In this episode of Moneycontrol Macro Minutes, RBL Bank’s Chief Economist Rajni Thakur talks to Arup Roychoudhury on India’s economic outlook for 2021-22 amidst a surge in Covid-19 cases.





Thakur says that the ‘second wave’ remains the biggest risk on the horizon for policymakers, and how it is dealt with will decide whether the projections made by the government and various agencies will hold true or not.






3329: Macro Minute | If current Covid wave persists, path to recovery will be more reluctant: RBL Bank’s Rajni Thakur

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In this episode of Political Economy with Shweta Punj, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) co-director Sanjay Kumar, discusses the issues that are dominating the minds of voters in Elections 2024 and whether BJP will be able to crack the Southern code and make inroads into Tamil Nadu.

4222: Jobs, price rise and Modi’s popularity top voters’ minds in Elections 2024 | Political Economy

In this episode of Market Minutes, Zoya Springwala talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the domestic market opens. Various cues ranging from Israel-Iran tensions, surging crude prices, higher bond yields, Q4 earnings, cautious commentary from the US Federal Reserve chair will guide the markets. Also, catch Kunal Sodhani, Shinhan Bank on the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

4221: Will cautious Fed commentary, Israel-Iran tensions, soaring bond yields fan risk-off sentiment? | Market Minutes

The IRDAI has reduced the moratorium period that makes claims incontestable on the grounds of failure to disclose pre-existing diseases from eight years to five years, effective April 1. Likewise, shorter waiting period for pre-existing illnesses means that policyholders will have to wait for three, instead of four, years for their declared pre-existing conditions such as diabetes or hypertension to be covered, says Bhabatosh Mishra, Director, Claims, Underwriting and Product Niva Bupa Health Insurance. Tune in to Simply Save for details.

4220: New IRDAI rules: Now, health insurers cannot reject claims citing non-disclosure of pre-existing conditions after five years: Niva Bupa underwriting head | Simply Save

In this episode of Market Minutes, Zoya Springwala talks about the key factors to watch out for today before the domestic market opens. Weak global cues and a negative sentiment will set the mood for Nifty 50 and Sensex in trade today, as heightened geopolitical tensions send alarm bells ringing. However, how much impact will the crisis in the Middle East have on India? Also, catch Arvinder Singh Nanda, senior vice-president at Master Capital Services on the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

4219: Markets to see increased volatility on Israel-Iran tensions, earnings season, elections | Market Minutes

In this episode of Unusual Suspects, we'll delve into the crucial role of family philanthropy in championing the cause of women and girls, fostering diversity, and spearheading social change to advance gender equity in India. In an insightful conversation, presented in partnership with GivingPi, Radhika Bharat Ram, Joint Vice Chairperson of The Shri Ram Schools in Delhi NCR, and Kartik Bharat Ram, Joint Managing Director of SRF Ltd, a diversified chemicals conglomerate, discuss how strategic philanthropic investments can become catalysts for progress paving the way for a more inclusive and impactful future.

3329: Macro Minute | If current Covid wave persists, path to recovery will be more reluctant: RBL Bank’s Rajni Thakur

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