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What’s powering Lenovo’s next big leap in India? In this exclusive episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj interviews Shailendra Katyal, MD and CEO, Lenovo India, diving deep into Lenovo’s bold bets on AI, gaming, and Made-in-India tech.As Lenovo marks 20 years in India, this in-depth conversation explores:✅ Lenovo’s vision for AI-driven innovation & hybrid cloud solutions✅ The rise of gaming culture in India and Lenovo’s Legion strategy✅ Why Made-in-India manufacturing is central to Lenovo’s global plans✅ How Lenovo is expanding in data centers, cooling tech & green IT✅ Behind-the-scenes of Lenovo’s B2B & B2C growth across India✅ Lenovo’s R&D labs & the push to make India a global tech hubKatyal also shares exclusive insights on quick commerce delivery, AI in devices, SMB digitization, and India’s digital transformation journey.👉 Whether you're a tech enthusiast, gamer, industry insider, or curious about India’s evolving hardware landscape, this is a must-watch!
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On Episode 570 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj takes you through the biggest stories in business and manufacturing.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(07:33) US markets roil after negative GDP growth
(09:48) GST collections hit all time high in April
(11:35) Oil is back around $60 a barrel
(14:14) Investors are now selling US corporate bonds
(15:53) Two Indian companies including Adani scrap ambitious chip manufacturing plans
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On Episode 569 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Research for Forex and interest rates at Kotak Securities as well as Pushan Sharma, Director-Research at Crisil Limited.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) The markets rise on positive undertone but struggle against border tensions
(03:24) The rupee swings wildly hits calendar high even as value of forex reserves jumps
(10:22) Build on Blockchain
(15:39) India Inc revenue up around 5% for over 400 companies studied by Crisil Intelligence, 1/3rd of companies do well
(28:06) US braces for supply shocks as shop shelves could start running empty in weeks now
(32:23) China announces more nuclear power generation capacity
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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 move
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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 US
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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 score
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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 year
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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 volatility
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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 month
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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 them
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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?
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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 GCC
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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 China
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On Episode 558 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pawan Kumar, President of Seafood Exporters Association of India as well as Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist, Head - Research & Outreach at ICRA.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) India beats tariff tantrums, becoming first global market to do so
(03:59) Morgan Stanley cuts December Sensex target to 82,000, still 7% above current
(07:38) Inflation is down to 5 year low, will it hold?
(16:33) The International Energy Agency joins OPEC in slashing oil demand forecasts
(18:19) How tariff tussles are have upended the lives of India’s shrimp and seafood exporters
(32:18) Build On Blockchain
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On Episode 557 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Karan Taurani, SVP-Research Analyst (Media, Consumer Discretionary, and Internet) at Elara Capital as well as Poorvi Chothani, Founder and Managing Partner at LawQuest.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Markets digest fresh round of tariff volatility
(04:00) OPEC cuts global oil demand growth targets. Why
(05:35) Goldman Sachs sets gold for $4,000 in a year
(08:27) The big changes in India’s advertising landscape
(20:12) India has only one airport in Global Top 50 at 32
(21:51) US bound, why you should pay careful attention to what this immigration lawyer is saying?
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On Episode 555 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Priyanka Kishore, Director and Principal Economist at Asia Decoded.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(07:14) Markets flip flop as they settle down for extended trade wars.
(09:35) Gold prices shoot to fresh highs, dollar dips again.
(11:35) Crude oil prices edge up on US threats to Iran.
(11:49) Asia and the Trade Wars
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In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj sits down with Rashesh Shah, Chairman of the Edelweiss Group, for a deep dive into entrepreneurship, leadership, India's evolving financial markets, and the mindset required to build and sustain a long-term business in a volatile environment.
From marathon running to managing energy in a high-growth organization, Rashesh shares hard-earned insights on resilience, adaptability, and financialisation in India. He discusses the evolution of India’s equity and credit markets, the role of regulation post-ILFS, and why long-term vision beats short-term prediction when investing in India.Perfect for: Entrepreneurs | Investors | Business leaders | Finance professionals | India growth watchersListeners! We await your feedback....
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On Episode 554 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bagga, Market Expert.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) Global markets rejoice on 90-day tariff pause, take stock
(02:58) TCS net profits are down as revenue touches Rs 2.59 trillion
(04:51) Why bond markets and not stock markets can destroy fortunes and Governments
(20:03) Global commodity prices are crashing
(22:17) Microsoft is pulling out of data centres
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On Episode 553 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Paul Hickin, Chief Economist and Editor-in-Chief at Petroleum Economist as well as Dipti Deshpande, Principal Economist at Crisil limited.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(00:50) Indian markets hold out once again
(05:33) Fear of owning US treasuries grips global bond traders
(07:57) Oil prices are now around $60 a barrel, what could happen?
(16:57) Reserve Bank governor is grilled on rupee even as Chinese Yuan continues to slide
(18:24) RBI lowers growth forecasts for the year to 6.5% from 6.7%
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On Episode 552 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Professor Leon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) The markets recover as bargain hunters return to focus on positive Indian data
(05:07) Goldman Sachs projects an extreme oil scenario of $40 a barrel
(06:19) US CEOs find their voice and rail against tariffs
(07:28) MBA in the time of tariffs, views from a top French business school
(18:18) Indian CEO salary hits Rs 10 crore despite all the turmoil
(19:18) Heatwaves are increasing in India and elsewhere in the world
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