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The Morning Brief

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Tamil Nadu
Geopolitics
Iran
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HDFC Bank

To make sense of the week’s hottest stories in business, economy, politics and markets, journalists from the Economic Times chat with reporters and industry leaders in this thrice-weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) podcast.

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Rajeev Kumar
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V. Ramgopal Rao
Group Vice Chancellor at BITS Pilani, former Director of IIT Delhi
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Cheryl Lim
McKinsey partner discussing leadership in Asia
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Episode: McKinsey’s Cheryl Lim on Asia’s New Leadership Model, AI and Talent
Nishanth Vasudevan
ET's Markets Editor
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Episode: India’s Great IPO Rush: How Much Is Too Much?
Ashwini Vaishnaw
IT Minister of India
Government of India – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Episode: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Semiconductors, AI Risks and Techno-Legal Regulation
Sajan Poovayya
Supreme Court lawyer
Episode: Meta Will Report CSAM to India, But Who Fixes the Feed?
Kevin Strain
CEO, Sun Life
Sun Life Financial
Episode: Sun Life’s Kevin Strain on FDI, Bancassurance and More
Chandrasekhar Prabhu
Architect and urban planner quoted on costs of formalization
Urban planning expert
Episode: The Vanishing Footpath Economy
Adriano Baldassare
Michelin-starred Italian chef who has worked in India
Freelance chef / Culinary expert
Episode: The Vanishing Footpath Economy

Hosts

Anirban Chowdhury
Host of The Morning Brief; Economic Times
Anirban Chaudhary
Host of The Morning Brief; Economic Times

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 834 ratings
  • Well researched

    The show is well researched and has a balanced approach taking facts and figures into consideration.The topics are well thought of and insightful.

    Thus am hooked on to it .

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Majajay24
    India2 years ago
  • Highly Valuable Quality Content

    ET’s Morning Brief Podcast is highly valuable in terms of understanding the current affairs. The quality of content really gives the overall understanding of the situation.

    Additional request: Could you cover more international affairs which can give us additional global prospective ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rupesh Gosavi
    India3 years ago
  • Brilliant all-star cast

    Ep 500 was a celebration of amazing journalists doing amazing things. Great camaraderie, deep respect for each other. Nice to get a ringside view of the process.

    I’d recommend videotaping and uploading as well. It may be audio but video complements it well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CallAHead
    India3 years ago
  • Favourite ❤️

    Favourite podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam5292
    India3 years ago
  • Worth listening

    I enjoyed listening your podcast show. It is informative and interesting. I ll continue to listen in the future too 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
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    ReekBen
    India3 years ago

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Feedback highlights depth of governance and regulatory discussions, though some listeners want broader international coverage.
Mission-driven, data-informed coverage that makes complex topics accessible.
Strong roster of guests delivering actionable insights for business and policy.

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Meta Will Report CSAM to India, But Who Fixes the Feed?
Q: Does direct reporting to Indian authorities fix the issue of how CSAM is amplified by algorithms in the first place?
Direct reporting addresses the obligation to report known CSAM, but it does not by itself fix how the content is amplified; the broader challenge lies in how algorithms surface such material and how regulations govern those design choices.
Ashwini Vaishnaw on Semiconductors, AI Risks and Techno-Legal Regulation
Q: What message would you give to investors interested in India's semiconductor journey?
Stay consistent in policy and efforts; India is working to create an enabling but prudent environment that balances growth with national and user safety across electronics supply chains.
Ashwini Vaishnaw on Semiconductors, AI Risks and Techno-Legal Regulation
Q: Why is there a push for a balance between regulation and innovation in AI?
Regulation is seen as necessary to address rapid development and potential harms, but it should be framed to empower responsible development with safeguards built into model design rather than relying solely on legislation.
Ashwini Vaishnaw on Semiconductors, AI Risks and Techno-Legal Regulation
Q: What is India's approach to regulating AI, and is there a plan for an AI law?
The guest explains that India aims for a techno-legal approach, prioritizing safety and risk management while preserving innovation, with ongoing dialogue among developers, academia, and global companies to build consensus.
Sun Life’s Kevin Strain on FDI, Bancassurance and More
Q: What role can policymakers play in promoting insurance and long-term financial security in India?
Policymakers should align regulations to support long-term client protection, encourage high-quality advice, and enable tax and regulatory environments that promote sustainable wealth creation and protection.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Morning Brief

What is The Morning Brief about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets business, economy, and policy enthusiasts who want concise, executives'-level context on India's markets and governance. Episodes frequently feature governance experts, investors, regulatory officials, and industry leaders, offering actionable takes on corporate strategy, regulatory shifts, logistics, and tech policy. The format tends to blend deep-dive analysis with practical implications for decision-makers, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how macro and micro developments affect businesses, capital flows, and policy outcomes. Notable strengths include a steady stream of high-caliber guests from government, industry, and major firms, plus interviews that connect policy shifts to real-world business r... more

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