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In this episode of The Core Report: Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj engages with Nandan Nilekani, the former CEO of Infosys and a pivotal figure in shaping India's digital identity and financial inclusion landscape. The discussion touches upon the evolution of digital public infrastructure (DPI) in India, starting from the launch of Aadhaar in 2009 and progressing to the transformative Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and account aggregators. Nilekani highlights the critical role of population scale, frugal engineering, and public-private partnerships in fostering financial inclusion across the nation.Nilekani candidly addresses the challenges faced in this journey, including issues of fraud and the need for improved financial literacy among citizens. He also explores the promising potential of emerging technologies like ‘Finternet‘ and AI to further democratize access to financial services, making them more accessible to all. This dialogue not only sheds light on India's digital advancements but also offers valuable insights into the future of financial inclusion and technology's role in shaping it. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading minds behind India's digital revolution!
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On Episode 439 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Shriram Subramanian, Founder and Managing Director at InGovern Research Services.
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(00:00) The Take: The Adani Group Can't Outrun Its Shadow (05:48) Markets fall on Adani Blues (06:38) Goldman says markets Range Bound (09:06) Will Indian markets take a credibility hit? (14:57) The fight over a 90 year old British Airways route to IndiaListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 438 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Aditi Nayar, chief economist at ICRA as well as Peeyush Dalmia, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company
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(00:00) The Take (04:21) Markets wait for election cues in the absence of others (07:55) Rating agency ICRA projects lower growth for 2024-25 (16:52) Is a global crude oil glut coming? (19:54) India needs insurance but Indians are not buying as muchListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 437 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Manish Raj Singhania, Managing Partner of Ralas Motors and Chairman of FADA Academy and Research as well as Dhaval Ajmera, Director at Ajmera Realty & Infra.
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(00:00) The Take (04:41) Markets on longest losing streak since February 2023 (06:17) Can an escalation in trade tensions drive up gold prices? (08:02) Auto sales pick up in the festive period, what is the final analysis? (15:49) Real estate trends are steady (27:43) Indians migrating to OECD countries like US and UK up 30%Listeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 436 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Priyanka Kishore, Founder and Principal Economist of Asia Decoded.
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(00:00) The Take (04:41) Markets are weak, Trump rally on Wall Street pauses (08:23) Gold prices down almost Rs 6,000 from peak. (10:39) Forex reserves down $29 billion from September high of $704 billion (12:27) What does China + 1 mean for India in the new Trump regime?Nasscom Conversations Ep 4
Harnessing AI’s Potential in India with Srikanth Velamakanni
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In this episode of The Core Report: Weekend Edition, host Govindraj Ethiraj chats with Dr Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, to discuss the implications of President Trump's trade policies for India-US relations.
Together, they explore some timely issues:🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump has threatened 60% tariffs on China and 20% on the rest of the world, and how that could impact companies like Tesla with major China operations.
💼 Reforms to the H-1B visa program, including faster green cards for holders and easier stays for STEM graduates, to retain global talent.
🇮🇳 India's skilled workforce becoming increasingly critical globally, especially in emerging tech like AI and quantum computing.
🤝 The strong strategic India-US partnership, driven by the influential Indian-American community makes up 1.5% of the US population but 6% of GDP.Can the Trump administration's protectionist policies ultimately benefit Indian professionals? Should India expect ‘special treatment’ under Trump 2.0? Explore this and much more.
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On Episode 434 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Gautam Trivedi, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Nepean Capital as well as Garima Kapoor, Economist And Executive Vice President at Elara Securities
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories Of The Day (01:00) The markets are now down 10% from their peak (04:25) Oil at 45 and what that means (06:21) Foreign institutional investors are not the only ones selling heavily. What is driving the selling and could it turn? (16:41) Decoding India’s multiple economic headwinds; slowest Government spending in several years and potential trade shocks in a Trump presidencyListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 433 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vivek Kumar, Economist at QuantEco Research.
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(00:00) The Take: MTNL, Time To Pull The Plug (05:00) Markets flounder again (06:13) Wall Street balances on record highs (07:49) Oil prices fall on lower demand expectations (10:04) Inflation hits 14-month high of 6.21% (18:51) Hyundai results come a cropperListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 432 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Awtaney, Founder and Editor of Live From A Lounge.
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(00:00) The Take: Location is becoming history (05:09) Markets are flat even as mutual funds see record inflows (06:19) Will India Depreciate The Rupee? (08:06) SIP’s cross Rs 25,000 crore a month as long term investors stay plugged in (10:47) A full service monopoly takes over India’s airways. Vistara signs off and becomes Air IndiaListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 431 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Surendra Mehta, National Secretary of the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association as well as Dr Rajiv Kovil, State Secretary for the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI).
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(00:00) The Take (06:17) FIIs have now pulled out $12.5 billion since October, why market overhang will continue (08:11) The rupee hits a fresh low as strong dollar reigns (09:50) Crude oil markets are trying to make sense of the Trump victory (10:26) Gold prices are down, where could they go now? (16:56) Diabetes is the highest cause of deaths in Mumbai now, what does that mean for you?Listeners! We await your feedback....
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Ever wondered what’s inside the machines that make our lives easier? In this edition of The Core Report: Weekend Edition with Govindraj Ethiraj, Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of Bosch India, takes us behind the scenes of one of the world's leading tech companies.You'll learn about the nuts and bolts of Bosch’s R&D process, from conceptualisation to the final product. How do they decide which projects to focus on? How do they adapt their globally renowned technology to the conditions of Indian market?Guruprasad Mudlapur shares insights into the challenges of designing for India, like power fluctuations and "rat problems". He even spills the tea on customer feedback. They also explore the future of mobility from a Bosch perspective. Electric vehicles, hydrogen engines, autonomous driving… Guru breaks down these new developments and how they’re affecting the automotive landscape.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a car aficionado, this episode is packed with insights and behind-the-scenes stories.
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On Episode 429 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pushan Sharma, Director Research at CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics as well as Victor Vanya, Director & Co-Founder of EMA Solutions.
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(00:00) The Take: Jet Airways (05:29) Markets fall as Trump party hangover sets in (07:06) Gold, copper prices fall sharply as the dollar strengthens further on Trump's victory (08:28) Why potato, onion prices will stay higher for longer and keep food bills high (19:15) What power consumption trends tell us about economic activityListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 428 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, CEO of Ananta Centre (and former Associate Editor with the Times of India) as well as Irfan Noorudin, the Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani Professor of Indian Politics at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
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(00:00) The Take (05:38) The markets continue bounce back on Trump victory (07:26) The dollar is on an unbreakable run. Will it last? (09:11) What does a Trump administration mean for India? (20:31) Global tariff wars could break out and European luxury car makers could be among first to be hit by America (22:53) Is festival consumption spikes making up for the slowdown?Listeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 427 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Raymond Vickery, Senior Associate at Center for Strategic and International Studies and Former US Assistant Secretary of Commerce as well as Amit Parbari, Founder and Managing Director of CR Forex.
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(00:00) US Elections (08:56) The Take (13:44) Markets rise in a relief rally after a 8% pounding from peak. (15:29) The rupee hovers around a record low, what could turn it around? (24:02) America’s retailers say families could spend upto $7,600 more per year if tariffs were increased on 6 consumer product categories.Listeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 426 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Peter McGuire, CEO of XM Australia as well as Dr Ajay Sahai, Director General and CEO of the Federation of Indian Export Organisations.
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(00:00) The Take (04:50) Markets fall the most in a month as investors turn nervous (13:33) Production cutbacks push oil prices up, America is world’s largest oil producer (14:50) Meet the world’s largest oil producer, the United States of America (16:24) America is heading for America First whoever comes to power and what that means for India’s exporters (25:03) Thailand extends visa free travel for IndiansListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 425 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dr Amir Ullah Khan, Economist and Research Director of the Centre for Development Policy and Practice.
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(00:00) The Take (05:29) Markets recover in special trade, all eyes on US elections (06:27) Oil prices rise on speculation that Iran might retaliate (06:55) Nvidia to replace Intel on Dow Jones Index (08:50) Berkshire Hathaway has moved to record cash levels at $325 billion, what could that mean (13:33) Bibek Debroy’s unfinished agenda, through the eyes of a fellow economist and co-author of multiple books.Listeners! We await your feedback....
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Marico has been around for 25 years and is known for its popular brands like Parachute and Saffola. But the Indian market is changing rapidly, with new consumer trends emerging all the time. So how is Marico keeping up? On The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj is joined by Saugata Gupta, MD & CEO at Marico Limited. He discusses how the company strategically expanded into new categories (shampoos, baby care and even ethnic hair care in South Africa). How they took their popular brand ‘Saffola’ known for heart-healthy cooking oil and expanded it into a whole range of “better for you” products including oats snacks, and plant-based protein options. Twin-Engine Approach: The first engine is their traditional business focused on efficiency and mass marketing – think of it like a giant, reliable mothership. The second engine is all about rapid innovationAcquisition: They acquired ‘digital first’ brands, like Beardo for men's grooming and Just Herbs for Ayurvedic skincare, providing logistics and tech support to emerging companies. Marico is all about staying connected to consumer aspirations and its leaders scan market trends for the legacy brand to stay relevant.
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What if you could unlock the secrets to enduring success through the world of industrial pioneers? In this special episode of The Core Report, Govind Ethiraj discusses the legacy of the Tata group with R. Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat, co-authors of the transformative book Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Learnings for Corporate Success.Their book dives deep into the life and legacy of Jamsetji Tata, the visionary founder of the Tata Group. His entrepreneurial spirit and values have shaped modern Indian industry. Discover how his groundbreaking ideas—from establishing the Indian Institute of Science to launching iconic brands like Tata Steel and Tata Motors—continue to inspire generations of leaders.
R. Gopalakrishnan, a veteran of Tata and Unilever, shares the story behind their collaboration and the motivation to create a book that transcends biography. Instead, it serves as a guide for young Indians seeking to understand the principles that have driven Tata’s success for over 150 years. Harish Bhat, an advisor and director at Tata Group, discusses the essence of value-based leadership, emphasising fairness, integrity, and a commitment to stakeholders.
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On Episode 422 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist at Emkay Global Institutional Equities.
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(00:00) Stories Of The Day (01:19) Markets recover, push back against the bears. How long? (04:10) Oil jumps as some calm returns to the middle east. (05:40) Uncertainty in Japan as a snap election has mixed results (06:56) India’s states are on an unprecedented spree of freebies even as their revenues slow down (20:45) Tata expands aircraft manufacturing capacity to Airbus light military aircraftListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 421 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pushan Sharma, Director - Research, CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics as well as Himanshu Parekh, Partner and Head of tax (West) at KPMG.
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(00:00) The Take (05:00) The markets continue to sell off (06:50) India is one of the most attractive bond markets in the world now (10:22) Revenue growth slowest in 16 quarters says Crisil (19:28) Can Indian tax laws have explainers alongside (29:14) Travellers want to go to less frequented destinations nowListeners! We await your feedback....
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