
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 651 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessNewsBusiness News | |||

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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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.
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.
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Great stories … keep it going
I have one feedback though. There are too many podcast on quick commerce. Every week there is one or two sometimes.
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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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Recent guests on Daybreak include:
1. Arun Dayanithi
2. Prashant Joshi
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5. Yash Bodar
6. Uday Kotak
7. Somal Shah
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