On 12th July at 3:30 pm, the stock ticker HDFC flashed on the trading screens for one final time. After over four decades India’s first dedicated housing finance company had stopped trading on the stock exchanges. Now we already wrote a story last year about why HDFC Ltd was merging with HDFC Bank and the implications of that. So we won’t get into that again. Rather, in today’s episode for 14th July 2023, we thought we’d rewind the clock a bit and see how the entity became a housing finance behemoth. And just to be clear, this is not a paid post. We don’t do those here at Finshots. 🙂 If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we would train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link - bit.ly/3rnVoKv

In today’s episode for 13th July 2023, we explain a bizarre decision of the GST Council to increase taxes on real-money online gaming companies like Dream11, Gameskraft, and Games24x7. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we would train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link - bit.ly/3rnVoKv

In today’s episode for 12th July 2023, we explain why minority shareholders are unhappy with Reliance Retail. If you're a person who is a recruiter and has about 4+ years of experience, Ditto is looking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter). If you're interested or know someone who is please click this link - bit.ly/3NLyHaO

In today’s episode for 11th July 2023, we discuss how RBI’s new card network rule for banks may sway in favour of RuPay. If you're a person who is great at communicating and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. You don't even have to know about Insurance, we would train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. If you're interested in this or know someone who is please click this link - bit.ly/3rnVoKv

In today’s episode for 10th July 2023, we dive into what on earth is going on with tomato prices and explore whether there’s a solution to this problem.

In today’s episode for 8th July 2023, we talk about why people are worried about Royal Enfield bikes losing their crown. Before we begin today's episode, here's a quick side note — Indigo is almost everyone’s favourite airline. But flyers aren’t the only ones relying on Indigo– investors do too! In just the past year, the stock has gone up by 60%. But, what’s even more surprising is that all of Indigo’s planes were grounded 2 years ago. In fact, there were talks of bankruptcy. So, what changed? How did Indigo turn this around? And what’s the future of this supposedly golden stock? Find out in our latest YouTube video. Check it out now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDbUIu8ypqM

If you were hoping for a cage match between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, sorry to disappoint you but the only thing you’re getting is a social media war. For now. And in today’s episode for 7th July 2023, we tell you why it won’t be easy to bet on who’ll win. Also here's a sidenote from Team Ditto. If you're a person who is a recruiter and has about 4+ years of experience, Ditto is looking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter). If you're interested or know someone who is please click this link - bit.ly/3NLyHaO

“India’s twin balance sheet problem is over. We now have a twin balance sheet advantage!” That’s what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said a couple of days ago. And it’s the same thing that RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said last month. So in today’s episode for 6th July 2023, we explain what’s this twin balance sheet they’re talking about and whether the problem is really over. But before that, a quick sidenote, if you're a recruiter or you know someone who is a recruiter with about 4+ years of experience, Ditto is looking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter). If you're interested or know someone who is please click this link - bit.ly/3NLyHaO

In today’s episode for 5th July 2023, we offer a simplified explainer on India’s proposed shift from fixed electricity tariffs to tariffs that change according to time. Also, a quick sidenote. If you're someone (or you know someone) who's great with communication and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. And no you don't need to know about insurance. We will train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Please click this link to Apply - bit.ly/3JgPSiU

In today’s episode for 4th July 2023, we explain the new deal between the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX). Also, a quick sidenote. If you're someone (or you know someone) who's great with communication and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. And no you don't need to know about insurance. We will train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Please click this link to apply - bit.ly/3JgPSiU

In today’s episode for 3rd July 2023, we explain why people are pushing the limits of tourism and the associated problems. Also, a quick sidenote. If you're someone who's great with communication and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. And no you don't need to know about insurance. We will train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Click this link to apply - bit.ly/3JgPSiU

In today’s episode for 1st July 2023, we explain why a commodity exchange monopoly has been having a rough time of late. Before we begin today's story, here's a quick side note — When you are new to investing and the stock market, you are bound to make a few errors. But some of those mistakes can be more damaging than others. Our co-founder Shrehith Karkera made one such mistake during his college days and he tells the tale in our latest YT video. Watch the video to hear the story of how 'shrimp' almost bankrupted Shrehith and the valuable lessons newbie investors must keep in mind. Please click the link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAsWYsrSTDE

The Apple rumour mill is churning. And the big news is that Apple has met with the top brass at HDFC Bank to launch a co-branded credit card in India. Yup, an Apple credit card! Why’s this a big deal, you ask? In today’s episode for 30th July 2023, we explain Apple’s financial service ambitions.

Last week, Harry Markowitz died at the age of 95. He was a Nobel prize winner and the brains behind a famous economic (mathematical?) theory that explains how to diversify one’s investment portfolio. So in today's episode for 28th June 2023, we thought we’d take a look back at his famous theory and see whether it still holds good today.

In today’s episode for 27th June 2023, we explain why a front-page ad in an Indian newspaper has got people talking about financial influencers.

In today’s episode for 26th June 2023, we explain why the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has slapped a temporary ban on the stockbroker IIFL Securities.

The ₹550 crore IPO of what is arguably India’s biggest dronemaker opens on Monday (26th of June) and in today’s episode for 24th June 2023, we dive into what drives the company. The shares of the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) —a company controlling over 90% of the power exchange business — have declined ~18% over the last month. And people have been selling the stock as if there’s no tomorrow. So, where did it all go wrong? Well, you could attribute pretty much all of this to something that the government did. If you’d like to find out what then click link and watch the video now - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgtsquC-SRg

In today’s episode for 23rd June 2023, we explain why concert ticket prices might seem to be getting more and more expensive each year.

In today’s episode for 22nd June 2023, we explain why international private equity firms are interested in the Indian education loan business.

In today’s episode for 21st June 2023, we look at how the era of easy money in startups may have created a problem in the world of angel investing. Also, a quick sidenote. If you're someone who's great with communication and are enthusiastic to join our team, Ditto is looking to recruit new Insurance advisors. And no you don't need to know about insurance. We will train you from scratch and you can enjoy working remotely with a great team. Please click this link - bit.ly/3JgPSiU