businessline's State of the Economy Podcast

In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Sanjana B talks to Shez Partovi, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer and Chief Business Leader of Enterprise Informatics, Philips, about the transformative potential of generative AI in healthcare.  The podcast begins by Partovi highlighting how generative AI can significantly enhance patient literacy by simplifying complex medica...

In this episode of the Business Line State of the Economy Podcast, Abhishek Law speaks to Mahesh Ramanujam, the President and CEO of Global Network for Zero, on green building certifications and their implications for India’s real estate sector.  Mahesh emphasises that “the greatest green building is the one that has not been built; existing buildings must be our focus to truly make an impact.”  R...

In this episode of State of Economy, Shishir Sinha talks with Professor Anil K. Sood, co-founder of the Institute for Advanced Studies, about India's economy and key economic indicators such as GST collections, fiscal management, and the impact of monsoon variability on agriculture.  Professor Sood highlights that "GST collections were expected to slow down, particularly due to moderation in the a...

In this State of the Economy podcast, Rishi Ranjan Kala talks to Sehul Bhatt, Director of Research at Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics, on the issue of India’s surging power demand, which has grown significantly in recent years.  “There is a strong correlation between GDP growth and power demand growth that we have observed,” highlighting the economic drivers behind this trend. As the coun...

In this State of the Economy podcast, Sanjana B talks to Jitendra Chaddah, VP and Country Head of India at GlobalFoundries, Ritesh Tyagi, VP and Global Head of VLSI and System Design Services at Wipro Engineering Edge, Sanjeev Malhotra, CEO of the Centre of Excellence for IoT and AI at NASSCOM, and Giri KK, Global Delivery Head of Telecom and Hi-Tech at LTTS on How India is emerging as a semicondu...

In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Subramani Ra Mancombu, talks to Colin Shah, MD, Kama Jewelry, about the implications of recent interest rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve and how they correlate with rising gold prices.  With expectations of further cuts before the year ends, he explains why gold is seen as a safe haven, particularly amid geopolitical tensions...

In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, PT Jyothi Datta explores the expanding role of assisted reproductive technology (ART) in India, with a particular focus on In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF), alongside Dr Kshitiz Murdia, co-founder and CEO of Indira IVF, one of India's largest IVF clinic networks.  Dr Murdia discusses the challenges of fertility in India. roughly 30 to 35 million peo...

In this State of the Economy podcast, S Ronendra Singh speaks to Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer at JSW MG Motor India, to on the company's Battery as a Service (BaaS) model, a new approach aimed at accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in India.  Launched with the MG Windsor, a crossover utility vehicle (CUV), BaaS is designed to make EVs more affordable by separating the cost of the bat...

In this episode of the State of the Economy Podcast, businessline’s Sanjana B talks to Sandip Patel, Managing Director, IBM India & South Asia, exploring the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in India’s economic landscape.  AI is a rapidly evolving technology that is poised to boost India's GDP by $500 billion by 2025, with the market expected to reach $20 billion by 2027. Patel...

In this episode of the State of the Economy Podcast, Abhishek Law looks into the changing landscape of India’s office real estate market with Amit Ramani, Founder and CEO of Awfis, India’s largest flexible workspace provider. Awfis has garnered attention by becoming the first coworking company in India to go public within just nine years of its inception, raising ₹6,599 crore during its IPO. The c...

In this State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Shishir Sinha talks to Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist, ICRA, to discuss recent high-frequency economic indicators that have made headlines over the past few days.   The episode dives into topics such as GST collections, state-wise economic performance, the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), and GDP growth, offering a nuanced understanding of India'...

In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Dalip Singh talks to Rashi Mehrotra, Co-founder and Director R&D at Aikairos Private Limited about the world of defence innovation, spotlighting the groundbreaking contributions of women entrepreneurs in this traditionally male-dominated field.  The podcast begins with Mehrotra sharing her experience and insights, reflecting on th...

In this State of the Economy podcast, Sanjana B speaks to Lingaraju Sawkar, President of Kyndryl India, to explore the ambitious digital journey that India has embarked upon from 2021 to 2030.   Lingaraju Sawkar offers a comprehensive view of India's progress, highlighting the significant strides made in building a robust digital infrastructure over the years. He reflects on how India has effectiv...

“I have three simple rules in my investing. I don’t try to predict anything, as it makes me a poor decision maker. Secondly, I have seen that if you buy an asset class at higher bands of its valuation, generally future returns are lower and vice versa. And the third thing that is if you buy good quality asset class or good quality businesses, your chances of survival are higher”, explains Kalpen P...

In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Subramani Ra Mancombu talks to Anjali Bansal, Managing Founder, Avanaa Capital, about the vital role of precision and sustainable agriculture in addressing climate change, particularly within the Indian context.  The conversation starts by exploring how cutting-edge agricultural practices can improve yields, reduce costs, and cont...

In this State of the Economy Podcast, host S Ronendra Singh speaks with Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer of Marketing and Sales at Maruti Suzuki India on how the automotive industry is navigating a complex landscape of inventory challenges, fluctuating sales, and shifting consumer preferences. Banerjee discusses the current trends in India’s passenger vehicle market. He addresses concerns...

In this State of the Economy podcast, Akhil Vishwanatham, VP – International Tech, Walmart Global Tech, talks to businessline’s Sanjana B, about the innovative concept of adaptive retail.  The podcast goes on to explain how adaptive retail is transforming the shopping experience by blending the best elements of online and physical shopping, creating a seamless and personalised experience for custo...

In recent weeks, the topic mental health has gained significant attention. It was highlighted in India's economic survey, which recognised it as essential to both individual and national well-being. Additionally, during the Paris Olympics, American gymnast Simone Biles brought mental health into the spotlight with her remarkable return, emphasising the importance of resilience. Her message was und...

Cybersecurity isn’t just about defending against external hackers; many threats come from within an organisation. These internal threats can be just as damaging, if not more so, due to the access and knowledge that insiders possess. In this episode of the State of the Economy cybersecurity podcast, host KV Kurmanath discusses the various facets of internal cybersecurity challenges with Sundar Bala...

In today's rapidly evolving real estate landscape, innovative approaches such as fractional ownership are reshaping how investors engage with commercial properties. This concept enables multiple investors to own fractions of high-value assets, democratising access to the lucrative commercial real estate market. In this State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Abhishek Law speaks to Sudarshan L...

In this State of the Economy podcast, the spotlight is on the basmati rice industry, a crucial segment of India’s agricultural exports. Mayank Garg, Director of Aroma AAT Basmati Rice, talks to businessline’s Subramani Ra Mancombu, about the current state and future prospects of basmati rice production and export.  The episode begins with a look at the performance of the basmati rice crop in the c...

The copper market has experienced significant volatility due to macroeconomic factors, particularly China's influence and the U.S. Federal Reserve's policies. With China consuming nearly 50 per cent of global copper production, its economic health, especially in the housing sector, heavily influences copper prices. In this State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Subramani Ra Mancombu speaks t...

In this episode of businessline's State of the Economy Podcast, host Amiti Sen talks about the recent political upheaval in Bangladesh and the uncertainty that looms over the future of Bangladesh and its impact on trade relations with India with Biswajit Dhar, a distinguished economist and retired professor from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Dhar talks about how the political instability in Banglad...

Microgrids, which are decentralised electricity generation and distribution systems that primarily use renewable energy sources enhance electricity reliability in rural India, says Manoj Sinha - CEO HUSK Power Systems, in conversation with businessline’s Rishi Ranjan Kala, in this State of the Economy podcast.  Sinha goes on to explain that these microgrids serve residential customers, MSMEs, and...

Economic indicators are the measures of macroeconomic performance. These indicators can give an outlook of how an economy is functioning. In the recent episode of businessline’s State of the Economy podcast, Shishir Sinha speaks to Rahul Ahluwalia, Co-Founder, Foundation for Economic Development, on thw key macroeconomic trends and high-frequency economic indicators.  Sinha highlights the recent G...