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  • VIDEO INTRODUCTION:In today's episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Viraj Bahl, the visionary founder behind Veeba Foods. From his early days as a failed restaurant owner to building a 1000 crore sauce empire, Viraj’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. He shares his remarkable transition from navy training to the sauce industry, the critical lessons learned from his initial business setbacks, and his strategies for achieving success with Veeba Foods. Tune in to discover the secrets behind effective sales, the challenges of outsourcing, and how to navigate the complex world of product pricing and market penetration. Viraj’s story offers valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts.


  • INTRODUCTION:Today on Indian business podcast we have the biggest business guest — Mr. Jayen Mehta, the Managing Director of Amul, India’s largest FMCG brand and a global dairy giant. From running a ₹80,000 crore empire to revolutionising the lives of millions of farmers, Jayen Mehta is here to unveil the secrets behind Amul’s iconic success.This episode is a must-watch if you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about business growth! Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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  • ⭐️ Check out Odoo : https://www.odoo.com/r/y3O Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/VIDEO INTRODUCTION:In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we’re thrilled to host two dynamic guests: Shlok Srivastava, popularly known as @TechBurner and Neel Gogia. Shlok, Together, they’ve launched the Layers Anarc smartwatch, a product that’s making waves in the tech and lifestyle markets with its innovative features and stylish design.We dive deep into their journey of building the Layers brand, exploring what it takes to create a successful smartwatch brand in India’s competitive tech space. From concept to launch, we uncover the challenges, strategies, and inspiration behind Layers Anarc. If you’re curious about entrepreneurship, tech innovations, or the secrets behind creating a standout product, this episode is a must-listen!Our Best Indian Business Case Studies:1. Asian paints - https://youtu.be/jGT6ob8hV6M2. Amul - https://youtu.be/nnwqtZiYMxQ3. Haldiram - https://youtu.be/Z7P-t_yc8gE 4. Lijjat Papad - https://youtu.be/EdpoEmifW7Mtimestamps:00:00 - Intro, Sponsored Segment03:37 - 04:54 - Introduction to the guests04:55 - Why watch brands in India are not successful13:00 - Economics of the Smart Watch Market14:20 - Finding the gap in the market21:00 - Why are Indian Smart Watch brands lazy25:25 - The Journey of Anarc35:02 - The Cost to bear to enter this market44:02 - Understanding Design Leverage49:45 - Factors behind the sales of the watch - Efficiency / Story / Design52:03 - Success of Yeezy shoes54:17 - Unit Economics of Watch1:02:45 - What makes a watch look premium1:12:58 - The blueprint of Supreme1:15:31 - Content Marketing Strategy1:44:52 - Performance Marketing and E-Commerce1:59:39 - Finding the Perfect Creator-Product fit2:18:25 - Summary of the Podcast

  • VIDEO INTRODUCTION:This Video is Sponsored By Google Play.In today's episode of the Indian Business Podcast, in collaboration with Google Play’s Startup Spotlights, we’re excited to welcome Harshil Karia and Aayush Anand, the founders of Level Supermind. Join us as they share their journey in creating a leading mental wellness app that has garnered over a million downloads and a significant number of paying subscribers, all while being named Google Play's App of the Year.Discover the challenges they faced during app development, their innovative growth strategies, and how they built a loyal user base in a price-sensitive market. This episode is perfect for aspiring app developers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the mental wellness tech landscape.If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about business growth, this episode is a must-listen! We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!Level Supermind App: https://install.lvl.fit/c832evwe0qt0k73e8m2a0uYoutube channel: @LevelSuperMind. 0:00 - Trailer1:40 - Intro 3:50 - How did you find a gap in the market?8:30 - What kind of Market Research did you do?12:20 - What is the MOM Test?16:45 - What were the major insights from the MOM Test?17:57- Breaking down the Science of Meditation21:13 - When is the right time to develop an App?23:39 - What are some Cost-effective Tools for App Development?26:36 - How do you grow your User Base?29:16 - What is the Product-Market Fit test?34:53 - How do you prioritise problems as a Founder?39:09 - Hyper-optimising with the help of Google’s Appscale Academy41:46 - What is App store optimization (ASO)?44:21 - What is a Benchmark Test?46:55 - Understanding the AARRR Framework?48:16 - What is an Aha Moment?49:05 - Feature Based Retention 54:32 - Communication based Retention00:59:05 - How to leverage and convert users into paying customers?01:01:49 - How do you Catalyse Referrals?01:03:20 - What is the Traction Market Fit?01:05:15 - Tapping into Identified and unidentified segments01:08:46 - Power of Content Marketing 01:13:35 - How effective is YouTube marketing?Our Best Indian Business Case Studies:1. Asian paints - https://youtu.be/jGT6ob8hV6M2. Amul - https://youtu.be/nnwqtZiYMxQ3. Haldiram - https://youtu.be/Z7P-t_yc8gE 4. Lijjat Papad - https://youtu.be/EdpoEmifW7M✅Study Materials:1. PMF Article: https://blog.superhuman.com/how-superhuman-built-an-engine-to-find-product-market-fit/2. PMF Tool: https://forms.gle/WDTsMnMogr41Vos7A3. Pricing survey (not competition benchmarking): https://forms.gle/NxkLy8bZnudWQEpPA4. Sample RICE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6VE0QsFm5WqsiIiQYvyWmMV4Tyz68N_fxfwBJIgY5E/edit?usp=sharing5. Product Newsletter to subscribe: https://dovetail.com/product-development/top-product-newsletters/If you want to work with Level Supermind please do reach out to founders or write to us at [email protected] School is a Digital School that we all deserved, but never had►►Check out Think School's Online courses: https://www.thethinkschool.com#thinkschool #businesscasestudy #geopoliticsCredits: CNN-News 18, WION, NBC News, Money control pro, Business standard, TV18,Business Today, ABC news, CNBC, ET now ,Bloomberg originals, Financial Times, DW documentary, AL Jazeera English, BBC news, Firstpost.

  • 👉Check out Odoo : https://www.odoo.com/r/JKWg ⭐️ Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/👉Introduction:In this episode, we have Vedant Modi, CRO of Vedant Fashions Limited. This company owns Twamev, Manthan, Mebaz and Manyavar-Mohe, Vedant Fashions Limited, was founded in Kolkata in 2002 by Ravi Modi. If you are deeply interested in Brand building, in-store Experience, and the Fashion Industry, this is a must-watch for you!00:00 - Trailer01:10 - Introduction04:00 - Manyavar is bigger than Zara and H&M combined?8.10 - Strategies to keep deadstock below 3%?13:45 - Defining products using data points15:33 - Ganesh’s in-store experience17:55 - Scaling stores using pincode wise data21:35 - What data points help you maintain 3% deadstock? 26:35 - Training fashion advisors/ Door-to-door Training?29:34 - How to start a Manyavar franchise?33:21 - How does Manyavar choose a prime store location?36:32 - Do you buy or lease the Manyavar stores?40:22 - Vedant’s Childhood and and Personal Life50:50 - How was Manyavar built as a brand in such a large unorganized market ?53:34 - How to manage working capital ?56:58 - How did Manyavar manage such a quick and massive growth ?1:00:1 - Why did Manyavar succeed when others could not ?1:05:28 - Is there a SAAS data product for small retail stores available today ?1:05:43 - Why do family run businesses fail to scale to a high level ?1:11:25 - At what point of profit should a company bring in external auditor like KPMG ?1:14:30 - Manayvar’s marketing strategy1:18:30 - Why does Manyavar advertise in theatres?1:20:06 - How does Manyavar gather insights without research firms?1:23:24 - Lessons learnt from Pulse’s marketing research1:27:30 - Different research stages in building a marketing strategy1:30:53 - How advertising and marketing affects Manyavar's sales?1:32:45 - Decoding the trend of celebrities marrying after featuring in Manyavar ads1:34:15 - Why did Manyavar start as a men’s wear brand?1:36:42 - Breakdown of Manyavar's product range by price and category1:39:44 - How does Manyavar manage to have 90-95% Free Cash Flow?1:41:25 - How does it feel to be the son of a billionaire?1:42:57 - Do you ever feel like your achievements came more easily than expected?1:45:13 - Do you ever feel the pressure of achieving more?1:46:35 - How is Mr Ravi Modi as a Boss?1:47:00 - What are IPO road shows?1:49:40 - What are the questions investors ask at the roadshow?1:51:14 - How did you feel when the IPO came out?1:53:05 - What are the three most important attributes of Mr Ravi Modi?1:55:40 - SummaryOur Best Indian Business Case Studies:1. Asian paints - https://youtu.be/jGT6ob8hV6M2. Amul - https://youtu.be/nnwqtZiYMxQ3. Haldiram - https://youtu.be/Z7P-t_yc8gE 4. Lijjat Papad - https://youtu.be/EdpoEmifW7MThink School is a Digital School that we all deserved, but never had►►Check out Think School's Online courses: https://www.thethinkschool.com#thinkschool #businesscasestudy #geopoliticsCredits: CNN-News 18, WION, NBC News, Money control pro, Business standard, TV18,Business Today, ABC news, CNBC, ET now ,Bloomberg originals, Financial Times, DW documentary, AL Jazeera English, BBC news, Firstpost.

  • ⭐️ Think School’s flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions :https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/VIDEO INTRODUCTION:In today's episode of the Indian Business podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dheeraj Gupta, the visionary founder of Jumbo King. Established in 2001, Jumbo King has transformed the fast food landscape by popularizing the beloved vada pav in a quick-service format. With over 145 locations across major cities, Dheeraj's journey is a testament to innovation and resilience in the culinary world. So, if you're looking to venture into the franchise business or simply curious, this episode is a must-watch!Time stamp00:00:00 Trailer00:02:36 Story of the Jumboking Founder.00:07:05 From MBA in Finance to Sweet Shop? 00:15:20 Creating a National Sweets Brand?00:18:30 Why most Businesses Fail?00:24:51 Logistics behind running a Sweet shop? 00:37:04 What attracted you to the Vada Pav business? 00:40:35 Unit Economics of Jumboking store? 00:47:10 Secret recipe of Jumboking? 00:50:22 Scaling and Product Consistency.00:54:12 Jumboking Order to Delivery Process? 00:57:51 Transition from Vada Pav to Burgers?01:05:06 Unit Economics of Burger?01:08:50 Logistics behind running a burger Franchise? 01:14:06 Blueprint to Build a Successful Food Brand? 01:22:37 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? 01:26:02 Different Types of Franchise Business Models?01:40:08 FOFO Model: Company vs Franchisee Roles01:47:42 Jumboking Quality Check Process?01:50:53 Key Challenges for Jumboking Stores01:55:47 What is the contribution of the Franchisee?01:59:21 Franchisee Owner Selection Process02:03:58 Monthly Expenses of Jumboking Store?02:06:19 Identifying Franchise Red Flags?02:15:44 Ensuring Store Owner Commitment02:17:58 How do you choose the real estate?02:25:38 Faced Social Media Backlash for Store Failures?2:26:30 Why are Business Coaches Important?Our Best Indian Business Case Studies:1. Asian paints - https://youtu.be/jGT6ob8hV6M2. Amul - https://youtu.be/nnwqtZiYMxQ3. Haldiram - https://youtu.be/Z7P-t_yc8gE 4. Lijjat Papad - https://youtu.be/EdpoEmifW7MThink School is a Digital School that we all deserved, but never had►►Check out Think School's Online courses: https://www.thethinkschool.com#thinkschool #businesscasestudy #geopoliticsCredits: CNN-News 18, WION, NBC News, Money control pro, Business standard, TV18,Business Today, ABC news, CNBC, ET now ,Bloomberg originals, Financial Times, DW documentary, AL Jazeera English, BBC news, Firstpost.

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    In today's episodeIn this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, We have Sanjeev Sanyal.Sanyal is an Indian economist and popular historian. A member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, he has helped prepare six editions of the Economic Survey of India since 2017. He has also written several books on Indian history.In this episode, he discusses India's plan to reach a 10-trillion dollar economy. He shares his point of view on India's growth in the past decade and why India is lagging behind Germany.This episode is a must-watch if you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about business growth! Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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    VIDEO INTRODUCTION:In this special episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we're thrilled to host Fabien Pinckaers, the multi-billionaire founder and CEO of Odoo, a software company valued at $3.37 billion.Join us as we dive into Fabien's journey of moving to Gujarat to expand Odoo's presence in the Indian market. We'll explore how Odoo's all-in-one management software stands out from competitors like Zoho and SAP and uncover the secrets behind its success in influencer marketing and event strategies.We'll also discuss the Work culture in India compared with Europe and hear Fabien's insights on growing a business and navigating different markets.If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about business growth, this episode is a must-watch! Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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    Today’s episode is a must-watch for all the content creators and Brand managers or anyone who aspires to be one in the future because we have Beer Biceps, aka Ranveer Allahbadia. Ranveer is a Great entrepreneur who has Cracked social media, not once but multiple times on YouTube and Instagram.He is a content creator, entrepreneur, and podcaster who has co-founded multiple ventures, such as Monk Entertainment, Level Supermind, BeerBiceps Skillhouse, and BigBrainco.In this episode, we deep-dive into his journey as a creator. How to build a million dollar business using Social Media? How can anyone grow on YouTube and Instagram as a creator? How can creators build systems and processes?What are the Mistakes that Brands make while doing Influencer marketing?

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    If you fly by Akasa, spice jet or Air India express, you need to watch this episode very very carefully because Boeing aircrafts are in trouble!!! 5 years back if you remember, 2 boeing aircrafts crashed out of nowhere and sparked the biggest controversy of the decade!!!Both these aircrafts were Boeing 737 max and both of them crashed due to the manufacturing defect of boeing!!! And while most of us thought this to be yet another tragic incident and we let it go, what we dont realise is that, BOEING aircrafts are still experiencing disastrous incidents that will traumatise you forever!! Look at this, In January, their door plug blew off,then they found loose bolts on door plugs, then a month later, an aircraft tyre fell off and a boeing aircraft even reported a fuel leak!!! And imagine you being mid air, and your pilot tells you that your fuel is leaking, imagine your flight just about to land, you see your tyre just fall off!! Scary as hell right???Well unfortunately this is what is happening to boeing!!!In the past 10 years Boeing has seen 970 cases which has now put one of the greatest companies in human history at the verge of bankruptcy!!!But you know what is the most shocking fact all guys!! Once upon a time, Boeing was by far by far the most reliable, trusted and innovative brand for 80 long years!!! Infact, boeing was so trusted that, people used to say, if aint boeing i aint going!!!But After doing so well for 80 years, the business leaders of boeing made 1 big big mistake and that changed the fortunes of the company from a dreamrun to a nightmare!!! And as entrepreneurs, this is by far the biggest and the most common mistake that we all must avoid!!!The question is,How did boeing become the most successful company on earth only to become the biggest failure of the century??What did the leaders of boeing do wrong, because of which they lost their reputation of 80 years with this one mistake?And most importantly, what are the lessons that we need to learn from the disastrous fall of boeing!!!Guys, to understand the fall of boeing, we first need to understand that there are 2 philosophies of running a business!!! And this is one of the most important thing that even my billionaire guests have told me at the podcast!! So listen to these wise lines very very carefully!!!

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    In this episode we talk about, How the Bharatiya Janata Party along with the NDA has finally won the general elections of India for the 3rd time in a row unless there is a twist in the tale, Mr. Modi is all set to begin his 3rd term as the prime minister of India Now while this generation only knows BJP as this dominating force in Indian politics, it is fascinating to know that, 40 years ago, while congress had 404 seats at the parliament, this was BJP which only had 2 seats in the parliament!!! While Congress had lots of money, power, and connections in the world, the BJP was a small group of believers with no money, no power, and no connection!!! But these believers somehow had the guts to challenge the monopoly of Congress!!! Between 1984 and to 2024, the BJP did something so extraordinary that today it has emerged as the most powerful force in Indian politics!!!! The question is, How did this small group of believers turn BJP from a small political start-up to such a dominating power in Indian politics?? How did they break the monopoly of congress despite having no money, power or connections??? What were the failures they faced while building their political start-up? And most importantly as students of business what are the lessons that we need to learn from the incredible rise of bjp?

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    VIDEO INTRODUCTION:In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, we get insights from Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of Oyo Rooms. He tells us about his journey from being a young, inexperienced entrepreneur to leading a big success in the hotel industry.

    Ritesh talks about overcoming big challenges, like losing 70% of the company's revenue overnight. He also talks about how it's important to think differently and how he got help from the Thiel Fellowship.

    In this podcast shares lessons he learned, why it's good to be different, and the value of education beyond formal settings, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders.

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    Today we are joined by Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, the Finance Minister and Minister of Corporate Affairs in India.She has played a pivotal role in shaping India's fiscal landscape, especially during challenging times like the Covid pandemic.In this episode of the Indian Business Podcast, she addresses critical issues such as the narrow tax base, the growing gap between the rich and the poor, and the complexities of GST distribution among states.She provides a clear overview of the government's plans to improve the education system, boost employability, much much more!

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    This is a conversation with Milind Murli Deora an Indian politician and former Union Minister of State for Communications & Information Technology and Shipping, Here he opens up about Modi’s Vision for India, How Congress Blunders affected India's growth?, What is CAA and NRC?, and How e-governance can benefit India ? and the growth of Mumbai.

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    ► Owled Media : Get your next marketing campaign and ad film by OWLEDReach out to them herehttps://[email protected] INTRODUCTION:This is a conversation with Dr. Shashi Tharoor who is an Indian politician, writer, and former diplomat, who has been serving as Member of Parliament for Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He is known for his books, impeccable speaking style, and incredible debates, and is one of the most popular leaders in the country!In this episode, we ask him to dissect Kerala's economic crisis, and the rampant unemployment, discuss Freebies and other concerns from the congress manifesto, and the vision that Congress has for India.

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    This is a conversation with Shantanu Gupta who has written three books on Yogi Adityanath, he has been a management consultant and a political analyst. His perspective on political matters promises to offer fresh insights. In this episode he talks about how politics affects business , different dynamics of Indian politics and also how BJP has performed in past years.

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    Amit Jain, the CEO and co-founder of CarDekho and the Shark on Shark Tank India Season 2! In this episode, Amit shares his personal journey, revealing how his grandfather and family instilled in him the value of collaboration. He dives into the secrets behind CarDekho's success, including the three pillars of product, technology, and content that drive the company's growth. Amit also shares his data-driven approach to understanding user behavior and building a high-performing website that meets the needs of its users. Additionally, he offers valuable insights on hiring senior leadership and maintaining a strong company culture. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of India's leading entrepreneurs!

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    Dr Velumani is the founder of Thyrocare, the leading chain of diagnostic and preventive care laboratories in India. He developed an affordable model for thyroid testing, making it accessible to India's underprivileged population. Today his company is worth 32.8 billion rupees! Here is an in depth conversation with this legend!

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    In this episode of The Indian business podcast with Nitin Gadkari Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India. He talks about Electric Vehicles, Electoral Bonds, Farmer protest, India's land problem, What is Sagar Mala? What is BOT? How Bharat Mala is helping India & his Vision for India.