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businessline's State of the Economy Podcast

India’s economy has been hailed as the bright spot amid the general gloom that seems to have enveloped the rest of the world. But several of its sectors still stutter about even while others seem set to fire on all cylinders. To help you make sense of the bundle of contradictions that the country is, businessline brings you podcasts with experts in areas ranging from finance and marketing to technology and start-ups. Tune in!

Theme: Energy | Are forests the missing piece in India’s climate plan?

27 mins; August 04, 2025

Theme: Agriculture | Why India must rethink its fertiliser and farming policies

16 mins; July 28, 2025

Theme: Commodities | Are rising commodity prices eating into India's food sector growth?

16 mins; July 23, 2025

Copper’s new age: Why India can’t afford to miss out

23 mins; July 01, 2025

Theme: Defence | Can Indian drones outfly global giants in defence tech?

27 mins; June 28, 2025

Theme: Agriculture | Are MSPs helping or hindering crop diversification in India?

17 mins; June 15, 2025

Theme: Real Estate | The future of ageing is here — and it looks a lot like community

21 mins; June 10, 2025

Theme: Macroeconomy | Why are GST collections soaring—and will it last?

10 mins; June 02, 2025

Theme: Trade | Behind the trade curtain: What the India-UK FTA really means

33 mins; May 26, 2025

Theme: Commodities | Why lab-grown diamonds are a cut above natural ones

9 mins; May 23, 2025

Theme: Agriculture | How Indian agriculture is bouncing back from climate woes

16 mins; May 20, 2025

Theme: IT services | AI governance, compliance & risk: what Indian enterprises must prioritise

27 mins; May 09, 2025

Theme: Real Estate | Why is redevelopment such a hot bet in India's financial capital?

20 mins; April 15, 2025

Theme: Automobiles | What will it take for EVs to truly take off in India?

17 mins; April 14, 2025

Are GCCs and IT services allies or adversaries in India’s tech growth story?

34 mins; April 12, 2025

Theme: Commodities | Indian households and the gold budget: How price hikes are affecting consumption

11 mins; April 10, 2025

Theme: Macroeconomy | Is India’s consumption growth back on track?

14 mins; April 03, 2025

Theme: Manufacturing | Will India’s contract manufacturing sector be affected by Trump’s reciprocal tariffs?

27 mins; April 03, 2025

Theme: Agriculture | Milking success: How India’s dairy sector is adapting to change

19 mins; April 01, 2025

Spud-tacular growth: India’s potato is turning heads in global markets

9 mins; March 12, 2025

Silver follows gold’s lead as demand from EVs sends prices skyrocketing

11 mins; March 06, 2025

Why more in your wallet is a good thing for the economy

17 mins; March 05, 2025

Will India’s gold jewellery exports rebound this year?

5 mins; February 25, 2025

How is India benefitting from the 30% rise in global coffee prices?

11 mins; February 19, 2025

Is warehousing the hottest investment in India?

18 mins; February 15, 2025

How will the new income tax bill impact your tax calculations?

16 mins; February 14, 2025

Retail Disruption and how it impacts big brands

32 mins; February 09, 2025

Indian affordable housing experiences a 25% drop due to high costs and policy gaps

15 mins; January 30, 2025

Can India achieve Atmanirbharta with just 0.75% GDP on research?

28 mins; January 30, 2025

Can India’s agriculture sector achieve 4-5% growth with improved conditions?

16 mins; January 22, 2025

What new frontiers are being explored beyond electrification in India's decarbonisation journey?

22 mins; January 21, 2025

How India is meeting the global demand for tech talent and innovation

16 mins; January 15, 2025

Q2 GDP at a 7-quarter low: what does it mean for the common man?

31 mins; January 06, 2025

What strategies can sustain growth in India’s plantation sector?

7 mins; January 05, 2025

Precision farming and AI revolutionise food production systems

44 mins; January 03, 2025

Let's go for growth: Rashesh Shah, Chairman, Edelweiss Group

20 mins; January 02, 2025

Premiumisation, e-commerce will continue to accelerate for the FMCG sector

12 mins; January 02, 2025

How the pharma industry is bringing in novel antibiotics and affordable Car-T therapy

15 mins; January 01, 2025

High car taxes in India could stall sales and growth

8 mins; December 30, 2024

Here's how the pandemic reshaped India’s real estate landscape in 2024

12 mins; December 30, 2024

Operational costs decline as cement companies shift to green energy

6 mins; December 30, 2024

Can India's renewable energy sector build on the remarkable foundation that it has laid in 2024?

6 mins; December 29, 2024

How did Surya ghar Yojana scheme manage to reach 6.3 lakh solar installations in nine months ?

15 mins; December 27, 2024

India’s free trade agreement raises questions about patent oppositions

29 mins; December 26, 2024

Can AI and generative AI drive growth for India’s IT services companies in 2025?

16 mins; December 26, 2024

Why is rural sustainability a hot investment trend for 2024 and beyond?

12 mins; December 25, 2024

How can India address its telecom regulatory and spectrum challenges in 2025?

16 mins; December 24, 2024

The rise of stolen digital identities accelerates fraudulent activities in banking

37 mins; December 22, 2024

Breakthroughs in the India-China border talks to offer window to India to expedite theaterisation of forces

11 mins; December 22, 2024

Will 2025 deliver Social Security for gig workers?

19 mins; December 20, 2024

Biomass bank program empowers farmers and reduces stubble burning in rural India

21 mins; December 19, 2024

Other than pharma consumer and healthcare , which sectors will drive private equity in India ?

11 mins; December 18, 2024

What’s next for credit and deposit growth in FY25 for Indian banks?

13 mins; December 17, 2024

Poor logistics and non-tariff barriers continue to hinder India's export growth

12 mins; December 16, 2024

Can capital expenditure trigger India's economic growth?

14 mins; December 15, 2024

What’s behind India’s rapid shift towards copper in Industrial growth?

15 mins; December 11, 2024

Can India’s aviation strategy increase farmer incomes ?

27 mins; December 07, 2024

Is India prepared for emerging space warfare?

26 mins; December 05, 2024

India’s GDP growth slips to 5.4%: is it a temporary blip?

12 mins; December 03, 2024

With export curbs lifted, does India have a chance to reclaim top slot in global rice exports?

11 mins; November 28, 2024

What role can sustainable materials like Bamboo play in tackling India’s plastic waste?

13 mins; November 28, 2024

Will rural markets continue to drive auto sales growth in 2024?

18 mins; November 26, 2024

Will new regulations stifle India’s fintech growth?

17 mins; November 24, 2024

What do recent policy changes mean for health insurance of the elderly in India?

16 mins; November 21, 2024

How will India finance Its green energy ambitions without breaking the bank?

19 mins; November 15, 2024

How are Indian investors shaping the real estate boom at Expo City Dubai?

26 mins; November 13, 2024

What’s holding back India’s deep tech start-ups from going global?

32 mins; November 10, 2024

Trump 2.0: What it means for India’s trade & diplomacy

21 mins; November 08, 2024

High investor expectations, a key risk for markets

26 mins; November 02, 2024

Is consumption of India’s middle class shrinking?

22 mins; October 26, 2024

Quality control in the Indian pharma industry: Who’s responsible?

25 mins; October 24, 2024

What’s driving the volatility in India’s food prices?

14 mins; October 21, 2024

How will festive demand shape the future of India’s automobile industry?

11 mins; October 21, 2024

“The farmer is in crisis, and food quality too,” Nityananda Dhal on the benefits of regenerative agriculture

16 mins; October 19, 2024

How can startups drive innovation in India's energy transition?

25 mins; October 14, 2024

The impact of generative AI on patient literacy in healthcare

16 mins; October 13, 2024

What role do green building certifications play in India's real estate sector?

35 mins; October 05, 2024

Could the RBI announce a rate cut in its next monetary policy decision?

15 mins; October 02, 2024

What factors are driving India’s surging power demand?

19 mins; September 30, 2024

What will it take for India to become a global semiconductor leader?

31 mins; September 27, 2024

Is this the right time to invest in gold before the festival season?

12 mins; September 26, 2024

IVF in the times of dipping fertility rates

15 mins; September 25, 2024

Can battery as a service(BAAS) make EVs more affordable for Indian consumers?

23 mins; September 23, 2024

How can AI help boost India’s GDP by $500 billion by 2025?

17 mins; September 22, 2024

Why are tier 2 cities emerging as key markets in India’s commercial real estate sector?

25 mins; September 17, 2024

Will high GST refunds and sluggish state economies derail India’s growth?

14 mins; September 06, 2024

How can underwater acoustic sensors change naval warfare?

25 mins; September 05, 2024

What are the key technologies driving India’s digital revolution?

26 mins; September 04, 2024

"Mean reversion is an iron law of markets"

27 mins; August 31, 2024

Can agricultural waste be transformed into biofuels for sustainability?

12 mins; August 29, 2024

Is high inventory a sign of trouble for India’s passenger vehicle market?

16 mins; August 25, 2024

Theme: IT Services | Augmented Reality can help make your e-shopping experience feel like you are in the store

17 mins; August 23, 2024

Theme: Health | How does the patient-to-doctor ratio impact mental health care?

22 mins; August 19, 2024

How can organisations navigate internal cybersecurity challenges?

21 mins; August 16, 2024

Theme: Real Estate | Can fractional ownership reduce the significance of REITs in the real estate sector?

28 mins; August 15, 2024

How will falling basmati rice prices impact India's export market?

10 mins; August 14, 2024

Theme: Commodities | Why does India remain a 'price taker' in the global metals market?

13 mins; August 13, 2024

Is India's trade with Bangladesh at risk amid political instability?

18 mins; August 12, 2024

Are microgrids the answer to India's renewable energy goals?

25 mins; August 05, 2024

Theme: Macroeconomy | Why has India’s export growth rate been stagnant for over a decade?

13 mins; August 03, 2024

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