Indian Business Podcast

India is getting fatter, sicker and more diabetic every year.And now, one injection promises to change everything.GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are being called a medical breakthrough. They can reduce appetite, accelerate weight loss and help patients control obesity and diabetes.But critics believe these drugs could become a capitalist disaster. One that profits from unhealthy lifestyles while exposing millions of Indians to risks we still do not fully understand.So, is Ozempic a miracle drug or a dangerous shortcut?On one side is Jitendra Chouksey, Founder of FITTR. He believes obesity must primarily be tackled through lifestyle changes and questions the safety, regulation and long-term use of GLP-1 drugs.On the other side are Dr Muffazal Lakdawala, one of India’s leading bariatric surgeons, and Arjun Garewal, a fitness consultant. They believe GLP-1 can transform lives when prescribed to the right patients and combined with proper nutrition, exercise and medical supervision.One drug. Two opposing sides. A decision that could affect millions of Indians.Miracle or disaster? Watch the debate and decide for yourself!

Most businesses don't have a revenue problem.They have a visibility problem. They're unknowingly leaving crores of rupees on the table because they don't know what their data is trying to tell them.In this episode, we sit down with Gayatri Agrawal, Founder of AI-native service provider Altrd, to understand how businesses can use ChatGPT and Codex to uncover hidden customer insights, identify revenue leaks, make better business decisions, and build AI workflows that deliver measurable business outcomes.In this episode, you'll learn:1. The 30-day AI playbook that can save businesses crores of rupees2. How ChatGPT and Codex can uncover hidden customer insights and revenue leaks3. Why most companies fail at AI transformation despite investing heavily in AI4. How to make better business decisions using AI instead of relying on guesswork5. How AI can automate SOPs, analyze operations, and even monitor factory floors through CCTV6. The biggest AI adoption mistakes founders make - and how to avoid themIf you're a founder, CXO, operator, marketer, or simply curious about how AI is changing the way businesses operate, this episode will change the way you think about AI and business growth!Chapters0:00 Intro1:51 What's Revolutionary About ChatGPT & Codex?2:47 The AI Mistake Costing Businesses Crores3:51 The Framework That Finds the Right AI Problem6:14 3 Hidden Costs of Building AI11:42 The 5-Step AI Blueprint14:08 AI Watched 32 CCTV Videos... Here's What Happened32:25 Where Do Founders Overestimate AI?34:08 The 30-Day AI Playbook to 10x Your Revenue36:04 Golden Rule Before Going to Any AI Company37:25 AI Found ₹20 Cr Worth of D2C Insights47:08 ChatGPT 5.6 Does a Live Flight Check-In Remotely51:40 ChatGPT Runs the Interview and Coaches Gayatri53:48 Closing Thoughts for Founders

Most people think the space industry is all about rockets.But the real opportunity lies in everything that happens after a rocket reaches space.In this episode, we sit down with Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-Founder & CEO of Skyroot Aerospace to understand why India is entering one of the biggest technological revolutions of our lifetime, how private space companies are changing the economics of space, and what the future of the global space economy looks like.In this episode, you'll learn:- Why the space industry is much bigger than just launching rockets- How Skyroot is building India's next-generation space technology- Why launch costs are falling faster than ever before- Why ISRO became the foundation for India's private space revolution- The biggest opportunities for founders and engineers in the space economy- What India's role will be in the trillion-dollar global space industryIf you're a founder, engineer, student, investor, or simply curious about the future of technology, this episode will completely change how you think about space, innovation, and India's role in the next industrial revolution.

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What if India's biggest startup opportunity isn't AI, fintech, or quick commerce, but the country's fastest-growing elderly population?While most brands are busy building products for Gen Z and Millennials, millions of senior citizens with enormous disposable income remain one of the most underserved consumer segments in India.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Adarsh, MD and Founder of Primus Senior Living, to uncover India's rapidly growing Silver Economy and why it could become one of the biggest business opportunities of the next decade.We unpack some of the biggest lessons behind building for India's senior citizens, including:• Why the Silver Economy is India's biggest untapped market• The three biggest causes of early mortality among senior citizens• Why most children unknowingly care for their parents the wrong way• Massive startup opportunities in elder care, healthcare, housing, travel, and lifestyle• How to build products that seniors actually want to buy• The science behind Blue Zones and healthy agingWhether you're an entrepreneur, founder, marketer, or simply someone who wants to understand and care for their parents better, this conversation is packed with insights that will completely change the way you think about business, aging, and the future of India.Let's get started.