I learn something new every day. Sometimes it’s a sharp insight from a marketing test, sometimes it’s a messy lesson from a business stumble. I talk about what I discover, what I try, and what actually moves the needle.
This podcast is my daily log of learning in business, marketing, and commerce. I speak as someone who is still figuring things out and still experimenting. I share wins, failures, frameworks, and raw takeaways so you can use them tomorrow.
I evolve a little every day and I want us to evolve together. Listen in, take what helps, question what doesn’t, and let’s level up our th
India is moving from E20 to E85 faster than most people expected.On paper, ethanol fuel looks like a smart answer to petrol imports and rising fuel costs. It can reduce crude oil dependency, support domestic production, and make fuel cheaper per litre.But for you as a vehicle owner, the real questions are different.Will your car support E85?Will your mileage drop?Is cheaper fuel actually cheaper per kilometre?And are we reducing oil dependency by increasing pressure on water and agriculture?This video breaks down why India is pushing ethanol fuel, how E20 became a stepping stone to E85, why flex-fuel vehicles matter, and why the hidden cost of ethanol may not show up at the petrol pump.Topics covered:E20 vs E85Ethanol blending in IndiaFlex-fuel vehiclesPetrol import dependencyMileage drop with ethanolWater footprint of ethanolWhy E85 may first work for fleetsWhether E85 is actually good for Indian consumers
24 Feb 2026
AI unga job security ku threat ah irukka?
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AI is obliterating mediocre roles. In this episode, we dissect a recent, unfiltered conversation about the reality of job displacement. We cut through the panic and venting to expose the hard truths: if your skills are repetitive, you are already obsolete. This is a breakdown of what the future economy actually looks like and the mandatory, non-negotiable steps you must take to survive it. Stop complaining and start adapting.
7 Nov 2025
S01E04 - Yen Dubai-la Veedu Vaanguranga?
Dubai-la 16% return... India-la 8% return. Dubai-la 5 kodi invest pannaa 10-year Golden Visa. Indha reasons-kaga dha namma aalunga Delhi, Mumbai-a vida Dubai-la adhigama property vaanguranga.Aana... idhula oru periya catch irukku. Oru 'dark side'.
3 Nov 2025
S01E03 - Zepto removes additional charges & zero delivery fee
So I was looking into this new Zepto announcement, and honestly, I’m kind of shocked. They’re saying "no more handling fees, no surge fees, no rain fees, EVER." Plus, free delivery for any order over 99 rupees.
It sounds amazing for us, right? But when I dug into it, the business side of this looks… well, crazy.
I mean, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart only give free delivery over 199 rupees, so Zepto is really trying to start a fight. But here’s the catch: I found that those fees they just cut made up 20% of their revenue.
So in this podcast, we’re going to talk about what’s really going on. This isn't about Zepto being "nice." It’s a huge, high-stakes gamble to fix a massive problem they have.
Here’s a list of all the topics we cover in the episode:
Zepto's new "no fee" policy vs. competitors
The immediate 20% revenue loss
The real reason they did this (CAC vs. LTV)
The big market share war with Blinkit and Instamart
Customer churn rates (and who is switching)
Zepto's plan to make up for the lost money
How they plan to win with "operational efficiency"
The math behind their "dark store" strategy
Government pressure on "drip pricing" and dark patterns
The huge risks: predatory pricing, negative unit economics, and the rider welfare crisis
1 Nov 2025
S01E02 - Spam Calls, AI Browsers, YT Music, Women Safety & More
I take you through a wild mix of things I noticed this yesterday and why they matter. We start with small annoyances and end with big questions about culture and tech. I share what I think about the end of spam calls, test new products, call out brands when they go off track, and surface the stories that made me laugh and think. Expect candid takes, a few surprises, and practical notes you can use in your day.
Topics covered
No more spam calls
New browser from a smartphone brand
New music feature that feels ambiguous
Why Nothing is heading in the wrong direction
Jio x Google Gemini partnership
Women's safety in India
One year anniversary of Lucky Baskar
A surprising fact about Kaadhal Oviyam movie’s hero
A new POV on idly kadai
Criticism of the film Dude
30 Oct 2025
S01E01 - Phonepe, TANGEDCO, Nepal, Iran, Income Tax, IP-based businesses, Indian Economy
In this episode I talk about seven things I couldn’t stop thinking about today
PhonePe: I missed a basic detail and learned the hard way.
TANGEDCO: Its debt looks like the highest in the country.
India and Nepal: a new power grid agreement
Iran: why India is getting involved with that port and what it signals about regional trade.
Income tax: a major fraud in political donations
IP-based businesses: why India still struggles to back ownership of ideas and what that costs founders.
Indian economy: a few positive signs I’m watching and why I’m cautiously optimistic.
I share what I noticed, the questions I’m chasing, and one simple experiment you can try after listening. I’m learning every day. If you listen, I believe you’ll evolve with me.
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