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Daybreak

The Ken
Nutraceuticals
Health Supplements
India
Meftal Spas
Bengaluru
Food Safety and Standards Authority Of India
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
Digiyatra
Covid-19
Swiggy
Dysmenorrhea
Traffic Management
Myntra
AJIO
Air Travel
Byju's
Domino's
Zomato
Akash Institute
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Market

Business news is complex and overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. Every day of the week, from Monday to Friday, Daybreak tells one business story that’s significant, simple and powerful. Hosted from The Ken’s newsroom by Snigdha Sharma and Rachel Varghese, Daybreak relies on years of original reporting and analysis by some of India’s most experienced and talented business journalists.

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This episode revisits one of The Ken's most consequential stories from 2025.

When journalist Anand Kalyanaramn started investigating unusual patterns in India's options market, he uncovered alleged manipulation on a massive scale. Someone was contr... more

Teaching at India’s public universities no longer offers the certainty it once did. Permanent jobs have become scarce, while short term contracts have quietly filled the gap. Many teachers are now hired semester by semester, paid per lecture, and req... more

Property prices across Indian cities have gone through the roof, up by nearly 30% in the last two years. This along with ever increasing rent and general cost of living has made planning for the future quite challenging for those in their 20s and 30s... more

This episode is a look back at four Daybreak, The Ken stories that stayed with us in 2025.

After three years of making the show, a few episodes each year stand out because they captured something shifting beneath the surface. These four did exactly ... more

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Recent Guests

Arun Dayanithi
Founder of Drona Consulting, family business advisory and one of the only 20 full-time succession coaches in India
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Prashant Joshi
Co-founder and partner at Upvisory, a Hyderabad-based financial advisory firm
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Sunit Mehra
Partner and family business consultant at Hunt Partners
Hunt Partners
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Venkatesh Kalyanasundaram
Partner at IIFL Wealth, a wealth management company
IIFL Wealth
Episode: The super consultants saving India’s elite from themselves
Yash Bodar
Third-generation successor and chief investing officer at his family business
Episode: The super consultants saving India’s elite from themselves
Uday Kotak
Founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank
Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Somal Shah
Managing partner at Clearidge Advisory
Clearidge Advisory
Episode: The super consultants saving India’s elite from themselves
Nitish Sharma
Competition lawyer discussing the implications of AI on competition law.
Episode: Big AI is writing India’s startup rules faster than the regulator can read them
Karthi Purushottam
Runs a healthcare startup called OneHat that operates on AI technology.
OneHat
Episode: Big AI is writing India’s startup rules faster than the regulator can read them

Hosts

Snigdha Sharma
Host known for her engaging storytelling and original reporting in business news.
Rachel Varghese
Co-host focused on analytical perspectives in business journalism.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 888 ratings
  • Good news podcast, but too much bloat before and after news

    The news stories are good. Casual discussions around big stories in the country.

    However constant sale messages of events, music outro intro is too much.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Its-a-boy
    India4 months ago
  • AI DRIVEN CONTENT

    A lot of the voice overs are AI driven. This is not appreciated.

    Also a lot of the facts are not true especially the podcast on Doctors, Healthcare and Pharma. They are very very biased.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ProudFrog
    India4 months ago
  • Great

    Must watch

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ankit2734
    India5 months ago
  • Ken Podcast … addictive !!

    Great stories … keep it going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LVRHOT
    India10 months ago
  • I love Daybreak

    I have one feedback though. There are too many podcast on quick commerce. Every week there is one or two sometimes.

    Why we are so focused on quick commerce.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AwesomePanky
    Indiaa year ago

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The stress test that IndiGo failed
Q: What did IndiGo's operational failure reveal about its planning and strategy?
The sudden operational failure exposed significant vulnerabilities in IndiGo's lean staffing model and its ability to adapt to regulatory changes.
Olympic swimmer Nisha Millet on why some goals should feel out of reach
Q: So when you first talked to the sports psychologist, like you realized there were things you could do to deal with pressure, could you break that down?
Nisha explains how she learned to prioritize her mental health by limiting external distractions and focusing on her training and recovery.
Olympic swimmer Nisha Millet on why some goals should feel out of reach
Q: Can you like break that down for our listeners specifically? How did you deal with pressure at that time?
Nisha shares how speaking with a sports psychologist helped her prioritize her well-being and set boundaries to manage pressure effectively.
Olympic swimmer Nisha Millet on why some goals should feel out of reach
Q: What goes into building that kind of routine, that muscle so that you're doing all of this day in, day out?
Nisha explains the rigorous training routine of elite swimmers, emphasizing discipline, goal setting, and the importance of mental training.
Olympic swimmer Nisha Millet on why some goals should feel out of reach
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about how that looks like for you?
Nisha discusses the importance of having a strong community for accountability and support during her athletic and entrepreneurial journey.

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Offering concise and impactful coverage, this podcast aims to simplify complex business news. Each weekday, the hosts present noteworthy stories that unpack significant developments in the business world, shedding light on various industries and trends. The focus is on delivering insights that are accessible and relevant to listeners, ensuring that they can engage with critical issues affecting the economy and market environments. Unique to this offering is its commitment to original reporting and analysis by experienced journalists, which adds depth and credibility to the discussions.

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Daybreak launched 3 years ago and published 651 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Arun Dayanithi
2. Prashant Joshi
3. Sunit Mehra
4. Venkatesh Kalyanasundaram
5. Yash Bodar
6. Uday Kotak
7. Somal Shah
8. Nitish Sharma

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