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The Core Report

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United States
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Donald Trump
Indian Markets
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Every Monday to Saturday, tune in as financial journalist and host Govindraj Ethiraj gives you the latest news in business, economy and technology

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Why is India’s e-commerce policy holding back growth when its online retail market has already crossed $60 billion? Could clearer regulation, greater foreign investment and better support for MSMEs unlock the next phase of India’s digital economy?In ... more

On Episode 931 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Nikit Popli, Partner, Indirect Tax and Incentives at KPMG as well as Shub Bhowmick, Co-founder and CEO at Tredence. We also feature an excerpt from Episode 4 of our Se... more

Why does Dubai still feel like home for Indian wealth? In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Jamil Khatri, CEO of Uniqus Consultech, about why Indian business families, family offices a... more

On Episode 929 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sanjay Notani, Partner at Economics Law Practice (ELP).

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Recent Guests

Ashish Fafadia
Partner, Blume Ventures
Blume Ventures
Episode: Why India’s E-Commerce Policy Is Holding Back Growth | Eye On Retail | The Core Report
Jay Gulish
Executive, USIBC
US-India Business Council (USIBC)
Episode: Why India’s E-Commerce Policy Is Holding Back Growth | Eye On Retail | The Core Report
Jamil Khatri
CEO of Unicus Consulting
Unicus Consulting
Episode: #930 Why Dubai Still Feels Like Home for Indian Wealth | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report
Varun Lohchab
Chief Research Officer, Equities at HDFC Securities
HDFC Securities
Episode: #926 The Markets Hold Their Ground
Harsh Gupta Madhusudan
Author, fund manager, and chief India strategist at Ionic Wealth (part of Angel One)
Ionic Wealth / Angel One
Episode: #925 Markets Are Savouring The Return Of FIIs
Sid Swaminathan
CEO of Jio BlackRock in India
Jio BlackRock
Episode: #924 Can Jio BlackRock Change How India Invests In Mutual Funds? | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report
Tejashree Joshi
Head of Environmental Sustainability at Godrej Enterprises Group
Godrej Enterprises Group
Episode: #923 What Signals Are The Markets Really Looking For?
Raja Lahiri
Partner Transaction Advisory and Private Equity Leader, IPO Advisory and National Leader for TMT
Grant Thornton Bharat
Episode: #922 Markets Recalculate Impact As Trump Signals End Of Truce
Nicolas Ziv
Lead specialist transport sector resilience
CDRI / Airports Council International (as discussed)
Episode: #922 Markets Recalculate Impact As Trump Signals End Of Truce

Host

Govindraj Ethiraj
Host of The Core Report (and associated editions); seasoned financial journalist leading in-depth discussions on economy, markets, and technology.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 267 ratings
  • My voice

    Comprehensive, precise and easy to understand. Give views on current economic scenarios of our country.

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    Jnanawala
    India2 months ago
  • Sharp, wise, and consistently excellent

    If you want to actually understand the daily financial and economic landscape, this is the podcast. Govindraj’s deep knowledge of the markets is impressive, but it’s his wisdom and dry wit that make this a standout. He has a unique ability to make complex news both accessible and engaging. A brilliant start to the day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WadhwaRahul
    India2 months ago
  • At the Core

    Thank you Govindji . It’s really insightful conversation and real-time topic. All the best to you and your team. Your well wisher Lucky. Spreading your channel to world wide.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucky well wisher
    Indiaa year ago
  • Core report

    Outstanding coverage and analysis

    Look forward to each morning

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elephantman India
    India2 years ago

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Great depth on economics and markets for listeners.
Consistently strong coverage and analysis.
Insightful conversations with timely topics.

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Why India’s E-Commerce Policy Is Holding Back Growth | Eye On Retail | The Core Report
Q: What changes to foreign investment rules could unlock more growth in inventory-based e-commerce models?
A move toward allowing foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce, while maintaining protections for Indian retailers, could expand scale, improve logistics, and boost cross-border trade; the panel suggests balancing protections with equal treatment and clear rules.
#925 Markets Are Savouring The Return Of FIIs
Q: If that indeed is the case, what are some of the longer-term views for the markets looking like and the sectors within that?
Harsh describes a constructive view for the short-to-medium term, with strong bank credit growth, a potential re-rating of domestic markets, and a bias toward financials, discretionary consumption, and select cyclicals, while advising caution around pure export plays and defending the view that a hybrid, domestically anchored growth story is more sustainable.
#923 What Signals Are The Markets Really Looking For?
Q: What are the main macro signals currently affecting Indian markets?
Monsoon progression, oil price movements, inflation trends, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia are the dominant signals, with monsoon coverage improving inflation prospects while energy prices and military risk introduce volatility.
#919 Markets Set For Firmer Week Ahead
Q: What is the growth potential for gold loans given collateral options like gold, land, and title deeds?
Gold has broad accessibility, especially for the lower pyramid, making it a viable collateral option that could expand credit access, though regulatory concerns around consumer protection and lending practices remain.
#919 Markets Set For Firmer Week Ahead
Q: So where are we in terms of loan-to-value ratios today? And where were we, let's say, a year ago?
The loan-to-value ratio is roughly between 70% and 80%, with a trend toward higher top-up loans as gold values rise, which regulators worry could encourage riskier lending practices, potentially affecting credit culture.

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