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Swapnil Karkare Podcast: Economic Insights on India

Swapnil Karkare
India
Household Consumption Expenditure Survey
Food Expenditure
Urban and Rural Consumption
Standard Of Living
Health Expenditures
Multi Asset Allocation Funds
Red Sandalwood
Indian Economy
Nutrition
Poverty
Economic Policies
European Union
Moral Hazard
Information Asymmetry
Bangalore Water Crisis
Diwali
Maharashtra
Monopoly
Inflation

Welcome to the Swapnil Karkare Podcast, your go-to source for in-depth insights on economics and finance. Hosted by Swapnil Karkare — a Chartered Accountant, Economist, Researcher, and Podcaster — this podcast delivers fresh perspectives on India's state economies, key sectors, economic policies, and emerging trends shaping the nation’s financial future. Through engaging discussions, we break down... more

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In this month’s episode, we look at how global and Indian markets performed in October 2025.

- Korea, Japan, and Taiwan led global markets on optimism from a trade deal with the US.

- Indian markets gained 5%, driven by Telecom, Realty, and Metals ... more

Tarikh pe Tarikh... The iconic dialogue from Damini (1993) still echoes across Indian courts even 30 years later. Sadly, little has changed.

In this episode, we will find the real reason behind 4.6 crore pending cases in Indian courts. Well, the rea... more

In the September 2025 monthly finance wrap, we discussed various markets, issues and updates such as -

- Indian markets stayed flat while Southeast Asian markets soared.

- IT stocks fell due to H1B Visa fee hike and Durables and FMCG stocks too dec... more

India’s cities are choking. More cars, fewer buses, and killer trains define urban life. Why does public transport fail while private vehicles thrive?

In this episode, we unpack the politics, policy biases, and regulatory nightmares behind India’s t... more

In this episode of the Swapnil Karkare Podcast – Economic Insights on India, we delve into why agriculture holds vastly different meanings for India and the US, and how this fundamental disparity has hindered crucial trade talks.

India’s half a bill... more

Can India use guar gum against US like China uses rare earths to pressure the US? Sounds powerful… but the truth is far more complicated.

In this episode, we break it all down:

- How guar gum went from a humble bean to a $4 billion export

- Why th... more

360 ONE or Zerodha? Choosing the Right Multi-Asset Fund for You

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DISCLAIMER -

THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED VIDEO. THIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. THIS IS PURE ANALYTICAL AND ACADEMIC EXERCISE. DO NOT TAKE ANY INVESTMENT DECISION SOLELY BASED ON THI... more

In the July 2025 monthly finance wrap, we discussed various markets, issues and updates such as -

🌏 Global Highlights:

- Trump signs new trade deals with Indonesia, Japan & EU, no deal with India, but extension to China & Mexico

- US markets chee... more

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Podcast Host

Recent Guests

Sushant Hede
A recent graduate and economist with experience in economic analysis, previously with Care Ratings.
Episode: How Do Indians Spend? Ft. Sushant Hede | Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 Analysis
Saumya Bader
Chartered Accountant and economics enthusiast, podcaster at Economic Charcha
Economic Charcha
Episode: Choosing The Right Finfluencer ft. Saumya Bader | Journey of Finance Content Creator

Host

Swapnil Karkare
Chartered Accountant and Economist with extensive experience in economic research and analysis.

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Choosing The Right Finfluencer ft. Saumya Bader | Journey of Finance Content Creator
Q: What are your views on financial influencers?
Saumya expresses concern about misinformation and mis-selling from some financial influencers, stating that it leads to a trust deficit among people.
Choosing The Right Finfluencer ft. Saumya Bader | Journey of Finance Content Creator
Q: How did you start?
Saumya transitioned from working as an economist to focusing on content creation due to her love for writing and a desire to engage with economics in a more public way.
Maharashtra Economy | Rich & Poor Districts of Maharashtra | Know Your State
Q: What are the plans to boost manufacturing in the state?
The episode emphasizes a need for increased attention to manufacturing to foster economic progress in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Economy | Rich & Poor Districts of Maharashtra | Know Your State
Q: What are the plans to develop central Maharashtra?
Policymakers need to actively seek solutions to support the development of central Maharashtra, ensuring equitable growth across regions.
How Do Indians Spend? Ft. Sushant Hede | Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 Analysis
Q: How has the pandemic influenced spending trends since the last survey?
While specific impacts are hard to pin down, increased subsidies and changes in consumer behavior post-COVID are believed to have contributed to the current expenditure patterns.

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