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businessline's State of the Economy PodcastWhy are tier 2 cities emerging as key markets in India’s commercial real estate sector?In this episode of the State of the Economy Podcast, Abhishek Law looks into the changing landscape of India’s office real estate market with Amit Ramani, Founder and CEO of Awfis, India’s largest flexible workspace provider.Awfis has garnered attention by becoming the first coworking company in India to go public within just nine years of its inception, raising ₹6,599 crore during its IPO. The company is now focusing on major markets like Bangalore, Pune, and Tier 2 cities while targeting a 30% revenue growth in FY25.Amit Ramani shares his perspective on the current state of Ind...
2024-09-1825 minbusinessline's State of the Economy PodcastWhat’s in store for markets beyond the ongoing volatility?In this State of the Economy podcast, bl.portfolio Editor Parvatha Vardhini C, talks to Aashish Somaiyaa, CEO of WhiteOak Capital AMC on the current market dynamics and the post - election outlook. The discussion looks at the market’s recent performance influenced by election related volatility as well as record highs. Aashish highlights that market engagement is often driven by anticipation, saying, “It’s always interesting or exciting when there is something to look forward to. That keeps the market engaged and keeps it going.” About the recent market rally, “My sense is that from February...
2024-05-3124 minbusinessline's State of the Economy PodcastHas the clinical trials industry recovered from the pandemic impact?In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s PT Jyothi Datta speaks to Dr. Sanish Davis, President, Indian Society for Clinical Research, to understand the Indian clinical trial landscape and how it stacks up against the global ecosystem."If you look at the number of studies that were done prior to the pandemic and the number of studies that are being done currently, there's definitely an uptick in the number of studies.", says Dr. Davis. He emphasises the increasing focus on unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, and rare diseases.Reflecting on...
2024-05-2529 minbusinessline's State of the Economy PodcastHow can AI help improve demand forecasting in India’s power sector?In this businessline State of The Economy Podcast, Rishi Ranjan Kala speaks with Arindam Ghosh, Partner Power Advisory at Nangia Anderson India, about the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on the power sector.“AI is becoming an integral part of all industries, including the power sector. Its ability to perform high-level cognitive processes is transformative for managing large-scale power systems,” Ghosh notes.The discussion covers various AI applications within the power sector, such as grid optimisation, predictive maintenance, and cybersecurity. Ghosh adds, “AI-driven analytics can enhance grid reliability and security, effectively mitigating cyber threats.”Ghosh...
2024-05-0131 minbusinessline's State of the Economy PodcastTheme: Banking| Insights into RBI's strictures on private creditIn this edition of the State of Economy Podcast, businessline’s Hamsini Karthik talks to Srinath Sridharan, author, policy researcher and corporate advisor, following up on the Reserve Bank of India’s new rules on bank investments in AIFs.The podcast begins by discussing whether the RBI's move is a step towards addressing concerns in private credit. The discussion delves into the potential impact on private credit funds, especially those associated with regulated entities.Sridharan decodes RBI's message, emphasising the central bank's concerns about structures outside its regulatory regime and the need for mark-to-market valuations. The...
2023-12-2217 minbusinessline's State of the Economy PodcastDecoding the goldilocks paradox; how RBI is managing inflation while boosting growthIn this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Hamsini Karthik speaks to Dr. Aurodeep Nandi, Indian economist and Vice president at Nomura, about India's inflation data and how the RBI is navigating through these economic challenges. The conversation dives into the minutes of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, where the they unanimously voted to maintain status quo. Nandi explains the MPC's consensus regarding the inflation trajectory and the strategies to tackle it. They explore the interesting dynamics of food inflation, its impact on broader inflation expectations, and the RBI's role in man...
2023-11-1722 min
Amitha MariamNational Thoughts by Yehuda AmichaiAmichai’s “National Thought” can be regarded as a bridge that connects the virtuous past with
the vicious present that forgets the insights gained through the book of God.
2021-06-3014 min2021-06-2914 min2021-06-1009 min2021-05-2005 minAmitha MariamNational-Popular Genealogy of a conceptAn essay by David Forgacs National-Popular Genealogy of a concept (Pg no: 216-218)
2021-05-1409 minAmitha MariamSelina Tusitala Marsh: Naming MyselfA Beautiful poem which gives a Uniqueness of our own particular lens.
2021-05-1217 min2021-04-2920 minAmitha MariamContemporary post colonial poetryAn essay by Jahan Ramazani Contemporary Postcolonial Poetry
2021-04-2012 minAmitha MariamThe handsomest drowned man in the worldIntroduction to The handsomest drowned man in the world
2021-02-1211 min
Amitha MariamOf Mimicry and Man: The Ambivalence of Colonial Discourse (Para 5)Introduction to Mimicry, Hybridity and Ambivalence
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