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The Core Report#674 Markets Jump AgainOn Episode 674 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint Research as well as Pushan Sharma, Director at Crisil Intelligence.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(04:31) Markets jump again as Trump appears to smoke a peace pipe.(07:04) No GST rate cuts on mobile phones but sales are expected to be strong, picking up on Apple’s latest iPhone 17(16:50) This year’s monsoons have been excessive and hurt crop production. What should policy makers do next?https://www.investing-referral.com/aff303...
2025-09-1127 min
The Morning BriefTrump, Tim Cook, and the India iPhone QuestionLast week, Donald Trump made headlines once again.. this time by issuing veiled threats to Apple CEO Tim Cook over the company’s expanding operations in India. But despite the political noise, Apple is pushing full steam ahead with its India strategy, with Foxconn reportedly set to double iPhone production in the country this year. As Apple positions India as a key manufacturing hub and a potential alternative to China, host Dia Rekhi is joined by Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint Research, and ET’s Suraksha P to break down the implications of Trump’s remarks. They explore the gr...
2025-05-2220 min
The Core Report#477 Why India’s Mobile Phone Production Capacity Is Lying IdleOn Episode 477 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Tarun Pathak, Telecom Analyst and Research Director at Counterpoint Research.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories Of The Day
(01:09) Markets are sliding away
(06:50) The Indian mobile phone market has stagnated, thanks to which half the manufacturing capacity of 500 million phones is lying idle
(18:02) RBI wants to improve its data forecasts.
(20:55) 52 of 59 ultra luxury properties worth Rs 4,750 crore bought in India last year were in Mumbai as sales values keep rising
(21:48) Mercedes has a record sales year in India.
(22:49) Electric car maker BYD sells...
2025-01-1026 min
The Core Report#461 Markets In Steep Fall On US Interest Rate FearsOn Episode 461 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO (India, South East Asia, Middle East & Africa) at CBRE as well as Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint Research.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) Stories of the Day
(01:00) Markets in steep fall on US interest rate fears
(02:30) The Reliance stock is now in negative territory for 2024
(04:54) Rupee hits fresh low, oil prices slide
(06:27) Data centre investments could cross $100 billion by 2027. What’s driving it?
(18:01) Why AI embedded smartphones are yet to catch fancy and overall trends
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2024-12-1831 min
The Core Report#410 Markets Rise And StabiliseOn Episode 410 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Amit Pabari, founder and managing director at CR Forex as well as Tarun Pathak, director of Counterpoint Research.
SHOW NOTES
(00:00) The Take
(04:31) Markets rise and stabilise
(05:34) The rupee hits a lifetime low. Why is the RBI not defending it?
(14:37) Retail inflation jumps to highest level at 5.49% in 2024, WPI follows
(15:52) What are mobile phone sales trends telling us about consumer behaviour?
(24:56) Nobel prize in economics goes to academic work on inequality between nations
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2024-10-1527 min
The Morning Brief‘Apple’ Ripe for PickingSymbolic of India’s affinity to Apple, a week ago, hordes eager to get their hands on the shiny new iPhone 16 pro queued up in front of stores. With all the business that the company is getting from India, it is reciprocating the love in the form of jobs generated from manufacturing phones and allied components–6 lakh jobs by the end of FY25, including 2 lakh direct positions by March with a special impetus on diversity, equity and inclusion. But why is Apple eyeing India? Where does the country stand when it comes to the company’s largest markets? How is App...
2024-09-2724 min
In Focus by The HinduCan AI revolutionize the way we interact with phones? | In Focus podcastIt is safe to say that Artificial Intelligence isn't just a fantasy anymore, we are using AI more and more in our day to day life, be it on our phones or for work. This year, every smartphone manufacturer, be it Samsung, Apple, Google to Oppo, Nothing, are placing their bets on the technology. They have announced plans to integrate generative AI in phones to provide a personalised user experience. What does this mean? The thing is, we have been using AI in our phones for a while already. We use it in various ways, be...
2024-06-2826 min
One Thing Today in TechWhy Google wants to make its Pixel smartphone in IndiaGoogle is reportedly ready to make its Pixel phones in India, starting with the Pixel 8 to be assembled at a Foxconn International plant in Tamil Nadu. Tarun Pathak, research director at Counterpoint Technology Market Research, and Navkendar Singh, associate vice president at IDC India, unpack the big picture here. Google is starting small, but has the heft to scale in a massive market by sheer numbers that is far from saturated. The long-term play is also about tapping the maturing electronics ecosystem in India over the next decade and beyond.
2024-05-2722 min
The Counterpoint PodcastGenAI – The Next Big Thing in SmartphonesGenerative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a major trend in the tech industry, finding its way into the latest smartphones and PCs. However, on-device AI has been around for a few years now, and there is some confusion regarding the definition of a smartphone with AI and a GenAI smartphone.Counterpoint Research defines a GenAI smartphone as a mobile device that leverages large-scale, pre-trained generative AI models to create original content or perform context-aware tasks. We expect such devices to have multimodal capabilities, allowing them to process text, image, voice and other inputs to generate a variety...
2024-05-0927 min
2 White Girls Talk BollywoodDhak DhakYou know we love our Bollywood Boys, but sometimes even we need a break. So this week, it's all about the ladies! Dhak Dhak tells the story of four women who venture into the Himalayas on a journey of growth and self-discovery. The film is truly a celebration of life, femininity, and the connections that make our journeys more meaningful. Dhak Dhak stars Ratna Pathak Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Dia Mirza, and Sanjana Sanghi. It was written and directed by Tarun Dudeja. Like what you're hearing? Remember to follow us on TikTok & Instagram @2whitegirlstalkbollywood. Can't get enough Bollywood? Check...
2024-04-301h 15
The Core Report#273 Markets Struggle And Give Up Gains As Weakness ContinuesOn Episode 273 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj, talks to Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint Research as well as veteran economic journalist and columnist Shankkar Aiyar.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories Of The Day(01:00) Markets Struggle And Give Up Gains As Weakness Continues, Crude Down Below $87(03:03) Headcounts Continue To Fall In India IT Services Majors Amidst Flat Revenue Growth(05:36) Nestle Under Fire For Adding Sugar In Rs 2,000 Crore Cerelac Brand(09:33) Can Falling iPhone Sales Impact India Production(16:49) Elections Kick Off Today, What’s At Stake For India’s VotersFor more of our coverage chec...
2024-04-1925 min
The Core Report#190 Markets Focus On Q3 Numbers, Tech Companies Under MicroscopeOn today’s episode, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Tarun Pathak, research director at Counterpoint Technology Market Research based in Delhi.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories Of The Day(00:50) Markets focus on third quarter numbers with tech companies under the microscope.(09:38) Ford Returns to India, again.(11:03) Consumers head back to physical stores to get a feel for cooler gadgets and also find finance for them.(22:02) More airlines are grounding the Boeing 737 Max 9 following the mid air blowout of a emergency door.For more of our coverage check out thecore.in--Support the Core Report--...
2024-01-0824 min
Film Ki Baat 2.0Dhak Dhak | Short Review | Sajeev Sarathie | Film Ki Baat™Dhak Dhak is an all-woman adventure film starring Ratna Pathak shah along with Fatima Sana Sheikh, Dia Mirza and Sanjana Sanghi. My take on this Tarun Dudega directed film is here. Do let me know ur thoughts about this Netflix streaming one.
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2023-12-1901 min
Mumbai RajMumbai Raj Podcast - EP 63 - Dhak Dhak Netflix Movie Review"🌟 Unveiling the Hidden Gems: Dive into the thrilling world of 'Dhak Dhak' on Netflix with Mumbai Raj! 🌟In this episode, Mumbai Raj brings you five compelling reasons to set your sights on 'Dhak Dhak,' a cinematic masterpiece that has been stealing hearts. As the year hurtles towards its close, Mumbai Raj delves into the enchanting narrative spun by four powerhouse women.🏍️ First on the list, the motorcycle takes center stage in this exhilarating journey. A must-watch for all the bikers and riding enthusiasts out there, 'Dhak Dhak' is a visual treat for the riders' club.
2023-12-1703 min
The Core Report#130 Indian Markets In Steep Fall As Middle East Tensions StayOn today’s episode, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dhairyashil Patil, the Kolhapur based president of the The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (which represents some 400,000 distributors) as well as Tarun Pathak, Research Director at technology research company Counterpoint Research. SHOW NOTES[00:00] Stories Of The Day[00:50] Indian markets in steep fall as middle east tensions stay. US treasury rates rise. Oil holds at $92.[04:16] Disney gets set to pack its bags to leave India with Reliance likely to buy assets[06:27] Regional consumer brands are edging out entrenched multinationals, once again[17:38] Smartphone sales are falling in Ind...
2023-10-2428 min
Entertainment News - हिन्दीDhak Dhak का नया पोस्टर हुआ रिलीज, जानिए फिल्म कब होगी रिलीजतरुण डुडेजा (Tarun Dudeja) द्वारा निर्देशित फिल्म 'धक धक' (Dhak Dhak) का नया पोस्टर जारी कर दिया गया है. इस पोस्टर में फातिमा सना शेख (Fatima Sana Shaikh ) , दीया मिर्जा (Dia Mirza), रत्ना पाठक शाह (Ratna Pathak Shah) और संजना सांघी (Sanjana Sanghi) लीड रोल में नजर आ रही है. मेकर्स ने पोस्टर के साथ रिलीज डेट का खुलासा भी कर दिया है. ये फिल्म 13 अक्टूबर को सिनेमाघरों में दस्तक देगी. इस फिल्म की कहानी चार आम महिलाओं के इर्द-गिर्द घूमती है, जो दिल्ली से खारदुंगला तक बाइक यात्रा पर निकलती हैं. फिल्म ट्रेड एनालिस्ट तरण आदर्श ने पोस्टर शेयर करते हुए जानकारी दी है कि तापसी पन्नू की आउटसाइडर्स फिल्म्स और वायाकॉम 18 स्टूडियोज ने BLM पिक्चर्स के साथ मिलकर 'धक धक' का निर्माण किया है. फातिमा ने अपने आधिकारिक इंस्टाग्राम पर फिल्म का पोस्टर साझा किया है. इसके कैप्शन में उन्होंने लिखा, 'भावनाओं, रोमांच और खोज की एक असाधारण यात्रा के लिए 4 सामान्य महिलाएं एक साथ आ रही हैं.' ये भी देखें: Nayanthara-Vignesh Shivan के बच्चों का पहला बर्थडे, कपल ने कहा- 'यह साल जीवन भर याद रहेगा'
2023-09-2700 min
Business News - EnglishiPhone 15: Fly from India to Dubai to buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and still save ₹24,000Apple's latest iPhone 15 series has sent tech enthusiasts in India into a frenzy, but for those looking to snag the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro Max, a surprising money-saving strategy has emerged – take a flight to Dubai. The price gap between the iPhone 15 Pro Max in India and Dubai has prompted netizens to create memes about the potential savings. In India, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is priced at a staggering ₹1,59,900, while in the United States, it's available for a more reasonable ₹99,411. However, the real steal can be found in Dubai, where the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at just ₹1,15,133. To put it simply, you coul...
2023-09-2200 min
The Counterpoint PodcastWill 5G Offset Macroeconomic Weakness in SEA Smartphone Market?Southeast Asia, one of the world’s most promising markets, saw its smartphone shipments decline in Q2 2022. But despite this, Thailand’s premium smartphone market grew 22% YoY, confirming a key trend in the overall Southeast Asian market. Other key trends in the region include the growth of gaming and 5G smartphones. Rising inflation and reduced consumer spending are resulting in a lengthening smartphone replacement cycle. So, how are OEMs navigating this trend with different financial schemes, easy upgrades, cashbacks and more? 5G smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia markets are also growing, so how are operators geared up for rol...
2022-09-0525 min
The Counterpoint PodcastCOVID-19 Second Wave To Test Resilience of India's Growing Smartphone MarketAs India battles a more virulent second wave of COVID-19, lockdown-like restrictions have been imposed across several states. This has impacted several businesses and industries, including the country’s smartphone market, which had registered record growth in Q1 2021 due to pent-up demand. With the restrictions on, the smartphone growth story has not continued in Q2 2021 as smartphones are not considered an essential category. The number of COVID-19 cases has come down from its peak in the last two weeks of May, bringing some respite. But how much of an impact has the second wave created on India’s sma...
2021-05-2728 min
The Counterpoint PodcastResilient Smartphone Market Heads Confidently Into 2021Despite economic uncertainty that was created, the key takeaway from 2020 is that the smartphone market is resilient as there is a strong demand for it. There were interesting events that took place in 2020, where we saw the shift in channel where online sales have been growing. There were some geopolitical issues too where US sanctions on Huawei caused a major impact on the company. Huawei lost access to GMS for Play Store and lost access to TSMC for chipsets, among others. At the start of the year, we were expecting 2020 to be a breakout year f...
2020-12-2447 min
The Counterpoint PodcastSoC Players Democratizing 4G & 5G Mobile & IoT ExperiencesIn the latest episode, “The Counterpoint Podcast” host Maurice Klaehne and associate director Tarun Pathak discuss the feature phone market which has a sizeable chunk of share. The discussion focuses on different topics like opportunities for both handset vendors and network operators. Even a popular feature phone chipset maker like Unisoc can have a bigger role from the 5G NR IoT perspective. Detailed whitepaper can be found here:Cellular Technology Transitions and Potential for SoC Players Follow us on social media platforms – Twitter – https://twitter.com/counterpo...
2020-07-1527 min
DH RadioThe Lead - Bonus: India bans TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps, how will it affect us?In this bonus episode of this week's The Lead lineup, DH Journalist Ahmed Shariff speaks to associate director of counterpoint technology and market research, Tarun Pathak about the status and future of mobile phone industry and what the ban on Chinese apps holds for the industry.
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