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Top of the Morning

Top of the Morning

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Top of the Morning is a daily podcast hosted by Nelson John, in which we bring you all the action from the global markets and the business world to kick-start your day on a well-informed note. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast Economics Personal Finance Politics & Government
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  • Oracle's 30,000-Job Bloodbath Signals a New Era | TV Ratings Overhaul | Flying Abroad This Summer? Brace for Sticker Shock

    Oracle's 30,000-Job Bloodbath Signals a New Era | TV Ratings Overhaul | Flying Abroad This Summer? Brace for Sticker Shock
    Apr 2 2026
    Good Morning, I'm Nelson John, and on today's episode of Top of the Morning, we break down five stories shaping the business world right now. Oil is above $110 a barrel and the ripple effects are everywhere, from inflation concerns to airline ticket prices surging across India. India's consulting and IT sector is grappling with AI-driven layoffs as firms like KPMG, McKinsey, and Accenture cut thousands. The government has dropped a major overhaul of TV ratings, replacing 12-year-old rules with tighter controls, bigger sample sizes, and real penalties. And Oracle just executed what could be the largest layoff in its history, cutting up to 30,000 jobs globally, with 12,000 in India, all while posting record profits. Five stories. One theme: the great restructuring is here. Tune in now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Sensex +1,500 | Goldman Says 5.9% India Slowing? | Oil Crisis Deepens 5.9% Gdp | War, Oil & Kitchens

    Sensex +1,500 | Goldman Says 5.9% India Slowing? | Oil Crisis Deepens 5.9% Gdp | War, Oil & Kitchens
    Mar 24 2026
    Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. Welcome to Top Of The Morning. Today, markets are bouncing back hard with Sensex jumping 1,500 points after the US paused strikes on Iran. But behind the rally, Goldman Sachs just slashed India's growth forecast to 5.9% as oil prices and a weakening rupee squeeze the economy. We look at what this means for ONGC, why India's sugar and grain lobbies want ethanol in your kitchen, and TRAI's bold new plan to fine telcos up to 1% of their turnover. Five stories, one thread: oil is reshaping everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • ₹8 Lakh Crore Wiped | Oil -14% | Rupee Record Low

    ₹8 Lakh Crore Wiped | Oil -14% | Rupee Record Low
    Mar 23 2026
    Good Morning, I'm Nelson John. Welcome to Top Of The Morning. Today's episode covers the biggest market crash of the week as the Sensex fell over 1,800 points on Monday. Oil prices swung wildly after Trump announced a five-day halt on strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure, sending Brent crude down 14 percent before partially recovering. The rupee hit a record low as the RBI juggled currency defence, bond buying, and liquidity management. India's LNG supply chain is under severe stress with factory shutdowns and cooking gas rationing. And foreign investors have now pulled over 1 lakh crore out of Indian markets in 2026. We break down each story and what it means going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
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