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The Core Report

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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00:31:45

#707 Financials Are In and So Are Markets

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2025/10/19

On Episode 707 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vikas Bansal, CEO at Amazon Pay as well as Nikhil Varma, Technical Lead, India at Algorand.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(07:14) Financials are in and so are markets(08:43) Gold prices ease off but not enough for Diwali(09:26) US-China squabble again, more flights from India to China(10:38) How women entrepreneurs are driving growth in payments(24:11) IES and

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00:52:17

#706 How Patels Built America’s Motel Empire? |...

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2025/10/18

Indians own more than 60% of America’s hotels. How did the so-called “Patel Motel Cartel” grow from humble mom-and-pop motels to multi-billion-dollar hospitality empires?In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj is in conversation with Emmy & Peabody-winning filmmakers Amar Shah and Rahul Rohatgi, directors of The Patel Motel Story, whose new documentary traces this journey — from 1940s California farm labor camps to AAHOA’s 33,000-member powerhouse network.They

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00:29:56

#705 Companies are Investing $1.5 Trillion in IT/AI...

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2025/10/16

On Episode 705 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Mario Morales, GVP & General Manager, Semiconductors & Enabling Technologies at IDC.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:41) The Markets Jump(02:44) Tech Results Are In(04:34) Semiconductors and

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00:15:01

#704 Surge In Gold And Silver Imports Drives Up...

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2025/10/15

On Episode 704 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to John Pearson, Global CEO at DHL Express, from a larger conversation featured in our Weekend Edition.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Surge in gold and silver imports drives up India’s trade deficit(03:55) Oil prices fall on uncertainty but India stands to benefit(04:46) Why you will stop investing in IPOs if you hear these numbers(07:35) One country may leave global trade but 219 are embracing it, find out

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00:22:13

#703 IMF Raises Growth Targets For India

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2025/10/14

On Episode 703 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Madan Sabnavis, Chief Economist at Bank of Baroda as well as Vikas Jain, Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Multipl.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) LG has blockbuster debut on Indian bourses(03:41) IMF raises growth targets for India(07:41) Decoding the Nobel Economics Prize through an India lens(14:54) How are small equity investors responding to the gold and silver

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00:22:53

#702 Are IPO Listings Becoming More Muted?

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2025/10/13

On Episode 702 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Nachiket Mor, Former banker and Visiting Scientist at Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Are IPO listings becoming more muted?(03:39) Silver sees historic short squeeze in London as gold prices continue to rise(05:23) Inflation down to 8 year low of 1.54%(07:15) Global airlines are facing an additional $11 billion in costs because of challenges in aerospace supply

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00:32:01

#701 Trump Reminds Everyone He Is Still A Market Mover

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2025/10/12

On Episode 701 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Satish Dondapati, Fund Manager - ETF at Kotak Asset Management Company Ltd as well as Nikhil Varma, Technical Lead, India at Algorand.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Trump reminds everyone he is still a market mover(08:08) Fresh signs of overheating in IPO market as franchise owner of bankrupt company’s brand lists at discount(09:12) LG Electronics to list after garnering record Rs 440,000 crore for Rs

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00:37:22

#700 India’s Big Manufacturing Moment: Why DHL Sees...

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2025/10/11

In this Episode Of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj In Conversation With John Pearson, Global CEO, DHL Express.India’s big manufacturing moment feels real. Global supply chains are shifting. DHL is watching demand move from China to Vietnam, from Asia to the Middle East, and into ASEAN. Hear how exporters can protect margins, win new customers, and ride the next wave in electronics, AI hardware, EVs, renewables, and healthcare.What you will get• The playbook DHL gives clients to

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00:27:33

#699 Global Markets Continue To Stay Strong

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2025/10/09

On Episode 699 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sheetal Sapale, Vice President at Pharmarack as well as Deepak Maheshwari, Senior Policy Advisor at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Global markets continue to stay strong(02:41) Falling food prices are putting downward pressure on inflation(05:12) How economic growth in Asia projected to come in stronger(06:09) You would never guess which drug has made it

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00:24:25

#698 Why Investors Are Worrying Over Rising Gold Prices

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2025/10/08

On Episode 698 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anindya Banerjee, Head, Research, Currency and Commodity, Kotak Securities as well as Sidharath Kapur, Founder and Board Member at Refex Airports and Transportation.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:41) Why investors are worrying over rising gold prices(04:33) Markets stand by for earnings signals(13:00) UK says no work visas(14:38) How Mumbai’s new airport could change traffic

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00:26:55

#697 Why Are The Markets Rising Right Now?

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2025/10/07

On Episode 697 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vandana Hari, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Vanda Insights as well as Sachin Shah, Executive Director & Fund Manager at Emkay Investment Managers Ltd.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:38) Why are the markets rising right now?(06:13) Gold hits fresh records even as futures are pointing higher(07:47) Decoding the outlook for the latest earnings season and expectations(16:10) Why is everyone suddenly talking

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00:25:15

#696 You Can Bet On Hundreds Of Stocks or Just On Gold

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2025/10/06

On Episode 696 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rajat Maheshwari, chairman of the Singapore Chapter of the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and Senior Vice President, Strategic Growth, Asia Pacific at Mastercard.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:09) You can bet on hundreds of stocks or just on gold(02:31) The financial system is reporting higher lending(03:21) AI mania continues as AMD stock prices jump 25% after signing a deal with OpenAI for GPUs(04:25) Why

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00:30:46

#695 Markets Brace for a $5 Billion IPO Rush

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2025/10/05

On Episode 695 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajit Dayal, founder at Quantum Advisors as well as Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura Securities Ltd.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(06:26) Markets brace for a $5 billion IPO rush even as regulators smoothen the path(09:40) Domestic institutional buying is moderating(16:44) Gold prices hit fresh highs(17:13) Oil prices are falling as fears of a glut rise(18:20) A changed tax rule for NRIs is keeping more of them

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00:44:14

#694 How Ecommerce Is Recharging India’s Economy and...

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2025/10/04

In this episode, Govindraj explores how digital commerce is transforming consumption, jobs, investment, and exports in India. With over 250 million online shoppers today — and a projected 425 million by 2027 — ecommerce isn’t just a side story; it’s a growth engine ready to be unlocked.Our guest, R. Chandrasekhar, Chairperson of the Centre for the Digital Future and former IT & Telecom Secretary, shares insights from a new report on the economic impact of e-commerce and what it will take to

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00:27:17

#693 Markets Stage A Rebound

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2025/10/02

On Episode 693 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Chakri Lokapriya, Chief Investment Officer at LGT Wealth Management as well as Dr. Nikhil Varma, Technical Lead, India at Algorand..SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Markets stage a rebound(15:48) The Reserve Bank brings the banking system closer to the capital markets(16:57) The role of decentralised finance in supply

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00:25:23

#692 Foreign Investors Are Dumping Stocks

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2025/09/30

On Episode 692 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Nandivardhan Jain, CEO at Noesis Capital Advisors.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:29) Foreign investors are dumping stocks like no tomorrow(06:23) Why gold and silver imports are rising despite high prices(09:14) India signs a trade agreement with four European nations including Switzerland and Norway.(10:16) India’s economy needs to expand at an extraordinary 12.2% pace each year to solve its underemployment

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00:29:50

#691 Why Indian Markets Are Still Under Pressure

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2025/09/29

On Episode 691 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rohit Jain, Partner at Economic Laws Practice. We also feature an excerpt from our recent weekend edition featuring energy expert Dr Anas Al Hajji.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Why Indian markets are still under pressure(02:23) Why global investors are returning to China (04:50) Gold, silver hit fresh record highs, what’s next?(06:21) Lower GST rates will hit sales numbers of consumer product companies

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00:24:46

#690 Markets See Steepest Fall In Six Months

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2025/09/28

On Episode 690 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajit Ranade, former Group Exec President & Chief Economist at Aditya Birla Group and now Senior Fellow, Pune International Centre.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(06:17) Markets see steepest fall in six months(08:27) BRICS backed bank may issue rupee denominated bonds in the domestic market by next year(10:23) How can we really upgrade India’s judicial system(22:42) Accenture to lay off staff who can’t reskill on

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00:35:13

#689 The Truth About India’s Oil Future and Global...

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2025/09/27

India’s oil future is being shaped by global power moves and hidden agendas. What does this mean for the Indian economy and global energy security.In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj will be in conversation with energy expert Dr Anas Al Hajji to uncover the real story behind India’s dependence on Russian oil, US tariffs on imports, and the role of OPEC, China, and Europe.Why is the International Energy Agency often wrong in its forecasts. How are India’s refineries

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00:30:37

#688 Why The H-1B Visa Issue Has Hit The Markets

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2025/09/25

On Episode 688 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Siddharth Vora, Head of Quant and Fund Manager at PL Asset Management. We also feature an excerpt from our series Manthan by Sahamati.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Why the H1B visa issue has hit the markets more than the 50% tariffs(02:53) Even as the world waits for singularity, Wall Street is concerned about circularity!(04:28) A once in a few decades IPO boom this month will strain liquidity(06:01)

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