Podcasts about GST

This week on The Sales Transformation podcast Will, Phil, and Jesus sat down to discuss a few Consalia updates ahead of our Global Sales Transformation XX event next week.  As well as talking about GST (10 days away at time of recording but now less than a week away!), they also cover our new partnership with Aviso and Phil's recent research project.   Highlights include: [10:54] Why we've partnered with Aviso [27:04] What's Phil most excited for at GST this year? [33:40] A sneak peak at Phil's research findings  If you'd like to find out more about how Consalia and Aviso can help you build an AI-powered sales force, click here to request a meeting.  There are still a few tickets remaining for GST XX on Thursday 27th November at the London Stock exchange! Click here to secure your spot.  Connect with Philip Squire on LinkedIn  Connect with Jesus Llamazares on LinkedIn Connect with Will Squire on LinkedIn   Join the discussion in our Sales Transformation Forum group.  Make sure you're following us on LinkedIn and Twitter to get updates on the latest episodes! Also, take our Mindset Survey and find out if you are selling to customers the way they want to be sold to today.  

Stephen LeDrew sits down with Jay Goldberg, policy analyst and frequent Three Minutes guest, to dissect what he calls “a nothing burger of a budget.”Despite over $70 billion in new debt and another $150 million handed to the CBC, there's no real relief for Canadians struggling to pay their bills. Goldberg points out that half of Canadians are within $200 of financial collapse, yet Ottawa still refuses to cut taxes, rein in spending, or get shovels in the ground on major projects like the Ring of Fire or new pipelines.Instead, the government doubles down on bureaucracy, hides behind accounting tricks, and calls a ballooning deficit a “fiscal anchor.” LeDrew and Goldberg expose how every penny collected in GST is now being swallowed by debt interest — and why Canada needs a growth plan, not more government handouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bitcoin payment revolution is here and it's changing how the world moves money. In this episode of Pushing the Limits, Lisa Tamati sits down with Dr. Simon Collins, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Lightning Pay NZ, a pioneering Kiwi startup making Bitcoin payments faster, cheaper, and more accessible through the Lightning Network. Simon shares his insights on the evolving world of Bitcoin, from the future of payment systems and scaling, to mining energy debates, New Zealand's crypto tax rules, and how Bitcoin is reshaping the global financial system. Whether you're a Bitcoin veteran, a business owner, or just curious about digital money, this deep dive covers the technology, economics, and policy behind the next generation of payments. What You'll Learn: Bitcoin Payment Systems & Scaling: How Lightning Pay uses the Lightning Network to enable instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions and solve Bitcoin's base layer limitations  Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies: Why Bitcoin's decentralisation, fixed supply, and proof-of-work make it unique in the crypto ecosystem. Bitcoin Mining & Energy Use: The real story behind mining energy - renewables, stranded power, and how Bitcoin can drive green innovation. Mining Centralisation: Why the network remains decentralised despite large mining pools and how geographic shifts (e.g., post-China) enhance security. The Future of Payments: How Lightning Pay is helping New Zealand merchants accept Bitcoin seamlessly with instant fiat conversions and zero volatility risk. Bitcoin & Taxes in NZ: Simon explains how the IRD treats Bitcoin profits, GST rules, and what compliance means for individuals and businesses. Bitcoin Policy Institute: Why sound Bitcoin policy matters and how organisations like BPI are shaping global conversations on regulation and innovation. Simon Collins Bio: Dr. Simon Collins, PhD, is the Co-Founder and CRO of Lightning Pay, a New Zealand-based company building scalable Bitcoin payment infrastructure on the Lightning Network. Co-founded with Rob Clarkson and Brandon Bucher, Lightning Pay is revolutionising how Kiwis use Bitcoin for real-world payments. Simon is also a Bitcoin researcher and advocate, contributing to organisations like Satoshi Action and the Bitcoin Policy Institute, and frequently shares insights on X about Bitcoin's role in the global economy. Catch up on the episode with Brandon Bucher here: Building the Future of Bitcoin Payments  Resources & Links: Lightning Pay NZ Website  Simon Collins on X Bitcoin Policy Institute IRD Crypto Guidance  

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the news Meta is PURGING teen users before the Government’s U16 social media ban kicks in. Plus, why the IMF is demanding a GST increase to save the Australian economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In its annual report on the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund has identified a bunch of options for reform, from increasing the GST to getting rid of tax breaks. But is it all a little too removed from reality?Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson discuss the potential for reform, and why a shopping list of changes from a US-based organisation can be problematic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political commentator Robert Godden returns to The Adelaide Show with a thesis that cuts to the bone: The South Australian Liberal Party has no realistic chance of winning the forthcoming election. But his essay raises an even more unsettling question: can they realistically ever win another one? This episode doesn’t feature an SA Drink of the Week, allowing more time for a forensic examination of what’s gone wrong with liberalism itself, and the party that bears its name. In the Musical Pilgrimage, Steve shares “Spring Gully Road”, his song chronicling four generations of the Webb family’s beloved pickle company, from Edward McKee’s small brown onions in 1946 to the recent appointment of administrators, drawing a tenuous but poignant parallel to the Liberal Party’s own decline. You can navigate episodes using chapter markers in your podcast app. Not a fan of one segment? You can click next to jump to the next chapter in the show. We’re here to serve! 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Running Sheet: Do The Liberals Have No Chance Of Winning This Forthcoming South Australian Election? 00:00:00 Intro Introduction 00:00:00 SA Drink Of The Week No SA Drink Of The Week this week. 00:05:07 Robert Godden Before diving into party politics, Steve and Robert tackle a fundamental question: what is liberalism itself? Drawing on American political philosopher Patrick Deneen’s work (as sampled from the glorious podcast, Econtalk, episode July 9, 2018), they explore how liberalism originally meant self-governance within community, where individuals held themselves accountable within the framework of church and society. Deneen argues that modern liberalism, both classical and progressive, has fractured into two economic camps: classical liberals claiming government interferes with freedom, and progressive liberals arguing that economic inequality prevents people from achieving liberty. Robert offers his working definition: liberalism has always been about “the bigger pie theory”. Classical liberals like John Locke, Adam Smith and John Stewart Mill championed free markets as the path to prosperity for all. But as Robert notes, these philosophers wrote their treatises while people lived in gutters within ten miles of them, suggesting their definitions had blind spots about who they actually represented. The conversation turns to neoliberalism, which Robert describes as taking the apple of classical liberalism and focusing on its core: free market capitalism, fiscal austerity, individual responsibility, and globalisation. The problem? Many neoliberals benefited from generous government support before pulling up the ladder behind them. As Robert puts it, they’re “more like a wild jackal in a wolf’s clothing”, presenting themselves as something more palatable whilst pursuing fundamentally conservative ends. When Steve asks about the overlap between liberalism (lowercase L) and the Liberal Party (uppercase L), Robert’s answer is stark: “The Venn diagram of liberalism and the Liberal Party is not a perfect circle. It’s more like a third overlap.” John Howard’s famous declaration that the Liberal Party is “a broad church” marked both the high point and the beginning of the end. Where Howard allowed diverse opinions united by shared values, today’s party demands conformity. Robert observes you could “literally interchange” Angus Taylor with five other Liberal members and several Nationals, they’ve become so ideologically uniform. Robert shares a revealing personal story from his childhood in Whyalla. At age 12 or 13, he wagged school to attend a lunch where Malcolm Fraser was speaking. After enduring mumbled warnings about Bill Hayden, young Robert lined up afterwards and asked the Prime Minister where he could find out what the government would actually do if re-elected. The dismissive response and perfunctory policy booklet were Robert’s first disillusionment with political rhetoric over substance. This leads to a broader discussion about accountability’s erosion in Australian politics. Robert identifies a turning point: when Jay Weatherill wasn’t held responsible for abuse discovered in South Australian schools because “nobody had told him”. This represented a complete rewriting of Westminster conventions about ministerial responsibility. Compare that to Barry O’Farrell resigning as New South Wales Premier over failing to declare a $300 bottle of wine, or John Howard’s principled approach to the GST, admitting he was wrong, explaining why he’d changed his mind, and taking that position to an election. The discipline of the Fraser and Howard years came from a culture where the party room would discuss issues on merit, then Fraser or Howard would determine the right course, and the party would follow with discipline, not through fear but through shared purpose. Today’s Liberal Party has abandoned that model for something closer to authoritarianism without the competence to make it work. When discussing South Australia specifically, Robert doesn’t hold back about Vincent Tarzia’s challenges. Beyond policy positions, there’s the fundamental problem of presence. Robert recalls a body language seminar by Alan Pease where five people were cast for different film roles based purely on appearance. We can’t help making these visual judgements. Tarzia, Robert notes, is “one of the 5% of the population that never blinks”, creating an unfortunate vampire quality. He looks like “a Muppet version of Dracula”. Combined with a voice lacking joy, he presents as “the joyless undead” when facing off against Peter Malinauskas’s considerable charisma. Robert’s assessment of the Malinauskas government is admirably even-handed for someone with Liberal roots. He calls it “the best government in Australia” whilst adding the qualifier “a totalitarian dictatorship that makes you feel good”. Everything is done Malinauskas’s way, but unlike Putin or Trump, he’s careful never to say anything that isn’t actually true. He might make predictions that don’t pan out, but he won’t barefaced lie, and if an idea isn’t popular, he simply doesn’t voice it. The result is what Robert calls “preshrunk jeans” of political messaging. Robert’s father, a lifelong Liberal voter and member, has only been impressed by two political figures: Gough Whitlam, whose charisma was “absolutely off the chart” despite taking four people to dinner when a Whyalla event was mistakenly under-attended, and Peter Malinauskas, who regularly visits the Whyalla Men’s Shed. This speaks to something fundamental about political success. As Robert observes, great Labor leaders have consistently been better communicators and sellers of vision because their message is easier: “you’re being ripped off by the system, and we’re going to sort it for you” beats “if we govern ourselves, all will be great” in almost any contest. The federal picture offers one glimmer of hope: Victoria’s new opposition leader, Jess Wilson. In her thirties, a lawyer and former business advisor to Josh Frydenberg and the Business Council of Australia, she represents exactly the kind of moderate Liberal who should have been in the party all along but whom the party’s rightward drift has made anomalous. As Robert puts it, “the idea that Jess Wilson should be in the Liberal Party is an idea that is eight years out of date. She should be a teal.” The teals, after all, are liberal party people who haven’t gone down the right-wing rabbit hole. This raises the central question: are there eight to ten members of parliament the federal Liberals could have had? Yes, the teals. “All of those teal candidates could have been Liberal Party candidates and would have been 15 or 20 years ago if they had not wilfully taken this blindness about the climate.” Speaking of climate, Robert dissects Susan Ley’s recent positioning as if she’s discovered that abandoning net zero and embracing fossil fuels will bring electoral victory. The polling suggests otherwise. Among diverse Australians, Labor’s primary vote sits at 46%, the Coalition at 17%. Gen Z voters break 51% Labor, 10% Coalition. The Liberals are “aiming at the wrong target”, trying to chip 10% from groups with 10% when they should be targeting Labor’s 46%. They should be saying “your ideas are great, it’s a pity you’re not smarter, we’re going to get to where you want to get but we’ll do it better.” Instead, they get their facts from Facebook. The cognitive dissonance is staggering. National Party MPs stand up claiming farmers don’t want renewable energy whilst farmers lead the way with innovative approaches: solar panels in fields that collect water, provide shade for sheep grazing underneath, and generate income. Farmers don’t want bushfires or floods, they want to make money. Watch ABC’s Landline, Robert suggests, though the Nationals would dismiss it as left-wing propaganda. Looking ahead, Robert sees no Liberal victory on any horizon in the next five to six years. More likely? “No Liberal Party, or let me put it another way: the Liberal Party not being the opposition.” They’re seriously under threat of other parties overtaking them. Federally, if you separate the Coalition partners, the numbers are nowhere near the historical imbalance where Nationals made up numbers for the Liberals. Now those numbers are close. A One Nation-National coalition would be numerically viable. Victoria represents the critical test. If Jess Wilson’s woeful Liberals manage to topple a deeply unpopular Victorian government by picking the right leader, “that’ll be a critical moment for the Liberals to take that lesson.” Robert’s prediction? “The only reason we have to think they’re incapable of learning is all the evidence.” Robert’s father once said that Don Dunstan’s departure horrified him, not because of policy agreement, but because Dunstan was a strong leader with ideas who made the state feel good about itself. That’s what’s missing from the contemporary Liberal Party: ideas that inspire rather than divide, leaders who build rather than tear down, and the humility to recognise when the world has changed and they haven’t. The conversation closes with Winston Churchill’s 1920s quote distinguishing socialism from liberalism. Robert agrees it was “100% correct” for about 1924, when those ideologies were genuinely competing and distinct. But it’s become a caricature over the intervening century. The quote doesn’t really apply to 2025, when the ideologies have mingled, adapted, and in the case of the Australian Liberal Party, lost their way entirely. 01:14:33 Musical Pilgrimage In the Musical Pilgrimage, we play Spring Gully Road, a song written by Steve Davis and performed by Steve Davis & The Virtualosos, chronicling the four-generation story of Spring Gully, one of South Australia’s most beloved food companies. The story begins in 1946 when Edward McKee returned from the war and started growing small brown onions outside his back door on Spring Gully Road. His pickled onions became a South Australian staple. The company expanded under Allen and Eric, then weathered storms under Ross and Kevin’s leadership, before Russ and Tegan faced the modern challenge of cheap imports and changing market appetites. Steve reveals a personal connection: his colleague Domenic at Funlife Fitness in Ingle Farm remembers his father growing small onions and cucumbers, taking sacks to Spring Gully weekly to be weighed and paid. It was simply part of the fabric of South Australian life. In full disclosure, Steve is friends with Russell Webb, who along with Tegan led the company through its recent challenges before administrators were appointed. Most believe it’s written off and gone, but Steve holds hope for a way forward. They were doing innovative things to fight back against retailers bringing in cheap overseas alternatives, gutting the market for local sovereign food production capability. The song’s folk-influenced simplicity captures something essential about generational enterprise, family legacy, and the challenge of maintaining local production in a globalised economy. The repeated refrain, “Turn the earth, turn the earth when it’s harvest time, pick the bounty and preserve it in your sweetly seasoned brine”, becomes a meditation on the cycles of growth, harvest, and preservation that sustained Spring Gully through good years and hard years. Steve offers a tenuous but poignant link to the episode’s political discussion: the Liberal and Country League, precursor to the modern Liberal Party in South Australia, formed in 1932 and became the South Australian Division of the Liberal Party in 1945. Spring Gully started in 1946. Now in 2025, we have administrators appointed for Spring Gully, and Robert Godden suggesting you might as well call them in for the Liberal Party as well. Both represent South Australian institutions facing existential questions about their future in a changed world. Both have served their communities for generations. Both are confronting the reality that what worked for decades may not work anymore. And both deserve more than a quiet fade into history.Support the show: https://theadelaideshow.com.au/listen-or-download-the-podcast/adelaide-in-crowd/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with markets investors are looking sceptically at restarted US data and the outstanding Nvidia result.First, the American initial jobless claims reporting has restarted, and they say 216,700 new people filed for these benefits last week, up from 214,000 in the same week a year ago. There are now 1.727 mln people on these benefits, up from 1.66 mln a year ago and the highest since 2021.And for the record, they released their September non-farm payrolls report overnight too, claiming +119,000 new jobs created in the month. The non-seasonally adjusted data records a rise from the same month a year earlier of +1.2 mln, the least year-on-year rise since the pandemic. The related wage growth data was weak. And they also announced that they will not be releasing an October report.Meanwhile, the Philly Fed factory survey for October weakened again, including for factory orders. Inflation pressures were reported as higher. Despite all this extended depressed state, these firms say they are optimistic about the future.It was the inverse story for the same report from the Kansas City Fed. Current conditions were mildly positive and stable, cost pressures eased, but future prospects are less enthusiastic. New order levels dipped here too, but only slightly.In Canada, their October PPI came in +6.0% higher than year-ago levels, a rise. They may be surviving the trade war punishment from the US, but it is coming with higher costs.In Taiwan, their October export orders rose +25% from the same month a year ago. As high as that is, it just continues the stellar expansion they have reported all year.In China, they say they are going to extend their trade-in subsidy program, to keep their modest consumer spending levels underpinned.And as widely anticipated, the People's Bank of China kept its key lending rates at record lows for a sixth consecutive month in November. But there is increasing talk that they will be [pressured into reducing them at some stage to weigh against below-target growth.In Europe, German producer prices fell in October, down -1.8% from the same month a year ago.In Australia, the IMF told them that they should hike their GST, abandon their tax cuts, and spend more carefully if it wants to keep a fiscally sustainable economy.And Australia released its GDP by State (they call it GSP). On a real basis for the year to June 2025, NSW expanded +0.9%, Victoria by +1.1%, Queensland by +2.2%, South Australia by +1.0% and Western Australia by +1.3% from the equivalent 2023/24 year. The national rise was +1.4%. But on a per capita basis, only Queensland and Tasmania recorded gains. Nationally it was a -0.3% decline per capita.Global freight rates for container cargoes were unchanged over the past week, to sit -46% lower than year ago levels. But the weekly change masks rising outbound China to Europe rates, while outbound China to the US rates are falling. Meanwhile, bulk cargo freight rates rose +11% over the past week and are now +39% higher than a year ago.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.11%, unchanged from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$4055/oz, and down -US$16 from this time yesterday.American oil prices have softened another -50 USc from yesterday to be just under US$59/bbl, with the international Brent price little-changed and still under US$63.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at just on 56 USc, and unchanged from yesterday. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 86.8 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 48.6 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just over 60.7, and little-changed from yesterday, and still its lowest since July 2009.The bitcoin price starts today at US$87,411 and down another -2.4% from yesterday and -11% below year-ago levels. In fact, it is falling as we publish. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just on +/- 2.4%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again on Monday.

Tonight on The Brian Crombie Hour, Brian is joined by Sam Savrajan behavioral scientist and former financial executive for an urgently needed, honest conversation about Canada's debt, deficits, and economic future. They tackle the critical, often-avoided questions which include the debt cycle, why governments obscure where money is really going, voter power and the raising GST and retirement age. This is a must-listen for anyone demanding honest, transparent, and sustainable governance.

Ben was joined by Frank Bongiorno and Chris Monnox to discuss the history of Australia's federal parliament being expanded, in 1949 and 1984. We discuss the motivations for these changes, the positions taken by the parties and why it happened when it did. We also discuss efforts to break the 'nexus' which links the size of the House to the size of the Senate. This podcast is supported by the Tally Room's supporters on Patreon. If you find this podcast worthwhile please consider giving your support. You can listen to an ad-free version of this podcast if you sign up via Patreon for $8 (plus GST) or more per month. And $8 donors can now join the Tally Room Discord server.

This episode dives into the amazing creative journey of Tesa Klein, the cowgirl-turned-entrepreneur behind Wildflowers, who rebuilt her business after years in the rodeo world and rediscovered her spark. She's deeply rooted in rural (she lives in a NoDak town of 50!) but has had her share of big-time viral moments. It's an inspiring look at trusting yourself even when your dreams don't seem to match your zip code, and we love hearing her take on balance and dreaming big from her tiny ND town. About Tesa: Tesa is the owner, operator, and creative artist behind Wildflowers, a western and seasonal home décor business that operates as an occasional shop, hosts markets and travels to events across the region. A small cattle rancher and wife of a cowboy, Kelly, she draws inspiration from life on the prairie, the rhythm of the seasons, the beauty of nature and the spirit of the western way of life she lives. When she's not creating (which is rare), you will find her chasing sunsets or soaking in the views of rugged country by horseback.  In this episode, we cover: How Tesa rebuilt her creative business after years in the rodeo world The decision-making that goes into all the things we love, and why we have to sometimes let things go (like fifty cows) to make time for other things What going all-in on a big vendor show did for her confidence and visibility Navigating judgment, assumptions, and loneliness as a creative in a tiny town How she keeps her spark alive and what's next for Wildflowers   Links + Resources Mentioned: Website thendwildflower.com FB @thendwildflower.com IG @junkinwildflower Sponsor Spotlight: The Yellow Bird The Yellow Bird is a longtime favorite and friend of Growing Small Towns and our Executive Director, Rebecca. The Yellow Bird is a family-owned, all-natural skincare company committed to keeping things pure, simple, and safe. Their products are made with real ingredients you can pronounce (and actually read on the label), free from synthetic chemicals, and gentle enough for the whole family—especially anyone with allergies or sensitivities. Founded by Nicole, who grew up in a home that prioritized holistic living, The Yellow Bird was born from a simple truth: what we put on our skin matters. Their mission is to make effective, affordable skincare using minimal yet powerful ingredients like coconut oil and essential oils. You can shop their full line online, including on Amazon. Use https://www.theyellowbird.co/?ref=REBECCAUNDEM when you shop!  Want to get your business in front of our audience? We are looking for podcast sponsors! Each season, we feature a select group of Small Business Partners—brands that share our mission to celebrate small-town life and big ideas. With a 4–6% average Facebook engagement rate (well above the industry average), 2,600+ loyal followers, and 45,000 monthly content views, we have an amazing, highly engaged audience of people who can't wait to learn more about you. When we feature you, your story, and your product/service, it's like a friend's recommendation, because it is. Want to know more? Reach out to us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org We have a membership! Join the GST Club — a virtual support community built for those leading change in small-town America. For $30/month, you'll get twice-monthly live calls with Rebecca, access to a private network of fellow small-town changemakers, replay recordings, frameworks, and early access to GST events. It's for anyone from volunteers and entrepreneurs to city officials who believe small towns deserve big ideas and better leadership. Part think-tank. Part pep-talk. Part creative jam session. All support.  We Want to Hear From You! We really, really do, and if you'll let us, we'd love to feature your actual message just like we did with Terri's (with your permission, of course!) Some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're have two "participation dance" elements of the show: "Small town humblebrags": Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  "Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges": Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org  Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

Retail investors in India are no longer the “weak hands” of the market. They are behaving more like pros, staying invested through volatility and forcing everyone to rethink how India's stock market really works.In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Mr. Pranav Haridasan, MD and CEO, Axis Securities, to decode how the Indian markets have changed from 2020 to 2025 and what that means as we head toward 2026. They unpack the rise of the equity culture, the new discipline in retail investors, and the real story behind flows into equities, derivatives, and IPOs in India.You will hear a ground level view from a leading brokerage on:1) Why retail investors now think and act more like institutional investors2) How the 2020 to 2025 bull run reshaped confidence in Indian equities3) Whether India's stock market rally can survive global shocks and AI bubbles4) Equities versus derivatives and why regulation is cooling risky short term trading5) How themes like consumption, capex, Make in India, defence, EMS, building materials are shaping market leadership6) What is really happening in India's IPO and tech IPO pipeline and how to think about profitless tech valuations7) Why volatility, climate shifts and changing cycles make forecasting demand harder for manufacturers and consumer companies8) How policy, GST moves and ease of doing business reforms affect brokers, investors and marketsIf you follow business news, markets, tech, manufacturing, policy and IPOs and you want a clear, jargon light view of where India's markets may be headed next, this conversation is for you.Watch till the end to hear Pranav's candid take on:a) Whether 2025 was the “hard reset” the market neededb) How he sees earnings, growth and sentiment playing out in the year aheadc) What long term investors should really focus on in Indian equitiesHit like, share this with someone who tracks the India stock market, and subscribe to The Core Report podcast for more deep conversations on markets, business, technology and the Indian economy.The Core & The Core Report is ad supported & FREE for all readers & listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships & brand studio requirements.For more of our coverage check out thecore.in (https://www.thecore.in/)Support the Core Report (https://tinyurl.com/Support-the-Core-Report)Join & Interact anonymously on our WhatsApp channel (https://tinyurl.com/The-Core-WhatsApp-Channel) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://www.thecore.in/newsletters/thecorenewsletter)

Canada's Budget 2025 and its impact on housing policy. The hosts critique the $25 billion housing investment as insufficient, noting it includes infrastructure conditions, a limited GST rebate, immigration cuts, and controversial OAS spending — while the construction industry warns of job losses. The federal HST rebate on new homes up to $1 million only helps about 20,000 buyers per year nationwide — essentially a political soundbite rather than a broad affordability solution. BILD and the Large Urban Centre Alliance criticize the budget for relying on backward-looking data while new-home sales have collapsed 67-82% across major markets, warning that 100,000 construction jobs are at risk. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY PARTY LISTEN AD FREE free 1 week trial for Realist PremiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with "Oakes Folks" Jackie Knutson and Lisa Schulz, a mother–daughter duo who represent two generations deeply invested in their hometown. They talk about leaving and returning, building belonging, showing up for community, navigating change, and why small towns need to both embrace the future and remember the past in order to thrive. It's a heartfelt, grounded conversation about loving where you live, even when it's not perfect. About Jackie and Lisa: Jackie Knutson and Lisa Schulz are a mother–daughter pair deeply rooted in GST's hometown of Oakes, North Dakota. Jackie was born in Oakes in 1944, built her family and career here, and has spent decades serving through church, civic work, and everyday acts of community care. Lisa and her husband returned to Oakes after years in Colorado, drawn back by family, relationships, and the desire to live in a place where community is truly lived, not just a nice idea. Together, they model what it looks like to show up, volunteer, take pride in your town, and choose connection over convenience. They are the kind of neighbors who quietly make small towns work, and the conversation they share reflects the heart of what it means to belong to a place. In this episode, we cover: Jackie's decades-long perspective on how Oakes has changed and why progress, even when uncomfortable, matters. What brought Lisa and her husband back to Oakes after years away in Colorado, and how they've built community as "returners" Why small towns need people who show up (in every way) How negativity spreads in a community, and how to halt its spread Why building a thriving town requires both honoring the past and making room for the new Places Mentioned (For When You Come Visit Us in Oakes!): The Grand Theatre: https://www.facebook.com/p/Grand-Theatre-in-Oakes-100049102555697/ Oakes Chamber of Commerce: https://oakesnd.com/chamber Hockenberry Park: https://oakesnd.com/park-board Bingo at the American Legion: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionOakes/ Oakes' Calendar (Bingo Nights!): https://oakesnd.com/calendar-listing.php?cid=1856 And, of course, our very own GST building. We'd love to see you! Sponsor Spotlight: Want to get your business in front of our audience? We are looking for podcast sponsors! Each season, we feature a select group of Small Business Partners—brands that share our mission to celebrate small-town life and big ideas. With a 4–6% average Facebook engagement rate (well above the industry average), 2,600+ loyal followers, and 45,000 monthly content views, we have an amazing, highly engaged audience of people who can't wait to learn more about you. When we feature you, your story, and your product/service, it's like a friend's recommendation, because it is. Want to know more? Reach out to us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org This week's Small-Town Shout-Out is: Lamoure, ND. Just a stone's throw away from Oakes, we're shouting them out today because we've heard people talk about it over and over (including Lisa on today's episode!) and Rebecca went to see it for herself, and it's so cool. It takes audacity and really knowing your community to build something like that in a small town, and that deserves recognition! Way to go! We Want to Hear From You! We really, really do, and if you'll let us, we'd love to feature your actual message just like we did with Terri's (with your permission, of course!) Some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're have two "participation dance" elements of the show: "Small town humblebrags": Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  "Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges": Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!  

Tune in for an exclusive interview with Rajnath Singh on India's defence capabilities, find out the extent of damage from a prop trading scam unearthed in Surat, learn about the acquisition talks between UpGrad and Unacademy for and discover the key GST reforms that are likely to be included in the Finance Bill 2026. Moneycontrol Editor's Picks has all this and more top headlines from the day.

Canada's 2025 budget just dropped with a staggering $78.3 billion deficit - and it changes everything for homeowners and buyers. With only $20 billion in new stimulus (most not hitting until 2027), the Bank of Canada may be forced to cut rates below 2.25% just to compensate for weak fiscal policy. I break down the three critical things you need to know: the GST rebate for first-time buyers (and why it might not actually help), what this means for your mortgage rates and renewals, and why this budget could actually hurt house prices in the short term. Plus, with 1.2 million mortgages renewing in 2025-2026 and immigration cuts reducing demand, the next 12-24 months could be rough - but there's a surprising opportunity for 2027-2028 buyers. If you're buying, selling, or renewing your mortgage, this budget impacts you directly. Here's exactly what to do next.

Cette semaine on parle des dernières actualités a la banque centrale, la Reserve Bank of Australia. On évoque aussi le reversement de la GST par le Commonwealth selon les États australiens.

India's economy has been humming. Easing of income tax rules, followed by GST rate cuts for daily-use items have helped the it along. One important indicator of economic health is the microfinance sector. That has had its highs and lows over the past decade. Today we have with us Alok Misra, CEO of MFin, the representative organisation of the sector to give us an idea about how self-regulation has helped and why defaults rates, while improved from earlier levels, could still be lower than where they are. Guest: Alok Misra, CEO, MFin Host: Bharath Kumar K Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cette semaine on parle des dernières actualités a la banque centrale, la Reserve Bank of Australia. On évoque aussi le reversement de la GST par le Commonwealth selon les États australiens.

Mark Pownall speaks to Elisha Newell about Timezone founder Malcolm Steinberg and his businesses. Plus: $1m GST campaign; Nats drop net zero target; and Spudshed in record profit.

Stay updated with key highlights from the stock market on November 3, 2025. In this video, we cover major topics including the Trump–Xi G2 Meeting and its impact on U.S.–China relations, Powell's $29.4 billion Fed liquidity injection, China's end to gold VAT exemption, and the India–U.S. 10-year Defence Framework. Also, get the latest on GST collections hitting ₹1.96 Lakh Cr in October and detailed Q2 FY26 results from leading companies such as Maruti Suzuki, Dr Lal PathLabs, BEL, RR Kabel, Shriram Finance, Aptus Value Housing, ACC, JK Cement, CDSL, Netweb Technologies, and SBFC Finance.#StockMarketNews #IndianStockMarket #USChinaRelations #TrumpXiMeeting #FedLiquidityInjection #GSTCollections #QuarterlyResults #MarutiSuzuki #DrLalPathLabs #BEL #ShriramFinance #InvestmentUpdate #EconomicNews #MarketAnalysis #Q2Results #InvestSmart00:00 Start00:31 Trump–Xi ‘G2 Meeting' and U.S.–China Relations05:24 Powell's $29.4 B Fed Liquidity Injection06:56 China Ends Gold VAT Exemption07:57 India–U.S. 10-Year Defence Framework09:43 GST Collections Hit ₹1.96 Lakh Cr in Oct 202510:22 Maruti Suzuki Q2 FY26 Results12:10 Dr Lal PathLabs Q2 FY26 Results13:01 BEL Q2 FY26 Results13:49 RR Kabel Q2 FY26 Results14:46 Shriram Finance Q2 FY26 Results15:58 Aptus Value Housing Q2 FY26 Results17:21 ACC Q2 FY26 Results19:01 JK Cement Q2 FY26 Results19:37 CDSL Q2 FY26 Results20:42 Netweb Technologies Q2 FY26 Results21:42 SBFC Finance Q2 FY26 Results

It's a country with wild rainforests, red-earth landscapes and lots of lemurs! Madagascar is a place that I have always wanted to go, and next year, I'll finally be living that dream... and you can join me!In September 2026, I'll be hosting a private small-group tour through Madagascar, an island that feels like a world all its own. We'll begin in the capital, Antananarivo, a city brimming with colour and culture, before heading east to Andasibe to meet the famous indri lemurs in their natural habitat. From there, we'll travel south to Ranomafana National Park, home to rare wildlife and misty forest trails, and then on to Isalo National Park, where the sandstone cliffs and hidden pools make for some of the most breathtaking hikes on the island. And because every adventure needs a little relaxation, we'll finish our journey in Ifaty, a peaceful fishing village by the sea, the perfect spot to unwind after days of discovery.This 11-day adventure combines wildlife, culture, and connection. You'll meet local tribes, explore bustling markets, and share laughter and stories with like-minded travellers who share your passion for exploring the world consciously.If you've ever wanted to experience somewhere truly unique, a place that feels untouched and full of life, this is it. Madagascar isn't just a destination; it's a once-in-a-lifetime journey that opens your eyes to the beauty and diversity of our planet.

Canada's tax problem isn't just slow phones at the CRA—it's a century of bolt-on rules that made filing confusing, subjective, and expensive to administer. A new review found CRA contact centres gave accurate answers only 17% of the time during the 2025 tax season window, echoing long-standing issues flagged by earlier audits (including millions of dropped and blocked calls). This complicated tax system creates unnecessary bureaucracy, wasted money, unpaid taxes, and a subjective audit process that means you can pay more (or less) taxes depending on how well your auditor slept the night before.Hiring more agents won't fix a tax law that's impossible to interpret. Simpler rules will. In this episode, I sketch a path to simpler, fairer, faster taxes. First, a quick history lesson on why we have income taxes, and how they became a Frankenstein's monster of laws that no one can understand. This will show us that the problem is getting worse, and will keep getting worse until we have a major system overhaul. Then I'll get into solutions.I explore proven options from abroad:Pre-populated / return-free filing (pioneered by Denmark; now used in most OECD countries) to slash time, phone calls, and errors—already being piloted in Quebec for simple returns. Flatter, broader bases with minimal carve-outs (think Estonia's ultra-simple system) and NZ's broad-base/low-rate GST—models that raise revenue with less friction. Withholding-as-final for straightforward T4 earners, so most people don't file at all unless their situation is complex—borrowing design cues from the Nordics. Look, nobody wants to talk about tax until they have to. But when they do - and they have to every year - they hate everything about our tax system. It creates unnecessary frustration and anger. Nobody wants to deal with the CRA, and nobody wants to work for the CRA either. Why would they?Many people who don't pay taxes do it out of frustration - they just give up. They're not evil; they're just overwhelmed. Tax filings have become a game.I'm not anti-tax; I'm anti-waste. My companies happily pay millions of dollars in corporate taxes annually. Its employees add another 1M in income taxes to our society, and you can add HST on top of all of it. What I want is less money burned collecting taxes and more money spent on services. If Canadians want better healthcare, safer streets, and a clearer deal with citizens, we should push for tax simplification, not just bigger call centres.Sources:CRA call centres: 17% accuracy (Feb–May 2025); prior audits on access/accuracy. Investment Executive+1Canada's income tax history (1917 “temporary” tax). The Canadian EncyclopediaProvincial/territorial corporate tax—CRA administers most; exceptions Quebec & Alberta. Canada.caPre-populated returns (Denmark origin; 28 OECD countries). Tax Policy CenterQuebec simplified / pre-filled return pilot (2025 filing for 2024 year).

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी आज छत्तीसगढ़ रजत महोत्सव में शामिल हुए और 14 हजार करोड़ से ज्यादा की परियोजनाओं का लोकार्पण किया, आंध्र प्रदेश के वेंकटेश्वर मंदिर में भगदड़ से 9 लोगों की मौत हुई, बिहार में चुनावी रैलियों में अमित शाह और जेपी नड्डा ने जंगलराज और विकास का मुद्दा उठाया, जबकि प्रियंका गांधी ने सरकार पर क्राइम और भ्रष्टाचार को लेकर निशाना साधा, सिद्धारमैया ने केंद्र पर हिंदी थोपने का आरोप लगाया, मुंबई में मतदाता सूची में गड़बड़ी को लेकर MVA ने निकाली रैली, कोलकाता में SIR पर TMC 4 नवंबर को विरोध मार्च निकालेगी, अक्टूबर में GST कलेक्शन बढ़कर 1.96 लाख करोड़ पहुंचा, ISRO 2 नवंबर को CMS-03 सैटलाइट लॉन्च करेगा. तंजानिया में राष्ट्रपति सामिया सुलुहू दोबारा जीतीं और टेनिस खिलाड़ी रोहन बोपन्ना ने रिटायरमेंट की घोषणा की. सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 4 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें.

In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on October 31, 2025 — spooky! — your hosts take on the big political issues in Canada today, including, God help us, the prospect of a federal election. They don't think it's likely, but they do think it's possible. This episode of The Line Podcast is brought to you by Forestry For The Future. Canada's housing crisis demands bold, scalable solutions. Build Canada Homes is an opportunity to leverage Canadian wood in modern construction. Wood-based methods like mass timber and modular construction can significantly reduce build times, waste, and carbon emissions, while supporting local economies. Expanding building codes, streamlining approvals, and prioritizing domestic wood in federal projects could double demand and foster job creation in rural and northern communities.Despite trade challenges and market volatility, a partnership between industry and government is vital to stabilize the sector, enhance competitiveness, and deliver innovative, sustainably sourced Canadian wood products for homes across Canada and abroad. With capacity growing across provinces, stable demand and predictable financing are key to unlocking the sector's potential.We need to Build Canada Homes with Canadian wood. To learn more, visit ForestryForTheFuture.ca.After that, they turn to the latest turbulence in U.S.–Canada relations. It's been another difficult week. Both hosts hope the situation might finally knock some sense into our political leaders — though Matt Gurney warns Jen Gerson that Canadians may be almost immune to having sense knocked into them.This episode is also brought to you by CPA Ontario. If you're looking for a good scare this Halloween, you should check out Canada's economic numbers. Our GPD per capita is down, our business investment is down and so is our labour productivity. But if there is one thing Chartered Professional Accountants understand, it's numbers.Tax Reform for Growth in Canada, a recent report from our CPA Ontario, puts forward 20 pro-growth recommendations from CPAs and experts on reforming Canada's tax system to make our economy more competitive.For example? Canada gets 37 per cent of its total government revenue from individual taxes, 13 per cent higher than peer countries on average. Meanwhile, 22 per cent of Canada's total tax revenue is from consumption taxes like the GST, while other peer countries average 32 per cent. This means that Canada relies too heavily on the types of taxes that hurt economic growth the most. Eighty eight per cent of CPAs believe reforming our tax system is important. With the federal budget just days away, Canada can't be afraid to take bold action. Visit cpaontario.ca/taxreform to learn more.Finally, Jen gets everyone caught up on the fallout from Alberta's recent teachers' strike and notes that Danielle Smith took an awfully big swing to bring it to an end. We'll see how that works out for her.All that and more in this week's episode of The Line Podcast. Check us out at ReadTheLine.ca.

ON TODAYS SHOW: Our single girl Azura shares her flatmates icks in relationships but turn outs Azura actually has the biggest ick when she is in a relationship. Plus, Charlie was too heartbroken to come to work today so GST needs to be added to his bet with Hadz from Flava Drive. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode DescriptionWhat if detox wasn't about deprivation, but about bringing your body back into flow?In this episode, Shelley Swapp blends Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy with cutting-edge nutrigenomics to reveal how your body's natural detox pathways influence hormones, metabolism, and energy. You'll learn why restoring gentle flow—rather than forcing a cleanse—is the key to long-term balance.Shelley explains how genes like NRF2, GSTM1, GSTT1, GCLM, and COMT shape your ability to clear hormones and toxins, and how everyday foods, herbs, and joyful practices can switch those genes on again. From the “savings-account” power of glutathione to the hormone-balancing effects of sulforaphane from broccoli sprouts, this episode turns complex biochemistry into everyday wisdom.“Your genes may show where the river narrows, but your lifestyle is the water itself—bringing life back into those channels, one small, consistent ripple at a time.”

Send us a textIn this conversation, Thomas and his guest delve into the intricacies of Gracie Survival Tactics training, its impact on law enforcement, and the importance of teaching skills in Jiu Jitsu. They discuss the balance between structure and creativity in teaching, the role of leadership, and the significance of relatable teaching methods. His guest shares his own journey from being a competitive swimmer to embracing Jiu-Jitsu, emphasizing the importance of self-care, and mental resilience. He discusses the significance of understanding one's worth beyond accomplishments, and the impact of judgment and comparison on personal growth.Here is The RŌL Radio with GST master instructor, Safewrap co-founder, and owner of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Virginia Beach, Benardo Figueiredo.www.rolacademy.tv 30% discount with ROLRADIO code at checkout. Over 1000 videos for your Jiu-Jitsu journey.http://www.therolradio.comhttps://www.instagram.com/therolradiohttps://www.facebook.com/therolradio/https://www.instagram.com/bernardosf93/https://www.instagram.com/graciejiujitsuvb/https://www.gracieuniversity.com/Pages/Public/Informationpages/graciesurvivaltactics2Episode Highlights:2:58 GST Training8:18 The Art of Instruction18:18 The Real Power of Jiu-Jitsu24:45 Effective Communication with New Students32:23 Bernardo's Journey45:35 Identity and Worth55:53 Difficult Conversations1:00:18 Resilience and Adaptability1:05:51 Finding SatisfactionSupport the show

In this podcast, Kushal speaks with Harsh Madhusudhan Gupta about the impact of the GST reforms. The Diwali sales figures indicate an uptick in sales across India. ut are these reforms good enough? What else does the government need to do to ensure double digit growth in India? Follow Harsh: X: @harshmadhusudan #gstrates #trumptariffs #donaldtrump #indiangoods #narendramodi ------------------------------------------------------------ Listen to the podcasts on: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kushal-mehra-99891819 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rVcDV3upgVurMVW1wwoBp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c%C4%81rv%C4%81ka-podcast/id1445348369 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-carvaka-podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ Support The Cārvāka Podcast: Buy Kushal's Book: https://amzn.in/d/58cY4dU Become a Member on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPx... Become a Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/carvaka UPI: kushalmehra@icici Interac Canada: kushalmehra81@gmail.com To buy The Carvaka Podcast Exclusive Merch please visit: http://kushalmehra.com/shop ------------------------------------------------------------ Follow Kushal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kushal_mehra?ref_... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KushalMehraO... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarvakap... Koo: https://www.kooapp.com/profile/kushal... Inquiries: https://kushalmehra.com/ Feedback: kushalmehra81@gmail.com

The GST was conceptually superb, utterly necessary — and implemented poorly. There are still so many problems with it that it defeats the purpose. How do we think clearly about its problems? How do we fix it?Welcome to Episode 121 of Everything is Everything, a weekly podcast hosted by Amit Varma and Ajay Shah.In this episode, Ajay, one of the authors of the original paper of 2004 that proposed a GST in India, talks about what the GST is meant to do, why it fails in its current design and what we can do to make it better.TABLE OF CONTENTS: 00:00 Packaging00:13 Edge-of-the-Seat Excitement01:59 Chapter 1: It All Comes Down to Economic Growth09:08 Chapter 2: The Disaster of Cascading Taxes18:59 Chapter 3: How the World Solved This With VAT28:13 Chapter 4: How to Get the VAT Right31:59 Chapter 5: The Indian Journey to a Flawed GST48:23 Chapter 6: The FixFor full show notes, please click here!

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol we bring you the top stories shaping India's tech and startup ecosystem. The government proposes stricter IT Rules to regulate deepfakes, ensuring clear labeling and transparency. UPI transactions surge this October, fueled by Diwali shopping and GST cuts. Zoho prepares to launch Zoho Pay, aiming to compete with Google Pay and PhonePe. Plus, India Quotient raises $129 million for its fifth fund, signaling renewed investor confidence in early-stage Indian startups.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, get the latest from India's tech and startup world. Google plans a $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, creating over one lakh jobs and strengthening India's AI infrastructure. The government is tracking GST price cuts in real-time using quick-commerce platforms, ensuring festive savings reach shoppers. Meanwhile, Lenskart's grey market valuation hits $10 billion ahead of its IPO, and BHIM reports revenue and expenditure figures after its spin-off from NPCI.

LG Electronics India made a stunning stock market debut with a 50% premium — the best since Zomato's 2021 listing — while Andhra Pradesh pulled off a major win by securing Google's $10 billion data centre investment in Visakhapatnam through deft policy moves. Meanwhile, Piramal Finance and KKR are exploring exits from their insurance investments, the government is turning to quick commerce apps to ensure GST rate cuts reach consumers, and new EPF withdrawal rules promise more clarity but longer wait times. As Bihar gears up for elections with women voters in focus and Indians spend big on luxury overseas travel, the pre-Diwali mood is buoyant.

Why do taxes come out before you even get paid? Chief Aaron Pete breaks down the real story behind income tax, GST, and carbon tax — where they came from, what they were meant to do, and whether the costs are still worth it. From the “temporary” wartime tax of 1917 to today's carbon tax debates, he explores whether Canadians are truly benefiting from what they pay — or if trust in government has quietly eroded beyond repair.Send us a textSupport the shownuancedmedia.ca

In this episode of The Indian Business Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Saurabh Munjal, the founder of Lahori Zeera, one of India's fastest-growing FMCG brands. What started as a small-town experiment has now become a national sensation, taking on beverage giants such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Parle.Saurabh reveals how Lahori Jeera navigated GST hurdles, built a powerful distribution network, and launched the iconic ad campaign that made Lahori Zeera unforgettable, all without celebrity endorsements.Packed with insights on pricing psychology, product innovation, and cultural branding, this episode is a must-watch for anyone seeking to understand how Indian entrepreneurs are redefining FMCG by building profitable brands rooted in local tastes and identities.►Think School's flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/►Follow Think School Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkSchool►Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thethinkschool?igsh=NWg2ZXRyZmdsM2ds&utm_source=qr 

In this episode, Govindraj explores how digital commerce is transforming consumption, jobs, investment, and exports in India. With over 250 million online shoppers today — and a projected 425 million by 2027 — ecommerce isn't just a side story; it's a growth engine ready to be unlocked.Our guest, R. Chandrasekhar, Chairperson of the Centre for the Digital Future and former IT & Telecom Secretary, shares insights from a new report on the economic impact of e-commerce and what it will take to scale it.Key topics we cover:Can e-commerce boost consumption amid slowing spending?Why India lags at 8% online retail vs. China (27%) and the US (22%)The $200 billion export opportunity by 2030How e-commerce supports 14 million digital workers, including gig jobsHow every traditional retail job replaced creates 2.5 new jobs in e-commerceThe role of GST reform in lowering costs and improving accessWhat's blocking rural ecommerce adoption and how policy can helpFixing regulations, FDI rules, compliance, credit access, logistics, and cold chainsWhy data and labor market insights are critical todayWhether you follow business, tech, capital flows, or jobs, this conversation offers clarity and context on India's digital economy.Watch, share, and tell us: Is e-commerce India's next economic multiplier?Stay with us for sharp insights, expert analysis, and clear answers on where India and the world are heading in the global oil game.Join & Interact anonymously on our WhatsApp channel (https://tinyurl.com/The-Core-WhatsApp-Channel) Subscribe to our Newsletter (https://www.thecore.in/newsletters/thecorenewsletter)Follow Us on Social Media for More Updates:Twitter (https://twitter.com/the_core_in)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/the.core.in/)Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thecore.biz/)Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecore-in)Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@thecore_in)

Full interview: As the Labour Party debates the shape of its tax policy in next year's election, and economists keep an eye on the effect of the Government's Investment Boost tax deduction tweaks, Q+A spoke to global expert Michael Keen. . As the former Deputy Director of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the International Monetary Fund, Keen shaped the institution's policies on tax. He praised New Zealand's broad-based GST system and questioned why that same logic didn't apply when discussing the possibility of a Capital Gains Tax. Keen also said the country needed to consider its relatively high corporate tax rate in any discussions about upping productivity. . He also considered people's ideas of a "fair" tax system, and what taxing wealth and multi-national corporations could look like. . Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Oct. 2, 2025: Guest host Scott Shantz in for Jas Johal Will Alberta's proposed pipeline across B.C. ever become a reality? (0:00) Guest: Andy Hira, Political Science professor at Simon Fraser University, and head of the Clean Energy Research Group Food prices in Canada continue to rise (8:59) Guest: Stuart Smyth, Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Saskatchewan Trump brings back calls for Canada to be the 51st state (14:48) Guest: Alexander Salt, fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute B.C.'s Energy Minister weighs in on Danielle Smith's pipeline proposal (20:31) Guest: Adrian Dix, B.C's Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Should B.C. abandon its planned ban on gas vehicles by 2035? (29:12) Guest: Carson Binda, B.C. Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Should Ottawa's gun buyback program be scrapped? (34:48) Guest: Douglas Bancroft, Region 1 (Vancouver Island) President of the B.C. Wildlife Federation Will raising the GST save Ottawa from debt? (39:54) Guest: Dan Kelly, President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Has a surge of immigration overwhelmed Canada's federal court? (46:20) Guest: Will Tao, Co-founder and immigration and refugee lawyer for Heron Law Offices Amazon opens up over 1,000 jobs in Vancouver with higher base pay (52:57) Guest: Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and President of Bruce Winder Retail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India is being celebrated across headlines as a $4 trillion economy. But is that the whole truth? To uncover this, we sat down with Dr. Arun Kumar, one of India's most outspoken economists, a retired JNU professor, and the author of landmark books on black money, GST, and public policy. For over four decades, he's been warning about cracks in India's economy that very few dare to talk about. And in this conversation, we spoke about:Is India really a $4 trillion economy or just a $2.5 trillion illusion?Did demonetisation bring India's economy to a permanent standstill?Is GST actually helping businesses, or destroying micro-enterprises?Can MSP and APMC reforms save India's farmers or sink us further?Where is India's economy truly heading in the next decade? ►Think School's flagship Communication course with live doubt sessions : https://thethinkschool.com/sp/communication-masterclass/►Follow Think School Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkSchool►Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thethinkschool?igsh=NWg2ZXRyZmdsM2ds&utm_source=qr 

How much are the changes to the GST distribution scheme costing the Federal Government, and how have we allowed it to blow out to the behemoth that it has become? 

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how big tech IPOs like Groww, Lenskart, Meesho and others are lined up for a post-Diwali party. Zoho reaffirms its India-first data hosting strategy as usage of Arattai surges. The real money gaming crackdown intensifies under the IT Act, while e-commerce giants face heat for not passing on GST cuts to consumers even as festive sales soar. Plus, Japan's UNLEASH Capital closes a Rs 300 crore fintech fund for India.

Festival-related sales on e-commerce platforms are off to strong start, recording Rs 60,700 crore in the first week. Moreover, the government is working to ensure that GST rate reductions are passed on to consumers. Post-Diwali IPOs are expected to raise about $4.5 billion, with prominent issues include Groww and Lenskart.

Treasury has warned the retirement age and GST would need to gradually increase over the next 40 years, to solve New Zealand's fiscal challenges. Infometrics chief executive and economist Brad Olsen spoke to Alexa Cook.

Our Head of India Research Ridham Desai and leaders from Morgan Stanley Investment Management Arjun Saigal and Jitania Kandhari discuss how India's promising macroeconomic trajectory and robust capital markets are attracting more interest from global investors. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Ridham Desai: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Ridham Desai, Morgan Stanley's Head of India Equity Research and Chief India Equity Strategist. Today, the once in a generation investment opportunities Morgan Stanley sees in India. Joining me in the studio, Arjun Saigal, Co-Head of Morgan Stanley Investment Management at India Private Equity, and Jitania Khandari, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Head of Macros and Thematic Research for EM Public Equity. It's Tuesday, September 23rd at 4pm in Mumbai. Jitania Kandhari: And 6:30am in New York. Ridham Desai: Right now, India is already the world's fourth largest economy, and we believe it's on track to becoming the third largest by the end of this decade. If you've been following our coverage, you know, Morgan Stanley has been optimistic about India's future for quite some time. It's really a perfect storm – in a good way. India has got a growing young workforce, steady inflation, and is benefiting from some big shifts in the global landscape. When you put all of that together, you get a country that's set up for long-term growth. Of course, India is also facing pressure from escalating tariffs with the U.S., which makes this conversation even more timely. Jitania, Arjun, what are the biggest public and private investment opportunities in India that you'd highlight. Jitania Kandhari: I'd say in public equities there are five broad thematic opportunities in India. Financialization of savings and structurally lower credit costs; consumption with an aspirational consumer and a growing middle-class; localization and supply chain benefits as a China +1 destination; digitization with the India stack that is helping to revolutionize digital services across industries; and CapEx revivals in real estate and industrials, especially defense and electrification. Arjun Saigal: I will just break down the private markets into three segments. The first being the venture capital segment. Here, it's generally been a bit of hit or miss; some great success stories, but there've also been a lot of challenges with scale and liquidity. Coming to the large cap segment, this is the hundred million dollars plus ticket size, which attracts the large U.S. buyout funds and sovereign wealth funds. Here target companies tend to be market leaders with scale, deep management strength, and can be pretty easily IPO-ed. And we have seen a host of successful PE-backed IPOs in the space. However, it has become extremely crowded given the number of new entrants into the space and the fact that regional Asia funds are allocating more of their dollars towards India as they shift away from China. The third space, which is the mid-market segment, the $50- to $100 million ticket size is where we believe lies the best risk reward. Here you're able to find mid-size assets that are profitable and have achieved market leadership in a region or product. These companies have obvious growth drivers, so it's pretty clear that your capital's able to help accelerate a company's growth path. In addition, the sourcing for these deals tends to be less process driven, creating the ability to have extended engagement periods, and not having to compete only on price. In general, it's not overly competitive, especially when it comes to control transactions. Overall, valuations are more reasonable versus the public markets and the large cap segment. There are multiple exit routes available through IPO or sale to large cap funds. We're obviously a bit biased given our mid-market strategy, but this is where we feel you find the best risk reward. Ridham Desai: Jitania, how do these India specific opportunities compare to other Emerging Markets and the developed world? Jitania Kandhari: I will answer this question from two perspectives. The macro and the markets. From a macro perspective, India, as you said, has better demographics, low GDP per capita with catchup potential, low external vulnerability, and relatively better fiscal dynamics than many other parts of the world.It is a domestic driven story with a domestic liquidity cycle to support that growth story. India has less export dependency compared to many other parts of the emerging and developed world, and is a net oil importer, which has been under pressure actually positively impacting commodity importers. Reforms beginning in 2017 from demonetization, GST, RERA and other measures to formalize the economy is another big difference. From a market standpoint, it is a sectorally diversified market. The top three sectors constitute 50 percent in India versus around 90 percent in Taiwan, 66 percent in Brazil, and 57 percent overall in EM. Aided by a long tail of sectors, India screens as a less concentrated market when compared to many emerging and developed markets. Ridham Desai: And how do tariffs play into all this? Jitania Kandhari: About 50 percent of exports to the U.S. are under the 50 percent tariff rate. Net-net, this could impact 30 to 80 basis points of GDP growth.Most impacted are labor intensive sectors like apparel, leather, gems and jewelry. And through tax cuts like GST and monetary policy, government is going to be able to counter the first order impacts. But having said that, India and U.S. are natural partners, and hence this could drag on and have second order impacts. So can't see how this really eases in the short term because neither party is too impacted by the first order impacts. U.S. can easily replace Indian imports, and India can take that 30 basis point to 50 basis points GDP impact. So, this is very unlike other trade deals where one party would have been severely impacted and thus parts were created for reversals. Ridham Desai: What other global themes are resonating strongly for India? And conversely, are there themes that are not relevant for investing in India? Jitania Kandhari: I think broadly three themes globally are resonating in India. One is demographics with the growing cohort of millennials and Gen Z, leading to their aspirations and consumption patterns. India is a large, young urbanizing population with a large share in these demographic cohorts. Supply chain diversification, friend-shoring, especially in areas like electronics, technology, defense, India is an integral part of that ecosystem. And industrials globally are seeing a revival, especially in areas like electrification with the increased usage of renewables. And India is also part of that story given its own energy demands. What are the themes not relevant for investing in India is the aging population, which is one of the key themes in markets like North Asia and Eastern Europe, where a lot of the aging population drivers are leading to investment and consumption patterns. And with the AI tech revolution, India has not really been part of the AI picks and shovels theme like other markets in North Asia, like Korea, Taiwan, and even the Chinese hardware and internet names. Globally, in selected markets, utilities are doing well, especially those that are linked to the AI data center energy demand; whereas in India, this sector is overregulated and under-indexed to growth. Ridham Desai: Arjun, how does India's macro backdrop impact the private equity market in particular? Arjun Saigal: So, today India has scale, growth, attractive return on capital and robust capital markets. And frankly, all of these are required for a conducive investment environment. I also note that from a risk lens, given India being a large, stable democracy with a reform-oriented government, this provides extra comfort of the country being an attractive place to invest. You know, we have about $3 billion of domestic money coming into the stock market each month through systematic investment plans. This tends to be very stable money, versus previously where we relied on foreign flows, which were a lot more volatile in nature. This, in turn, makes for some very attractive PE exits into the public markets. Ridham Desai: Are there some significant intersections between the public and private equity markets? Arjun Saigal: You know, it tends to be quite limited, but we do see two areas. The first being pre-IPO rounds, which have been taking place recently in India, where we do see listed public funds coming into these pre-IPO rounds in order to ensure a certain minimum allocation in a company. And secondly, we do see that in certain cases, PE investors have been selectively making pipe investments in sectors like financial services, which have multiple decade tailwinds and require regular capital for growth. Unlike developed markets, we've not seen too many take private deals being executed in India due to the complex regulatory framework. This is perhaps an area which can open up more in the future if the process is simplified. Ridham Desai: Finally, as a wrap up, what do you both think are the key developments and catalysts in India that investors should watch closely? Arjun Saigal: We believe there are a couple of factors, one being repeat depreciation. Historically this has been at 2.5 to 3 percent, and unfortunately, it's been quite expensive to hedge the repeat. So, the way to address this is to sort of price it in. The second is full valuations. India has never been a cheap market, but in certain pockets, valuations of listed players are becoming quite concerning and those valuations in turn immediately push up prices in the large ticket private market space. And lastly, I would just mention tariffs, which is an evolving situation. Jitania Kandhari: I would add a couple more things. Macro equilibrium in India should be sustained – as India has been in one of the best positions from a macroeconomic standpoint. Private sector CapEx is key to drive the next leg of growth higher. Opportunities for the youth to get productively employed is critical in development of an economy. And India has always been in a geopolitical sweet spot in the last few years, and with the tariff situation that needs some resolution and close monitoring. All of this is important for nominal growth, which ultimately drives nominal earnings growth in India that are needed to justify the high valuations. Ridham Desai: Arjun, Jitania, thank you both for your insights. Arjun Saigal: Great speaking with you Ridham. Jitania Kandhari: Thank you for having us on the show. Ridham Desai: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.

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