Indian Business Podcast

Today, we are joined by Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India.As the country’s top economic policymaker, he brings deep, first-hand insight into India’s growth story at a time of global uncertainty and shifting economic cycles.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we discuss India’s macroeconomic trajectory, global conflicts, inflation, inequality & unemployment, and what truly drives long-term national prosperity.This is a must-watch conversation to understand how India is navigating a complex global economy and what it will take to sustain growth over the next decade.

Gen Z drinks 28% less alcohol, but takes 50% of all personal loans. They hold just 4% of total bank deposits, yet drive the biggest consumption shift India has ever seen.To understand this massive shift, we sat down with:
Sameer Shetty, Head of Digital Business & Transformation, Axis Bank
Madhivanan Balakrishnan, CEO of Apollo 24|7
Akhil Gupta, Co-founder of NoBroker
If you’re building a brand, scaling a startup, or trying to decode the behaviour of the 'New' Indian consumer, this conversation will change how you look at the market.

Manish Chowdhary started with a ₹6.5 crore debt. It was a moment that could have ended everything. Instead, he repaid the debt and built WOW Skin Science into a household name.In this chat, Manish doesn't hold back. He talks about the viral hits and the science that made their brand stand out. He also gets honest about the massive losses that followed their success.We discussed:
Spotting trends before they blow up.
The "Reboot Strategy" to fix a business.
Mistakes every D2C founder should avoid.
What it actually takes to build a brand that lasts.
If you want to know how a brand scales, fails, and evolves, dont miss this episode!

How do you sell fragrance online and still build a ₹200+ crore brand?
In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, I sat down with Adil Qadri, Founder & Owner of Adil Qadri Perfumes, to understand the real business behind perfumes.From starting with online experiments to building a brand with 40+ stores, Adil breaks down:- How perfumes are actually made - Why most fragrance brands fail to find product-market fit- The truth about premium pricing, packaging psychology, and compliments- Amazon vs Shopify for Indian D2C founders- Why Cash On Delivery, is painful but still unavoidable in India- Lessons from Shark Tank and working with Vineeta SinghIf you’re a founder, operator, or brand builder, this episode will change how you look at consumer businesses.►►Check out Think School: https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass

In this episode of Indian Business Podcast, I speak with Manav Garg, Founder of Together Fund, the VC backing some of India’s fastest-growing AI startups, including Emergent, which scaled to $15M ARR in just 90 days.In this conversation, we discuss-
Why most AI startups are being built on negative gross margins
Why apps will fade and agents will own users
The mental models VCs use to spot hard, non-obvious problems early
Why India might be the most underrated AI market globally
If you’re building, investing, or trying to make sense of where AI is really headed, this conversation will change how you think.⭐️ Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions: https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/