In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:
1. India’s 25-Minute Commute
We’ll cover:
Why two-wheelers dominate India’s daily commute while mass transit serves only a small share of workers.
What the 25-minute commute really says about Indian cities, jobs and transport costs.
How mobility constraints affect women, students and rural households.
2. Why Are Cancer Drugs Marked Up 10x?
We’ll cover:
How India regulates the prices of scheduled and non-scheduled medicines.
Why a high initial MRP can still leave room for large margins
.How the government’s proposed 30% trade-margin cap could affect non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines.
Audio Timestamps
00:04 Intro
01:04 Inside India’s travel survey
14:20 Can cancer drugs get cheaper?
22:29 Tidbits
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8 Oct 2026
The Chinese whispers in India’s EV batteries
In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:
1. India’s EV Battery Problem
We’ll cover:
Why making battery cells is much harder than assembling battery packs
How China’s dominance and tighter technology-transfer rules are affecting India
How JSW, Tata, Reliance and Ola are trying different ways to reduce dependence on China
2. Why Airlines Want Cheaper Fuel
We’ll cover:
Why ATF prices have risen sharply despite India refining enough fuel domestically
Why the government’s earlier ₹10,000-crore fuel stabilisation scheme failed to attract airlines
What airlines are now asking for, and why higher fares may not be enough to offset rising costs
Audio Timestamps
00:04 Intro
00:30 Can India build its own batteries?
13:26 Why airlines want cheaper fuel
23:21 Tidbits
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7 Oct 2026
Does Indian steel really need so much protection?
In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:
1. Indian Steel: Too Much Protection?
We’ll cover:
Why Indian steel is cheaper to produce but still sells at a premium
How iron ore export duties and import barriers support steelmakers
What could happen if steel protection is gradually reduced
2. India Finalises CAFE 3 Norms
We’ll cover:
Why Maruti’s proposed small-car concession was dropped
How the new weight-based formula affects Maruti, Mahindra and Toyota
How EVs, hybrids, CNG and compliance credits can help carmakers meet targets
Audio Timestamps
00:04 Intro
00:30 The cost of protecting steel
13:06 CAFE 3: The new rules
20:16 Tidbits
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