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In this episode we feature ACT-IAC's Acquisition and Innovation Forum's keynote fireside chat with Ann Marie Johnson and OMB/OFPP's Mathew Blum on the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) to restore common sense, put mission first, and shift from compliance to empowered business judgment. Blum explains the executive order's call for a simpler, clearer FAR structured for speed and describes streamlining the FAR to statutory roots, including deviations that reduced the FAR by about 25%. They discuss change management, learning resources, and mission measures of success, speed, reduced cost, and competition, including small business participation, and how AI could improve information access, accelerate tasks, lower costs, and help buyers find existing contract vehicles.Summary - A Hole in One with ACT-IAC Voyagers Program | ACT-IAC https://www.actiac.org/act-iac-event/fellows-friends-day-domaine-fortier Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)
This week: Ian Welsh speaks with Liz Hershfield, executive director of Cotton USA and the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, and Sledge Taylor, a cotton farmer from Mississippi, about the real-world benefits and challenges of regenerative agriculture in the US cotton sector. And, global carbon pricing revenues top $107 billion; why circular economy interventions could transform the EU's environmental impact; forty major food companies commit to regenerative agriculture; and, why the green transition may be accelerating rainforest destruction, in the news digest by Innovation Forum's Babette Pages-Prange.
In this episode we feature ACT-IAC's Acquisition and Innovation Forum's Lunch & Keynote Fireside Chat between Geoff Edwards and NASA Financial Systems Office Director Chi Okonkwo, who shares her career path from consulting to OPM modernization and then NASA. Okonkwo explains how NASA finance and acquisitions are modernizing legacy systems together, shifting the CFO role from retrospective reporting toward real-time analytics and performance insights, and pursuing responsible AI for future financial, budgeting, and risk needs, including fraud, waste, and abuse detection. She reflects on major NASA transformations, including the post-shuttle workforce realignment, commercialization partnerships, and implementing SAP with sustained clean audit opinions. Okonkwo emphasizes iterative modernization, governance, resilience, and leadership transparency, and advises prioritizing relationships and collaboration, including through ACT-IAC programs.Voyagers Program | ACT-IAC Summary - A Hole in One with ACT-IACSubscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)
Eduardo Alvarez, associate director for packaging EMEA at Dow, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about what packaging circularity really means – from designing for recyclability and developing waste-to-feedstock pathways to the challenge of scaling monomaterial solutions. They discuss why collaboration and a willingness to take risk are as important as regulation in accelerating the transition.
Recorded live from United Nations Headquarters during the UN Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum, Dylan Welch, host of The Intelligence Report, sits down with Emilie McGlone, International Director of Peace Boat, to discuss the unique role the Peace Boat plays in advancing sustainability and peace through floating diplomacy.Emilie shares what brought her to the UN this week, the work the Peace Boat is doing at the intersection of ocean conservation, science communication, and international cooperation, and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Ocean Gala aboard the Peace Boat on June 11th in New York.The conversation closes with a preview of the Global Leadership Forum for Sustainability, which Intelligence Report is co-hosting with Peace Boat at the United Nations this September, convening leaders across business, finance, technology, and policy during UN General Assembly week.A wide-ranging conversation about why some of the most important sustainability work happening today is happening on the water, at the UN, and in the rooms where the two worlds meet.Support the show
Daniel Di Benedetto, geo lead for northern Europe at Centric Software, talks with Ian Welsh about how predictive intelligence can help the apparel sector reduce waste and improve margins. And, Ian talks with Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell about the key themes from the Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference in Amsterdam, including the desire for regulatory certainty, the push for inclusive circularity and why heat stress and governance emerged as the standout topics for attendees. Host: Ian Welsh Continue the conversation in New York City for the Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference USA on 3-4 June. Registration information can be found here. Tune into our partnered episode on the Supply Chain Revolution podcast with Christine Goulay, focusing on the state of apparel in North America. You can listen as a podcast or as a video interview.
Leontien Hasselman-Plugge, CEO of Impact Buying, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about how companies are preparing for the EU's packaging and packaging waste regulation. They discuss how PPWR and EPR are forcing internal collaboration across buying, sustainability and finance teams, and why getting packaging data in order before the August deadline is now a matter of financial urgency.
Femke Jonkmans, senior innovation associate at Fashion for Good, talks with Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell about the Price Parity Toolkit, a financing mechanism designed to break the cycle of high prices and fragmented demands. They discuss how premium decoupling works in practice, supply chain alignment, traceability requirements and how the toolkit is evolving.
This week: Joël Meggelaars, head of regulatory and public affairs for Benelux at Ørsted, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the state of the offshore wind sector in Europe. They discuss from project cancellations and rising capital costs to the role of contracts for difference in restoring the risk-reward balance and enabling offshore wind to scale. Plus: at the previous future of food event, Ian talks with US farmers Jocelyn Schlichting and Carla Schultz about the barriers to adopting regenerative agriculture practices and the importance of farmer voice in corporate sustainability programmes. Host: Ian Welsh
This week: Monica Gross, ecosystem engagement manager at Avery Dennison, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the multiple functions of packaging and why labelling is central to all of them. They also discuss connected packaging and the shift from paper to film-based labels. And, Ian talks with Innovation Forum's Lia Da Giau about how reuse, material innovation and waste management solutions are beginning to work together for packaging. Plus: report estimates €25.4tn lost annually through linear economic processes; and, Indian packaging sector reduces dependence on fossil fuel-derived materials, in the news digest. Host: Ian Welsh
At the recent responsible sourcing and ethical trade forum, Thomas Radal, global worker engagement expert at Ulula, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about what effective worker voice platform looks like. They explore how companies can embed it into human rights due diligence, from risk mapping to farm-level monitoring.
Caroline Elms, director, global packaging procurement at snack brands business Pladis Global, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about how companies can bring business functions together to deliver better packaging, why cost remains a core challenge and how this can best be addressed.
This week: Anupama Joshi, vice president of programs at the Center for Science and the Public Interest, talks with Innovation Forum's Anamya Anurag about the gap between the Make America Healthy Again movement's goals and its policy actions. Plus: Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh and Hannah Oborne talk about emerging themes in the food sector, including how sustainability is being reframed around resilience and long-term value. And, Nike's chemical recycling breakthrough for World Cup kits; chemical recycling versus mechanical methods for elite sportswear; and, debate over whether leather should remain in scope of EUDR, in the news digest. Host: Ian Welsh
Ian Welsh, co-founder and chair of Innovation Forum, shares how he's seen The Future of Food and Beverage Forum USA evolve over the last seven years, including an increasing emphasis on resilience, precision agriculture and farmer profitability. Learn more and register for The Future of Food and Beverage Forum USA. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
Regenerative agriculture practices are proving their potential – delivering healthier soils, stronger farming communities, and more resilient supply chains – but regenerative agriculture isn't just about improving sustainability scores; it's about reshaping how supply chains create long-term value. It's a system-level approach that builds resilience from farm to brand and helps future-proof raw material sourcing. This webinar, held in partnership with COTTON USA™, will explore how organisations are building on regenerative standards and frameworks (such as the U.S Cotton Trust Protocol) to embed regenerative sourcing into their core business strategy. Drawing on insights from leaders working across regenerative materials, we'll examine the practical challenges and opportunities of scaling these textiles. From climate resilience and social impact to supply chain stability, we'll discuss how brands can move beyond initial pilot programs, and what must shift in purchasing practices, supplier relationships, and aligning incentives across the value chain. What we discussed… System thinking in action: How regenerative sourcing influences soil health, biodiversity, climate resilience, and farmer livelihoods, while supporting business strategy Evolution of the supply chain: Moving beyond material sourcing to align farming practices, partnerships, and internal operations for long-term impact. Shared incentives & financing: Exploring incentive structures and financing mechanisms that support farmer transitions. We heard from: Filippa Blomander, raw materials lead, Inter IKEA Group Liz Hershfield, executive director of COTTON USA™ and U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Katherine O'Hare, vice president, sustainability, J. Crew Group Larkin Martin, president, Turnrow Farm Services The discussion was moderated by Ian Welsh, co-founder and chair, Innovation Forum
Leontien Hasselman-Plugge, CEO of ImpactBuying, talks with Ian Welsh about how companies are preparing for EU plastics waste regulation and why the challenges always seem to be about getting the right data. And, Ian talks with Innovation Forum's Lia Da Giau about emerging packaging sector trends and best practices more generally. Plus: why electrical infrastructure shortfalls may impede data centre development and growth of EVs, and cocoa sector price volatility continues, in the news digest. Host: Ian Welsh
Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell talks with Esme Chiverton and Fiona Bretherton from Untouched World about how collaboration can make zero waste ambitions a reality for the apparel sector.
This week: Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell speaks with Femke Jonkmans, senior innovation associate at Fashion for Good, about some barriers impacting the development of new materials in the apparel sector. Niamh also speaks with Ian Welsh about natural fibre use and innovation on water impacts in the apparel sector. And, Nestlé's 410,000 KitKats heist; why language on climate change and business sustainability is ever more important; and, why environment and ethical choices are becoming mainstream for consumers, in the news digest. Host: Ian Welsh
Dana Mosora, senior consultant at CEFLEX, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the push to make flexible packaging circular in Europe. They explore the key barriers to scaling recycling, from low collection rates and inconsistent quality to weak market demand, and the critical role of policy, particularly the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
This week: Thomas Radal, global worker engagement expert at Ulula, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about how worker empowerment programmes can really deliver at scale. Moving beyond traditional audits, they explore how companies can gather direct feedback from workers using accessible technologies. Plus: Innovation Forum's Ellen Atiyah chats with Liz Hershfield, executive director of COTTON USA™ and the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, ahead of an upcoming webinar on regenerative sourcing. And, Innovation Forum's Natasha Bodnar takes a look at how companies are moving from scope 3 commitments to real-world action, and how decarbonisation is increasingly linked to energy security and supply chain resilience.
Join Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza and Ian Welsh, co-founder and chair of Innovation Forum. Ian and his team will be hosting The Future of Food and Beverage USA, a national conference being held May 27-28 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that will feature more than 250 farmers, leading brands, retailers, traders, investors and policy makers. This episode explores key topics that will be discussed at the event, including regenerative agriculture. USFRA (farmer board members and staff) will be speaking at the event. Learn more about the Food and Beverage Forum here. Register for the forum here. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill's ocean transport business, talks with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the challenge of decarbonising global shipping. They discuss the role of alternative fuels and why scaling change depends on solving the "green premium" and clearer regulation from the International Maritime Organisation.
This week: highlights summary from a recent food webinar on how consumer expectations are reshaping the food sector. Moderated by Innovation Forum's Ellen Atiyah, Dorothy Shaver from Unilever, Caroline Reid from Oatly and Griffith Foods' Alex Skidmore explore how health, price and sustainability priorities differ across generations. Plus: at the recent sustainable packaging innovation forum, Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh spoke with Caroline Elms from Pladis Global about how collaboration, innovation and clearer priorities can unlock scalable sustainable packaging solutions. And, Innovation Forum's Hanna Halmari talks with Ian about how sustainability in food and beverage is ever more a core driver of resilience and business value. Host: Ian Welsh
This week: a highlight from the recent webinar organised in partnership with Cargill. Anne Schwagerl from the Minnesota Farmers Union, University of Minnesota's Mitch Hunger and Cargill's Lyle DePauw and Anna Teeter, talk with Innovation Forum's Ian Welsh about the promise of winter camelina as a climate-smart crop, and the barriers to delivering it at scale. Plus: In conversion with Ian, Innovation Forum's Hannah Oborne talks about how climate risk, changing consumer expectations and regulation are pushing companies to adapt supply chains and embed sustainability into core strategy. And, EU moves to ban meat names for plant foods; Yangtze river fishing ban revives freshwater life; and, Tesco trials low carbon potatoes in UK stores, in the news digest. Host: Ellen Atiyah
On Episode 819 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Nikhil Dubey, senior research analyst, refining and modelling at Kpler. We also feature an excerpt from our India Energy Week conversation with Kamal Kishore Chatiwal, Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Markets rebound on falling gas prices and likely relief on Iran war(04:31) Indigo CEO resigns at a difficult moment(05:41) An insight into India's ambitions of piping gas to homes(16:46) Why oil is less of a challenge for India despite the Strait of Hormuz shutting down(23:03) Apple is now producing 25% of its iPhones in India nowRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 818 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ashima Tyagi, Economics Associate Director, Pricing & Purchasing at S&P Global Market Intelligence as well as Amit Pabari, Managing Director at CR Forex. We also feature an excerpt from our Weekend Edition conversation with Chintan Haria, Principal Investment Strategist at ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) The most severe shock to energy markets since the 1970s(01:53) Indian markets recover from a fresh round of hammering as oil stabilises(06:26) Investing strategy in a shifting asset class time(08:26) Where could the rupee go next ?(14:13) Analysing demand and supply in India's steel industryFULL INTERVIEW with Chintan HariaRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 817 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sourav Mitra, Partner – Oil & Gas at Grant Thornton Bharat as well as Saugata Bhattacharya, Member of the Monetary Policy Committee at Reserve Bank of India.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(04:41) Why oil prices are the most critical indicator to watch this week.(07:58) Between oil and gas, how will India cope in the coming weeks?(15:46) A global shortage of capital will affect economies like India. What could come next? Register for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 815 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to C S Vigneshwar, President at FADA as well as Sehul Bhatt, Director at CRISIL Limited.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:09) Markets jump in best session in over a month(05:24) Why India has to brace for a gas shock.(12:17) India imported $98.7bn worth of goods from West Asia in 2025, making the region a critical supplier of energy, fertilisers and industrial inputs.(14:05) Airlines including Air India are adding long haul capacity to ease backlogs.(15:44) Why February was a bumper month with 25% growth for Indian car makers.(23:23) Indians account for more than 20% of Dubai property purchases by foreigners. Register for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 814 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Bhalotia, General Secretary of All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA) as well as Sudhir Sethi, Founder and Chairman at Chiratae Ventures. SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) LNG gas supply crunch builds up as Indian importers declare a formal force majeure(03:31) Markets take a fresh knock but still doing better than expected(07:43) India's basmati exports are blocked from going to the West Asia(14:49) India has major AI ambitions. Where will the funding come from?Register for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
This week: Esme Chiverton and Fiona Bretherton, from Untouched World, talk with Innovation Forum's Niamh Campbell about the brand's drive to achieve zero textile waste to landfill. They discuss how they're tackling the technical and economic challenge of the final 1% and how local collaboration and transparency are helping. Plus: Talking with Ian Welsh, Niamh shares some of the key trends in the apparel and textiles sector, such as regulatory pressure on waste and growing recognition of worker heat stress as an occupational health risk. And, M&S launches solar support for cotton farmers; EU scales back corporate sustainability reporting rules; and, investors urge overhaul of GHG electricity rules, in the news digest. Host: Ellen Atiyah
On Episode 813 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dr. Amit Goenka, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director at the Nisus Finance Group (NiFCO). SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:09) Gas supplies to critical industries like fertiliser and power will see cuts as Qatar shuts production(02:27) The amazing US argument for exporting its LNG to other countries.(07:41) Brent crude futures have hit $85 a barrel(08:56) How a strong dollar is keeping gold, silver in check(10:26) Flights into and out of the Emirates have resumed but only sporadically suggesting travellers have a longer wait ahead(11:22) Freight Rates have gone up Significantly(12:03) Why real estate funds are becoming popularRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 812 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Shajikumar Devakar, Co-Founder & CEO at Neo Wealth Management, as well as Ajay Kedia, Director at Kedia Advisory.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Markets take a beating on war tensions but seem to have avoided the worst, for now(04:37) Indian carriers are second most affected even as thousands of passengers continue to be stranded in West Asia(05:05) What are ultra high networth investors doing at a time like this?(11:54) Prices of commodities including oil spike, where could they go nextRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 811 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to George Koshy, CEO of LetsSolv as well as Vivek Kumar, Economist at QuantEco Research.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(05:44) Dalal Street on weak footing post US-Israel attack on Iran(07:51) A new GDP series is out and last quarter growth is at 7.8%. What changes?(16:34) The Emirates are pulling out all stops to make tourists and passengers feel safe(22:27) OPEC is raising oil output in anticipation of supply challenges: Macro impact on India.(24:26) New SEBI Notification on Gold and Silver(25:24) February GST CollectionsRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 809 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Kunal Khattar, Founder at AdvantEdge. We also feature an excerpt from Episode 3 of our series “Eye On Retail”.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the day(01:09) Fresh twist to India-US tariff deal as US Commerce Secretary Lutnick drops by(03:37) Why you have to brace for a warmer March and what that could mean.(04:36) Thousands of companies have filed lawsuits against the US Govt seeking tariff refunds that could touch $130 billion(05:55) How both US and China are ganging up against India's subsidies for manufacturing(07:17) The Government jumps into ride-hailing business. What does this mean for consumers and drivers?(19:37) CAR revised by DGCA(20:21) India's Warehousing GrowthRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREEye on Retail, Episode 3: https://youtu.be/xfwUKbBv3cE For more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 808 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ranjeet Mahtani, Partner at Dhruva Advisors as well as Dr Tapan Sahoo, Executive Officer – Digital Enterprise at Maruti Suzuki.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the day(01:00) Stocks are back in unsure territory(02:43) Indian IT companies are going all out to protect client relationships and stay relevant(03:51) Exporters have one more duty to worry about and this time it as at home(12:21) How Maruti leans on India's innovation ecosystem to drive technology changesRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 807 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Noshir Kaka, Senior Partner at Mckinsey as well as Akhilesh Tuteja, Partner & National Leader, Clients and Markets at KPMG in India on the sidelines of the Nasscom Technology and Leadership Forum 2026.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the day(01:00) The IT services industry could grow to $315 billion this year, up 6% says Nasscom.(03:09) Markets take a fresh AI hit(05:43) Where India's next big IPOs could come from?(07:48) The addressable market for Indian IT services companies is actually larger with AI and close to $17 trillion. Can they capture it?Register for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 806 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Jairaj Purandare, Founder Chairman of JMP Advisors.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Trade chaos sweeps the world but India is shielded for now(04:35) More MNCs capitalise on India valuation premiums with listings, mostly with secondary sales leading to capital repatriation(07:05) Did tax and other savings from last year go into speculation?(07:41) A new French-India tax treaty could lead to some disappointments among large investorsRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 805 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Garima Kapoor, Economist and Deputy Head of Research at Elara Securities as well as Rahul Jain, President & Head at Nuvama Wealth Management.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(07:05) Why markets could be set for an optimistic start this week.(09:32) Brazil and India sign key mining deals but the former would like the latter to buy more chicken as well(10:45) Understanding India's competitive advantages with competing countries in light of the latest round of US tariffs(16:23) Why self constraint is important for investors, large and small and how it can play out in the markets this yearRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 803 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Priyanka Kishore, Director and Principal Economist at Asia Decoded as well as Rahul JainDirector/VP – Research at Dolat Capital.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) India brings on stage the world's biggest technology companies and disruptors with rivalry on full display(04:48) Fears of Imminent Attack by the US on Iran Bring Down Markets(06:00) Status Check on IT Stocks(11:46) Guess which city in India has the largest homes?(13:44) Why the recently signed FTAs by India are just the beginning of much hard work ahead(25:05) More countries are gearing to ban social media for teens, this could affect business models too(29:11) FeedbackRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 802 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Akhil Chandna, Partner – Global People Solutions Leader at Grant Thornton Bharat.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:41) Are slowing IPOs restoring sanity in the markets?(04:39) Google to build new fibre-optic cables into India(06:23) Maruti finally launches a new electric car(07:01) Guess what adults and kids in India are buying up like there is no tomorrow(09:17) New labour code comes into effect this NovemberRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 801 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Chokkalingam G, Founder of Equinomics Research Pvt Ltd. We also feature an excerpt from Nandan Nilekani's recent presentation at Infosys AI Day.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(04:50) Brokerages take note of earnings, recent developments to turn optimistic on markets.(07:17) Why markets are seeing a shift in temperatures(13:32) Infosys bowls a Googly with Anthropic tie-up, argues for importance of IT Services businesses.(24:34) India is looking at $200 billion AI investments.Register for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 800 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to T Koshy, Former MD and CEO of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:14) Anthropic says Indians are heavy duty users of its tool(03:01) Markets recover from AI scare trades(04:41) The India AI Impact Summit kicks off with interesting sessions, curation and some glitches.(11:00) How India's ONDC project is being replicated in IndonesiaRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 799 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rahul Singh, CIO - Equities at Tata Mutual Fund. We also feature an excerpt from our previous interview with C Vijayakumar, Managing Director and CEO at HCLTech, from our 2025 series NASSCOM conversations.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Why AI scare trading could continue this week too(02:51) Were India's IT industry leaders ready for this AI disruption?(10:42) Investing trends as the markets emerge from India-US tariff cloud(23:58) The Government allows more exports of wheat and sugar to keep farmers happyRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 797 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sheetal Sapale, VP Commercial at Pharmarack AWACS as well as Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist and Head of Research & Outreach at ICRA. SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) The IT fear wave is spreading and bringing down markets(05:34) IEA lowers global oil demand forecast for 2026(06:11) India's inflation index has thrown out VCRs and VCDs and brought in new constituents. At 2.75% what does it mean?(18:31) Why India's weight loss drug market could explode in a few months(25:04) Google issues a 100year bond, adding to fears of AI exuberanceRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 796 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Prabhu Dhamodharan, Convenor of the Indian Texpreneurs Federation as well as Priyam Gandhi-Mody, Executive Director, Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Financials are powering the benchmarks as markets stay flat(03:27) Indigo says it has complied with norms it was supposed to in December(04:21) Indian negotiators score fresh wins in evolving India-US tariff deal(05:35) A deep dive into cotton economics behind the Bangladesh reciprocal deal for garment exporters and the India connect(19:40) Not just Delhi, Mumbai has several interesting conferences lined up next week tooRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREhttps://fec-council.org/aboutFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 795 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to C S Vigneshwar, President of the Federation of Automobile Dealer's Association (FADA) as well as Amit Goel, Co-founder & Chief Global Strategist at PACE 360.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Foreign portfolio investments are keeping the market steady, despite whiffs of negative news(02:21) Investments in gold ETFs overtake equities, what does that mean(10:16) Action in the high seas picks up as shadow tankers are seized by India(12:35) Bangladesh gets a leg up with a preferential deal for garment exports to the US(14:54) The interesting reason why entry level car sales have shot upRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 794 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anshuman Kanoria, Chairman of the Indian Tea Exporters Association. We also have an excerpt from our recent panel discussion “Tax and Tariffs” featuring Ajay Rotti, Founder of Tax Compaas; Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist at Emkay Global; Ritesh Kanodia, Partner—Indirect Tax Litigation and Advisory at Aurtus; and Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Dip buying is the new term, how long will it last?(03:33) Why inflation is projected to rise(05:17) Oil tankers carrying Russian oil switch away from India(06:55) Strengthening India's Global Tea Trade(19:48) India is well poised to take advantage of lower tariffsRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
On Episode 793 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, CEO, Ananta Aspen Centre. We also feature an excerpt from our recent interview with Nitin Saini, Vice President – Marketing at Mondelez India (Full video is available on youtube).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(05:09) The markets will have to decipher a fresh set of India-US deal announcements.(08:48) India is pushing back on areas like corn and soybean in India-US deal.(12:06) What can we take away from the critical political optics of the India-US deal.(20:34) Behind Mondelez's success in driving brands like Cadbury and Oreo in Indian marketsJoin us at the Quorum for our Post Budget DiscussionRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
The world faces mounting pressure to accelerate sustainable innovation at the intersection of food, health and industrial production, but moving from scientific discovery to scaled impact remains complex. From improving crop resilience and reducing environmental footprints to building healthier communities and more sustainable supply chains, bioscience innovations have become critical tools in tackling global sustainability challenges. This webinar, hosted by Innovation Forum in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority explored how some of the latest bioscience breakthroughs are addressing these pressing issues. We look at emerging trends shaping the next wave of sustainable innovation, the technologies driving impact, and how organisations are applying bioscience. As a case study, we examined how Iowa is emerging as a key hub for the biosciences, bringing together agriculture technology, medical innovation, and industrial biotechnology in one ecosystem. What we discussed… Which bioscience breakthroughs from the past year are driving measurable sustainability impact, and how they came about What to watch for in 2026: scaling technologies, new applications, and the role of advanced technology in enabling sustainable innovation What drives success in biosciences: fostering innovation internally, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging ecosystems to deliver sustainable solutions
On Episode 792 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vaibhav Porwal, Co-founder at Dezerv as well as Dr Nipun Sharma, CEO at TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:15) A formal trade deal with the US is at least 6 weeks away(04:37) What could drive markets in the next few months?(14:41) Middle east tensions are driving oil prices again(15:57) How women apprentices are increasingly entering the workforce(26:00) Why do some restaurants last a 100 years and others don't?Join us at the Quorum for our Post Budget DiscussionRegister for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter |Instagram |Facebook |Linkedin |Youtube
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