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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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00:22:22

#847 A Bigger Worry For Oil: Demand Destruction

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2026/04/14

On Episode 847 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vipin Malhan, President of the Noida Entrepreneurs Association as well as R. Gopalakrishnan, former executive director of Tata Sons Ltd, about a new book he has co-authored, Chanakya and Sun Tzu: A Business Lens on Trade, Thought and Travel.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:41) A bigger worry for oil: demand destruction(02:08) Below average monsoons are projected for India(04:45) Why are workers in Noida

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00:49:02

#846 ⁠Why Global Investors Are Losing Interest In...

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2026/04/13

In this conversation on The Core Report Special Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with JPMorgan’s Jahangir Aziz to unpack India savings rate, India economy risks, global war impact on oil prices, and what it means for India growth, markets, and the future of investing.Why do Indian households save so much money even when the economy is growing? Is it culture or is it fear. We explore the hidden economic forces driving high savings in India including rising healthcare costs,

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00:24:48

#845 Why Markets might Absorb the Ceasefire Talk...

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2026/04/12

On Episode 845 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Siraj Hussain, Former Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Food Processing.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:00) Why markets might absorb the ceasefire talk breakdown in their stride.(10:17) Oil shocks are now spreading to Europe as realisation dawns.(12:43) Dubai is restricting flights from India.(13:16) Understanding India’s fertiliser supply challenges even as the planting season approaches.For more

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00:28:46

#844 How War and LNG Supply Threaten India’s...

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2026/04/11

How War and LNG Supply Threaten India’s Fertiliser Sector — in this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Siraj Hussain, Former Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Food Processing about how war, LNG shortages, urea imports, DAP supply, and monsoon risk could impact India’s fertiliser sector, agriculture economy, and food security.As the kharif season approaches, this conversation examines whether India has enough urea and DAP,

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00:43:27

#843 Why Electric Vehicles Are India’s Biggest $1...

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2026/04/11

Why Electric Vehicles Are India’s Biggest $1 Trillion Opportunity — in this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with venture capitalist Kunal Khattar, Founder, AdvantEdge about how EV adoption, energy security, oil imports, and the mobility transition could reshape India’s economy, jobs, and global competitiveness.As fuel costs remain high and EV adoption accelerates, this conversation examines why commercial vehicles consume 70% of India’s fuel,

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00:29:57

#842 Markets Are Still Optimistic

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2026/04/09

On Episode 842 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sheetal Sapale, Vice President at Pharmarack as well as Soumya Mohanty, MD & Chief Client & Solutions Officer, South Asia at Kantar.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) A ceasefire is hanging by the thread but why markets are still optimistic(05:10) The first major quarterly result from TCS is positive(08:23) Oil producers are seeing windfall gains from high prices already(10:42) How India saw a massive

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00:26:27

#841 Markets Celebrate Ceasefire

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2026/04/08

On Episode 841 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist & Head - Research & Outreach at ICRA as well as Dr. Ranjeet Mehta, CEO & Secretary General at PHDCCI (PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Markets celebrate ceasefire but will it last?(05:07) RBI holds interest rates as expected, lowers GDP forecasts(15:43) India needs more than 50 widebodied aircraft and why jet fuel supplies will

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00:34:23

#840 Indian Markets are Adjusting to The Mixed...

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2026/04/07

On Episode 840 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sunil Shah, President at The All India Plastics Manufacturers Association, Jay Kothari, Fund Manager and Senior Vice President, Global Head International Business and Lead Investment Strategist at DSP Asset Managers as well as Dr. Ajit Ranade, Economist and Former Vice Chancellor of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) How Indian markets are adjusting to the

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00:26:50

#839 Markets Rise on Monday Morning Peace Overtures

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2026/04/06

On Episode 839 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to C S Vigneshwar, President at FADA as well as Ashish Nanda, President and Head Digital Business of Kotak Securities. We also feature an excerpt from The Media Room interview hosted by Vanita Kohli-Khandekar and featuring Ashish Pherwani, Head of Media & Entertainment at EY.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Markets rise on Monday morning peace overtures(05:35) Electrification of vehicles is rising in India

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00:24:21

#838 Will Markets start Adjusting to a War Normal...

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2026/04/05

On Episode 838 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ketan Dalal, Tax Expert and Founder of Katalyst Advisors.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:09) Will markets start adjusting to a war normal this week?(09:12) India crude supplies are under control, though gas is still not(10:37) Why did India and Mauritius sign a treaty allowing tax free investments and what’s changed now?(21:50) Guess where rich Chinese are headed nextFor more of our coverage check out

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00:23:49

#837 Indian Markets Gain on a Fresh Round of Optimism...

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2026/04/01

On Episode 837 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Shivkumar Kalyanaraman, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) as well as Ajay Vij, Senior Country Managing Director at Accenture.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Indian markets gain on a fresh round of optimism of war end.(03:26) Jet fuel and commercial LPG prices rise as the Government tries to fend off pressure on domestic consumers(04:48) The government said it

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00:26:49

#836 Fresh Misdirection from the US on a Possible End...

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2026/03/31

On Episode 836 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Bhavdeep Bhatt, CEO at Northern Arc Investment Managers as well as Nikhil Sethi, National Leader Consumer Goods and Co-Lead Customer & Operations at KPMG in India.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Fresh misdirection from the United States on a possible end to the war.(05:40) Former BA and IATA CEO Willie Walsh to join Indigo as CEO.(06:55) India real GDP could contract by 1%, says EY.(07:22) Why Indian

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00:27:30

#835 Sensex Hits Two Year Low as Oil Crosses $115 per...

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2026/03/30

On Episode 835 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bagga, Veteran Market Expert as well as Indrani Bagchi, CEO at Ananta Aspen Centre.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Sensex hits two year low as oil crosses $115 per barrel(02:03) FIIs March sales at $12 billion hit all time high(02:51) A RBI intervention to control rupee speculation does not seem to have worked(05:44) Why defaults in the global private credit market should worry us(18:02) What are

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00:26:54

#834 Brace for a Tough Week as US Troops Land in West...

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2026/03/29

On Episode 834 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Amit Pabari, Managing Director at CR Forex Pvt. Ltd as well as Karan Marwah, Partner & Leader, CFO Advisory & IPO Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Bharat.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(06:26) Brace for another tough week as US troops land in West Asia.(10:02) Gas supply being stepped up to industries and commercial establishments says Government(11:24) Will the RBI’s latest move to prop up the rupee

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00:31:36

#833 Why India Still Does Not Set Global Agri...

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2026/03/27

Why India still does not set global agri commodity prices is a question that impacts markets, farmers, businesses, and the future of India’s economy.In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Arun Raste, CEO, National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange to break down India’s agri commodity markets, price discovery, and why India is not yet a global price setter despite its massive scale.From the impact of the West Asia conflict and the

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00:24:05

#832 Global Markets Turn Nervous Again

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2026/03/26

On Episode 832 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ben Powell, Managing Director, Chief Investment Strategist for APAC within the BlackRock Investment Institute. SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Global Markets turn nervous again as US-Iran peace talks falter without starting(02:29) What a US ground invasion will target(03:21) India has crude supplies for at least 61 days(04:57) Blackrock says investing has to become active in the post-war era and one-way

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00:28:38

#831 The Markets Rise for the Second Day

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2026/03/25

On Episode 831 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Garima Kapoor, Economist & Executive Vice President at Elara Securities (India). SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:09) The markets rise for the second day as oil prices fall on peace manoeuvres(03:22) Influential voices in the US like Blackrocks Larry Fink want Iran to be neutralised. What does that mean?(05:38) A month into the war, what has and will be the impact on India’s economy. Breaking it down(17:52)

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00:30:01

#830 The Markets Recover on Tuesday

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2026/03/24

On Episode 830 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Capt. Shiv Samrat Kapur, Managing Director of the India arm at Sentosa Ship Brokers as well as Vivek Kaul, Author and Columnist. SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) The markets recover on Tuesday but on tenterhooks once again(03:41) Net FDI has contracted for the fifth month in a row(04:53) LPG imports into India have dropped sharply. But how are ships presently navigating the Strait and what are the logistics

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00:35:34

#829 Trump’s Peace Gesture and Tehran’s Response...

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2026/03/23

On Episode 829 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Shah, economist and co-founder of the XKDR Forum as well as Richa Sawhney, Partner at Grant Thornton Bharat.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Trump makes a fresh gesture of temporary peace even as Israel continues to pound Tehran leaving markets confused as always(04:28) How India is quite literally fighting to get through a tanker at a time through the Strait of Hormuz(10:36) Should India allow the

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00:30:24

#828 Oil Prices Set to Spike and Markets Fall

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2026/03/22

On Episode 828 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ankit Hakhu, Director at Crisil Ratings as well as Manisha Kapoor, CEO at The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI).SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:00) Oil prices set to spike and markets fall as the United States gets set for fresh attack on Iran(07:34) The rupee has another bad day and it could get worse.(08:40) India is doing well on renewable energy capacity but there is a problem.(17:42) How Gen Alpha’s

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