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August 22, 2024#370 Stock Markets Rise For 6th Session
On Episode 370 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sugandha Sachdeva, commodity and currency analyst and founder of Delhi-based SS WealthStreet as well as economist Dr Brinda Jagirdar.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take: Will The Adani’s Do What The Regulators Failed To
(05:57) Stock Markets rise for 6th session, albeit slowly
(07:18) How an Indian auto maker’s multi-fuel approach for the same car model is paying off.
(08:59) A much delayed Census might finally come even as the clamour for good economic and social data increases
(10:07) Gold is holding near record highs globally, decoding the India outlook
(16:40) Deposits in banks are not growing as fast as lending is, a recap of why this is important

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27 min
August 21, 2024#369 Markets Seek Direction Once Again
On Episode 369 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to veteran market analyst Ambareesh Baliga as well as tax expert Dinesh Kanabar, founder and CEO of Dhruva Advisors.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take: The Price Of Reducing Friction
(06:17) Markets Seek Direction Once Again
(07:53) Gold Prices Edge Back But Stay In Record Territory
(08:36) Is The PSU Stock Bull Run Over For Now?
(18:33) Do You Have To Get An Income Tax Clearance Certificate Before Catching An International Flight?

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31 min
August 20, 2024#368 Markets Piggyback On Wall Street Rise
On Episode 368 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajit Velonie, senior director at CRISIL Ratings.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(05:00) Markets piggyback on Wall Street rise. IT stocks could keep momentum high
(06:33) Oil prices slide on reports of peace talks in the middle east
(08:07) Are more Indians switching to loans against gold because regular loans are becoming tougher to get
(17:50) The Chip War Continues

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21 min
August 19, 2024#367 Markets Are Listless And Standing By
On Episode 367 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Mukesh Butani, well known tax lawyer and founder of BMR Legal.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take: How Safe is My Money?
(05:00) Markets are listless and standing by
(07:41) India’s usually strong rupee has weakened when most other currencies have risen
(08:49) How iron ore went from being the hottest commodity to almost nothing and the India angle
(11:05) Why a minimum tax rate for global digital multinationals like Netflix and Amazon might take a little longer
(19:43) India’s domestic aviation sector continues to grow
(20:36) Candy giant Mars is buying parent of chips brand Pringles in mega $36 billion deal

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23 min
August 18, 2024#366 Markets Rock To Wall Street Beat
On Episode 366 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Manish Raj Singhania, President of the Federation Automobile Dealers Association (FADA).
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(06:43) Markets rock to Wall Street beat
(07:54) Oil prices ease off on demand worries and reduced war tensions
(08:50) Indian steel companies file anti dumping cases on Vietnam, even as Chinese steel giant announces harsh winter
(09:49) Are Indian IT companies poised for a turnaround?
(14:05) Why India’s auto dealers federation is asking banks to tighten scrutiny on their own members

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25 min
August 17, 2024 #365 Transforming India's Logistics: A Conversation with Allcargo Chairman Shashi Kiran Shetty
In this episode of The Core Report: Weekend Edition, host Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty, Founder and Chairman of Allcargo Group, India’s largest homegrown logistics multinational. With operations spanning 180 countries, Allcargo has been at the forefront of transforming India's logistics landscape. Mr. Shetty shares his insights on India’s evolving port infrastructure and the complexities of shipping schedules in today’s global market. He reflects on his early days in the industry, transporting garments, footwear, and textiles, and how he established Allcargo in 1994 as a leader in shipping cargo from India. The discussion dives deep into pivotal moments like building India's first container freight station and the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on global ports. Mr. Shetty also sheds light on how Allcargo navigated through the onslaught of COVID-19 and the importance of becoming a digitally enabled business amid the latest disruptions.
About Shashi Kiran Shetty
Mr Shashi Kiran Shetty is the Founder and Chairman of Allcargo Group, India’s largest homegrown logistics multinational with operations in 180 countries. Over the past two decades, he has spearheaded Allcargo Group’s foray into new verticals and geographies, with over 18 successful strategic acquisitions in India and across the globe, the most significant of which was the acquisition of the world’s leading LCL consolidator, ECU Worldwide (then ECULine), and the acquisition of India’s premier express distribution company – Gati.

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38 min
August 15, 2024#364 Markets Wait For US Interest Rate Cues
On Episode 364 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sunil Thakur, Partner at Quadria Capital.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories Of The Day
(01:00) Markets wait for US interest rate cues
(01:50) Top 26 fund houses are sitting on nearly Rs 80,000 crore in cash, up 27 per cent from the previous month
(06:37) India’s import bills rise as the Russian oil honeymoon conclusively ends
(08:31) Why India’s steel industry is headed for more trouble
(09:57) From speciality hospitals to contract manufacturing, why big investments are flowing into Indian healthcare companies

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22 min
August 13, 2024#363 Markets Fall On Weak Signals
On Episode 363 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Manish Gupta, senior director and deputy chief ratings officer at CRISIL Ratings.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take: Borrowing to Invest
(05:09) Markets fall on weak signals
(07:32) Red Sea crisis leads to 64% jump in global cargo ships fuelling in India.
(10:07) Fitch Ratings says lower attrition, slow wage growth is helping Indian IT companies maintain profitability
(11:57) Thermal power production has fallen for the first time in India.

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23 min
August 12, 2024#362 Markets Withstand Hindenburg, Adani Stocks Don’t
On Episode 362 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Aditi Nayar, chief economist at ICRA as well as Shiv Putcha, founder & principal analyst at Mandala Insights.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(05:29) Markets withstand Hindenburg, Adani stocks don’t
(07:29) Inflation is down to 3.5%, why you shouldn’t celebrate yet
(14:13) Bharti buys a 25% stake in iconic UK brand, British Telecom

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25 min
August 11, 2024#361 Markets To Hold Steady
On Episode 361 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Rotti, founder & CEO of Tax Compass as well as veteran economic journalist Shankkar Aiyar.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(06:45) Markets To Hold Steady
(08:00) Global anti money laundering watchdog wants India to step up diligence on politicians
(09:22) Should Sebi set higher standards on disclosures of key staff?
(16:53) Computing India’s inflation numbers, what is working and not?

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29 min