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Daybreak

The Ken
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Meta
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Bangalore
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Blinkit
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China
Reliance Industries
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Online Gambling
Amazon
Zomato
Google
Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Cybercrime
Healthcare System In India

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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On 14 October, the Cabinet approved selling nearly 61% of IDBI Bank to the Canadian firm Fairfax for nearly ₹53,000 crore. Once completed, it will be the largest FDI in India’s financial sector.

But IDBI was rescued with public money, largely throu... more

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Around mid-September, shops in parts of Ghaziabad started putting up signs: carry cash, because UPI wouldn’t be accepted. 

They were protesting a new 0.4% merchant fee on UPI payments above 2,000 rupees, which was due to start on October 15. 

Two d... more

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In October last year, a ship owned by Adani Ports slowed to less than one knot near Malta. It held that position for over seven days, directly above the cables linking Malta to Sicily. It was no accident.

India’s largest private port operator has qu... more

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Air India's recent losses nearly doubled to 22,000 cr rs, and Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran keeps showing up at its Delhi Headquarters.

Singapore Airlines, which owns over 25%, is inclined to put in more cash, but in return, it wants more cont... more

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Recent Guests

Praveen Gopal Krishnan
Business journalist and host of Two by Two at The Ken
The Ken
Episode: What happens when you put Indian business on a 2x2?
Santhom Joseph
The Ken reporter and IIT Madras alumnus
The Ken
Episode: Why your next IIT, IIM reunion will feel like a sales pitch
Pratap Vikram Singh
The Ken reporter who investigated the Safe City Project
The Ken
Episode: Delhi built a ‘safe’ surveillance city. It can now locate anyone in seconds
Karan Taurani
Vice President at Ellara Capital
Ellara Capital
Episode: How Flipkart Minutes became the company's redemption arc
Shishir Priyadarshi
Founder of Chintan, former director at WTO, former Adani group executive
Chintan
Episode: Adani’s think tank flexes its muscles in Delhi
Vikram Malhotra
Founder and CEO of Abandesha Entertainment
Abandesha Entertainment
Episode: AI is Bollywood's cheapest new hire
Mautik Cholia
Founder of Boodhi Tree Multimedia
Boodhi Tree Multimedia
Episode: AI is Bollywood's cheapest new hire
Dipankar Mukherjee
Founder of Studio Blow
Studio Blow
Episode: AI is Bollywood's cheapest new hire
Senthil Nayagam
Founder of Monim AI Studios
Monim AI Studios
Episode: AI is Bollywood's cheapest new hire

Hosts

Snigdha Sharma
Host focusing on business news and investigative reporting in India; affiliated with The Ken.
Rachel Varghese
Co-host and host of Daybreak, contributing analysis and reporting on business and economics; affiliated with The Ken.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 940 ratings
  • Love the podcast but….

    I’m listening to this podcast since last year. And I love the topics getting covered, they are different from regular news podcasts.

    Now let’s come the but part. Sometimes the podcast becomes too monotonous and difficult to concentrate on the topic. We definitely need some pauses or voice modulations.

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    4
    Avid_Listener_1357
    India6 months ago
  • My go to news podcast

    Been a listener of DB since 2022. Snigdha and Rahael are doing a phenomenal job in bringing the right news that tech professionals like me deserve to know. The duo does their best to simplify the analysis without dumbing down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blockhole yorker
    India7 months ago
  • 9th Jan podcast

    Unfollowed after 2 years

    “So...

    Men, of course. Why should we say users? Mostly must be men, right?”

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TheMaddala
    India9 months ago
  • 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.

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    Its-a-boy
    Indiaa year 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
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    ProudFrog
    Indiaa year ago

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Audience appreciates concise, high-quality research and clear analysis.
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Long-running fans cite strong host chemistry and in-depth topic coverage.
Critics note too much promotional content and frequent ads.
Listeners praise on-the-ground reporting and credible experts.

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Why your next IIT, IIM reunion will feel like a sales pitch
Q: Since at least some alumni seem unhappy about these kind of efforts, do you think that this model will last for long?
Mutasim expects the model to persist and grow as more alumni reach their 25th reunions with wealth to contribute, though smaller institutes without wealthy global alumni may need continued public support.
Why your next IIT, IIM reunion will feel like a sales pitch
Q: Over the last five years or so, alumni funding has grown into a serious revenue stream for the top IITs. So, why is that the case now?
Institutes are trying to diversify away from dwindling central funding and build endowments modeled on Western universities. They are creating fundraising infrastructure, while alumni are increasingly willing to give.
What happens when you put Indian business on a 2x2?
Q: So, who actually gets to decide now, PGK, which companies can go public?
Krishnan says the source of capital determines who has influence. Monthly investments through SIPs have strengthened mutual funds as gatekeepers, giving public-market investors more power over IPOs while venture capitalists face growing pressure.
What happens when you put Indian business on a 2x2?
Q: What have you learnt about Duopolies and how they get broken?
Krishnan says business-model changes, especially zero commission, can challenge established duopolies without a new technological wave. But zero commission is only an initial wedge: companies need other advantages, such as logistics or recommendation systems, to sustain competition.
How some RBI-licensed NBFCs charge 600% interest and stay legal
Q: You say, all someone would need is some money, the right playbook and a questionable conscience. Could you tell us why questionable conscience?
Mutasim explains that the class of NBFCs leverages a high-speed, low-diligence loan model that prioritizes quick disbursement and aggressive marketing over responsible underwriting, creating a permissive environment for predatory pricing and coercive collection practices.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Daybreak

What is Daybreak about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Daybreak delivers concise daily business coverage with original reporting and clear analysis on a wide range of Indian economics, markets, and industry trends. Episodes often explore how regulatory actions, corporate strategies, and macro conditions affect sectors like fintech, hospitality, IT, and infrastructure, with a focus on practical implications for professionals, investors, and decision-makers. Noteworthy aspects include fast-paced but well-researched storytelling, a preference for on-the-ground context from seasoned journalists, and a track record of pairing data-driven insights with investigative reporting. Potential listeners can expect timely takeaways, nuanced perspectives, and expert commentary on how broader changes translate... more

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1. Praveen Gopal Krishnan
2. Santhom Joseph
3. Pratap Vikram Singh
4. Karan Taurani
5. Shishir Priyadarshi
6. Vikram Malhotra
7. Mautik Cholia
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