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1 DAY AGO

India Becomes the Auto Parts Factory | Trump's Cuba Gambit | India's Data Centre Gold Rush

Good morning, I'm Nelson John. Welcome to Top Of The Morning. President Trump says he expects to take Cuba as the island faces its worst energy crisis in decades. Global automakers are accelerating their shift to Indian suppliers, driven by tariffs and the India-EU trade deal. India's data centre capacity is set to triple, creating thousands of new jobs. The Supreme Court begins a landmark hearing on the legal definition of an industry. And India's farmer collectives cross the 10,000 mark with 30 lakh members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12 min
10 MAR

India Opens Door To China | IndiGo CEO GONE. What Now? | Auto component industry hit by Hormuz disruption

Good Morning, I’m Nelson John, and today’s episode is loaded. India’s cabinet has officially eased investment rules for Chinese firms, signalling a major shift in a relationship that’s been frozen since the 2020 border clashes. IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers has resigned with immediate effect after a disastrous December that saw thousands of flights cancelled and a record DGCA fine. India’s auto component industry is sounding alarms as the Iran conflict chokes the Strait of Hormuz, threatening exports and production. And the LPG supply crisis is now hitting home, with restaurants shutting across Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai. All this and more on today’s Top of the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mar

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15 min
6 DAYS AGO

India’s First Passive Euthanasia | India’s Rs 20,000 Crore Nuclear Bet | West Asia Drags Dalal Street Down Again

In today's episode, Nelson covers the ongoing market turmoil as the West Asia conflict pushes crude past $110 and wipes out Rs 22 lakh crore in investor wealth. Indian airlines are cancelling hundreds of flights, rerouting long-haul services, and seeking government fuel duty relief. Qualcomm Ventures commits $150 million to back Indian startups building on-device AI for the world. India's Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission takes shape with small modular reactors targeting 2033. And the Supreme Court delivers a historic verdict allowing passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a man in a vegetative state for 13 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 days ago

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14 min
10 MAR

Market Bloodbath | India's LPG Emergency | PhonePe IPO vs Paytm

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John, and today on Top of the Morning, we're breaking down the full impact of the West Asia conflict on India. Markets just had their worst day in months with the Sensex crashing over 2,400 points and nearly 13 lakh crore rupees wiped out. Cooking gas supplies are being rationed as the government invokes emergency powers. Crude oil has crossed $115 a barrel, and the pressure on fuel prices and inflation is mounting. India's road construction sector is staring at a bitumen shortage, but a homegrown alternative called bio-bitumen could change the game. And amid all this chaos, PhonePe is gearing up for what could be India's biggest fintech IPO since Paytm. Five stories, one episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Mar

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18 min
08/07/2025

How Mutual Funds Help You Keep More of Your Returns

In this episode of Why Not Mint Money, host Neil Borate is joined by Mr. Ganesh Mohan, Managing Director of Bajaj Finserv Asset Management, to unpack a smarter way to manage your idle cash.While savings accounts and FDs offer safety, they often fall short on returns and tax efficiency. Ganesh breaks down how liquid and overnight mutual funds present a powerful alternative—offering instant access, better yields (up to ~7%), and tax benefits that traditional options can’t match.Tune in as we explore - Why idle money in savings accounts could be costing you, how liquid and overnight funds balance returns, safety, and liquidity, the tax advantages mutual funds offer over fixed deposits and a lot more. If you're looking to optimize your short-term money while keeping it accessible, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08/07/2025

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18 min
2 MAR

444 Indian flights grounded | India's Oil Vulnerability Exposed | Canada Comes Calling

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. The Gulf is on fire and India is caught in the middle. 444 flights grounded. 9 million Indians in a conflict zone. The Strait of Hormuz under threat. Pakistan at war with Afghanistan. And Canada's PM in Mumbai pushing a historic trade deal. Five stories. One brutal Monday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Mar

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18 min
19/05/2020

28: Top songs this week |Young and Sad |Five more minutes |Viah Nai Karauna |Tere Bina

In this episode, resident music connoisseur @sammysamarth talks about Noah Cyrus’ 'Young and Sad', Jonas Brothers' 'Five more minutes', Asees Kaur’s 'Viah Nai Karauna' & Salman Khan's new single 'Tere Bina'. This week’s spotlight is on legendary singer R D Burman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19/05/2020

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8 min
12 JAN

US exits 66 international organizations | Europe racing to rearm | Oil prices heading down | Exporters diversifying beyond US

Good Morning, I'm Nelson John, and today we're looking at how the world is reorganizing itself. The US just walked away from 66 international organizations, but the UN says the energy transition continues regardless. Europe is scrambling to build its own military without American backing. Oil markets are heading toward a massive surplus that could crash prices. India is buying 6,000 more electric buses while its exporters are frantically finding new customers beyond America. Five stories about power shifting in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jan

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19 min
23 FEB

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

23 Feb

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17 min
28/03/2024

Decoding Embodied AI : Is it AGI or AGC?

Are you scratching your head trying to understand what Embodied AI really means in the simplest terms possible? Look no further! Our hosts Leslie, Shouvik, and Deepti, along with our special guest and co-producer, Shruti Pal, are here to lighten the load and brighten your day with our conversation on this topic. Step away from your daily grind and join us as we dive into the world of Embodied AI, all without the jargon. Imagine machines that can see, listen, and help out just like a friend – that's what we're chatting about. Leslie, with her knowledge of Embodied AI, Shouvik with his innovative ideas, Deepti, who's always curious, and Shruti, who's looking for the simplest explanations, explore everything from robots that mix your favorite drinks to ones that might save lives in the future. But it's not all science and future talk; there’s also a hearty mix of curious pondering on how these machines fit into our world, the ethical questions they pose, and the funny possibilities of having robots perform everyday tasks. And here’s a twist: What if these technologies get a bit too smart? Shouvik has an interesting idea called 'Closed AI' – a way to keep things safe and ethical. But what do you think? Are you up for Shouvik's new approach and keen to see him coin more terms in this ever-evolving conversation? Tune in to find out more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28/03/2024

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28 min

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