Listen to podcast in background
Why can I not listen to podcasts with the Ken app playing in the background without downloading ? I’m a paid subscriber , for example when I am driving, or just surfing on my couch while listening to a podcast, I should be able to do such a simple.
Content is not insightful enough for justify the subscription fee
Content quality & journalism has very much degraded over the years. There’s no specific insight that one can derive from Ken articles - it’s more news reporting, and anything distinctive is copied from other platforms.
Sad that they don’t process refunds because customers aren’t happy with the quality of output- sure, it will retain a one time subscription fee, but not encourage repeat returns.
Sad that they don’t process refunds because customers aren’t happy with the quality of output- sure, it will retain a one time subscription fee, but not encourage repeat returns.
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Worth it!
Ken Business has quickly become my go-to app for understanding what’s really happening in the Indian business landscape. Unlike regular news apps that just give headlines, this one provides deep insights, context, and well-researched stories that connect the dots.
I really like the way Rohan and PGK cover a wide range of topics—startups, big corporates, policy moves, finance, and even consumer trends. The writing is clear and engaging, so even complex subjects feel easy to follow. It doesn’t overwhelm you with noise; instead, it delivers thoughtful analysis that helps me see the bigger picture.
The app itself is well designed—clean interface, smooth navigation, and no unnecessary clutter. Articles load quickly, bookmarking works well, and it feels like a premium reading experience.
If you’re a professional, student, or just someone curious about Indian markets and companies, this app is an excellent investment of time. It’s not just news—it’s knowledge you can actually use to understand how Indian business is evolving.
I really like the way Rohan and PGK cover a wide range of topics—startups, big corporates, policy moves, finance, and even consumer trends. The writing is clear and engaging, so even complex subjects feel easy to follow. It doesn’t overwhelm you with noise; instead, it delivers thoughtful analysis that helps me see the bigger picture.
The app itself is well designed—clean interface, smooth navigation, and no unnecessary clutter. Articles load quickly, bookmarking works well, and it feels like a premium reading experience.
If you’re a professional, student, or just someone curious about Indian markets and companies, this app is an excellent investment of time. It’s not just news—it’s knowledge you can actually use to understand how Indian business is evolving.
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variety covered in depth
Since more than an year now, Ken is the only goto place for indepth analysis of any business topic in India. The articles are researched well and most importantly the story telling and narrative is excellent. I eagerly wait for the First Principles on Sunday morning. The new 2 by 2 podcast dwells into stories relevant for India’s growth story. Overall a great companion for my morning coffee everyday.
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Messed up the app with the new update
The new update (May 2024) has really messed up the reading experience. The app has become quite cluttered hampering the reading. There used to be a neat red line under each story / newsletter that indicate if I have read it or not. Now that’s gone. The scrolling used to end with the story now it keeps on going. This is a classic example of why you should not change something when it doesn’t require change. Really sad this is being done by the Ken which writes so much on Product Strategy of companies.
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Add voice to text option to articles to listen them then instead reading
You can find the headphones option like the one on Substack is really helpful
It helps in decreasing the screen time as well
It helps in decreasing the screen time as well
Awesome content, needs feature to highlight
Please include the feature to highlight interesting things - the main downside of the app rest everything is amazing
Option to save notes in the app
Hi, i really like Ken’s articles. Have one suggestion, if you can build an option to highlight and save portions from the article in the app like kindle app has. A single page with all the saved notes for would be beneficial. Currently app restricts copying contents to apple notes app, having feature to save notes in the ken app itself would be very helpful.
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Nice app but stop the nagging on notifications
I’m greeted by a request to enable notifications every time I open the app. I do not want to enable notifications so please remember my choice and stop nagging every time. I’ve reached out via the support channels and have had no luck in getting this changed.
I’m just ken
Ken … is … me
Unable to login: Paid Member
Long time user and paid member. Suddenly the app stopped refreshing ( unable to show latest articles). This went on for 3 days. My internet is fine, all other apps working.
Tried everything.
Finally uninstalled and downloaded the app again. But now I cannot login on the app. The error message is also not visible when I am trying to login.
Tried everything.
Finally uninstalled and downloaded the app again. But now I cannot login on the app. The error message is also not visible when I am trying to login.
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Good research but topics now too niche
Have been a regular subscriber and big fan of their storytelling style. Clean, well researched and interesting storytelling that keeps you hooked. Also, on topics of wide enough base and relevance, including tech, healthcare and public policy debates
Can’t help but feel the quality of narrative and basket of topics is not the same as before. Maybe due to a churn in the team or otherwise. Would love to see this revive !
Can’t help but feel the quality of narrative and basket of topics is not the same as before. Maybe due to a churn in the team or otherwise. Would love to see this revive !
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More than worth the subscription
Have been a subscriber since more than 2 years. Finding it worth the 15 20 minutes being spent on reading the content and also the money that I spend on the subscription.
The variety and range of topics covered and the depth in which they are covered is more than adequate.
Would highly recommend.
The variety and range of topics covered and the depth in which they are covered is more than adequate.
Would highly recommend.
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Well researched (wish they avoid their bias on some topics)
Recently became a subscriber and really loving it so far. Each article provides thought provoking insights. Things to improve: i chose this as I assumed it to be neutral as it doesn't cover politics. But recent articles covering paytm ipo over justifies its valuation since Vijay Shekhar is an investor in ken. More newsletters are also overwhelming and creating fomo.
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Search functionality
The writers at ken are great storytellers, turning the news into a captivating story. The app is well done! Just one feedback, could you please add a quick search function in the app to find relevant articles? Would really improve the experience.
Quality content
Absolutely quality content and authors are super responsive in case of any questions, the only drawback however would be not enough monetary incentives for non-subscriber's
Saved stories not showing up
Great app but minor issue: stories I save don’t show up in the Saved Stories section
App has been updated and is in good shape
The app works great and the contents are amazing and very informative. Thank you developers for acknowledging my feedback.
Too lengthy
The articles in The Ken are just too lengthy. The Ken team should work on making the articles more crisp, short and easy to read. And the advertisement with “Gift a subscription” that you see every time
Is just too annoying. Never take your subscribers for granted.
Is just too annoying. Never take your subscribers for granted.
Complex topics explained well
I have been reading Ken articles for the past six months and love the way it is expanding my knowledge about many different fields. The articles are relevant, well researched and well written
