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- #818 Indian Markets Recover From A Fresh Round Of Hammering
On Episode 818 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ashima Tyagi, Economics Associate Director, Pricing & Purchasing at S&P Global Market Intelligence as well as Amit Pabari, Managing Director at CR Forex. We also feature an excerpt from our Weekend Edition conversation with Chintan Haria, Principal Investment Strategist at ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) The most severe shock to energy markets since the 1970s
(01:53) Indian markets recover from a fresh round of hammering as oil stabilises
(06:26) Investing strategy in a shifting asset class time
(08:26) Where could the rupee go next ?
(14:13) Analysing demand and supply in India’s steel industry
FULL INTERVIEW with Chintan Haria
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25 min - Why Language AI Could Unlock India’s Digital Economy | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report
AI could unlock India’s digital economy and help make Indian companies smarter and more profitable. In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Akhilesh Tuteja, Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets, KPMG India about AI in India, language AI, and how it could reshape India’s digital economy and business growth.Artificial intelligence is transforming industries worldwide, but India may have a unique advantage. With a large population, diverse languages, and a growing startup ecosystem, it could unlock massive economic opportunity. Language AI could unlock India’s digital economy by bringing millions of non English speakers into the digital ecosystem. Much of the internet today is still dominated by English content, leaving many Indians disconnected from the full benefits of the digital world. With AI powered translation, voice interfaces, and mobile first technologies, language AI could dramatically expand access and accelerate the growth of India’s digital economy.The discussion explores how AI could make Indian companies smarter and more profitable by improving productivity, enabling faster decision making, and helping enterprises innovate at scale. From AI powered customer insights and hyper personalisation to automation, document processing, and enterprise intelligence, artificial intelligence is already changing how Indian businesses operate.The conversation also explores the future of India’s IT services industry, the role of startups and innovation ecosystems, and why AI may initially disrupt markets before creating even greater value. Key topics in this episode:a) AI in Indiab) Language AIc) India digital economyd) Artificial intelligence in businesse) Productivity and innovation with AIf) AI startups Indiag) AI impact on IT services industryTimestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:30) AI as a Gift and a Curse: The Paradox of Scale(03:12) Three Categories of Enterprise AI: Efficiency, Intelligence, and Growth (04:12) Hyper-personalisation in Retail: Customising Physical Products on the Fly (05:15) The Language Promise: Breaking Digital Boundaries for 90% of Indians (06:35) Why AI Might Destroy Value Before Creating $1.7 Trillion (09:12) The Future of IT Services: Legacy Debt and the Jevons Paradox of Code (12:25) India’s Innovation Ecosystem: From Incubation Hubs to AI ApplicationIf you found this conversation on AI in India, language AI, and India’s digital economy useful, don’t forget to like the video, share it with others interested in artificial intelligence and business, and subscribe for more deep conversations on technology, economics, and the future of business.
15 min - #817 Oil Prices: The Most Critical Indicator to Watch This Week
On Episode 817 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sourav Mitra, Partner – Oil & Gas at Grant Thornton Bharat as well as Saugata Bhattacharya, Member of the Monetary Policy Committee at Reserve Bank of India.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(04:41) Why oil prices are the most critical indicator to watch this week.
(07:58) Between oil and gas, how will India cope in the coming weeks?
(15:46) A global shortage of capital will affect economies like India. What could come next?
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29 min - #816 Best Investment Strategy For 2026 Market Uncertainty | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report Weekend Edition
Best Investment Strategy for 2026 Market Uncertainty | How to Protect and Grow Wealth in Uncertain Markets — In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Chintan Haria, Principal Investment Strategist at ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited, about how investors should think about investment strategy in 2026 as markets face rising uncertainty across geopolitics, trade tensions, commodities, inflation, global debt, and shifting capital flows.As volatility returns and the easy gains of recent years fade, investors everywhere are asking the same question: how do you protect and grow wealth in uncertain markets? In this conversation, we explore where to invest in 2026, how to build a resilient portfolio, and why asset allocation may matter more than stock picking alone.From stocks, gold, silver, fixed income, and hybrid funds to sector rotation, commodities, global markets, and India’s economic growth, this episode provides a clear framework for navigating market volatility and investment decisions during uncertain times.Govindraj Ethiraj and Chintan Haria discuss the best investment strategy for 2026 market uncertainty, why protecting capital is critical in volatile markets, and how investors can think about portfolio diversification, wealth creation, and long-term investing. The discussion also covers India vs global investing, investor behaviour, sector opportunities, and the importance of disciplined asset allocation.Key topics covered in this episode include:(00:00) Introduction(01:20) Has Investment Strategy Really Changed in 2026?(03:48) Post‑COVID Euphoria Fades, New Cycles Emerge(06:00) Metals, Turbulence and Rethinking Portfolio Strategy (07:56) Sector Rotation and the IT Conundrum(12:02) Retail Investors Now Shape Market Behaviour(16:30) How ICICI AMC Applies Strategy Across Funds(19:10) Tracking the 650‑Stock Portfolio(20:30) India’s Market Depth and New Listings(21:50) Capital Formation vs IPO Frenzy(23:25) The Next Wave of Emerging Themes(25:38) India’s GDP as the Market’s North Star(28:29) Stock Picking in a Fast‑Shifting Economy(29:58) Commodity Cycles and Marginal Cost of Extraction and Mining(31:30) Staying Calm Through Turbulent Markets(34:32) Global Money Printing and the Reset Ahead(38:20) Beyond SIPs: Hybrid Funds for Volatile Times(39:40) Fear vs Greed: What Drives Markets Today?With markets increasingly shaped by global debt, geopolitical tensions, and commodity cycles, this episode offers insights for investors looking to navigate volatility, build resilient portfolios, and make smarter investment decisions in 2026 and beyond.Whether you are a professional, investor, entrepreneur, or someone interested in business, finance, markets, and wealth creation, this episode of The Core Report will help you understand how smart investors approach uncertainty and long-term investing.Watch till the end for an important insight: fear in markets can create opportunity, but disciplined asset allocation remains the foundation of successful investing.Subscribe to The Core Report for more conversations on business, markets, economics, investing, and the forces shaping India and the global economy.
41 min - #815 Markets Jump In Best Session In Over A Month
On Episode 815 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to C S Vigneshwar, President at FADA as well as Sehul Bhatt, Director at CRISIL Limited.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:09) Markets jump in best session in over a month
(05:24) Why India has to brace for a gas shock.
(12:17) India imported $98.7bn worth of goods from West Asia in 2025, making the region a critical supplier of energy, fertilisers and industrial inputs.
(14:05) Airlines including Air India are adding long haul capacity to ease backlogs.
(15:44) Why February was a bumper month with 25% growth for Indian car makers.
(23:23) Indians account for more than 20% of Dubai property purchases by foreigners.
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26 min - #814 Markets Take A Fresh Knock
On Episode 814 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bhalotia, General Secretary of All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) as well as Sudhir Sethi, Founder and Chairman at Chiratae Ventures.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) LNG gas supply crunch builds up as Indian importers declare a formal force majeure
(03:31) Markets take a fresh knock but still doing better than expected
(07:43) India’s basmati exports are blocked from going to the West Asia
(14:49) India has major AI ambitions. Where will the funding come from?
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26 min - #813 Qatar Supply Halt Squeezes Gas Flow to Critical Industries
On Episode 813 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dr. Amit Goenka, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director at the Nisus Finance Group (NiFCO).
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:09) Gas supplies to critical industries like fertiliser and power will see cuts as Qatar shuts production
(02:27) The amazing US argument for exporting its LNG to other countries.
(07:41) Brent crude futures have hit $85 a barrel
(08:56) How a strong dollar is keeping gold, silver in check
(10:26) Flights into and out of the Emirates have resumed but only sporadically suggesting travellers have a longer wait ahead
(11:22) Freight Rates have gone up Significantly
(12:03) Why real estate funds are becoming popular
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27 min - #812 Markets Take A Beating On War Tensions
On Episode 812 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Shajikumar Devakar, Co-Founder & CEO at Neo Wealth Management, as well as Ajay Kedia, Director at Kedia Advisory.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) Markets take a beating on war tensions but seem to have avoided the worst, for now
(04:37) Indian carriers are second most affected even as thousands of passengers continue to be stranded in West Asia
(05:05) What are ultra high networth investors doing at a time like this?
(11:54) Prices of commodities including oil spike, where could they go next
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19 min - #811 Dalal Street on Weak Footing Post US-Israel Attack On Iran
On Episode 811 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to George Koshy, CEO of LetsSolv as well as Vivek Kumar, Economist at QuantEco Research.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(05:44) Dalal Street on weak footing post US-Israel attack on Iran
(07:51) A new GDP series is out and last quarter growth is at 7.8%. What changes?
(16:34) The Emirates are pulling out all stops to make tourists and passengers feel safe
(22:27) OPEC is raising oil output in anticipation of supply challenges: Macro impact on India.
(24:26) New SEBI Notification on Gold and Silver
(25:24) February GST Collections
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28 min - #810 Inside Chevron Bengaluru Tech Hub Powering Global Energy | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report Weekend Edition
How is Chevron India’s Bengaluru tech hub powering global energy operations?In this episode of The Core Report, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Akshay Sahni, Country Head, Chevron India, about how Chevron’s Engineering & Innovation Excellence Centre in Bengaluru supports worldwide oil & gas operations using AI, seismic imaging, real-time well monitoring, digital twins, robotics, and industrial IoT.From deepwater drilling projects 34,000 feet below sea level to LNG assets in Australia and shale production in the Permian Basin, this conversation explores how technology and data science are transforming oil exploration, refinery operations, carbon capture, and lower carbon energy systems.We discuss:• How AI is reshaping oil & gas exploration• Why Bengaluru plays a mission-critical role in Chevron’s global operations• Robotics, drones, and predictive analytics in refinery safety• The economics of energy transition and LNG• What the future of fossil fuels and lower carbon energy looks likeFor India-based professionals in business, consulting, finance, and technology, this episode offers deep insight into how global capital, geopolitics, and engineering innovation intersect.Energy demand is rising. Technology is accelerating. And India is increasingly at the center of global infrastructure.Subscribe to The Core Report for conversations on business, global markets, geopolitics, and the energy transition.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:31) How Technology is Redefining Earth Sciences
(02:05) Engineering India’s Low-Carbon Energy Future
(05:12) Role of AI and High-Performance Computing
(08:44) Chevron’s Strategic Technology Hub in India
(12:15) Leveraging Local Engineering and Digital Talent
(15:30) Balancing Global Reliability with Sustainability Goals
(19:12) Navigating the Complex Multi-Energy Transition
(23:45) Future Opportunities in the Indian Energy Sector
(28:30) Integrating Renewables into Traditional Supply Chains
(33:15) Global Innovation Models for Net-Zero Targets
(38:50) Scaling Clean Affordable Energy for Billions
(42:26) Final Thoughts
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