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On Episode 605 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist and Head - Research & Outreach at ICRA, Safi Ahsan Rizvi, Advisor at National Disaster Management Authority as well as Captain Sam Thomas, President at ALPA India.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:48) Markets plunge suddenly by over 990 points
(03:30) Retail inflation drops to 6-year low of 2.82%
(12:00) Air India’s shocking disaster.
(20:09) Heat waves return to India as monsoon stalls. A check on preparedness.
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On Episode 604 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Gopal Jain, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Gaja Capital.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take: Cable TV’s Digital Disruption
(06:17) Markets edge up once again, tracking Asia
(06:39) US says it has a trade deal with China, the latter yet to respond
(10:56) Dedollarisation is rising, differently from what was predicted earlier
(13:51) Should you buy stocks of companies that provide steady dividends…or not?
(24:31) Malls are converting retail stores to entertainment zones as ecommerce pressure builds
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On Episode 603 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to G Chokkalingam, Founder at Equinomics Research & Advisory Pvt Ltd. We also feature an excerpt from our extended interview with Algorand’s Anil Kakani and Nikhil Varma in our ongoing “Build On Blockchain” Series.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) Markets take a breather as bank stocks see selling
(03:12) Is it the macro story or micro story that is driving Indian stockmarkets right now
(11:00) How Wall Street banks are doubling down on Indian derivatives
(13:00) Rare earth crisis escalates for Indian companies, Maruti to slash production of some models
(15:29) Build On Blockchain
(21:08) Apple’s Liquid Glass fails to enthuse the market
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On Episode 602 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Trehan, Founder and CEO at AuthBridge.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Nifty hits 2025 high as markets gather strength
(03:41) How the froth in railway stocks highlights the valuations dilemma
(08:00) Big payouts by companies as dividends
(09:34) Nvidia founder Jensen Huang gushes about the UK, says he will invest there
(11:07) How lenders are scanning way more data points about you thank you think before clearing your loan applications
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On Episode 601 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vivek Kumar, Economist at QuantEco Research as well as Ashish Modani, Senior Vice President and Group Head (Corporate Ratings) at ICRA Ltd for Infra.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(05:29) The markets rise on rate cut news, strong macro fundamentals
(06:51) Steepest interest rate cut in 5 years surprises bankers, markets
(16:43) RBI says still wary of Crypto
(18:20) Inventory levels at auto dealerships rise again as entry level cars see sustained pressure
(19:43) Infrastructure shifts, sectors like roads are slowing down, newer, possibly unexpected ones are picking up
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How do you build a mobile payments network where banks barely function and cash is king?On this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Nigel Pont, Senior Advisor for Humanitarian Affairs, HesabPay (Afghanistan’s leading mobile payments platform — now expanding into Syria) and the Algorand Foundation.From war zones to wallets, this episode dives into how HesabPay is helping people access money digitally — even without smartphones or bank accounts — and why trust, not technology, remains the biggest challenge.Timestamps:
(00:00) How Nigel Pont got involved with HesabPay
(02:40) How HesabPay fills a gap and how it works
(05:20) The trust deficit
(06:39) How the e-wallet works and integrates with the Afghanistan Banking system
(08:15) Understanding the blockchain aspect
(10:38) The challenges with blockchain
(13:03) limitations of the digital payment infrastructure
(15:00) A Model for setting up digital payments infrastructure
(17:27) Cross border transactions
(18:50) On-ramping fiat to crypto
(22:15) Digital payment infrastructures in advanced country users
(24:39) Adoption rates and need for inbound payments
(26:50) The fee rates
(28:01) Tech applicable for disaster response
(30:30) Working within regulation in Afghanistan and Syria
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On Episode 599 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rohit Arora, CEO & Co-Founder at Biz2Credit & Biz2X as well as Manisha Kapoor, CEO and Secretary-General at the ASCI.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Markets break out of their losing streak
(02:49) Rupee among the worst performing Asian currencies in recent periods
(04:32) India’s census exercise is slotted, 7 years behind schedule
(05:17) Rare earth supply fears spread around the world, automotive companies gear for plant shut downs
(08:06) Did you know who actually makes almost 90% of the famous Dubai viral chocolate?
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On Episode 598 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Nikhil Dhaka, Vice President, Primus Partners. We also feature an excerpt from our upcoming interview with Nigel Pont from our Build On Blockchain series.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:09) Rich valuations put pressure on markets again
(04:09) Oil prices are climbing once again, crossing $65 a barrel
(05:50) OECD says US growth will slow to 1.6% from 2.8% the previous year
(07:34) India Inc’s expenditure and interest costs are muted
(08:27) Why China’s clamp down on rare earth exports is causing panic world over
(18:07) How tech is enabling humanitarian cash transfers in Afghanistan and Syria
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On Episode 597 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ayaz Memon, veteran sports journalist and commentator.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Markets bounce in fag end of trade as they grapple with uncertainty
(02:16) Foreign brokerages are still wary of high valuations
(04:51) US Dollar Index will fall 9% says Morgan Stanley
(07:17) Maruti wants the Govt to step in to revive small car sales, Tesla is a no show
(11:03) Gulf and Indian airlines exchange terse words on bilaterals at IATA summit in Delhi
(14:02) IPL 2025 ends today. The journey so far and ahead
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On Episode 596 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to DK Joshi, Chief Economist at Crisil limited.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(08:21) Markets lurch in continued search for bearings
(09:53) GST collections cross 2 lakh crore again in May
(10:43) India’s GDP growth comes in at 6.5%, what does a longer range picture for the Indian economy look like?
(24:19) Another inflation fighting move sees reduction in duties on edible oil imports
(25:31) Big IATA meet in Delhi forecasts lower costs for airlines this year
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India’s Cancer Crisis: Why Thousands Die Without TreatmentIn this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Dr. KS Sharma, former senior anesthesiologist at Tata Memorial Hospital, about India’s cancer care infrastructure, the alarming mortality rate, and the urgent shortage of trained oncologists.India records over 1.5 million new cancer cases each year, yet 60% of patients can’t access proper treatment due to lack of hospitals, cost barriers, and limited trained specialists. Dr. Sharma discusses the ground realities — from the challenges in radiation and chemotherapy access to the rural-urban gap in healthcare delivery.Topics Covered:Why India's cancer mortality rate is nearly 50%Gaps in cancer care infrastructure and hospital capacityThe shortage of surgical and medical oncologistsRole of Tata Memorial and regional cancer centresPublic vs. private healthcare affordability in oncologyPolicy gaps and what needs fixingIf you care about health equity, public healthcare, and India’s medical future, don’t miss this episode. Like, share, and comment to join the conversation.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction02:10 – How Dr. Sharma learned about the cancer care crisis06:25 – Why India lacks cancer infrastructure14:45 – Mortality vs. curability of common cancers22:00 – Workforce shortages and training needs36:50 – District-level healthcare gaps49:10 – Policy solutions and way forward
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On Episode 594 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks you through the top business news. We also feature excerpts from our interviews with Ram Singh, economist and Director of the Delhi School of Economics and Dr. KS Sharma, Dean Academics at Tata Memorial Hospital.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) Markets close up after uncertain session
(02:32) More economists are betting on an interest rate cut
(03:54) Don’t pop the champagne on the court freeze on Trump tariffs
(06:31) India’s highest tax payers are not those you think they should be
(12:31) Cancer cases in India are rising and the rising number of hospitals are not able to cope
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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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