The Electoral Bonds are gone, but the money hasn't stopped it just found a new home. In this episode of Nelson John 360, we dive deep into the 2024-25 data to reveal how Electoral Trusts became the new favorite route for corporate India.

We break down the stunning "12x" funding gap between the ruling BJP and the Congress, and follow the specific money trails that define Indian politics today.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Math: How the BJP secured over ₹6,000 crore while the opposition scraped by with ₹500 crore.
• The Big Whales: Why giants like Tata (₹757 Cr) and MEIL (₹320 Cr) are pouring billions into Trusts.
• The "Quid Pro Quo": Connecting the dots between massive government subsidies (semiconductors) and immediate political donations.
• Raids & Returns: The disturbing pattern of companies like Hero and IRB donating huge sums while under investigation by the ED and IT Dept.

#IndianPolitics #ElectoralTrusts #ElectoralBonds #bjp #congress

[Electoral Trusts, BJP Funding, Congress Donations, Political Finance India, Electoral Bonds Ban, Corporate Donations, Indian Politics, Prudent Electoral Trust, Tata Group, Megha Engineering (MEIL), Hero Group, Kaynes Technology]

A delivery worker's viral video shocked India. ₹52/hour. 28 deliveries. Zero job security. MP Raghav Chadha called it "systemic exploitation hidden behind apps and algorithms." We investigate the 12 million-strong workforce powering India's quick commerce boom and paying the price for our 10 minute convenience.

[Gig economy India, Blinkit worker viral, Raghav Chadha Parliament, quick commerce exploitation, delivery partner wages, platform workers rights, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, 10 minute delivery]

Hashtags: #GigEconomyIndia #Blinkit #zomato #QuickCommerce #zepto #bigbasket #WorkersRights #NelsonJohn360 #rahulgandhi #raghavvhadha #deepindergoyal #swiggyinstamart

They said it couldn't be done. A 90 meter hill. Two rivers. Two decades of waiting.

In this episode Nelson John will explain the story behind NMIA the impossible engineering, the human cost, and what that first Christmas morning flight represents for Indian aviation.

[Navi Mumbai International Airport history, NMIA construction, how NMIA was built, DB Patil story, Mumbai mega project, NMIA inauguration, India infrastructure]

NMIAStory #NaviMumbaiAirport #NelsonJohn360 #IndiaInfrastructure #MegaProjects

The US just launched "Pax Silica" a 9 nation alliance designed to control the future of AI and semiconductors. The exclusive roster includes the UAE, Singapore, and Japan.

But conspicuously absent? India.

In this episode Nelson John investigates the snub heard around the geopolitical world. Is this exclusion simply a lack of technical capability, or is it the fallout of a quiet diplomatic freeze between Washington and New Delhi that began on May 10th?

[Pax Silica, Geopolitics, Semiconductor Supply Chain, US-India Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Foreign Policy, Sovereign AI, Technology Strategy, Global South]

#PaxSilica #Geopolitics #India #AI #Semiconductors #GlobalRadius #TechNews #Podcast

Nelson John decodes the chaotic $108 billion bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. We break down Netflix’s strategic asset bid against Paramount’s hostile all-cash attack, the massive regulatory hurdles, and what this "Red Wedding" moment means for the future of your streaming subscriptions.

[Netflix, Paramount Skydance, Warner Bros Discovery, Hostile Takeover, Media Merger, Streaming Wars, $108 Billion Deal, Antitrust, HBO Max, David Zaslav]

Hashtags: #NetflixVsParamount #WarnerBros #StreamingWars #BusinessNews #MediaMerger #NelsonJohn360

The "Big City" dream is hitting a wall. In this episode of Nelson John 360, I uncover why India’s next economic boom is happening in Tier 2 and 3 cities like Jaipur, Coimbatore, and Indore. From the "GCC Revolution" to the new high-speed infrastructure grid, we analyze the hard data behind the $2 Trillion shift away from saturated metros. Discover why 45% of new startups are rising from the heartland and what this means for your career and investments.

[Tier 2 Cities, India Growth Story, Startups, GCC, Infrastructure, Real Estate, Economic Trends, Smart Cities, Business Analysis]

#IndiaRising #Tier2Cities #EconomicShift #NelsonJohn360 #FutureOfWork #BusinessTrends #StartupIndia

Why is the Indian Parliament fighting over a 150 year old song?

In today’s episode, I decode the explosive controversy surrounding the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Prime Minister Modi has called the 1937 decision to "edit" the song a historic betrayal, while the Opposition defends it as a necessary compromise for unity.

But do you know what was actually cut?

I takes you back to 1937 to uncover the "missing stanzas", the verses that describe the Motherland as Goddess Durga and explains why they became the flashpoint for a battle between the Secular and the Sacred that continues to this day.

[Vande Mataram, Indian History, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Indian Parliament, PM Modi, Congress Party, 1937 History, Indian Politics, Secularism, Nationalism, Nelson John 360, Explainer, Daily News]

#VandeMataram #IndianPolitics #HistoryExplained #NelsonJohn360 #Parliament #India #DailyNews #modivandemataram #Podcast

Can your boss legally demand you answer emails at midnight? If MP Supriya Sule has her way, the answer will soon be no. The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 is making waves in Parliament and boardrooms alike proposing financial penalties for non-compliant employers, mandatory overtime pay, and the creation of an Employee Welfare Authority to protect workers' personal time. In this episode of Nelson John 360, we unpack every clause, examine the constitutional backing, compare it to global legislation from France to Australia, and ask the hard question: can India really learn to switch off? Whether you're an employee dreaming of boundary protected evenings or a business leader worried about operational impact, this episode is essential listening.

#RightToDisconnect #DisconnectBill2025 #IndiaWorkplace #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #EmployeeRights #Burnout #CorporateIndia #NelsonJohn360