53: COVID Fight Podcast: Rural India sinks in debt; Germany lifts international travel curbs
In this episode of the COVID Fight Podcast, CNBC-TV18's Kanishka Sarkar shares the top developments on the pandemic and its impact on India and the world. While cases in India are gradually decreasing and the pace of vaccination is gathering momentum, problems in rural India continue as people are sinking deeper into debt, with the pandemic wiping out jobs. Moreover, as the debate around comp...
6m Jul 06, 2021
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52: Smooth Ride Podcast: Audi starts EV journey in India with e-tron, to bring in slew of launches in 2021
India's luxury car buyers haven't had too many choices to go electric so far, but that seems to be changing fast. German luxury carmaker Audi's all-electric SUV e-tron will make its India debut this month. It's only the third luxury electric car in the Indian market and Audi's first green offering in the country. At a time when India is just warming up to EVs, there is a lot riding on the firs...
21m Jul 06, 2021
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51: COVID Fight Podcast: India preps for 3rd wave, France stares at fourth
States in India have started to prepare for the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia, meanwhile, is struggling to tackle its second one and France is staring at its fourth. The Gujarat government plans to install 300 oxygen plants in the state to tackle a possible third wave. In Bengal, organisers, much like last year, have decided to keep Durga Puja celebrations low-key in view of t...
5m Jul 05, 2021
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50: COVID Fight Podcast: Centre dispatches expert teams to 6 states; Kerala preps health workers for 3rd wave
Kerala has decided to train its health workers in child care as experts suggest the third COVID-19 wave would affect children the most. Moreover, with states such as Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Manipur are witnessing a high number of daily cases, the Centre has deputed expert teams to help in response and management. In this episode of the COVID Fight Podcast, ...
6m Jul 02, 2021
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49: Market Unplugged Podcast: Expensive valuations a key hurdle; Info Edge, Tata Steel to be in focus
July 2, saw the market snap a four-day losing streak to close in the green. Nifty ended 42 points higher at 15,722, while the Sensex gained 166 points to end at 52,484. In this edition of the Market Unplugged podcast, CNBCTV18.com Executive Editor Santosh Nair and CNBC-TV18 National News Editor Prashant Nair discuss all the action from the market this past week and what to look forward to in t...
13m Jul 02, 2021
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48: COVID Fight Podcast: Delta variant spreads to 96 nations; Covishield makes it to Green Pass list
The second COVID-19 wave in India caused by the Delta variant may be simmering, but the variant has now reportedly spread to nearly 100 countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that in the coming months, the highly transmissible strain will become the dominant variant globally. Meanwhile, amid a row over vaccine passports, seven European Union countries today added India's Co...
6m Jul 01, 2021
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45: Cryptocurrency Podcast: Planning to invest in digital currencies? Here are top tips for beginners
Cryptocurrencies are the talk of almost every investment show and many of you must be mulling on whether or not to join the crypto bandwagon. But if you are beginner and are worried about the volatility in cryptocurrencies, this podcast will surely help. While there is a risk, the returns of investing in digital currency are multifold. In this pilot episode of CNBC-TV18's Cryptocurrency Podcas...
10m Jun 30, 2021
10m
47: COVID Fight Podcast: Virus deaths underreported in India; Brazil suspends Covaxin deal
The US' National Institute of Health has said that Covaxin -- the vaccine developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research -- effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of the coronavirus. The development comes at a time when India is staring at a third wave of the pandemic, which is likely to be triggered by the Delta Plus variant. Meanwhile...
6m Jun 30, 2021
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46: Smooth Ride Podcast: How government policies are changing the EV market?
A recent string of policy announcements by the government to push for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has been a certain sentiment boost for prospective buyers. But are these subsidies driving real demand? Are people queueing up at showrooms to buy electric two-wheelers that have been made substantially more affordable now? To get answers to these questions and more, CNBC-TV18's Alisha ...
26m Jun 30, 2021
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44: COVID Fight Podcast: Fresh cases drop below 40k for 1st time in 3 months, Moderna gets EUA in India
India recorded less than 40,000 COVID-19 cases for the first time in over three months on June 29. The daily death toll too remained below 1,000 for the second consecutive day. However, as experts continue to warn of a third wave, it could be a tough road ahead. To help India gear up for a third wave, the US has stepped in and announced an additional $41 million in assistance to enhance the co...
5m Jun 29, 2021
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42: COVID Fight podcast: FinMin announces new relief package; Maharashtra tightens curbs again
The Union Finance Ministry on June 28 announced a fresh stimulus package for sectors hit hard by the second COVID-19 wave. A Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme, a new Credit Guarantee Scheme that will facilitate loans to 25 lakh persons via Micro Finance Institutions, and free visas for five lakh tourists were among the measures announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Other mea...
7m Jun 28, 2021
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41: COVID Fight Podcast: No high-fives at Tokyo Olympics; Delta plus termed 'variant of concern'
Delta plus variant of COVID, which has been declared as a variant of concern, may trigger a possible third wave, reports suggest. This comes as 40 cases of the variant have been detected in India. While there is a sudden panic about the Delta plus variant, Maharashtra COVID-19 task force’s member Dr Shashank Joshi suggests that there is no sufficient data available to be alarmed about the vari...
5m Jun 23, 2021
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40: COVID Fight Podcast: Is 2nd wave over? Delta plus variant more contagious?
The curve of the second COVID-19 wave sure seems to be flattening with India recording less than 43,000 daily cases, the lowest in 91 days, on Tuesday. Experts, however, have warned that this optimistic picture must be edged with abundant caution. Several scientists cited the emergence of new variants, the still high absolute number of cases, the many districts where the positivity rate remain...
5m Jun 22, 2021
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39: Smooth Ride Podcast: Why 2021 was a bumper year for tractors and will we see anything like it again?
In the financial year 2021, when all segments of the auto sector shrank in volumes due to a brutal wave of COVID-19, there was one segment that stood apart and continued to grow -- tractors. Growing over 20 percent, the most in a decade, India's tractor market benefited from a unique combination of factors in 2021. There was an unusually good monsoon, a bumper kharif and rabi output, and the g...
35m Jun 22, 2021
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38: COVID Fight podcast: 3rd wave inevitable, says AIIMS chief; focus now on learning to live with virus
Even as daily COVID-19 cases in the country are declining, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Chief Dr Randeep Guleria has said that a third wave is inevitable. He added that the third wave can hit the country in the next six to eight weeks. In today's edition of the COVID Fight Podcast, CNBC-TV18's Kanishka Sarkar brings you the top updates on India's vaccination plan, WHO official's tak...
4m Jun 21, 2021
4m
36: Markets Unplugged: Correction may be short-lived as liquidity is still strong
Markets Unplugged: Correction may be short-lived as liquidity is still strong In this edition of the Market Unplugged Podcast, CNBC-TV18's National News Editor Prashant Nair and CNBCTV18.com Editor Santosh Nair discuss all that transpired in the market this past week and what to look forward to in the coming week. The duo discuss the following points: Why investors are unfazed by the Federal...
12m Jun 18, 2021
12m
37: COVID Fight Podcast: When will 3rd wave hit India? Sputnik V to offer booster shot against Delta variant
Reports suggest that the third wave of COVID-19 may strike India in October this year. A Reuters poll of medical experts has claimed that the third wave will be better controlled than the second outbreak. The pandemic, however, will remain a public health threat for at least another year. Even as the national capital continues prep for the third wave, the Delhi High Court on Friday asked the C...
6m Jun 18, 2021
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35: COVID Fight Podcast: Has gap between Covishield doses been reduced; is Maharashtra staring at 3rd wave? Find out
Health officials in Maharashtra have warned that the state could soon witness a third wave of the coronavirus outbreak due to the Delta plus variant. If the third wave hits the state, the number of active patients could reach up to eight lakh, of which 80,000 or 10 percent would be children, state health department officials have said. While Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has warned that if p...
6m Jun 17, 2021
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34: Building Unicorns Podcast | Competition from IKEA is good for building organised market: PepperFry
This edition of the Building Unicorns Podcast focuses on startups that are heading towards becoming unicorns. And today, we connect with online furniture firm Pepperfry. Launched in 2012 as a lifestyle e-commerce marketplace, Pepperfry, within a year took a decision to move out of other categories and focus solely on the home and furniture sector. The company says it has shipped more than 7 m...
18m Jun 17, 2021
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33: COVID Fight Podcast: Govt announces crash course for frontline workers; the Covishield vaccine gap controversy and more
The government has announced that a customised crash course will be launched for frontline workers and the youth will be trained to work as health assistance to battle a possible third wave of the coronavirus. In today's edition of the COVID Fight Podcast, CNBC-TV18's Kanishka Sarkar brings you all the updates on the coronavirus situation from India and around the world. She delves into the C...
7m Jun 16, 2021
7m
32: Smooth Ride Podcast: India's EV policy most ambitious in the world now, says Ather Energy
After a recent modification to the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II) scheme, this week’s edition of the Smooth Ride podcast focuses on electric vehicles - electric two-wheelers to be specific. Not surprisingly, the government's decision to significantly hike customer incentives for electric two-wheelers under its FAME II scheme is a ...
30m Jun 16, 2021
30m
31: COVID Fight Podcast: Daily cases drop, but experts warn on explosion in numbers; more on deadly variants
As India continues its battle against the coronavirus and subsequent variants that took a toll on the country in the form of the second wave, the situation seems to be improving as overall cases are on the decline. In this edition of COVID Fight Podcast, a brand new series from CNBC-TV18's stable, Kanishka Sarkar brings to you the latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic from India and ...
5m Jun 15, 2021
5m
30: Market Unplugged Podcast: Fear of missing out drives retail frenzy, inflation concerns fail to deter investors
As Sensex and Nifty ended at record highs on June 11, primarily led by IT, metal and pharma stocks, CNBC-TV18's National News Editor Prashant Nair and CNBCTV18.com Executive Editor Santosh Nair decode the key factors that are influencing market sentiment and what investors should focus on in the short term. They also discuss the Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) factor at play, which is causing retai...
13m Jun 11, 2021
13m
29: Smooth Ride Podcast: Toyota's Naveen Soni says 50% showrooms now partially open, demand looks positive
Over half of Toyota Kirloskar Motor's dealerships have partially opened up in the last week as several states have begun easing COVID-19 led restrictions. Matching supply with demand is likely to be a challenge for the carmaker over the next month. However, things will soon begin to normalise and the demand picture for passenger cars looks net positive, says Naveen Soni, Senior Vice President,...
36m Jun 08, 2021
36m
28: Market Unplugged Podcast: June 4, 2021
In this edition of the Market Unplugged Podcast, CNBC-TV18 National News Editor Prashant Nair and CNBCTV18.com Editor Santosh Nair discuss all the action the markets witnessed this past week and what to expect in the coming week. First up they talk about the outlook on the market now that indices are hovering around record highs. They also talk about what is driving the frenzy in midcap and sm...
11m Jun 04, 2021
11m
27: Building Unicorns Podcast: VC activity slowed down in May due to second COVID-19 wave, says Venture Intelligence founder
In CNBC-TV18's Building Unicorns Podcast series, we have so far hosted founders of billion dollar companies, but in this episode we decided to speak to someone who closely monitors valuations and deals in the sector via Venture Intelligence. Arun Natarajan, founder of Venture Intelligence, shares insights of the intelligence platform's Unicorn Tracker. He said that 15 new unicorns were added so...
21m Jun 03, 2021
21m
26: COVID-19 Fight Podcast: Expert talks 'mucormycosis' symptoms, treatment and more
Even as India reels under the impact of rising cases of COVID-19, a deadly fungal infection called mucormycosis or commonly called "black fungus" has triggered a new health challenge.  More than 11,000 cases of black fungus infections have been reported in the country, which has forced state governments to declare it an epidemic.  The rare fungal infection that emerged during the pandemic's s...
24m May 31, 2021
24m
25: Markets Unplugged Podcast: Sensex, Nifty can make new highs; PSU bank stocks may surprise positively
In this edition of the Market Unplugged Podcast, CNBCTV18.com Editor Santosh Nair talks to CNBC-TV18 National News Editor Prashant Nair about all the technical factors that could push up the Sensex and Nifty to record highs. They discuss why the action has now shifted from second line stocks to frontline stocks and why PSU bank stocks could continue to climb higher. Prashant also highlights th...
14m May 28, 2021
14m
24: Smooth Ride Podcast: As Tata Motors Reimagines Jaguar Land Rover, CFO Balaji talks about challenges, new launches, and more
Tata Motors, one of India's largest automakers, has been scripting a stunning turnaround story in its once struggling domestic passenger car business. On the other side of the world, it is also making big strides towards an audacious 'reimagination' of its England-headquartered luxury car business Jaguar Land Rover. The company now plans to go fully electric by as early as 2025. A figure who ...
17m May 28, 2021
17m
23: Building Unicorns: Elon Musk makes it look easy, but managing multiple cos is tough: Zeta CEO Bhavin Turakhia
Zeta is the newest unicorn on the block with backing from SoftBank. What's interesting about the company's journey is that although it started off as a corporate benefits platform, it innovated and moved on to becoming a banking tech platform and is now associated with leading banks.   CEO and co-founder of Zeta Bhavin Turakhia in this edition of the Building Unicorns Podcast talks about star...
23m May 27, 2021
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22: CNBCTV-18 Special Podcast | Why are restaurants urging customers to skip Zomato, Swiggy and order directly?
When you order food from your favorite restaurant on an app like Zomato or Swiggy, the restaurant could actually end up losing money, instead of profiting from your order. While this may be a revelation for many, the Indian restaurant community is having a moment. It is working hard to reach customers directly, and urging them to place orders with the restaurants themselves, instead of doing s...
35m May 24, 2021
35m
21: Market Unplugged Podcast: SBI, BoB stocks to watch out for; realty a short term bet
In this edition of the Market Unplugged Podcast, CNBC-TV18 National News Editor Prashant Nair talks to CNBCTV18.com Editor Santosh Nair about all that transpired in the market this past week and what to look forward to in the upcoming week. They discuss why equity markets globally reacted the way they did to the sell-off in cryptocurrencies and why the market shrugged off high wholesale price ...
10m May 21, 2021
10m
20: CNBC-TV18 Special Podcast: In Israel-Palestine conflict Benjamin Netanyahu is biggest beneficiary
As the war between Israel and Palestine rages on, agencies across the globe are calling for a truce between the two arch enemies. Over 200 lives have been lost to the war in Palestine, while over half a dozen people have perished in Israel. The Israeli security cabinet said that it would vote on Thursday on a proposed unilateral Gaza truce that would go into effect within 24 hours, Israel's pu...
21m May 20, 2021
21m
19: Building Unicorns Podcast: Moglix CEO Rahul Garg reveals success mantra
Moglix joined the growing unicorn club this week. What does it take to build a unicorn? We chat with founder and CEO Rahul Garg on the startup's journey, which started with seed funding from none other than Ratan Tata, the scale achieved in the last 7 years, and what the pandemic year has taught him. 
24m May 20, 2021
24m
18: Smooth Ride podcast: The reason why desire-driven luxury car demand continues to thrive in a pandemic
In the middle of a raging pandemic, people may be focusing more on their needs, but their wants and desires remain unbroken. This poetic observation comes, unsurprisingly, from the head of India's largest selling luxury car maker. It is unsurprising because selling a product of indulgence in these times requires careful understanding of not just the market, but also of customer sentiment.  Ma...
29m May 18, 2021
29m
17: Market Unplugged: Metal rally may continue for some more time
Rising inflation in the US sparked a sell-off in equity markets across the globe, including the US. In this edition of the Market Unplugged podcast, CNBC-TV18 National News Editor Prashant Nair talks about * Historical trends in the link between inflation and stock market performance in the US * Factors driving the outperformance in midcap stocks * Why the rally in metal stocks is likely to c...
14m May 14, 2021
14m
16: Smooth Ride podcast: Auto sector faces new challenges and a tough recovery in 2021
The auto sector started witnessing a slowdown in the fag-end of 2019 and things didn't improve the following year with the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Come 2021 and the second wave has again hit India in an unprecedented way and automakers are again finding it difficult to hold ground as most consumers are refraining from spending on luxuries. To find out what lies ahead for the auto...
28m May 11, 2021
28m
15: Poll Pundit Podcast: Can Tamil Nadu afford MK Stalin's COVID-19 fiscal relief?
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's decision to dole out Rs 4,000 per BPL family affected by COVID-19 in the state, may have won plaudits, but it could come at a price. "While Stalin may have made good on a poll promise, the decision alone is expected to cost the state exchequer approximately Rs 8,300 crore," says political analyst Sumanth Raman. After Stalin took oath of office as chief min...
23m May 10, 2021
23m
14: Market Unplugged Podcast: Why Tata Steel is on a tear and the outlook for the pharma sector
Steel stocks appear overbought on technical charts, says Prashant Nair, National News Editor, CNBC-TV18 in this edition of Markets Unplugged, the weekly podcast on the stock market. Nair mentions the factors driving interest in steel stocks and analyses why Tata Steel has been outperforming other steel stocks. He also talks about the two vaccine plays in the pharma sector and why investors ar...
12m May 07, 2021
12m
13: Poll Pundit Podcast: BJP's polarisation narrative didn’t work in West Bengal, find out why
Voters in West Bengal give a third term to Mamata Banerjee as the TMC registers a historic win on May 2. CNBC-TV18's Avishek Datta Roy gets in conversation with Political Science Professor Sreeparna Dasgupta to find out why BJP's 'polarisation campaign' did not strike a chord with a majority of the voters. Dasgupta also points out that the consolidation of Muslim votes favoured the Trinamool C...
20m May 02, 2021
20m
12: Poll Pundit Podcast: All you need to know about assembly election results in TN, Kerala and Pondy
Even as counting continues in numerous seats in southern Indian states where assembly elections were held last month, CNBC-TV18's Jude Sannith spoke to lawyer, columnist and former television journalist Sanjay Pinto to find out all about election results from Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. MK Stalin is set to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu following a resounding win in the souther...
29m May 02, 2021
29m
11: Market Unplugged Podcast: Why market is holding up in the face of bad news all around
In the first episode of CNBC-TV18.com's Market Unplugged Podcast, Editor Santosh Nair chats with CNBC-TV18 National News Editor Prashant Nair on what is keeping the market firm despite the mayhem being unleashed by the second wave of COVID. Anecdotal evidence suggests that insurance companies have been among the big buyers even as mutual funds and foreign institutional investors have turned ca...
17m Apr 30, 2021
17m
10: Poll Pundit Podcast: AIADMK performed poorly because BJP called the shots, says N Ram
Exit polls for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections have predicted a massive win for the DMK and former editor-in-chief of The Hindu didn’t mince his words and said: "The AIADMK performed poorly because its junior partner, the BJP called the shots." The revered journalist and author spoke to CNCB-TV18's Jude Sannith at length and said, "It was very clear that the DMK was going to win, there was n...
18m Apr 29, 2021
18m
9: CNBC-TV18 Presents Memory Is At The Heart Of Immersive Gaming Experiences Powered By Micron
The Podcast hosted by CNBC-TV18’s Mridu Bhandari, titled CNBC-TV18 Presents Memory Is At The Heart Of Immersive Gaming Experiences Powered By Micron, where Rahul Sandil, Head Of Global Marketing & Product Marketing (CPG), Micron shared his views on ‘The Evolving Technology Around Gaming Experiences’. 
16m Apr 16, 2021
16m
Poll Pundit podcast: Who will Tamil Nadu vote for in an election battle sans Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi
Tamil Nadu will witness a fierce battle between arch-rivals Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) as the southern state goes to polls on April 6 in a single phase.   Campaigning for the assembly elections ended at 7 pm on Sunday and voting will be held on Tuesday across 234 assembly constituencies in 38 districts from 7 am onwards.   The fate of the...
33m Apr 05, 2021
33m
8: CNBC-TV18 Special Podcast | AR Rahman unplugged - Maestro discusses music, life and more
In this CNBC-TV18 Special Podcast, Mangalam Maloo catches up with music maestro AR Rahman in his studio to discuss music, his inspiration, life beyond music and much more. Rahman reveals how he has managed to tackle grief and what inspires him to come up with the amazing music he does.   Tune in to the CNBC-TV18 Special Podcast for more.
22m Dec 18, 2020
22m
7: CNBC-TV18 Special Podcast | 'Democrats waste votes, hence are vulnerable to losing Electoral College'
In this CNBC-TV18 Special Podcast, Parikshit Luthra gets in conversation with Sean Trende, Senior Election Analyst at Real Clear Politics to find out all about the Election Day and how Americans are voting.
12m Nov 03, 2020
12m
6: BUILDING A DIGITAL DNA IN THE NEW NORMAL
The pandemic has not only impacted businesses but also changed consumer behavior. What does the 'road to recovery' look like now & how can technology assist the process? Hear it from Amazon's Punnet Chandok in 'Future-Proof Your Business'.
14m Oct 13, 2020
14m
5: INDIA'S VISION FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION
Tune in to the 'Future-Proof Your Business' podcast and hear from Intel India's Prakash Mallya on how India can transform into a digitally enabled nation.
16m Oct 13, 2020
16m
4: BUSINESS CONTINUITY IN THE NEW NORMAL
With businesses still in catch-up mode in these unprecedented times, meeting customer demands could be challenging. How can we adapt to this new normal & thrive? Hear it from Wipro's Kiran Desai in 'Future-Proof Your Business'.
16m Oct 13, 2020
16m