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Indian Business Podcast

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or simply curious, tune in to the "Indian Business Podcast", where we delve deep into the dynamic world of business, politics, and beyond.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Latest: 3 Oct 2026
Language: English

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3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

How to Sell a Service at 2x the Price | The ₹50 Crore Sales System Every Founder Should Understand

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14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
How to Build a Business Without Money | Eric Ries’ Playbook for First-Time Founders
👉 Video Introduction Your startup can have 10,000 customers and STILL have zero Product-Market Fit.In the age of Meta ads, vanity metrics and AI, it has never been easier to convince yourself that your startup is working.But according to Eric Ries, the creator of the Lean Startup, most founders are measuring the wrong things.In this episode, we sit down with Eric Ries to break down what actually separates a startup with real Product-Market Fit from one that is simply buying growth, why Anthropic chose to move slower than OpenAI, and why some of the world's biggest companies are built around…
5 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
How to SELL ANYTHING to ANYONE? | The Cold Calling Masterclass | Saad Khaja
What if the fastest way to get a job, validate a business idea, or reach a billion-dollar company is simply picking up the phone?Most people think cold calling is spam. Saad argues it can be one of the most powerful business skills you can have because, with the right approach, you can reach people who would otherwise be almost impossible to access.In this episode, we sit down with Saad, a salesman and sales trainer who has spent over a decade studying how people buy, to break down the psychology, strategy, and mechanics behind high-level sales and cold calling.You'll discover:• Why a…
27 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
How to WIN Any Argument & Spot a Liar | FBI Negotiation Secrets Ft.Chris Voss.
How do you get someone to reveal what they really think, without forcing them to say it?Most people think negotiation is about speaking better, arguing harder or having the perfect counteroffer. Chris Voss believes the real skill is getting the other person to talk, and knowing exactly what to listen for.In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, Chris Voss, former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, breaks down the negotiation techniques he used with hostage takers, bank robbers and terrorists, and explains why the same skills can help…
27 Aug 2026 · 48 min
The Science of VIRALITY | I Gave a Wharton Professor $1,000 To Make Boring Products Go Viral!.mp4
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18 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
12 Years of BJP: Progress or Propaganda | India’s Rise Comes at What Cost_.
In this episode, you'll discover:Has India really delivered on the 2014 promise? The BJP's case for poverty reduction, infrastructure, digital payments and welfare, and the opposition's counter using unemployment, savings and rural wage data.Why India's demographic dividend could become a demographic disaster if the country doesn't create enough productive jobs before the population starts ageing.The uncomfortable education problem: More IITs, AIIMS, MBBS seats and higher-education enrolment, but are Indian students actually becoming employable?Why paper leaks and police brutality expose a…
7 Aug 2026 · 50 min
India's FAT LOSS GAMBLE | Is Ozempic a Medical Miracle or India's Most Misused Drug
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…
7 Aug 2026 · 56 min
The AI Adoption Lie | Why 99% of Indian Businesses Will Burn Crores and Get Nothing
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…
28 Jul 2026 · 40 min
He Quit ISRO To Start An Illegal Rocket Company | The SKYROOT Story ft. Pawan Kumar Chandana
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…
11 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
I burnt 300Cr to teach you this | 6 Powerful Steps to Build a 1000 Cr Beauty Brand.mp4
Check out Oddo: https://www.odoo.com/app/ecommerce?utm_campaign=ecommerce9-thinkschool&utm_source=YouTube-description&utm_medium=influ-mkt 👉Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/👉 Who would you like to see next on The Indian Business Podcast: https://forms.gle/37daEPEy7mAzhvv29 👉Video Introduction In this episode, we sit down with Tarun Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of PEP Brands, the company behind two of India's most recognised D2C beauty and personal care brands, mCaffeine and HYPHEN.Over a decade of…
28 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
3 Things Killing Your Parents | India's Ageing Crisis Explained
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…
28 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Laws of Hype Creation : How Comet engineered Hype to build 167 cr Sneaker brand?
What does it really take to build a brand that can compete with global giants?Most people believe it's all about having deep pockets, celebrity endorsements, or a massive marketing budget. But Utkarsh, Founder of Comet, believes the biggest advantage isn't money. It's understanding your customers better than anyone else.In this episode, we unpack some of the biggest lessons behind building a modern consumer brand, including:• Why global sneaker brands struggle to win over Indian consumers• How Comet built a premium brand from scratch• The psychology behind pricing, branding, and customer…
19 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Hard Work Is a Lie | The ₹3.6 Crore Career Trap No One Warned You About ft. Ashwin Damera
Imagine two graduates getting their first job on the same day.Both are equally smart. Both work equally hard.Both earn roughly the same salary.Fast forward 15 years.One of them becomes financially independent, builds an incredible network, and is sought after by every company in the industry. The other is stuck, worried about layoffs, struggling to get promoted, and wondering where things went wrong.What caused this difference? According to Ashwin DameraHarvard Business School graduate and Founder of Emeritus the answer has very little to do with your first salary and everything to do with…
19 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
From $3 NYC to Millionaire Chef - How did Vikas Khanna change his Fortune
Most people talk about passion.Very few people spend 30 years obsessively pursuing it.In this episode, we sit down with Vikas Khanna, Michelin-star chef, entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, and founder of Bungalow, one of New York's most sought-after Indian restaurants.From arriving in America with almost no money to building a globally celebrated restaurant, Vikas shares the story of how passion, purpose, and relentless dedication shaped his extraordinary journey.In this episode, we discuss:• How Vikas Khanna built one of New York's most talked-about restaurants• Why passion matters more than…
19 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Money Machine | How 2 People Close 1,000 Enterprise Clients Every Month Using AI (Complete guide)
Most founders think sales is a people problem.Hire more salespeople.Generate more leads.Close more deals.But what if a 2-person team could generate more than 1000 enterprise opportunities every month using AI?In this episode, we sit down with Tanay Kothari, Co-Founder of Wispr Flow, to understand how AI is quietly rewriting the rules of enterprise sales.In this episode, you'll learn:• How WisprFlow generates 1000+ enterprise opportunities every month• Why customer discovery is becoming the most important skill in modern sales• How AI agents can identify and qualify high-intent prospects…
13 May 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Ultimate AI Agents Masterclass for Founders & Marketers | Rethinking Marketing with AI Agents
Most founders think AI is just another tool you plug into your stack. But what if it is already transforming how marketing gets built, tested, and scaled at India’s biggest banks?In this episode, we sit down with Kedar Ravangave, Head of Marketing, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd former Amazon leader, and one of the few executives in India actively deploying AI agents at enterprise scale across: Awareness, Performance, 1-on-1 Personalised marketing interventions at scale. Today in this episode, he breaks down one of the most important shifts happening in business today:- Why automation and AI agents…
29 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Your Product Is BORING : Use this Psychology TRICK to make your product ADDICTIVE
Most founders believe that if you build a great product, growth will follow.But what if the real game is not growth?What if it is getting people to come back again and again?In this episode, we sit down with Nir Eyal, former professor at Stanford University, early angel investor in Canva, and a New York Times bestselling author of:• Hooked• Indistractable• Beyond BeliefHe breaks down one of the most important ideas in business:- Why 90 percent of startups fail even with great products- Why you can buy growth but you cannot buy engagement- And how the world’s biggest companies build habits…
20 Apr 2026 · 49 min
SHOCKING Truth: Why the AMERICAN DREAM is Over | Who Wins the Global Race Now? ft. Balaji Srinivasan
Most people think the US dollar will rule the world forever.But what if the country that printed $3.3 trillion since 2020 and invaded Iraq while the world cheered is actually heading toward collapse?In 1976, British general Sir John Glubb published The Fate of Empires. He studied 11 empires across 3,000 years. Every single one lasted roughly 250 years.America was founded in 1776.Today, Balaji Srinivasan sits down with us to break down how and why the American empire is ending. Former CTO of Coinbase, former GP at Andreessen Horowitz, Stanford PhD, angel investor in 100+ startups, and author…
4 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 44 min
The ₹1 Crore Content Formula | What Creators & Brands Must Know | TOP Agency Founders Spill Secrets
Video Introduction:Everyone wants to become a content creator today, but the real question is: do creators actually earn well? Can you make ₹1 crore at 22 through content creation?In this episode, we break down the reality of the creator economy with industry professionals Viraj Sheth (Co founder & ceo) Monk Entertainment, Ayush Wadhwa (Founder, Owled Media), and Aryan Anurag (Co Founder) Binge Labs. These are leading agency founders who work closely with top creators, founders and brands, acting as a bridge between the two. They have helped scale creators, secure brand deals, and build…
30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 14 min
3 Hidden Goldmines to Invest in Mumbai Real estate ft. Vishal Bhargava.
Mumbai is one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world.But the real question is this. Is it actually creating wealth or trapping capital?In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we sit down with Vishal Bhargava, Founder of BHK Voice and one of the most credible voices in Indian real estate.Unlike brokers or builders, Vishal is not incentivised to sell anything. His insights come from data, on ground research, and sharp analysis.A year ago, when he decoded Gurgaon’s real estate market on our podcast, his predictions turned out to be incredibly accurate as the market…
27 Mar 2026 · 48 min
The Warren Buffett Playbook | From ₹1 Insurance to ₹800 Crore | ACKO founder Reveals Insurance Secrets
Most people think insurance is boring.But what if this “boring” business is actually one of the biggest wealth machines in the world?In the 1970s, Warren Buffett made a decision that changed everything.Instead of investing in factories or oil companies, he invested in a struggling insurance company.That single move went on to build an empire sitting on $100+ billion in cash, powered by one simple idea, the insurance playbook.And today in India, Varun Dua, founder of Acko, is applying a similar playbook to disrupt a broken industry.In this episode, he breaks down how insurance really works,…
27 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
Ultimate Masterclass on How to Build AI agents ft. Ansh Mehra
Ansh Mehra is the Founder at the Cutting Edge Group, and has trained global enterprises in UAE & India on AI and Automations. He’s also represented India at the Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025. Ansh is also the official instructor for OpenAI Academy as well, where he teaches the basics of Prompt Engineering in Hindi & English. He’s competed at MIT, Harvard and Microsoft Imagine Cup as a student and also judged Stanford TreeHacks.His organisation, The Cutting Edge School has trained teams for The Economic Times, The Times of India, Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Holdings,…
21 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Land Investing MASTERCLASS | 3 Hidden Treasures in INDIA From Unknown Plots to 50X Returns
Agri land in India is one of the most misunderstood yet powerful wealth creators.In this episode, Mayank Agarwal, a land aggregator, Real estate consultant and founder of Edstate Learning, explains why land is the raw material of real estate and how the right investment can generate 5X, 10X, even 50X returns.But heres the catch...he explains, most people lose money not because of luck, but because they don’t know how to evaluate land.This conversation covers:• How to read regional plans and zoning maps• What 7/12 records and mutation entries mean• How to identify the right land without even…
19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 52 min
How to make ₹1 Cr/ Year before 30 : The 6-Step Playbook to crack HIGH PAYING JOBS ft. Ankit Agarwal
In this episode, Ankit Agarwal, a Harvard Graduate and Co-founder of Mesa School of Business, breaks down the harsh realities of today’s job market, what actually works, what doesn’t, and why most career advice is outdated.Mesa School of Business is a truly new-age MBA school built for the realities of today’s fast-moving business world. If you want to do an MBA that actually turns you into an entrepreneur, Mesa School of Business is built exactly for that.This isn’t an MBA focused on memorising frameworks or chasing conventional placements. Mesa trains you to think like a founder. Identify…
19 Mar 2026 · 31 min
Semiconductor is the next OIL & Where India Stands Today in the race ft. Ashwini Vaishnaw
Today, we are joined by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.He is at the center of India’s push to build strategic technology capabilities and is leading some of the country’s most critical infrastructure and manufacturing initiatives.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we discuss why the world is becoming bullish on semiconductors, how chips have turned into a geopolitical and economic necessity, and where India stands in the global semiconductor value chain.This is a must-watch…
18 Mar 2026 · 53 min
How The RICH Legally Pay almost 0 Taxes | Why Employees Pay More Tax Than Billionaires | IBP
Most people believe the rich don’t pay taxes. But the truth is far more interesting.In this episode, we sit down with Divakar Vijayasarathy, who is a chartered accountant with a keen interest in international taxation, history and psychology and author of Don't Just Pay Taxes, about how taxes actually work and why the wealthy legally structure their finances to reduce taxes.From famous cases like Donald Trump paying almost zero taxes to the strategies used by successful entrepreneurs, this conversation reveals the real logic behind taxation.We spoke about: • Why the wealthy structure their…
16 Mar 2026 · 2 hr
Why 80% FAMILY Businesses Collapse in India_ Lala Business vs Professional Systems | Rajiv.Talreja
Family businesses are the backbone of the Indian economy. Yet, most of them don’t survive beyond one or two generations.In this episode, Rajiv Talreja, founder of Quantum Leap, has spent close to 2 decades helping India's MSME owners grow beyond survival. He is engineering an ecosystem that is turning small and mid-sized businesses into sources of pride, recognition, and strength, because they’re truly the backbone of India’s economy..This conversation reveal challenges inside family-run companies from leadership struggles and succession battles to hiring professionals and building systems…
16 Mar 2026 · 56 min
The Ultimate Insurance Guide for 2026| Health Insurance SECRETS revealed ft. Pawan Kumar Rai| Ditto
Health insurance is sold as financial security. But most people discover the truth only during a claim.In this episode, Pawan Kumar Rai, Co-founder of Ditto Insurance, breaks down how medical insurance is mis-sold, what really decides claim success, and what buyers should actually focus on.This conversation goes beyond premiums and policy documents.It explains what really decides outcomes. This episode will fundamentally change how you look at health insurance.
2 Mar 2026 · 54 min
3 DEADLY Errors that are killing your Restaurant business | Restaurant Blueprint Zorawar Kalra.
Video IntroductionAfter 40 years of discussions, delays, and political battles, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project in Mumbai is finally moving forward.But is this the right model for Dharavi?In this episode of Indian Business Debate, two experts go head-to-head on one of India’s most controversial urban decisions. Meet Ghulam Zia, Senior Executive Director at Knight Frank India. He believes this model is the most practical solution to a long-standing human crisis.Opposing him is Hussain Indorewala, urban planning professor and columnist. He argues that this redevelopment model could lead to…
31 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
Global Chaos, Falling Rupee & India’s Economy | Economic Survey 2026 | India’s Chief Economic Advisor.
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…

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Publisher: Thinkschool
Language: English
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Typical length: 1 hr 6 min
Latest episode: 3 Oct 2026
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