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Apr 28, 2025 • 31min
#568 Sensex Hits A 2025 Year High Of 80322
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 trade talks(08:43) Chinese companies are cutting commission deals with Indian exporters for their orders(19:13) Apple could move a substantial part of iphone production to India. Decoding the moveREGISTER for Accenture's Data and AI WeekListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 27, 2025 • 23min
#567 Markets Run on Positive Undertone
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 to move a big chunk of manufacturing from China to India(16:34) India Inc’s balance sheets and credit profiles are in good health (20:47) Amazon sellers are raising prices in the USListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 25, 2025 • 57min
#566 How To Get An 800+ CIBIL Score & Unlock Better Loan Offers | Bhavesh Jain
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 800+ CIBIL score — your gateway to better financial opportunities in India.Hosted by: Govindraj Ethiraj, Founder, The CoreWhat you’ll learn in this podcast:✅ How Bhavesh Jain built an 805 CIBIL score — and how you can too✅ Smart credit habits to quickly boost your CIBIL score✅ Mistakes to avoid that hurt your credit rating✅ How timely repayments boost your score✅ India’s latest credit, loans, and borrowing trendsPerfect for:1) Young professionals managing their first loans2) MSME owners and entrepreneurs3) Home loan, personal loan, and credit card applicants4) Anyone looking to improve their CIBIL scoreListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 24, 2025 • 24min
#565 Markets Pause After 7 Day Run
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 India to buy more LNG but striking deals involve some navigation as deals tend to be long term and different from oil(20:23) Vietnam’s EV car maker Vinfast says India factory will open in June and cars will launch later this yearListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 23, 2025 • 22min
#564 Indian Markets Hit Their Highest Levels In 2025
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) Understanding the outlook for IT stocks in a time of volatilityListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 22, 2025 • 37min
#563 Markets Run Up for 6th Consecutive Day
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 (02:38) Why are Indian markets rising and where could they go?(13:59) Gold prices touch Rs 100,000 per 10 gm in India(15:16) Build on Blockchain(21:12) US meetings in India raises hopes of favourable tariff deal(24:06) US President Trump is going after the Federal Reserve Chairman for not cutting interest rates. What lessons does this hold for India?(34:35) Chinese battery company promises even longer range for a 5 minute charge, beyond BYD’s claim last monthListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 21, 2025 • 27min
#562 The Markets Begin The Week With A Bang
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(07:35) Oil price volatility is making it difficult to project outlook(16:32) Garment exporters want to exploit 90-day tariff pause but find it tough to freeze pricing with US importers(24:41) China sends back ordered 2 Boeing aircraft, Air India and Malaysian Airlines reach out to Boeing to buy themListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 20, 2025 • 32min
#561 Markets See Best Weekly Run In Four Years
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 Suzuki Chairman says India cannot grow if it hides behind tariff walls(18:08) What is the future for electric vehicles?Listeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 18, 2025 • 48min
#560 Santosh Iyer on Mercedes-Benz India's EV Push, AMG Craze & Gen-Z Luxury Car Buyers
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 offers a rare inside look into how the iconic three-pointed star is navigating transformation, technology, and consumer change in India’s evolving automotive landscape.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:50) Santosh Iyer’s early career(03:40) Early days at Mercedes-Benz(04:30) Investing in Future Tech(06:04) The changes in the India strategy(07:35) The perception of Mercedes-Benz(09:35) Appeal to the younger generation(11:03) The Mercedes-Benz India business strategy(13:26) The manufacturing model(15:45) Waiting times and imports(17:34) Top selling cars(19:25) Manufacturing, supply chains, Localisation(23:54) Popularity of SUVs, Diesel(26:40) EVs sales(29:30) Mercedes-Benz as an EV brand(34:00) Petrol car vs EV car(37:00) Market growth and demographic shift(42:00) The Mercedes-Benz customer(46:30) Mercedes-Benz GCCListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
Apr 16, 2025 • 39min
#559 The Sensex Has Rallied over 3,000 Points in 3 Sessions
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 in a new avatar as Income Tax services notices on companies on foreign investments(16:48) Parents are putting oral rehydrating salt packs in their children’s backpacks and India’s pharma industry is benefiting(25:24) Why Indian textile manufacturers want cheap imports of viscose staple fibre from ChinaListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube
