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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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...
I didn't have money for Food today I am copper King of India? | ft. Anil Agarwal IBP
<p>From a scrap trader to a ₹2 lakh crore empire, how did a boy from Bihar build one of India’s biggest companies? In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, we sat down with Anil Agarwal, the founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources, one of the world’s largest natural resource conglomerates and the first Indian company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. </p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:- His journey from Bihar to Bombay?</p><p>-How did Vedanta become the first Indian company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange?</p><p>- Is...
India’s Dirty Secret: How is the Power Crisis Paralysing India? How to fix it?
<p>What if India’s biggest problem could become its biggest opportunity?In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we dive into India’s electricity crisis and why it could actually turn into a trillion-dollar opportunity.We break down the power sector, from blackouts and DISCOM losses to smart meters and solar energy. Ayush Sinhal (Founder, Kimbal), Arvind Kothari (Founder, Niveshaay & Equity Investor), and Vivek Jain (Founder, Action Tessa & Equity Investor) join us to explain why India’s electricity system is broken and what can be done to stop losses that cost roughly 2% of the country’s GDP.Here’s what we...
This brand is Challenging Mukesh Ambani's Campa Cola? Lahori Zeera’s ₹525 Crore Success!
<p>In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Saurabh Munjal, the founder of Lahori Zeera, one of India’s fastest-growing FMCG brands. What started as a small-town experiment has now become a national sensation, taking on beverage giants such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Parle.Saurabh reveals how Lahori Jeera navigated GST hurdles, built a powerful distribution network, and launched the iconic ad campaign that made Lahori Zeera unforgettable, all without celebrity endorsements.Packed with insights on pricing psychology, product innovation, and cultural branding, this episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking to un...
What happened to Black money? Where is Indian Economy failing? | IBP | Prof. Arun Kumar
<p>India is being celebrated across headlines as a $4 trillion economy. But is that the whole truth? To uncover this, we sat down with Dr. Arun Kumar, one of India’s most outspoken economists, a retired JNU professor, and the author of landmark books on black money, GST, and public policy. For over four decades, he’s been warning about cracks in India’s economy that very few dare to talk about. And in this conversation, we spoke about:</p><p>Is India really a $4 trillion economy or just a $2.5 trillion illusion?Did demonetisation bring India’s economy to a permanen...
I Spent 3 years Investigating India's Hospital Industry & Here's What I Found? : Ex Apollo Explains
<p>In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we sat down with Varun Dubey,He is a former Apollo CRO, is now building SuperHealth Hospitals to fix healthcare in India. With zero wait times, transparent pricing, and patient-first care, SuperHealth is redefining how hospitals work.In this episode, he shares his journey and vision for the future of healthcare. Together, we uncover the dark truths of India’s healthcare system from unethical hospital practices and broken business models to the urgent need for a trust-first, patient-centric approach. Varun shares how Superhealth is reimagining hospitals with zero wait time, transparent pr...
