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India’s AI boom runs through a strand of glass

Episode Notes

In today's episode of The Daily Brief, we cover a deep dive and another story for the day shaping Indian and global markets:

1. The Fiber Optics Powering India’s AI Boom

 We’ll cover: 

• How optical fiber cables are made and where the value lies in the manufacturing process.
• Why AI data centres are driving demand and boosting STL and HFCL’s business.
• How China’s control over germanium supply could affect costs, margins, and future growth.
   

2. Who Really Gains From India’s Push for Maize Ethanol?

We’ll cover:

• Why India is shifting ethanol production towards maize and rice.
• How ethanol pricing affects farmers, distilleries, and the poultry industry.
• Why cheaper ethanol for oil companies does not always mean lower production costs or higher profits for distilleries.
   

Audio Timestamps

00:04   Intro
00:31   The fiber optics behind India’s AI boom
12:00   Who wins from maize ethanol?
19:56   Tidbits   

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