While it makes sense for India to negotiate the best deal it can with the US on tariffs, Modi's trashing of the UN in his American podcast debut, echoing the isolationist streak in MAGA Republicanism, doesn't. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is having a hard time selling Tesla these days. By TK Arun

Can India have BYD’s 5-minute and 400 km EV charging breakthrough? Elon Musk’s Starlink partnered with Jio & Airtel to bring Satellite broadband to India. Where and how do we really need it? And more! Tune in to today's episode of The Core Report #podcast for in-depth analysis and expert insights.

Your morning briefing on markets, businesses, and policies is here! In today's edition of The Core Newsletter Ola Electric's legal troubles with insolvency petitions expose its financial crisis. It appears that Ola may have suppressed some information from its investors. Salman SH decodes the news.

Markets build on a relief rally as bottom fishing kicks off. How is India preparing for heat waves? And why BYD's 5-minute charging power could be a game change for the EV industry? Listen to the latest episode of The Core Report with Govindraj Ethiraj for the latest in finance, business, and tech.

India’s flag carrier #AirIndia made headlines last week for all the wrong reasons, yet again. This time it was clogged toilets on the plane that forced Air India Flight 126, en route from Chicago to Delhi, to make a U-Turn. What happened in the flight and who's to blame? Zinal Dedhia reports.

Your morning briefing on business news, analysis, and insights is here! In today's edition of The Core Newsletter, Zinal Dedhia breaks down Air India's clogged toilet episode, which forced the airline to return to Chicago. Are the passengers to blame? Read the full newsletter for more.

Stock Market Rises, But IPOs Are Crashing – Here’s Why! And Why Is It Better to Buy Gold In India and Not in Dubai? Tune in to the latest episode of The Core Report with Govindraj Ethiraj for insights and analysis on market trends, business and finance. #business #stockmarket #businessnews

The Take by Govindraj Ethiraj: The arrival of China's DeepSeek AI has sent shockwaves across the globe, particularly impacting Trump's tech bros. Meanwhile, back home, DeepSeek has raised questions about Reliance's billion-dollar data center planned for Gujarat's Jamnagar. Keep reading ⤵️

Almost thirty years after India’s liberalisation and the government relaxing foreign direct investment norms, foreign firms are still choosing to go through the joint ventures route. What gives? Read the latest edition of Divergent View by George Skaria

From today's The Core Newsletter: In the past week, TCS alone lost Rs 85,730 crore in market capitalisation, while Infosys shed Rs 15,861 crore. What does this mean for India's IT sector? Read more here: thecoredaily.thecore.in/p/trust-not-range-stalls-indian-evs

A proposed Gaza ceasefire offers hope for peace, reduced oil prices, eased trade logistics, but uncertainties around implementation remain. Understand the Gaza ceasefire, and other key developments of the week, with TK Arun ⤵️

The Core's analysis of the day: Dunzo's collapse and how it mirrors the struggles of Reliance Retail. Dunzo's faltering is a prime example of how Reliance's control-heavy approach can push portfolio companies to the brink, writes Salman SH. Keep reading ⤵️

📰 The Core Newsletter is out. Today's top reads are: - How high taxes are proving to be a hurdle for Indian-flagged vessels - D'Mart's Avenue Supermarts struggles in the markets - Why is India's youngest airline, Akasa Air, in trouble again? and why is the Adani Group under the scanner?

Markets' struggles continue. Meanwhile, car sales slow down, expectedly in the small car segment, and more. Tune in to Episode 481 of The Core Report with @govindraj.bsky.social to get to the bottom of today's key stories. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCXw...

📰 Good morning reader! Here's what we have in today's The Core Newsletter: ➡️ How quick commerce is making supply chain logistics more expensive | Interview with Transport Corporation of India's Vineet Agarwal ➡️ Mid-cap and small-cap shares tumble ➡️ Food inflation continues to remain high. Read on

With lifestyle diseases rising and diagnostics advancing through AI, 2025 will see India’s healthcare sector grapple with surging demand and a less healthy population. Read The Take by @govindraj.bsky.social here: www.thecore.in/opinion/the-...

Foreign Portfolio Investors from Indian equities see a sharp exodus. This calls for closer monitoring of macroeconomic trends and policy responses to stabilise foreign investments, according to analysts. What's driving the outflows? Find out here: thecoredaily.thecore.in/p/diagnostic...

New episode! In today's The Core Report by Govindraj Ethiraj 🩺 The Take: India’s Diagnostics Industry Is Going to Grow 📊 Markets stay on weak footing, will midcaps surprise? 🗒️ What early market trends for 2025 are telling us about stocks Listen to the full episode for more top updates and insights

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In India, Microsoft's Satya Nadella announced investments worth $3 billion to boost artificial intelligence, maintaining that it won’t take away human jobs. TK Arun examines this and other key developments of the week in today's Janus View.

Good morning! The Core newsletter is out! 🤖 AI won’t be a threat to human jobs, says Microsoft boss Satya Nadella in India. But a recent survey says otherwise. 📉 Markets hit by the underperformance of two top stocks. 🏦 RBI eased restrictions on several Non-Banking Financial Companies. Read on ⤵️

Episode 477 of The Core Report with financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj is out! Tune in for key insights on the latest business, finance, and markets developments.

The SBI on Wednesday revised India's GDP estimates to 6.3%, significantly lower than the 8.2% GDP growth reported in the previous financial year. “A gradual slowdown was expected, but it turned out to be sharper than expected,” economist DK Joshi said as he discussed factors behind this decline.

2024 saw India's power output growth slowing down to its lowest since the pandemic. Manufacturing activity also weakened in December, with the slowest expansion of the year due to softer demand. Read the full newsletter for more insights: thecoredaily.thecore.in/p/india-s-gd...

Good morning! Here's what we have in today’s edition of The Core daily newsletter: 📌 Insights from economist DK Joshi on India’s growth slowdown estimates 📌 Are small and mid-cap stocks or sectors being perceived as risky? 📌 Ola Electric is under the scanner again. Why? Read on:

Episode 476 of The Core Report with financial journalist @govindraj.bsky.social is out. Here are the top stories and themes of the day. Listen to the full episode for the latest developments and insights: ▶️https://lnkfi.re/tcr

📢 New Episode of The Core Report with Govindraj Ethiraj is out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=qofO...

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Despite the risks involved, 2024 saw many companies announcing demergers. The year 2025 has also started with ITC Hotels announcing a demerger from its parent company, ITC. What is driving this trend in India today? George Skaria examines this in the latest edition of Divergent View.

Despite agricultural growth and industrial growth in some parts, and resilient rural demand, the slowdown has been sharper than expected. Economist DK Joshi attributes the slowdown to a decline in government capital expenditure. Here's more: www.thecore.in/podcasts/mar...

India’s GDP estimate for FY25 is 6.4%, lower than 8.2% in FY24. The government expects agriculture and industry to support 6.4-6.8% growth. In today's episode of The Core Report, Crisil’s D.K. Joshi warned that falling government capital expenditure could affect growth.

The US is currently facing a significant shortage of skilled workers in STEM fields, posing a threat to the nation's economic growth and global competitiveness. Limiting H1B visas could worsen this situation. Read Salman SH's report for more.

What's the story behind the Indian Rupee? Join Bazil Shaikh, author of The Conjuror's Trick: An Interpretive History of Paper Money in India, as he shares intriguing insights on India's currency with host Puja Mehra. 📢 Episode out at 5 pm today at thecore.in. Stay tuned!

📰 In today's edition of The Core Newsletter: 🚨 Salman SH's report exploring why the H1B visa remains a vital economic link between India and the US Also inside: - Telcos eye further tariff hikes in 2025 - Markets tumble amid new virus concerns - Services sector shows resilience Read on ⤵️

📉 Markets plummeted, the rupee hit a new low, and concerns about the HMPV virus sparked panic in India. But is the alarm justified?😷 Meanwhile, what's making Indian meals, especially non-vegetarian ones, costly? 🥘 🎧 Tune in to the latest episode of The Core Report with @govindraj.bsky.social.

ICYMI: Many Americans on social media showered praise on the killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Does this reflect a growing appetite for vigilante justice, or is it a symptom of widespread frustration with the US health insurance industry? Tk Arun writes.

While Trump's tariff threats pose a significant challenge to exporters, logistics companies also anticipate an indirect impact. However, opinions on the matter are divided. Zinal Dedhia reports.

India’s potential growth—the ability to grow sustainably without driving up inflation or external imbalances—is actually 6.5%, not the 7.5% seen over the past two years. Govindraj Ethiraj explains why businesses must look beyond the growth hype narrative this year.

India's IT and business services drive nearly 75% of the country's services exports, which soared to a whopping $35.7 billion in 2024. But what challenges lie beneath this impressive growth? Read more: thecoredaily.thecore.in/p/india-s-20...

📰 In today's edition of The Core Newsletter: - Beyond the Hype: Why 2025 Demands Careful Moderation in Business Strategy - India’s services exports surpassed goods exports for the first time - Why fast-moving consumer goods companies are gearing up for a challenging year ahead. More here ⬇️

Stock Market Red Flags? Why Last Week’s Drop Matters For 2025 Listen to the latest episode of The Core Report with Govindraj Ethiraj to get the latest updates on business, markets, and where the Indian economy is headed. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qt3...

The automotive sector is a classic case of overproducing while ignoring the early signals of slowing down. Tune in for Govindraj Ethiraj's insights on how positive economic narratives can lead to confusing business outcomes. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qt3...

What does 2025 hold for the economy and businesses? India’s sustainable growth is 6.5%, not 7.5%. The consumption and expenditure survey raises skepticism, contradicting listed firms' revenue trends. Tune in to the latest episode of The Core Report with @govindraj.bsky.social for more insights

Replug: While Maruti Suzuki continues to hold the top spot as India's number one car manufacturer in terms of sales volume, Hyundai and Tata Motors are engaged in a fierce battle for the second spot. Jessica Jani traces their beginnings in the Indian market.

Replug: Data from India should remain in India sounds like a good national interest pitch. However, unlike other nationalistic pitches, this one is a little more complex. Reliance Jio's push for AI data centres in India is a case in point, as @govindraj.bsky.social explains.

Replug: In FY22, Edtech funding in India hit a massive $4.9 billion mark. However, allegations of unethical consumer practices, fraud, and mounting debt altered this trend. How has this changed venture capitalists' outlook towards the sector? Report by Salman SH

🚂 Nearly 200 years ago, in 1825, passenger rail travel revolutionised transportation worldwide. Since then, many countries have upgraded to high-speed trains. However, in India, poor-quality tracks remain a significant obstacle to progress. Read Janus View by TK Arun.

India's manufacturing sector hits a slump, recording its lowest growth. Meanwhile, stringent import policies face scrutiny for causing delays and disruptions in supply chains. 🔎 Get to the bottom of these updates in today's edition of The Core Newsletter: thecoredaily.thecore.in/p/tracks-der...

📰 In today's edition of The Core Newsletter: thecoredaily.thecore.in/p/tracks-der... Read TK Arun's insightful column marking 200 years of passenger rail travel and India's urgent need for track upgrades. 🚆

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