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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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On Episode 917 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Puneet Pal, Head - Fixed Income at PGIM India Mutual Fund as well as Sanjay Lazar, Aviation Expert.

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On Episode 916 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anindya Banerjee, Senior VP and Head of Research for Currency and Commodities at Kotak Securities as well as Sohrab Bararia, Partner, Indirect Tax at Grant Thornton Bh... more

On Episode 915 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rajiv Mitra, Food and Dairy industry Expert as well as Puneet Gupta, Director, India & ASEAN Automotive Market at S&P Global Mobility.

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On Episode 914 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rahul Matthan, Founding Partner of Trilegal. We also feature bites from our recent Weekend Edition featuring Rajani Sinha of CareEdge Ratings, Somashekhar Vemuri of Cr... more

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Rajani Sena
Chief Economist at CareEdge Ratings
CareEdge Ratings
Episode: #912 Crude Oil Falls Below 73: What It Means for India Economy? | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report
Somashekhar Vemuri
Senior Director at Crisil Ratings
CRISIL Ratings
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Rakesh Vyas
Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager at Quest Investment Managers
Quest Investment Managers
Episode: #911 India’s Stock Market Through A Bottom Up Investing Lens | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report
Piyush Pandey
Senior Vice President, Institutional Equity Research and Lead Analyst for IT, Telecom, Internet and Power at Centrum India
Centrum India
Episode: #908 Lessons From The World’s Biggest IPO
Muralikrishnan B
Founding faculty member at EFMD's International Institute of Faculty and Research (IIFR); former president of Chiomi India, now professor of practice after completing doctoral work at ISB
EFMD / IIFR; Chiomi India
Episode: #907 Why Indian IT Stocks Are Getting Battered
Sudhir Kapadia
Senior Board Advisor and formerly Senior Tax Partner at Ernst & Young India
Ernst & Young India
Episode: #906 Why India’s FDI Is Falling Despite Its Growth Story | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report
Gauri Shankar Nagabhushanam
CEO, CapitaLand India Trust
CapitaLand
Episode: #904 Indian Markets Are Now Cautious
Bharati Balaji
Deputy Director General of the All India Distillers' Association
All India Distillers' Association
Episode: #902 Oil Prices Hit 3 Month Low As Global, Indian Markets Rise
Sourav Mitra
Partner Energy, Grant Thornton Bharat and head of the oil and gas practice
Grant Thornton Bharat
Episode: #902 Oil Prices Hit 3 Month Low As Global, Indian Markets Rise

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

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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
    India25 days 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!

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    WadhwaRahul
    Indiaa month 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
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    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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Insightful conversations with timely topics.

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#905 Markets Are Coasting On Hopes Of Oil Prices Staying Down
Q: I reached out to veteran market analyst Ambareesh Baliga and I began by asking him whether the NEC IPO could be a turning point that many have been waiting for.
Baliga suggested that large IPOs can siphon liquidity from the market but, with ample liquidity among Indian investors, the impact may be temporary; a successful IPO cycle could reignite interest and set up more listings.
#908 Lessons From The World’s Biggest IPO
Q: What is the potential valuation and strategic rationale for the Jio IPO?
The guest explains a roughly $130 billion valuation, driven by the telecom core and potential app/cloud plays, with most value coming from the core business and expansion opportunities tied to data and services.
#903 More Foreign Capital Returns As Global Funds Buy India Bonds
Q: What does the EY survey say about customer experience in Indian banking today?
Empathy and end-to-end handling of customer journeys are critical; many banks struggle with consistent service across channels, and data integration across touchpoints is essential to personalize interactions and retain customers.
#902 Oil Prices Hit 3 Month Low As Global, Indian Markets Rise
Q: What is Sourav Mitra reading into the latest developments of the war and its impact on oil prices and India's energy security?
He emphasized positive signals from Hormuz reopening and diversified sourcing that reduce reliance on any single region, while noting uncertainties in transport costs and the time needed for prices to normalize. He also highlighted the need to monitor how long supply disruptions might persist and how domestic policy will respond to price volatility.
#909 Did A Big IPO Break The Market Just Now?
Q: So would this process be somewhat similar to, let's say, how people have retrofitted CNG in terms of cost and efficiency derived thereof?
Yes, the retrofit approach requires a regulatory path, third-party kit validation, warranty protection, and OEM confidence to ensure consumer adoption without undermining vehicle integrity or aftersales support.

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