s Andhra push, gold ETF sets record, Anthropic prepares for India debut | MC Editor's Picks 4:39

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Filtering Noise with AI: Authentic Growth & Real Connections | Ep. 19 w/ Joe Apfelbaum (evyAI) 27:03

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Inside EA’s $55 Billion Buyout: Private Equity, PIF, and the Future of Gaming 10:57

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4854: Building a Sustainable Battery Supply Chain for the Future | Vikram Handa, Managing Director, EAMPL 25:55

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AI is Flattening Companies with Fewer Bosses, Bigger Teams 21:19

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4853: Nifty bulls lose steam after 4-day rally; JLR, Titan Q2 updates & LG IPO a big hit | Market Minutes 9:32

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4852: Arattai vs rivals, Bihar race heats up, Anthropic eyes India & platinum shines | MC Editor's Picks 4:20

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4851: Nifty’s uptrend faces 25,100 test, Q2 updates roll in & LG Electronics IPO opens | Market Minutes 9:00

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4850: Brokerages bullish on stocks, festive cheer lifts consumer spirits & Indian students seek new shores 4:46

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4849: Dhan becomes a unicorn; what to watch in Indian IT’s Q2-FY26 results; PhonePe’s subsidiary revenues double in FY25 ahead of its IPO; and Flipkart scores big from its fashion bet. 6:59

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4848: Making India $30 billion MedTech manufacturing powerhouse by 2030 | Shuba Nagesh, GM, Supply Chain, GE HealthCare India & South Asia 20:58

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4847: Nifty set for flat start after two-day gains, eye on Q2 updates & Tata Capital IPO kicks off | Market Minutes 8:35

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4846: FDI flows in, FPIs depart, Indian origin CTO at Anthropic’s helm & more 4:03

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4845: India nears roll-out of first Online Gaming Law, WeWork India’s IPO starts slow on day 1, Anthropic CTO's Bengaluru connection & H-1B heat on IT and Big Tech 6:25

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Examining Fed Autonomy Amid White House and Legal Pressures 9:21

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CRM That Pays: Lead Scoring, Attribution & ROI | Ep. 18 w/ Jason Kramer (Cultivize) 23:06

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4844: Zepto nears $450 million funding, GCCs go all in on Indian AI talent, VCs onboard startup operators for sharper bets and why Bengaluru's startups are looking to move from ORR 7:41

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Exploring AI Investments, Legal Challenges, and Customer Insight Innovation 8:58

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Why Job Search Support Groups Are Booming in 2025 25:18

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4843: Festive dhamaka for online sales: Rs 60,700 crore in first week; Govt to ensure consumers benefit from GST cuts | MC Editor's Picks 3:23

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4842: Govt raps e-comm platforms on GST benefit mismatch, $4.5 bn tech IPO rush to kick in post-Diwali, Zoho’s India-first push, Real money gaming crackdown now comes in via IT Act | MC Tech3 7:06

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Social Media and the Job Hunt: How Recruiters Really See You | TLO Ask a Recruiter 28:16

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4841: Tech layoffs loom large, startup founders grow bolder, monetary policy in the spotlight | MC Editor's Picks 4:57

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4840: The human cost of TCS layoffs, Promoter tag makes a startup comeback and Can Zoho’s Arattai rival WhatsApp? | MC Tech3 7:23