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On Episode 593 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Gulam Zia, Senior Executive Director - Research, Advisory, Infrastructure, and Valuation and Executive Director at Knight Frank.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(07:53) Markets stay volatile as global cues weigh in
(11:45) More foreign brokerages are upgrading their view on emerging markets including India
(15:39) Indian students are not quite welcome in the USA
(17:55) Young Indians want to buy houses now, in contrast to earlier approach of renting, many closer to health facilities
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On Episode 592 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Victor Vanya, Director and Co-Founder at EMA Solutions. We also feature an excerpt from our extended interview with Algorand’s Anil Kakani and Nikhil Varma.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:09) Why playing Trump tariffs is dangerous when valuations are tight and growth is slow
(05:21) India must be transparent in terminating business contracts like Celebi
(07:28) Build on Blockchain
(13:44) Tesla sales dive again in Europe by 49%
(15:30) India’s energy markets are going haywire because of unseasonal rains and lower than expected demand
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On Episode 591 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vijai Mantri, Co-Founder & Chief Investment Strategist at JRL Money as well as Shankkar Aiyar, veteran economic journalist and author.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) The stock markets rise on macro news, tariff relief
(01:50) JP Morgan gives a thumbs up to emerging markets including India against developed markets
(14:58) Mumbai sets once in a century record for rains in May as city reels
(17:11) Why do India’s urban centres collapse every year during heavy rains
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On Episode 590 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Poorvi Chothani, Founder and Managing Partner at LawQuest.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(04:21) Markets seek direction in the face of erratic global flows
(06:38) Monsoons hit the earliest in 16 years in bittersweet news
(08:18) India GDP may have picked up last quarter, thanks to stronger rural spend
(09:44) India has a new oil find in the Arabian Sea
(10:47) What does the US Government on international students in universities like Harvard mean?
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On this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Mirai Chatterjee, Chairperson of the SEWA Cooperative Federation, to explore how SEWA is using digital technology and blockchain to transform the lives of over 3.2 million women workers in India’s informal economy.
From digital health passports to blockchain-backed identity systems, this is a powerful conversation on trust, inclusion, and the future of women-led innovation.
Highlights from the episode:
1) How SEWA uses DigiLocker & blockchain to secure women’s welfare access
2) Real examples of women adapting to tech, apps, and digital financial tools
3) Why digital documents are vital for health, insurance & pensions
4) How SEWA builds cooperatives run by informal women workers
5) Stories of grassroots leaders turning into digital champions
📌 If you're interested in:
a) Blockchain for social impact
b) Grassroots innovation in India
c) Women-led digital transformation
d) Inclusive tech and cooperative models
Timestamps:
(00:00) Understanding SEWA
(01:50) Unity and Solidarity and trust
(03:15) Navigating Government Programmes
(05:18) SEWA and blockchain
(07:20) Insurance
(08:52) Digital Health Passports
(10:29) Scaling the Digital Health Passport
(13:11) Technology and informal women workers
(15:18) Digitising Cooperatives
(16:43) A Gujarat women farmers cooperative anecdote
(18:52) Future innovations in blockchain use cases
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On Episode 588 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Jaspreet Bindra, Founder at Tech Whisperer Ltd as well as Ashutosh Singh, Managing Director and CEO at Asia Index.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) India is now being driven by Wall Street once again
(04:39) Oil prices come down as more supply looms on the horizon
(05:02) The owner of the iconic Sensex is launching more indices. What does that mean?
(13:18) Google announced some hundred new AI apps on Wednesday. How many will actually matter for companies and individuals?
(22:05) And very warm nights are rising faster than very warm days as India gets hotter, says a CEEW study
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On Episode 587 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rajnikant Behera, Executive Director, Finance at RSB Group as well as Advocate Shirish Deshpande, consumer court expert.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Markets rise after gaining confidence
(01:34) Morgan Stanley quotes India’s new terror doctrine as part of the bull case for 89,000 Sensex
(07:19) India’s auto components industry is holding steady
(17:16) Another bank shuts down, will depositors be in the lurch?
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On Episode 586 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Mirai Chatterjee, Director at Self-Employed Women’s Association, or SEWA as well as K. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director - South Asia at Worldpanel Division, Kantar.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Markets slide down
(02:37) Monsoon is arriving even earlier than the early projections
(05:01) How Chinese businesses are gearing up for a new trade world even if the tariff tantrum goes away
(06:55) How SEWA wants to use blockchain to help women in poorer sections of society build their identities
(18:29) Tracking FMCG sales trends with Kantar. How categories like homecare are showing unusual growth
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On Episode 585 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vinay Singh, Co-Founder and Partner at Fireside Ventures as well as Sheetal Sapale, VP Commercial at Pharmarack.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(01:00) Markets slide down in search for fresh traction
(02:49) Gold prices are back up
(04:10) Britain has kissed and made up with the EU as it signs another trade deal
(05:42) Why sales of cardiac drugs are shooting up and the segments driving it
(11:26) How silver consumers are driving demand for new types of products and services
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On Episode 584 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ankit Mehta, CEO at ideaForge Technology.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(04:41) Indian markets hold gains of last week, valuation concerns return
(07:12) Gold prices ease off but are still high for jewellery purchases
(08:08) Turkish airport services company Celebi goes to court in India
(09:24) China steps up buying of Canadian crude
(11:16) How the India-Pakistan war has changed the dynamics for India’s largest drone makers
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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Chetna Sinha, founder of Mann Deshi Foundation and Mann Deshi Bank, about the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face in rural India when accessing business loans and capital. Learn how Mann Deshi is empowering thousands of rural women by overcoming barriers like lack of collateral, no credit history, and lengthy loan approval processes.Discover the innovative ways technology and financial inclusion are enabling women-owned microenterprises in sectors such as tailoring, catering, and grocery retail to thrive and grow. Chetna shares insights on digital KYC, credit rating tools, and working capital support that are transforming lives and boosting rural economies.If you’re passionate about women entrepreneurship, microfinance, rural business development, and financial empowerment, this podcast episode is a must-watch.Timestamps:
(00:00) Women Entreprenuers getting loans
(01:45) Lack of Assets
(02:14) Credit Score
(02:50) Other documents + Statistics
(04:21) Average customer of Mann Deshi Bank
(05:20) Typical business categories of Women Entrepreneurs
(07:25) What blockchain enables for Women Entrepreneurs
(08:22) KYC
(09:50) Mann Deshi’s Credit Rating Tool
(11:54) Ease of getting loans
(13:13) Tokenisation of Assets with Blockchain
(15:20) The role of software companies
(17:03) The state of the rural economy
(17:56) Mann Deshi’s achievements
(18:30) Microcredit is outdated
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On Episode 582 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anand Kulkarni, Director at Crisil Ratings.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Indian stocks hit 7-month high since October, Sensex up 1,200 points in sudden jump.
(02:48) Oil prices slide sharply as the US and Iran engage with each other.
(04:20) Trump tells Apple to pause manufacturing in India
(08:00) India has offered zero tariffs, says Trump, India denies, once again
(08:55) Rural India’s telecom consumption is rising sharply even as urban slows down. What does that mean?
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On Episode 581 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer at Ananta Centre as well as Garima Kapoor, Economist & Executive Vice President at Elara Securities (India).
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(04:31) Markets claw back after a roller coaster ride
(05:29) Bank of America replaces Japan with India as top Asian stock pick
(07:27) Are India-US relations breaking down right now?
(13:58) Inflation is at a 6-year-low. What does that mean and can it sustain?
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On Episode 580 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Srivastava, Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative, Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder and Chair at Mann Deshi Bank & Mann Deshi Foundation as well as AVM GP Sharma, President (Meteorology & Climate Change) at Skymet Weather.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) The markets reverse some of the post ceasefire gains
(03:51) Inflation hits a 6 year low of 3.16%
(05:50) What happens to India' s China + 1 plans?
(18:11) Decoding the arrival of the rains and monsoon 2025, the early forecasts
(27:53) Build On Blockchain: Why women entrepreneurs find it tough to get loans
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On Episode 579 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ambareesh Baliga, Veteran Market Expert as well as Abhishek Goenka, Founder and CEO at India Forex & Asset Management.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) Indian stock markets have their best sessions in more than 4 years
(03:17) Gold prices drop as its safe haven
(04:30) Where will the markets go from here?
(15:07) The dollar is strengthening once again, which trajectory will the Rupee take here on?
(23:07) India’s closed airports are open again for business
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On Episode 578 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, Crisil Limited.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(04:21) Markets set to edge up on ceasefire moves
(10:54) Oil prices are holding steady in the lower 60s
(13:52) Decoding India’s positive macroeconomic data that starts with the monsoons and analysing its potential impact
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In this Episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Captain Raghu Raman, Founding CEO, NATGRID, Shankkar Aiyar, Politics & Economy Analyst, Author, Dr. Brinda Jagirdar, Economist.They break down the fast-moving India-Pakistan ceasefire announced after deadly cross-border strikes, unpacking its military, economic, and geopolitical implications.This episode covers: • How the conflict escalated and why this ceasefire feels different from the past • China’s shadow: Is Beijing leveraging Pakistan to corner India strategically? • The military shift: Use of drones, cross-border strikes, and new red lines crossed • Economic fallout: How markets reacted, forex reserve strength, FDI risks, and India’s long-term economic ambitions • Global stakes: India’s standing as a fast-growing economy and its diplomatic balancing act between the US and China • Future deterrence: How India can break the 3–5-year conflict cycle and build lasting strategic advantage • Domestic reforms: Why India’s growth needs not just military strength but administrative and diplomatic muscleTune in for sharp expert insights on South Asia’s most urgent geopolitical flashpoint and what’s at stake for India’s economy, security, and global reputation.
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On Episode 576 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan as well as Rakesh Bhatnagar, Director General at Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises (VoICE).
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) Markets fall towards end of trading day on heightened border tensions
(02:50) Rupee falls as currency markets reflect more fears than equities
(07:41) Good news, inflation is still coming down
(10:48) Are India’s cyber defenses strong and prepared for attacks?
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On Episode 575 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Gaurang Shah, Senior VP at Geojit Financial Services, Bjarne Schieldrop, Chief analyst commodities at SEB as well as Prabhu Dhamodharan, the convenor of the Coimbatore-based Indian Texpreneurs Association.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:09) Resilient markets close in the positive in the face of India attacks on Pakistan
(12:12) Could $2.5 trillion of Asian holdings in USD start flowing out?
(14:24) China buys even more gold, cuts interest rates
(16:15) Oil prices are facing multiple demand and supply stress points? Where could they land?
(24:40) India sees never before levels of airport closures on border conflict
(26:08) After UK, could EU be next as India’s apparel industry gears up to capture more share
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On Episode 574 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer, Ananta Centre as well as R.S. Sharma, the former Director General of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), and current Chairperson of both ONDC and the Algorand India Advisory Board.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) The markets show surprising resilience
(04:03) Asian currencies are charting new and unexpected paths
(08:15) India and UK announce a much-delayed Free Trade Agreement, dramatic customs reductions in some products may be coming
(11:29) Build on Blockchain
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