India’s airlines try to fix their radar
Summary
Host Kashish Kapoor examines India’s struggling aviation sector, detailing losses at IndiGo, Akasa Air’s aggressive expansion, and SpiceJet’s legal disputes over aircraft leases. The episode also covers SEBI’s crackdown on a stockbroker firm that front-ran LIC trades by eavesdropping on nearby dealing desks. Finally, it highlights market tidbits including Zepto’s IPO valuation cut, solar power curtailment, and record smartphone exports.
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview
Akasa Air's aggressive expansion despite losses
SpiceJet's financial struggles and IDERA disputes
Air India turnaround and Adani airline rumors
SEBI case: Front-running LIC trades via eavesdropping
Market tidbits: MSME payments, Zepto IPO, and exports
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