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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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00:32:46

#775 Why Oil Prices May Stay Low in 2026 & What It...

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2026/01/17

Why Oil Prices May Stay Low In 2026 and what it means for India is a question shaping business decisions, policy debates, and household economics across the country.In this India Energy Week 2026 special episode of The Core Report, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Atanu Mukherjee, CEO Dastur Energy to break down the global energy outlook for 2026, why oil supply is likely to stay ahead of demand, and how a lower crude oil price regime could impact India. From Brent crude price expectations in the 50 to

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00:25:00

#774 Iran Tensions Lead To Markets Flip Flopping

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2026/01/15

On Episode 774 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Nishank Goyal, CEO at Masters India.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:14) Iran tensions lead to markets flip flopping(03:12) Gold, silver hit record highs again, quite predictably(04:03) Indian exports to the US are holding steady for now(05:52) Oil prices pull back as US says will not attack Iran for now(12:02) China trade surplus hits record $1.19 trillion despite US tariffs(13:13) Tax and Technology(22:29)

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00:31:05

#773 Markets Fall As Fresh Tariff Jitters Hit India

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2026/01/13

On Episode 773 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bagga, Market Expert as well as Uday Ved, Partner – Tax services at KNAV.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Markets fall as fresh tariff jitters hit India(04:15) What lies beneath the choppiness in Indian markets?(16:39) An India-EU deal could be around the corner(17:34) The US targets Iran but it is not clear Venezuela is a win even as oil price rise(20:08) Businesses are looking forward to a host of

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00:30:59

#772 Markets Rise But On The Basis Of Signals That...

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2026/01/12

On Episode 772 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to C S Vigneshwar, President at the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). We also feature an excerpt from our upcoming India Energy Week interview featuring Atanu Mukherjee, President and CEO at Dastur Energy.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:09) Markets rise but on the basis of signals that seem early(03:56) Fresh uncertainty on Wall Street as the Trump administration launches pressure tactics on

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00:29:03

#771 Q3 Results Unlikely To Provide Significant...

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2026/01/11

On Episode 771 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Lloyd Mathias, Investor and Board Director. We also feature an excerpt from our recent India Energy Week interview with Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited).SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:29) Q3 results unlikely to provide significant market boost(07:58) India’s forex reserves are taking a hit because of the falling rupee(09:07) US oil giants are unsure about

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00:29:43

#770 Why Natural Gas Is Becoming India’s Most...

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2026/01/09

Why natural gas is becoming India’s most important energy fuel and how GAIL is using AI and gas pipelines to power India’s growth is the focus of this Core Report India Energy Week 2026 Special Episode.Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman & MD, GAIL (India) about how the expansion of India’s gas pipeline network and LNG sourcing is reshaping the country’s energy landscape. From city gas distribution and domestic PNG and CNG adoption to manufacturing, fertilisers, power,

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00:26:24

#769 Markets Take A Beating On 500% Tariff Threat

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2026/01/08

On Episode 769 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sushil Choksey, Director, Indus Equity Advisors. We also feature an excerpt from our recent India Energy Week interview with Arvinder Singh Sahney, Chairman of IOCL.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Markets take a beating on 500% tariff threat(04:13) Inflation could come in around 1.5% for the last month(05:09) How Indian Oil is targeting higher value realisations from retail outlets(13:55) Why are Reliance

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00:29:36

#768 Geopolitical Tensions Are In Full Sway Over...

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2026/01/07

On Episode 768 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vandana Hari, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Vanda Insights as well as Gulam Zia, Senior Executive Director, Research Advisory, Infrastructure And Valuation at Knight Frank.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:09) Geopolitical tensions are in full sway over Indian markets(03:31) Rupee rises above Rs 90 to the dollar, at Rs 89.88(03:55) India’s advance GDP estimates reinforce the resilience theme(06:25) How

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00:34:33

How Indian Oil Is Turning Fuel Pumps Into Energy Hubs...

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2026/01/07

Indian Oil is turning fuel pumps into energy hubs and it signals a fundamental shift in how India will power mobility and growth. In The Core Report India Energy Week 2026 Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Arvinder Singh Sahney, Chairman, IOCL about why petrol pumps are becoming multi energy stations with EV charging, CNG, battery swapping, renewables, and future fuels.This episode explores Indian Oil’s rapid expansion across 40,000 plus retail outlets, 20,000 km of pipelines, and

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00:34:15

#767 Global Markets Including Asia Zoom Ahead As...

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2026/01/06

On Episode 767 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dinshaw Irani, Managing Director and CEO at Helios Capital as well as Dr Sanjaya Baru, the author of the book Secession of the Successful: The Flight Out of New India.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Global markets including Asia are zooming ahead even as India lags(05:45) Reliance stock takes a knock amidst confusion and hasty denials over its oil imports(08:06) Oil prices edge up but largely steady(10:11)

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00:25:17

#766 Why Markets Are Not Really Going Anywhere

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2026/01/05

On Episode 766 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Amit Goel, Co-founder and Chief Global Strategist at PACE 360 as well as Anindya Banerjee, Head – Currency and Commodity Research, Kotak Securities.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) The Markets May Be Near Their Highs But Why They Are Not Really Going Anywhere(04:32) What Venezuela Could Mean Not Just To Oil But Metal Prices As A Whole?(05:32) Gold Prices Continue To Rise But Can The Rally Sustain?(12:21)

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00:30:57

#765 Will Third Quarter Results Power Markets Further?

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2026/01/04

On Episode 765 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, CEO, Ananta Aspen Centre. We also feature an excerpt from our recent Energy Special featuring Vartika Shukla, Chairman and Managing Director at Engineers India Limited (EIL).SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:19) Will third quarter results power markets further?(08:52) Why Venezuela is unlikely to affect oil prices for now(10:19) India’s car sales on strong wicket(11:57) Will the US-India trade agreement be

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00:50:06

#764 Solar Cookers to Modular Nuclear Reactors: The...

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2026/01/03

India’s energy transition is entering a decisive phase. In this India Energy Week 2026 Energy Special episode of The Core Report, we explore how solar cookers and modular nuclear reactors reflect the scale and ambition of the engineers transforming India’s energy future. Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Vartika Shukla, Chairman & MD, Engineers India Limited (EIL), on what it really takes to design, build, and execute the next generation of energy infrastructure.The conversation

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00:47:16

#763 Is 2026 India’s Biggest Reform Moment Since...

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2025/12/30

In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj is in conversation with Gurcharan Das, author and commentator, on whether 2026 could become India’s biggest reform moment since 1991 and if the country can finally cut red tape, boost manufacturing, and create jobs at scale.As US tariffs and global trade shifts reset supply chains, India has responded with steps like GST reform, labour codes, easing non tariff barriers, and changes to quality control orders

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00:43:05

#762 Will We Say Goodbye to OTPs in 2026? The Next...

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2025/12/29

Will We Say Goodbye to OTPs in 2026? As India enters the next authentication era, this episode of The Core Report explores whether one-time passwords are finally reaching the end of the road and what could replace them in banking, payments, and everyday digital life.In this special edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Pramod Varma, Co-Founder & Chief Architect, Networks For Humanity (NFH), Co-Creator, FINTERNET & BECKN Protocol, architect behind Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker, eSign, Account

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00:39:15

#761 Growth Up Inflation Down: How India Defied...

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2025/12/29

Growth Up Inflation Down. How India Defied Economic Logic? That question shapes this Core Report Special Edition with Govindraj Ethiraj, as India closes out 2025 with stronger GDP growth even as inflation cooled sharply.Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with DK Joshi, Chief Economist at CRISIL Ratings, on the biggest macro surprises of 2025 and what India should watch in 2026. They break down why GDP growth was revised up, why inflation fell when it usually rises, and how low nominal growth can quietly

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00:38:00

#760 How India Is De-Risking Oil Exploration One Well...

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2025/12/27

How India Is De-Risking Oil Exploration One Well At A Time is the focus of this in-depth conversation on The Core Report with Govindraj Ethiraj. As India looks to secure its energy future, this episode explores how ONGC is changing the way it approaches oil exploration, reducing risk one well at a time while navigating geopolitics, technology shifts, and rising energy demand.In this discussion, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Arun Kumar Singh, Chairman & CEO, ONGC, about how

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00:33:44

#759 Markets Have Thinned Out Now As Traders Take A...

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2025/12/23

On Episode 759 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Saurav Ghosh, co-founder of Jiraaf as well as Amit Prothi, Director General at the CDRI.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:48) Markets have thinned out now as traders take a break(05:10) Copper joins the party, hits all time highs along with gold and silver(07:05) How the dollar is heading for its weakest annual performance in eight years(08:27) Why investing in disaster resilience is critical to economic

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00:29:31

#758 The Markets Are Up As Fiis Step In For Some Late...

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2025/12/22

On Episode 758 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sandip Agarwal, Fund manager at Sowilo Investment Managers LLP as well as Parizad Sirwalla, Partner and National Head – Tax, Global Mobility Services, KPMG in India.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:09) The markets are up as FIIs step in for some late or early buying(11:28) Why an appreciating Thai Baht should concern us all(13:16) The surprise market that beat Wall Street in 2025(14:10) Geopolitical tensions

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00:32:20

#757 Financial Stocks Are Doing Well

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2025/12/21

On Episode 757 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ranjit Rath, Chairman & Managing Director, Oil India Limited (in an excerpt from our recent Energy Special) as well as Shankkar Aiyar, veteran economic journalist, columnist and author.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:38) Financial stocks are doing well in a sign that markets will do well(08:13) India joins the race for critical minerals with oil giants leading it(19:48) India opens up visas for Chinese even as the

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