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1 DAY AGO

The Adani-Telecom Standoff | India's Chief AI Officer Boom | Gold vs Equities vs Bonds

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. Today on Top of the Morning: India's boardrooms are creating a new C-suite role the Chief AI Officer. We also break down gold vs equities in 2026, the connectivity battle at Navi Mumbai Airport, Sridhar Vembu's bold AI prediction, and what the latest fresher hiring data means for India's young job seekers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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16 min
4 DAYS AGO

India's AI Impact Summit | India's 38-Nation Trade Web | Global Growth Hits a Wall

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John and today on Top of the Morning we're looking at a world in recalibration. India is about to host the biggest AI summit ever held in the Global South, but AI fears just wiped 5.7 lakh crore off Indian IT stocks. A new Fed Chair is about to change the game in Washington. India now has trade deals spanning 38 countries. And the UN says global growth is slowing but holding. Five stories, one theme. The rules are being rewritten. Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 days ago

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15 min
12 FEB

India's Telecom Slowdown | SBI Overtakes TCS | RBI Takes On Mis-Selling

Good Morning, Welcome to Top of The Morning, I'm Nelson John. A new analysis reveals US states have paid $199 billion in tariffs since March 2025, with $134 billion coming from key midterm battleground states. India's telecom sector posts its slowest growth in six quarters as tariff hike benefits fade. SBI surpasses TCS to become India's fourth largest company after record quarterly profits, a shift not seen in 15 years. And the RBI issues sweeping new guidelines to stop banks from mis-selling products and using dark patterns. Four stories about who really pays the price when the rules change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Feb

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13 min
11 FEB

Sending Money Abroad Got Cheaper | New Tax Rules: Simpler Forms, Harder Choices | Neopolis: Hyderabad's New Manhattan |

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. On today's episode of Top of the Morning: Hyderabad's real estate market is on fire with 200 million square feet sanctioned in 2025 alone, and a new district called Neopolis is being called the city's Manhattan with land prices crossing 150 crore per acre. Meanwhile, Sattva Group just entered Mumbai with a massive 11,000 crore redevelopment bet across six projects. On the tax front, the new draft income tax rules look simpler on paper but actually make choosing between old and new regimes harder than ever. And if you send money abroad, TCS on education and medical remittances just dropped from 5 percent to 2 percent. All this and more on today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Feb

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16 min
6 FEB

The SaaSpocalypse | SGB Tax Changes | MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G | Credit Score Expansion

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. This week saw $285 billion vanish from global software stocks after Anthropic's AI plugins launched. The India-US trade deal enters its final stretch with tariffs dropping to 18%. Your credit score is now being pulled by employers, insurers, and telecom companies. Sovereign gold bonds bought from secondary markets lose their tax-free status starting April. And MGNREGA is being phased out for a new scheme with a completely different funding structure. Five stories, one morning. Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Feb

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17 min
3 DAYS AGO

Micron Fires Up India's First Chip Factory | PFC-REC Merger | RBI Rewrites the Rules on Capital Market Lending

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. On today's Top of the Morning: Gold just had its worst crash in 40 years, falling 21% from record highs after Trump named Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. India is rolling out its first commercial semiconductor chip from Micron's Gujarat facility this month. The trade deficit blew out to $34.68 billion in January, nearly doubling year-on-year, driven by a surge in gold and silver imports right before the crash. PFC and REC are merging into a $61 billion power finance giant. And the RBI just opened the door for banks to fund M&A deals up to 75% of value, while clamping down hard on broker lending. Tune in now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 days ago

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18 min
7 FEB

Critical Illness Cover + Term Life Insurance = Double Protection

Most people think of term life insurance as protection their family will need someday. Critical Illness Cover protects what you need today; your income, your ability to work, and financial stability, at a time when a serious illness can change everything. In this episode of The Policy Project Podcast, we explore Term Life Insurance + Critical Illness Cover = Double Protection Explained with Atul Kathuria, Business Head of Life Insurance at Policybazaar.ae and Geeta Manghnani, Senior Accounts Manager at IFA Distribution, Zurich International Life Limited. From how critical illness payouts work to why term life insurance alone may not always be sufficient, the conversation breaks down what it really means to protect yourself, not just your legacy. #PromiseOfProtection

7 Feb

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14 min
27/01/2022

Tough questions you need to ask your doctor before going in for IVF

In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr Vyshnavi A Rao, Senior IVF Consultant, Milann Fertility and Birthing centre, Bangalore about all the tough questions people ask their doctor before going in for IVF. Tune in to know, the most common things or procedures for which hidden costs are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27/01/2022

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33 min
09/10/2025

Decoding Income Protection Insurance

What happens if your paycheck stops tomorrow? 💭 In this episode of The Policy Project Podcast, we uncover why Income Protection Insurance is a must-have in the UAE — and how it helps safeguard your lifestyle, financial commitments, and family’s security when you’re unable to work. 🎙️ Guest: Atul Kathuria, Business Head – Life Insurance at Policybazaar.ae Stay informed. Stay protected. Tune in to The Policy Project Podcast — your guide to smarter financial decisions. 🎧

09/10/2025

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15 min
30/01/2024

Top 5 Songs include Beautiful Things, Naqaab and More | Trivia on Michael song I Want Your Sex

How about we start by exploring Benson Boone's "Beautiful Things"? a track that transforms from ordinary to extraordinary, much like a refreshing coffee on a rainy day. Then, Cat Janice's 'Dance You Outta My Head' steps in, turning heartache into an ecstatic dance of freedom. Experience the nostalgia with Stebin Ben's 'Dil Kya Kare,' and get a taste of vibrant Punjabi rhythms in 'Naqaab' by Kaka and Gur Sidhu. Finally, feel the pulse of India with Vineet Singh Hukmani's 'Born in Bharat.' So Feel the rhythm and let go of your worries! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30/01/2024

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6 min

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