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1 DAY AGO

IDFC First Bank Rs 590 Cr Fraud | New HRA Tax Rules Hit Rent-to-Parents Claims | Airtel's Rs 20,000 Crore NBFC Bet

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John, and on today's Top of the Morning: IDFC First Bank is reeling from a Rs 590 crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch — government money, forged cheques, and a 20% stock crash. Bharti Airtel is going all in on fintech, pumping Rs 20,000 crore into its NBFC arm to build one of India's biggest digital lending platforms. The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is backfiring on the US, turning India into a deep tech hiring magnet for Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. New draft tax rules are about to make it much harder to claim HRA on rent paid to your parents. And ONDC's dream of becoming the UPI of e-commerce is hitting some hard truths. Five stories. One theme: trust under pressure. Let's get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2 DAYS AGO

Formula 1 Is Coming Back to India | Why Lula Flew to India With 300 Businessmen | Karnataka Wants To Ban Phones For Under-16s

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. The US Supreme Court killed Trump's sweeping tariffs and Indian exporters in textiles, leather, gems, pharma, and engineering now face just 10 percent instead of 25. Real competitive edge over China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh but India already made concessions for a deal at 18 percent. That conversation is now live in Washington. Europe is rearming with $800 billion and Indian defense manufacturers are squarely in the frame. Karan Adani says he is personally working to bring Formula 1 back to India the Buddh Circuit comes bundled with the Jaypee acquisition, and this time there is a serious business case behind it. Brazil's Lula doubled his own trade target on the spot. And Karnataka wants to ban phones for under-16s. All of that on today's Top of the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 days ago

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17 min
16/03/2021

Donald Trump: A Bull in a China Shop?

Why was Biden vs Trump election so important? Why did Trump, despite the many ways in which he has failed his government, still garner 232 votes? Can potential candidates like him run for elections independently? How does all this affect India? Join RJ Aniket and KP Fabian, ex-Indian Foreign Services officer, for a lesson on American politics!

16/03/2021

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23 min
23/03/2021

Is Megxit the new Brexit?

Before we seek an answer to that, it's only reasonable that we first try to touch upon the basics. What are these Royal Protocols? What is Brexit? Does Democracy still exist? How does the Monarch and the UK affect India? What happens next? Well, that's what RJ Aniket and KP Fabian attempt to uncover in this episode. Tune in now!

23/03/2021

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26 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
6 DAYS 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

6 days ago

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16 min
30/07/2024

Guide for NRIs coming back to India

Our host Sashind Ningthoukhongjam speaks to Sagar Soman, NRI Tax expert, about the financial challenges NRIs face when moving back to India. They discuss handling foreign assets, converting bank accounts under FEMA, and understanding tax implications like the RNOR status. Sagar shares stories of clients and offers tips on managing finances for a smooth transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30/07/2024

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23 min
17 FEB

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

17 Feb

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18 min
03/12/2021

Here’s why age is of the utmost importance when it comes to IVF

In this episode, Dr Anushka Madan, Senior Consultant and Director Reproductive Medicine, Vrinda Fertility talks about age and its importance in IVF treatment. She also discusses the age effect on the quality and the quantity of the eggs. Tune in to know more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

03/12/2021

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18 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

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