Episodes

  • #Podcast | #Episode 06 | From Zero To ₹1,000 Cr: Isprava Co-Founder On Luxury Homes, Growth & India’

    #Podcast | #Episode 06 | From Zero To ₹1,000 Cr: Isprava Co-Founder On Luxury Homes, Growth & India’
    Feb 12 2026
    In this exclusive Business Today podcast, Aabha Bakaya speaks with Dhimaan Shah, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Isprava, on how the luxury home brand scaled from zero to over ₹1,000 crore in just 10 years. Shah breaks down Isprava’s journey—from mortgaging his family home to building India’s most sought-after luxury villas across Goa, Alibaug and the hills. The conversation dives into luxury real estate demand, second homes turning into primary residences, India’s infrastructure push, and why ultra-luxury villas are emerging as both lifestyle assets and long-term investments. Shah also discusses Lohono Stays, global expansion, profitability, and why India’s luxury boom is here to stay.
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    36 mins
  • #BTDavos2026: Tata Steel’s TV Narendran On Tariffs, Geopolitics And India’s Growth Outlook

    #BTDavos2026: Tata Steel’s TV Narendran On Tariffs, Geopolitics And India’s Growth Outlook
    Jan 22 2026
    At BT Davos 2026, Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, hosts an exclusive conversation with T.V. Narendran, CEO & Managing Director of Tata Steel. The discussion focuses on how India’s steel sector is navigating global trade pressures, including tariff uncertainties and rising geopolitical tensions. From domestic demand trends and import safeguards to export opportunities and the performance of Tata Steel’s Europe business, the conversation offers a comprehensive view of the industry’s health. It also examines balance-sheet repair, the slowdown in private capital expenditure, reforms needed to sustain India’s growth momentum, and expectations from the Union Budget amid a rapidly changing global order.



    SPONSORS:
    State Partner: Andhra Pradesh India's Sunrise State
    Exchange Partner: NSE India
    Knowledge Partner: Primus Partners
    Hospitality Partner: Optimax Aces
    Luxury Partners: Rasasi Imtiyaz Group
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    14 mins
  • #BTDavos2026 EXCLUSIVE: Ericsson CTO On AI, 6G And The Future Of Global Telecom Networks

    #BTDavos2026 EXCLUSIVE: Ericsson CTO On AI, 6G And The Future Of Global Telecom Networks
    Jan 22 2026
    At BT Davos 2026, Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, spoke exclusively with Erik Ekudden, CTO, Ericsson, on the future of global telecom networks amid rising geopolitical and technological shifts. The conversation examined the exposure of telecom infrastructure to geopolitical fragmentation and supply-chain risks, and whether the industry’s future lies in faster networks or smarter, software-driven services. Ekudden shared insights on the convergence of AI, cloud, and connectivity, the road to 6G and lessons from 5G monetisation, and the balance between performance, security, and privacy. He also discussed open RAN readiness, India’s potential as a telecom R&D hub, and Ericsson’s strategic plans for the Indian market.

    SPONSORS:
    State Partner: Andhra Pradesh India's Sunrise State
    Exchange Partner: NSE India
    Knowledge Partner: Primus Partners
    Hospitality Partner: Optimax Aces
    Luxury Partners: Rasasi Imtiyaz Group
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    15 mins
  • #BTDavos2026: Decoding Global Power, Risk And Geopolitics With Ian Bremmer

    #BTDavos2026: Decoding Global Power, Risk And Geopolitics With Ian Bremmer
    Jan 22 2026
    At BT Davos 2026, Rajdeep Sardesai, Consulting Editor, India Today TV , sits down for an exclusive conversation with Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group. The discussion decodes a rapidly fragmenting world marked by geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting power equations. From great-power rivalry and global conflicts to elections, markets, and the future of multilateralism, the dialogue offers sharp insights into how politics is reshaping business and global stability. Set against the backdrop of Davos, the conversation helps leaders, investors, and policymakers understand the risks, opportunities, and strategic choices defining the global order in 2026.

    SPONSORS:
    State Partner: Andhra Pradesh India's Sunrise State
    Exchange Partner: NSE India
    Knowledge Partner: Primus Partners
    Hospitality Partner: Optimax Aces
    Luxury Partners: Rasasi Imtiyaz Group
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    19 mins
  • #BTDavos2026 EXCLUSIVE: SBI Chairman CS Setty On How Indian Banking Anchors Growth

    #BTDavos2026 EXCLUSIVE: SBI Chairman CS Setty On How Indian Banking Anchors Growth
    Jan 22 2026
    At BT Davos 2026, Siddharth Zarabi, Group Editor, Business Today, spoke exclusively with Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India, on India’s economic resilience amid global turbulence. The discussion examined India’s projected 7.4% growth in FY26 despite geopolitical tensions, trade wars, and higher tariffs. Setty highlighted key domestic growth drivers, the revival in credit demand, and the improved health of the banking sector following rate cuts and liquidity support. He also assessed the structural strengthening of PSU banks, RBI’s policy outlook, the scope for further rate cuts, SBI’s role in rupee-based trade settlements, and the bank’s strategic positioning in supporting India’s next phase of economic expansion.



    SPONSORS:
    State Partner: Andhra Pradesh India's Sunrise State
    Exchange Partner: NSE India
    Knowledge Partner: Primus Partners
    Hospitality Partner: Optimax Aces
    Luxury Partners: Rasasi Imtiyaz Group
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    20 mins
  • #BTDavos2026| Can India Become The World’s Third Largest Economy?

    #BTDavos2026| Can India Become The World’s Third Largest Economy?
    Jan 22 2026
    At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, India’s growth story takes center stage. Growing at 6.5%, India is the fastest-growing major economy, fueled by infrastructure investment, a digital revolution, and an expanding manufacturing base. In this session, Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson & Executive Editor-in-Chief, India Today Group, joins Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises; Juvencio Maeztu Herrera, CEO & President of INGKA Group (IKEA); Gita Gopinath, Harvard Professor of Economics; Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways & Electronics & IT; and N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, to discuss whether India can sustain growth, investment, and innovation amid structural and global challenges.



    COURTESY - WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
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    46 mins
  • #BTDavos2026 | Exclusive: Ananya Birla On AI, Financial Inclusion And India’s Growth Path

    #BTDavos2026 | Exclusive: Ananya Birla On AI, Financial Inclusion And India’s Growth Path
    Jan 21 2026
    Ananya Birla, Director of the Aditya Birla Group, shares her insights from Davos 2026 on the global economic landscape and India's growth trajectory. Highlighting the group's massive scale, she notes that the Aditya Birla Group reached a market cap of US$115 billion as of March 2025, spanning 41 countries. Birla emphasizes the 'moral dilemma' of AI, arguing that human capital and emotional intelligence (EQ) are more critical than ever to prevent labor redundancy. Discussing her entrepreneurial ventures, she reveals that Svatantra Microfin has disbursed over ₹65,000 crore since inception, becoming India's second-largest microfinance institution with industry-leading ROA and NPA metrics. In the real estate sector, Birla reports a 92% CAGR for the group's housing business, driven by a post-COVID surge in luxury residential demand. She remains bullish on the 'Made in India' story, citing the success of founder-led brands like Contraband in competing with global labels for the discerning Gen Z consumer.
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    20 mins
  • #BTDAVOS 2026: CII President Rajiv Memani On Global Growth Risks And India’s Economic Outlook

    #BTDAVOS 2026: CII President Rajiv Memani On Global Growth Risks And India’s Economic Outlook
    Jan 20 2026
    AT BT Davos 2026, Rajiv Memani, Chairman, India Region & Emerging Markets Committee at EY and President of CII, offers a sharp, forward-looking perspective on the global and Indian economic outlook. The conversation examines the biggest threats to global growth in 2026 and whether India is prepared to perform regardless of external deal outcomes. From geopolitical risks and supply-chain disruptions to opportunities shaping India’s growth story, Memani breaks down what matters most for investors and policymakers. The discussion also covers capital flows, currency pressures, central banks’ growing interest in gold, de-dollarization signals, and key expectations from Budget 2026—making it a timely, insight-rich session on India’s economic priorities.
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    23 mins