Best Govindraj Ethiraj Podcasts (2025)

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#588 India Is Now Being Driven By Wall Street, Again 26:32

18m ago26:32

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On Episode 588 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Jaspreet Bindra, Founder at Tech Whisperer Ltd as well as Ashutosh Singh, Managing Director and CEO at Asia Index. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) India is now being driven by Wall Street once again (04:39) Oil prices come down as more supply looms on t…

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#587 Markets Rise After Gaining Confidence 28:24

1d ago28:24

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On Episode 587 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rajnikant Behera, Executive Director, Finance at RSB Group as well as Advocate Shirish Deshpande, consumer court expert. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets rise after gaining confidence (01:34) Morgan Stanley quotes India’s new terror doctrine as p…

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#586 Markets Slide Down Again 29:47

5h ago29:47

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On Episode 586 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Mirai Chatterjee, Director at Self-Employed Women’s Association, or SEWA as well as K. Ramakrishnan, Managing Director - South Asia at Worldpanel Division, Kantar. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets slide down (02:37) Monsoon is arriving even earli…

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#585 Markets Slide Down In Search of Fresh Traction 21:35

8h ago21:35

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On Episode 585 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vinay Singh, Co-Founder and Partner at Fireside Ventures as well as Sheetal Sapale, VP Commercial at Pharmarack. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (01:00) Markets slide down in search for fresh traction (02:49) Gold prices are back up (04:10) Britain has kissed and made up…

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#584 Indian Markets Hold Gains Of Last Week 21:55

3d ago21:55

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On Episode 584 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ankit Mehta, CEO at ideaForge Technology. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:41) Indian markets hold gains of last week, valuation concerns return (07:12) Gold prices ease off but are still high for jewellery purchases (08:08) Turkish airport services company Celebi goe…

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#583 How Mann Deshi Is Empowering Women Entrepreneurs In Rural India 19:56

3d ago19:56

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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Chetna Sinha, founder of Mann Deshi Foundation and Mann Deshi Bank, about the unique challenges women entrepreneurs face in rural India when accessing business loans and capital. Learn how Mann Deshi is empowering thousands of rural women by overcoming barriers like la…

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#582 Sensex Up 1,200 Points In Sudden Jump 20:30

4d ago20:30

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On Episode 582 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anand Kulkarni, Director at Crisil Ratings. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Indian stocks hit 7-month high since October, Sensex up 1,200 points in sudden jump. (02:48) Oil prices slide sharply as the US and Iran engage with each other. (04:20) Trump te…

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#581 Markets Claw Back After A Roller Coaster Ride 22:25

5d ago22:25

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On Episode 581 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer at Ananta Centre as well as Garima Kapoor, Economist & Executive Vice President at Elara Securities (India). SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:31) Markets claw back after a roller coaster ride (05:29) Bank of America replaces Jap…

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#580 The Markets Reverse Some Of The Post Ceasefire Gains 37:42

7d ago37:42

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On Episode 580 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Srivastava, Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative, Chetna Gala Sinha, Founder and Chair at Mann Deshi Bank & Mann Deshi Foundation as well as AVM GP Sharma, President (Meteorology & Climate Change) at Skymet Weather. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the D…

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#579 Indian Stock Market’s Best Session In More Than 4 Years 26:10

7d ago26:10

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On Episode 579 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ambareesh Baliga, Veteran Market Expert as well as Abhishek Goenka, Founder and CEO at India Forex & Asset Management. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Indian stock markets have their best sessions in more than 4 years (03:17) Gold prices drop as its saf…

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#578 Markets Set To Edge Up On Ceasefire Moves 30:58

9d ago30:58

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On Episode 578 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist, Crisil Limited. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:21) Markets set to edge up on ceasefire moves (10:54) Oil prices are holding steady in the lower 60s (13:52) Decoding India’s positive macroeconomic data that starts with the monsoons…

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#577 China’s Shadow: India-Pakistan Conflict & Economic Impact 42:10

9d ago42:10

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In this Episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Captain Raghu Raman, Founding CEO, NATGRID, Shankkar Aiyar, Politics & Economy Analyst, Author, Dr. Brinda Jagirdar, Economist.They break down the fast-moving India-Pakistan ceasefire announced after deadly cross-border strikes, unpacking…

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#576 Markets Fall Towards End Of Trading Day 22:22

12d ago22:22

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On Episode 576 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan as well as Rakesh Bhatnagar, Director General at Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises (VoICE). SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Markets fall towards end of trading day on heightene…

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#575 Resilient Markets Close In The Positive 37:50

13d ago37:50

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On Episode 575 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Gaurang Shah, Senior VP at Geojit Financial Services, Bjarne Schieldrop, Chief analyst commodities at SEB as well as Prabhu Dhamodharan, the convenor of the Coimbatore-based Indian Texpreneurs Association. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) Resilient marke…

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#574 The Markets Show Surprising Resilience 23:58

14d ago23:58

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On Episode 574 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, Chief Executive Officer, Ananta Centre as well as R.S. Sharma, the former Director General of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), and current Chairperson of both ONDC and the Algorand India Advisory Board. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories …

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#573 FIIs Buy $4.8 Billion In 12 Sessions As Markets Rise 24:51

15d ago24:51

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On Episode 573 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to C S Vigneshwar, President at FADA as well as Gulam Zia, Senior Executive Director - Research, Advisory, Infrastructure, and Valuation, Executive Director at Knight Frank. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) FIIs buy $4.8 billion in 12 sessions as markets ri…

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#572 Markets Poised For Steady Run During Week 33:52

16d ago33:52

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On Episode 572 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Jay Kothari, SVP-Equities at DSP Mutual Fund as well as Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Group. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (05:38) Markets poised for steady run during week (14:44) Warren Buffet hands over reins of Berkshire Hathaway (17:36) Oil prices set to…

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#571 Lenovo’s Big Bets On AI, Gaming & Made-In-India Tech with Shailendra Katyal 47:38

18d ago47:38

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What’s powering Lenovo’s next big leap in India? In this exclusive episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Shailendra Katyal, MD and CEO, Lenovo India, diving deep into Lenovo’s bold bets on AI, gaming, and Made-in-India tech.As Lenovo marks 20 years in India, this in-depth conversation explores:✅ Lenovo’s vision fo…

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#570 US Markets Roil after Negative GDP Growth 20:08

19d ago20:08

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On Episode 570 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj takes you through the biggest stories in business and manufacturing. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (07:33) US markets roil after negative GDP growth (09:48) GST collections hit all time high in April (11:35) Oil is back around $60 a barrel (14:14) Investors are now selling US c…

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#569 The Markets Rise on Positive Undertone 34:18

21d ago34:18

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On Episode 569 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Research for Forex and interest rates at Kotak Securities as well as Pushan Sharma, Director-Research at Crisil Limited. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) The markets rise on positive undertone but struggle against border tension…

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#568 Sensex Hits A 2025 Year High Of 80322 30:37

22d ago30:37

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On Episode 568 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Neil Shah, Vice President Research & Co- Founder at Counterpoint Research. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Sensex hits a 2025 year high of 80322 (02:43) Reliance shares jump as markets rerate stock (04:21) Gold prices moderate as traders await cues from…

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#567 Markets Run on Positive Undertone 23:27

23d ago23:27

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On Episode 567 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Arvind Chari, CIO at Q India UK as well as Sachin Gupta, Chief Ratings Officer of CARE Ratings. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets run on positive undertone but grapple with uncertainty (12:21) India’s forex reserves are rising (15:18) Apple gears …

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#566 How To Get An 800+ CIBIL Score & Unlock Better Loan Offers | Bhavesh Jain 57:12

25d ago57:12

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How to Get an 800+ CIBIL Score & Unlock Better Loan Offers | Bhavesh Jain on The Core Report Weekend EditionWant the best loan offers, lowest interest rates, and VIP treatment from banks?In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Bhavesh Jain, Managing Director and CEO of TransUnion CIBIL, reveals the real steps to achieve and maintain an …

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#565 Markets Pause After 7 Day Run 24:06

28d ago24:06

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On Episode 565 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vandana Hari, energy analyst and founder of Vanda Insights. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (01:00) Markets pause after 7 day run (02:10) HUL, Nestle results point to continuing weak signals in domestic economy (06:02) China says no tariff talks (07:10) America wants Ind…

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#564 Indian Markets Hit Their Highest Levels In 2025 21:37

28d ago21:37

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On Episode 564 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rahul Jain, Director of Research at Dolat Capital. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (06:26) Indian markets hit their highest levels in 2025 (08:57) The rupee takes a mild hit after the dollar strengthens (11:41) The US blinks again on tariffs, markets look up (13:49) Unde…

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#563 Markets Run Up for 6th Consecutive Day 37:22

1M ago37:22

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On Episode 563 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd as well as Ashok K Bhattacharya, Editorial Director and columnist at Business Standard. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) Markets run up for 6th consecutive day (0…

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#562 The Markets Begin The Week With A Bang 27:21

1M ago27:21

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On Episode 562 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vandana Hari, Founder & CEO at Vanda Insights as well as G.R Senthilvel, Secretary of Tirupur Exporters and Manufacturers Association. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) The markets begin the week with a bang (05:29) Gold hits fresh high, dollar is down (0…

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#561 Markets See Best Weekly Run In Four Years 31:36

1M ago31:36

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On Episode 561 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Kunal Khattar, Founder at AdvantEdge. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (09:09) Markets see best weekly run in four years (11:37) Oil markets experience extreme volaitlity (13:35) Global trade uncertainty is pushing investors towards consumer facing stocks. (15:30) Maruti …

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#560 Santosh Iyer on Mercedes-Benz India's EV Push, AMG Craze & Gen-Z Luxury Car Buyers 48:26

1M ago48:26

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In this conversation, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, about the EV push and 8 percent penetration in India's luxury segment, Localisation strategy and the 30 percent made-in-India milestone, Why Gen-Z, salaried professionals, and women are driving luxury demand, and much more.This episode …

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#559 The Sensex Has Rallied over 3,000 Points in 3 Sessions 39:11

1M ago39:11

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On Episode 559 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Rotti, Founder and CEO of Tax Compaas, Sheetal Sapale, VP Commercial at Pharmarack as well as K Venkatachalam, Chief Advisor at TASMA. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) The Sensex has rallied over 3,000 points in 3 sessions (06:24) Angel tax returns …

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#558 India Beats Tariff Tantrums 38:21

1M ago38:21

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On Episode 558 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pawan Kumar, President of Seafood Exporters Association of India as well as Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist, Head - Research & Outreach at ICRA. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) India beats tariff tantrums, becoming first global market to do so (03:59) Morg…

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#557 Markets Digest Fresh Round Of Tariff Volatility 36:19

1M ago36:19

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On Episode 557 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Karan Taurani, SVP-Research Analyst (Media, Consumer Discretionary, and Internet) at Elara Capital as well as Poorvi Chothani, Founder and Managing Partner at LawQuest. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) Markets digest fresh round of tariff volatility (04:…

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#556 Markets Flip Flop as They Settle Down for Extended Trade Wars 24:14

1M ago24:14

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On Episode 555 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Priyanka Kishore, Director and Principal Economist at Asia Decoded. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (07:14) Markets flip flop as they settle down for extended trade wars. (09:35) Gold prices shoot to fresh highs, dollar dips again. (11:35) Crude oil prices edge up on US …

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#555 India’s Long-Term Future Is Clear — The Short Term Is Always Blurry | Rashesh Shah 52:00

1M ago52:00

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In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with Rashesh Shah, Chairman of the Edelweiss Group, for a deep dive into entrepreneurship, leadership, India's evolving financial markets, and the mindset required to build and sustain a long-term business in a volatile environment. From marathon running to managing ene…

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#554 Global Markets Rejoice On 90-Day Tariff Pause 25:41

1M ago25:41

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On Episode 554 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bagga, Market Expert. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Global markets rejoice on 90-day tariff pause, take stock (02:58) TCS net profits are down as revenue touches Rs 2.59 trillion (04:51) Why bond markets and not stock markets can destroy fortunes…

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#553 Indian Markets Hold Out Once Again 29:25

1M ago29:25

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On Episode 553 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Paul Hickin, Chief Economist and Editor-in-Chief at Petroleum Economist as well as Dipti Deshpande, Principal Economist at Crisil limited. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (00:50) Indian markets hold out once again (05:33) Fear of owning US treasuries grips glob…

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#552 The Markets Recover on Positive Indian Data 21:29

1M ago21:29

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On Episode 552 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Professor Leon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00) The markets recover as bargain hunters return to focus on positive Indian data (05:07) Goldman Sachs projects an extreme oil scenario of $40 a …

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#551 US Stocks Whacked For The Third Day 20:53

2M ago20:53

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On Episode 551 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Amit Pabari, Managing Director at CR Forex. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (05:00) Indian markets fall around 3% in biggest drop in 10 months, fare better than most major global indices (05:46) US stocks whacked for the third day, S&P 500 enters bear territory (06:56) O…

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#550 US Stock Markets See $6 Trillion Rout In 2 Days 27:00

2M ago27:00

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On Episode 550 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Steven A. Altman is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at the New York University Stern School of Business. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (08:41) US stockmarkets see a $6 trillion rout in 2 days, or 1.5 times Indian market …

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India’s AI Opportunity: Frugal Innovation & Global Impact | C Vijayakumar On What’s Next 17:37

2M ago17:37

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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with C Vijayakumar, CEO & MD of HCLTech, to explore how Generative AI is reshaping the future of business, software development, and human potential.From the first time he used ChatGPT to how HCLTech is driving billion-dollar transformations using AI—this conversation d…

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#549 Every 4th Global Job Will Be Done by an Indian | Ved Mani Tiwari, NSDC CEO 50:52

2M ago50:52

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In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), to explore how India is tackling one of its most pressing challenges — skilling its massive, young workforce. With 56 crore Indians already in the workforce, and millions more set to join in…

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AI Won’t Replace You — But Someone Using It Will | Noshir Kaka On Future-Proofing Careers 20:49

2M ago20:49

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"AI won’t replace you — but someone using it will."In this eye-opening conversation, Noshir Kaka, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, breaks down how AI is reshaping careers, industries, and leadership itself. Hosted by Govindraj Ethiraj, this episode of The Core Report Special Edition explores what it truly means to be future-proof in the age of…

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Why AI Should Help Us—Not Replace Us | Anil Seth On The Future Of Intelligence 21:26

2M ago21:26

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In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, we dive deep into the evolving frontier of artificial intelligence and human consciousness with renowned neuroscientist and author Professor Anil Seth.As AI systems like ChatGPT become increasingly human-like in how they communicate, are we mistaking fluency for understanding? And what happens whe…

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#548 Indian Markets Battle Tariff Headwinds 36:36

2M ago36:36

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On Episode 548 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Shankkar Aiyar, Politics Economy Analyst & Author, Ajay Srivastava, Founder at Global Trade Research Initiative and Dr Viranchi Shah, Former National President and Spokesperson at the Indian Drug Manufacturer Association. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:00)…

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#547 Markets Rebound As They Brace For Tariffs 24:43

2M ago24:43

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On Episode 547 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Mohit Makhija, Senior Director at Crisil Ratings. We also feature an excerpt from our recent interview with RS Subramanian, Senior Vice President (South Asia) at DHL Express. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take: The Trump Tariff Breakdown (05:38) Markets Rebound As They Brac…

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#546 Markets Reel From Impending Tariffs 34:44

2M ago34:44

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On Episode 546 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anuj Puri, Chairman and Founder at ANAROCK as well as Jamal Mecklai, CEO at Mecklai Financial. SHOW NOTES (00:00) The Take (04:50) Markets reel from impending tariffs on Indian exports and macro shifts (05:57) Gold hits fresh record high (11:10) India’s residential r…

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#545 Markets Close Last Financial Year In Positive 25:32

2M ago25:32

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On Episode 545 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist, Emkay Global Financial Services as well as Aditya Valiathan Pillai, Visiting Fellow at Sustainable Futures Collaborative. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) Markets crackle in slog overs to close last financial year in posit…

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#544 The Man Who Built India’s First Data Centre: Sharad Sanghi On Power, AI & The Future 40:34

2M ago40:34

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He built India's first data centre when the term didn't even exist. Today, he's powering the AI revolution.In this special episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Sharad Sanghi, founder of NetMagic and CEO of NEYSA, about the evolution of India’s data centre industry — from server closets in the early 2000s to AI-p…

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#543 India: From Consumer to Export Powerhouse – DHL’s Bold Outlook | R.S. Subramanianm 51:59

2M ago51:59

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In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with R.S. Subramanian, Senior Vice President South Asia at DHL Express, to explore how global logistics is evolving amid economic uncertainty, supply chain complexity, and geopolitical shifts.From India's emergence as a global manufacturing hub to DHL'…

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#542 Markets Survive a Fresh Volley of Tariff Fire 31:55

2M ago31:55

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On Episode 542 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bagga, veteran investor and market analyst as well as Ajay Srivastava, Founder of Global Trade Research Initiative. SHOW NOTES (00:00) Stories of the Day (01:09) Markets survive a fresh volley of tariff fire (03:29) How FIIs continue to drive sentiment and price…

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