https://etplay.com Get all the latest news updates on ET Play podcasts. Listen to the Business, Startup, Foreign Policy, Crypto, Markets, Sports Economy & Technology undefined Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:59:15 GMT Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:32:18 GMT https://etplay.com/features-and-specials/the-influencer-economy-s-quiet-reset/1743621267255 The influencer economy is undergoing a reset, not least due to recent controversies like “India’s Got Latent”. While the number of influencers and their content continue to surge, the brands are now curtailing their extravagant spends on them, exercising greater caution, closely evaluating creators and their content. The video of a controversial slip up, or a careless social media post may suddenly turn up to scuttle a lucrative brand endorsement. Are influencers adapting to survive? Hosts Dia Rekhi speak with Aman Garg, Director & Co-Founder of Ebullient Gaming India, and Pankhuri Harikrishnan, Founder & Director of Fetch Consulting, to explore the true impact of this industry shift and what it means for the future of influencer marketing. Credits: RepublicTV, NDTV <img src="https://cmsimages.timesofindia.com/image-resizer/etplay?s3_path=etplay/posts/1743621267255/assets/featureImages/1743622342702-thumbnail-img.jpeg" /> https://etplay.com/features-and-specials/the-influencer-economy-s-quiet-reset/1743621267255 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:25:52 GMT https://etplay.com/features-and-specials/the-financial-mess-at-gensol-and-blu-smart/1743535163831 Once seen as the promising power duo of India’s renewables and EV story, Gensol Engineering and BluSmart Mobility are now at the center of a high-stakes corporate unraveling. Gensol, a key lessor and vehicle supplier for BluSmart, is battling a severe liquidity crisis, with its stock crashing 65%, credit rating slashed to unprecedented lows, and allegations of financial mismanagement emerging. Now, in a desperate move, Gensol is trying to pare ties with BluSmart and sell 3,000 vehicles from its fleet. But this isn’t just about one company’s cash crunch. Host Anirban Chowdhury talks about a business model under stress, a web of related-party deals, and the larger implications for India’s EV ecosystem. Was BluSmart too dependent on Gensol to begin with? Did Gensol’s investors get the short end of the deal? And what does this turmoil mean for the future of EV ride-hailing and clean energy startups? <img src="https://cmsimages.timesofindia.com/image-resizer/etplay?s3_path=etplay/posts/1743535163831/assets/featureImages/1743535556771-thumbnail-img.jpeg" /> https://etplay.com/features-and-specials/the-financial-mess-at-gensol-and-blu-smart/1743535163831 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:08:58 GMT https://etplay.com/business/corner-office-conversation-with-eli-lilly-s-global-ceo-david-ricks/1743012321655 Eli Lilly has launched Manjaro (Tirzepatide) in India, a major step in addressing rising chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. In this episode, hosts Vikas and Teena speak with David A. Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly, and Winselow Tucker, President & GM India, about upcoming launches, competition, and the role of emerging markets. They also discuss strategic partnerships, political challenges like tariffs, and Eli Lilly’s commitment to funding innovation and advancing global healthcare. <img src="https://cmsimages.timesofindia.com/image-resizer/etplay?s3_path=etplay/posts/1743012321655/assets/featureImages/1743012542745-thumbnail-img.jpeg" /> https://etplay.com/business/corner-office-conversation-with-eli-lilly-s-global-ceo-david-ricks/1743012321655 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:14:08 GMT https://etplay.com/business/corner-office-conversation-westlife-ceo-on-mcdonald-s-india-growth-story/1742832743365 For McDonald’s, India presents a consistent growth in contrasting the headwinds its facing globally. That story has been charted by Westlife Foodworld, McDonalds top seller in India since it opened its first local store in Vasant Vihar, New Delhi in 1996. In this episode, Host Anirban Chowdhury talks to Akshay Jatia, President and CEO of Westlife talks about how he sees the Indian QSR story evolving, the growing importance of tier II and III cities to McDonald’s growth in India, what he thinks of competition like Good Flippin Burgers, why he won’t hive off McCafe into an independent entity and much more. Tune in <img src="https://cmsimages.timesofindia.com/image-resizer/etplay?s3_path=etplay/posts/1742832743365/assets/featureImages/1742832853334-thumbnail-img.jpeg" /> https://etplay.com/business/corner-office-conversation-westlife-ceo-on-mcdonald-s-india-growth-story/1742832743365 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:46:12 GMT https://etplay.com/politics/india-s-biggest-hospital-has-a-chronic-illness/1742499565062 A parliamentary committee report highlights a severe staff shortage at AIIMS, with over 2,500 vacancies across faculty and medical staff, severely impacting patient care. The report urges the health ministry to expedite recruitment by offering competitive compensation packages and streamlining the hiring process. Additionally, AIIMS’ ambitious master plan faces delays due to land acquisition and budgetary constraints, with concerns over underutilization of allocated funds. Host Anirban Chowdhury and Teena Thacker of ET are joined by a senior doctor and official at AIIMS to tell a story of delays, inadequacy, misuse of power and neglect. <img src="https://cmsimages.timesofindia.com/image-resizer/etplay?s3_path=etplay/posts/1742499565062/assets/featureImages/1742499977005-thumbnail-img.jpeg" /> https://etplay.com/politics/india-s-biggest-hospital-has-a-chronic-illness/1742499565062