Indian Business Podcast
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply curious, tune in to the "Indian Business Podcast", where we delve deep into the dynamic world of business, politics, and beyond. In each episode, we bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in candid conversations about the intricacies of the business landscape, to share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on pressing issues shaping India's future.
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3 DEADLY Errors that are killing your Restaurant business | Restaurant Blueprint Zorawar Kalra.
<p>Video IntroductionAfter 40 years of discussions, delays, and political battles, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai is finally moving forward.But is this the right model for Dharavi?In this episode of Indian Business Debate, two experts go head-to-head on one of India’s most controversial urban decisions. Meet Ghulam Zia, Senior Executive Director at Knight Frank India. He believes this model is the most practical solution to a long-standing human crisis.Opposing him is Hussain Indorewala, urban planning professor and columnist. He argues that this redevelopment model could lead to serious long-term consequences for the city. One project. Two vi...
Global Chaos, Falling Rupee & India’s Economy | Economic Survey 2026 | India’s Chief Economic Advisor.
<p>Today, we are joined by Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.As the country’s top economic policymaker, he brings deep, first-hand insight into India’s growth story at a time of global uncertainty and shifting economic cycles.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we discuss India’s macroeconomic trajectory, global conflicts, inflation, inequality & unemployment, and what truly drives long-term national prosperity.This is a must-watch conversation to understand how India is navigating a complex global economy and what it will take to sustain growth over the next decade.</p>
Millennials vs Gen Z The SHOCKING Truth About Debt, Alcohol & 10-Minute Delivery | IBP 49.
<p>Gen Z drinks 28% less alcohol, but takes 50% of all personal loans. They hold just 4% of total bank deposits, yet drive the biggest consumption shift India has ever seen.To understand this massive shift, we sat down with:</p>Sameer Shetty, Head of Digital Business & Transformation, Axis BankMadhivanan Balakrishnan, CEO of Apollo 24|7Akhil Gupta, Co-founder of NoBroker<p>If you’re building a brand, scaling a startup, or trying to decode the behaviour of the 'New' Indian consumer, this conversation will change how you look at the market.<br></p>
Can Wow Skin Science make a comeback? : Ft Manish ( Founder of WOW)
<p>Manish Chowdhary started with a ₹6.5 crore debt. It was a moment that could have ended everything. Instead, he repaid the debt and built WOW Skin Science into a household name.In this chat, Manish doesn't hold back. He talks about the viral hits and the science that made their brand stand out. He also gets honest about the massive losses that followed their success.We discussed:</p>Spotting trends before they blow up.The "Reboot Strategy" to fix a business.Mistakes every D2C founder should avoid.What it actually takes to build a brand that lasts.<p>If yo...
The #1 Mistake You're Making When Choosing a Perfume Brand | Ft. Adil Qadri
<p>How do you sell fragrance online and still build a ₹200+ crore brand?</p><p>In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, I sat down with Adil Qadri, Founder & Owner of Adil Qadri Perfumes, to understand the real business behind perfumes.From starting with online experiments to building a brand with 40+ stores, Adil breaks down:- How perfumes are actually made - Why most fragrance brands fail to find product-market fit- The truth about premium pricing, packaging psychology, and compliments- Amazon vs Shopify for Indian D2C founders- Why Cash On Delivery, is painful but still unavoidable in India- Le...
Top VC Reveals How to Win the AI Game? | OpenAI’s Billion-Dollar Losses ft. Manav Garg
<p>In this episode of Indian Business Podcast, I speak with Manav Garg, Founder of Together Fund, the VC backing some of India’s fastest-growing AI startups, including Emergent, which scaled to $15M ARR in just 90 days.In this conversation, we discuss- </p>Why most AI startups are being built on negative gross marginsWhy apps will fade and agents will own usersThe mental models VCs use to spot hard, non-obvious problems earlyWhy India might be the most underrated AI market globally<p>If you’re building, investing, or trying to make sense of where AI is really headed, this conversation will...
Havells vs Atomberg How a Fan Startup Built a ₹3000 Crore Brand Ft.Arindam Paul.
<p>In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Arindam Paul, the founding team member who helped transform a simple household appliance into a tech-enabled, design-first consumer movement. We spoke about:• How Atomberg discovered a hidden white space in a commodity category• Why BLDC motors became their breakthrough technology• How selling to Gujarat’s ceramic factories changed everything• How Amazon became their biggest growth engine• How listening to customers led Atomberg to a design-first revolution• What founders get wrong about consumer research• The team needed to build enduring consumer brands Watch this episode to understand how curiosity and ex...
India's Golden Moment 100x GLOBAL Brand Playbook Ex-Myntra CEO Shares His Secrets
<p>In today’s episode, we sit down with Ananth Narayanan, Founder & CEO of BRND.ME, the man who has consistently cracked white spaces in some of India’s toughest D2C categories. From spotting an unexpected opportunity in peanut butter to turning MyFitness into a breakout success with 22% of India’s market share, Ananth explains how deep consumer insight, razor-sharp execution, and a data-led playbook helped him challenge legacy giants. He also breaks down how he expanded into perfumes, why ingredient-led brands are the future, and what it truly takes to build products people trust and love. He shares the bi...
₹7000 Crores to Zero: 5 Mistakes Every Founder Must Avoid ft. Darpan Sanghvi | IBP
<p>In this episode of the Think School Podcast, we sat down with Darpan Sanghvi, the founder of The Good Glamm Group, India's first content-to-commerce unicorn. From the early success of MyGlamm to facing a staggering ₹600 crore loss, Darpan opens up about the mistakes, the lessons, and the reinvention that followed.</p><p>At its peak, Good Glamm Group was valued at more than ₹7000 crores, but what followed was one of the most dramatic falls in Indian startup history. Darpan had to make the toughest decision of his life - shutting down a massive empire he had built from scratch. In t...
How to Build a ₹100 Cr Brand | Brand Building Secrets from SuperYou's Nikunj Biyani
<p>In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Nikunj Biyani, Co-Founder of SuperYou, the brand that generated ₹100 crore in just six months in one of India’s most competitive FMCG spaces. From protein bars to baked chips, SuperYou has redefined what “better-for-you” snacking means in India. Nikunj shares how he turned years of FMCG experience into one of the fastest-growing consumer brands in the country, why India’s next disruption lies in legacy food categories like biscuits and namkeen, and how partnering with Ranveer Singh shaped SuperYou’s bold, high-energy brand identity. We break down everything f...
