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The Morning Brief

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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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Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's under-construction capital, is still a landscape of earthmovers and iron poles — but its Quantum Valley is already drawing scientists and engineers from across India and abroad. Young engineers have left metro jobs, postdo... more

India's biggest production houses are moving into micro-drama — but entering a format is very different from mastering it. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury, ET's in house film journalist and critic Rajesh Naidu and AI-nati... more

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When a Prime Minister asks a billion people to stop buying gold, something has already broken. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury sits down with Suvankar Sen, MD and CEO of Senco Gold, Atmadip Ray, Senior Editor at The Econo... more

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Marico went on a shopping spree — three deals, 700 crores, three weeks. But is it swiftly reinventing itself for the TikTok generation, or a legacy FMCG giant papering over a slowing core with shiny digital acquisitions? MD and CEO Saugata Gupta make... more

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Recent Guests

Madan Sabnavis
Chief economist, Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda
Episode: Can Modi Halt India’s Gold Rush?
Atadip Ray
Banking expert, RBI and credit market specialist
Independent banking expert
Episode: Can Modi Halt India’s Gold Rush?
Suvankar Sen
MD and CEO of Senco Gold
Senco Gold
Episode: Can Modi Halt India’s Gold Rush?
Saugata Gupta
CEO of Marico
Marico
Episode: Parachute to Popcorn: Marico CEO on Acquisitions, Ambition & Attrition
Dr. Reddy
Deal participant in immunotherapy collaborations
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Episode: The Chinese Cancer Fix
Vijay Patil
Cancer specialist at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital
PD Hinduja Hospital
Episode: The Chinese Cancer Fix
Sunil Chopre
Medical/Hematologist at Mumbai's Jaslok Hospital
Jaslok Hospital
Episode: The Chinese Cancer Fix
Kumar Prabhash
Oncologist at Mumbai's Tata Memorial Hospital
Tata Memorial Hospital
Episode: The Chinese Cancer Fix
Gary Marcus
Global AI expert
Professor, New York University; AI researcher
Episode: Mythos and the New AI Cyber Panic

Hosts

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

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 816 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
    India2 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
    India2 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
    4
    ReekBen
    India3 years ago

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The show's coverage of international affairs with a business lens is especially valuable for global investors.
Guests and hosts are praised for depth and credibility, though some listeners request better audio and more international topics.
Audience values clear explanations of complex topics like AI governance and geopolitics.
Listeners appreciate the well-researched, balanced reporting and practical takeaways.

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How Guneet Monga Rewrote Bollywood's Rules and Won an Oscar Doing It
Q: Let's start with your job. You are an iconoclast. How has the role of a producer evolved in the last five years?
Guneet explains that producers increasingly act as investors and strategists, balancing storytelling with ROI, exploring multiple market scenarios, and driving cross-border IP expansion to maximize value and reach.
Polls on my Pod: Bengal Flips, Vijay Disrupts, Kerala Resets
Q: Dia, how do you explain TVK's victory and what does it say about Vijay's economic policy?
Dia explains that TVK benefited from youth turnout and a broader geographic reach beyond urban pockets, while Vijay's policy specifics remain unclear; the party capitalized on welfare and populist measures targeted at youth, but industry uncertainty remains a concern for investors.
Parachute to Popcorn: Marico CEO on Acquisitions, Ambition & Attrition
Q: What is the expected path to returns from these acquisitions, and how quickly will results show up?
He notes that some deals like Cosmix and SkimTech Vietnam are already delivering EBITDA in the mid-to-high single digits with others moving toward double-digit EBITDA; the plan is to drive profitability through synergies and targeted digital expansions, with break-even timelines and double-digit returns anticipated as the digital play matures.
Parachute to Popcorn: Marico CEO on Acquisitions, Ambition & Attrition
Q: Take us behind the scenes on the boardroom thought process that led to back-to-back acquisitions.
Gupta explains they target adjacencies with clear rationale, using Marico 2.0 as an independent engine to enable rapid, profitable expansion while maintaining core business stability, and they pursue acquisitions that fill gaps in the portfolio and extend into high-potential growth areas like gourmet snacking and nutraceuticals.
Mythos and the New AI Cyber Panic
Q: Finally, Gary, how do you see the Indian government's worry around Mythos? Do you think there should be regulatory checks and balances before these systems are allowed and what should they be?
I would expect major governments to require proactive access for regulators to evaluate new systems before release, demand clear system cards and benchmarks for cybercrime and misinformation risks, and implement evolving safety checklists that adapt as our understanding grows, with citizens potentially stepping in if governance is too passive.

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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?

The program offers concise, journalist-led conversations about the week's biggest forces shaping business, economy, and policy, with a rotating cast of hosts and frequent industry leaders. Episodes cover themes like financial inclusion, AI governance, geopolitical risk and its impact on markets, and sector-specific insights from real estate to pharmaceuticals. A standout trait is the mix of on-the-ground market reporting with high-level analysis from executives and academics, often coupling global trends with regional nuances (notably India and the broader South Asia and Middle East corridors). The format tends to feature practical implications for business strategy, investment, and policy, making it valuable for listeners who want timely, ... more

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2. Atadip Ray
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