A government leak, secret chats, and ₹173 crore in profits | The Daily Brief

Описание: In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover 2 major stories shaping the Indian economy and global markets:


1. SEBI Uncovers ₹173 Crore Insider Trading Scam
We’ll look into how SEBI exposed one of India’s biggest insider trading scandals involving the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). A senior government official allegedly leaked confidential regulatory details to a former student, leading to massive profits just before IEX’s stock crashed. The story reveals how SEBI traced WhatsApp messages, suspicious trades, and money trails to uncover the scam.

2. Inside ASEAN’s Ambitious Power Grid Plan
We’ll talk about the ASEAN Power Grid — a decades-old dream to connect Southeast Asia through a shared electricity network. The project aims to make power cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable across 10 nations, but faces huge technical, financial, and political challenges. It’s a story about regional cooperation, renewable energy, and the future of cross-border power trade.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:34 Inside the ₹173 Cr Scam
09:44 One Grid to Rule ASEAN?
22:01 Tidbits

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