Political Economy

Can the Indian textile story stage a comeback? Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles in conversation with Shweta Punj speaks about the opportunities and challenges

New-age leadership lessons with Shashwat Goenka

How is AI disrupting RPSG group? The challenge of leading a legacy business and the thrill of building in today’s India. Shashwat Goenka of RPSG group on leadership, AI and the future.

India should not fall for American tricks- Jeffery Sachs| MC Political Economy

India should not fall into the US trap of China is the enemy , says Economist and Professor, Jeffrey Sachs. In this conversation, Jeffrey Sachs explains the reasons behind the tariff wars and the new world order.

The new IT Bill decoded - what’s in it for you? Political Economy

The new income tax does not bring in any policy changes, it removes a lot of redundant provisions and reduces compliances. The new IT code tries to keep it simple. Ganesh Raj, Partner, Tax and Regulatory Services explains how the new IT code could reduce litigation.

Trump Tariffs Is A Watershed Mark For The World” Robert Lawrence, Harvard Prof | Political Economy

“The American policy is motivated by a completely flawed understanding of what a trade imbalance actually represents,” Harvard Prof, Robert Lawrence on how Trump’s policies could upend the trade dynamics of the world. Here, Prof Lawrence in conversation with Shweta Punj explains how India is in a sweet spot with the US and that Trump is unlikely to treat India as the US has treated Mexico and Canada.

LIVE: Trump’s Tariff Threats On India Not Rooted In Facts | Political Economy

GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava explains that the threat of reciprocal tariffs is not cause of concern because 75 per cent of US exports to India have an average tariff of 5%. Watch Exclusive conversation with Shweta Punj.

Not Tatas or Birlas but SMEs will create jobs, says Ajit Ranade | Political Economy

Budget 2025-26 has limited room for tax cuts but it could have a strong signaling effect on private investment and job creation. “ It's not the large companies like Tata, Birla, Reliance or Adani who are going to create jobs, or even railways or the postal department or telecom, you know, the BSNL. It's going to be small, medium and micro enterprises,” Economist and Author, Ajit Ranade tells Shweta Punj of Moneycontrol that Budget 2025-26 should stay on the path of fiscal consolidation and bring in direct tax reforms. Tune in.

Live: India’s national champions policy | Political Economy With Shweta Punj | Podcast

Should nations prioritise certain conglomerates and tweak policies for them for nation building? Should India follow the South Korean model of building family-owned conglomerates central to the national economy? Watch Amartya Lahiri and Prasanna Tantri with Shweta Punj on the India model of creating national champions.

Should India build national champions? Political Economy with Amartya Lahri and Prasanna Tantri

Should nations prioritise certain conglomerates and tweak policies for them for nation building? Should India follow the South Korean model of building family-owned conglomerates central to the national economy? Watch Amartya Lahri and Prasanna Tantri with Shweta Punj on the India model of creating national champions. Listen in

Big Tech & Media with Rajeev Chandrashekhar | Political Economy

Google, Meta are being held accountable for the content they use across the world. Should India get big tech to pay to traditional media for content? Political Economy with Shweta Punj and Former MOS IT, Rajeev Chandrashekhar. Tune in

Live: Why India-china relations depend on the next US president | Political Economy | Podcast

The next US president will determine the trajectory of India-China relations. A Trump administration and a call to make in America could impact India’s manufacturing ambitions. Watch Shweta Punj in exclusive conversation with Tanvi Madan.

Why are India's young killing themselves? Political Economy

Is India’s youth facing a mental health crisis? What is prodding India’s youth to take extreme steps of brutal violence? Neha Kirpal and Astha Ahluwalia decode the pulls and pressures of India’s youth and what can families and organizations do to provide support.

Why 'Modi ki guarantee' won't work for BJP in Haryana | Political Economy

As Haryana goes to polls, Moneycontrol does a deep dive into the changing political economy of the state and explore why voters might favor the Congress party this time. In this episode of Political Economy hosted by Shweta Punj, C Voter's Yashwant Deshmukh and Netork 18's Gaurav Chowdhry discuss the policies that may have negatively impacted the BJP.

Is E-Commerce hurting small biz? Political Economy with Arvind Singhal

Is the rise of e-commerce in India -a matter of concern? Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks on the growth of e-commerce sector as a concern and not to be proud of has raised questions around predatory pricing by e commerce majors, its impact on small retailers and the entrepreneurial spirit of India. In conversation with Arvind Singhal, Chairman and MD, Technopak

Inside the SEBI-Hindenburg saga | Political Economy

A new report by Hindenburg research alleges the SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband Dhaval Buch had stakes in offshore funds used allegedly for siphoning of money by Vinod Adani, brother of Gautam Adani, to manipulate the financial markets. The report led to a political slugfest with the opposition asking for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the issue. We decode the allegations and the response by Madhabi Puri Buchi and SEBI. Shweta Punj and N Mahalkashmi of Moneycontrol discuss with Vikas Khemani, founder, Carnelian Asset Management the veracity of the allegations.

Eliminate GST on life and health: Jayant Sinha | Political Economy

Jayant Sinha, former MOS finance and civil aviation explains why giving people a choice is a better policy intervention, he bats for elimination of GST on health and life insurance and explains how climate change is impacting our health, life and economy today.

India’s new criminal laws - reform or rushed decision? Niharika Karanjawala-Misra decodes | Political Economy

The infamous Arushi murder investigation was a botched up job and India’s new criminal laws lay down a strong framework to ensure better investigations, however, the key to the success of these laws lies in their implementation. Watch as we decode these new laws for you on Shweta Punj's Political Economy Podcast

Brand Modi Vs Brand Rahul- India’s two political brands decoded with Dilip Cherian | Political Economy

Brand Modi Vs Brand Rahul. The making of India’s two power brands. What makes Brand Modi invincible? What’s Rahul Gandhi’s branding mantra? Decoded with Branding guru Dilip Cherian.

The need for labour reforms in India | Political Economy

Indian businesses continue to be mired in the bureaucracy of red tape. According to TeamLease RegTech, there are 6618 annual filings for companies and 62.233 compliances. In this episode of Political Economy, Rishi Agarwal of TeamLease RegTech shares that labour compliances make upto 40 percent of total compliances. Labour remains a politically contentious issue. Can the new government bite the bait on labour reforms that have been in a flux? Why labour reforms will be crucial to drive growth for India.

How India Votes with Surjit Bhalla | Political Economy

Surjit Bhalla in this episode of political economy with Shweta Punj talks about the factors that determine the Indian vote. The Indian voter, he said, is concerned about his life quality. How does this government make my life better? Issues like caste, religion don’t take precedence. Surjit Bhalla is expecting the BJP to achieve between 334 and 347 seats while INDIA alliance will get 165 seats.

Jobs, Price Rise & Modi’s Popularity - What's On Voters' Mind In Elections 2024?| Sanjay Kumar, CSDS

Insight into issues that are dominating the minds of voters in Elections 2024 and whether BJP will be able to crack the southern code and make inroads into Tamil Nadu with Sanjay Kumar of CSDS. Watch Political Economy Podcast With Shweta Punj!

Jobs, price rise and Modi’s popularity top voters’ minds in Elections 2024 | Political Economy

In this episode of Political Economy with Shweta Punj, Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) co-director Sanjay Kumar, discusses the issues that are dominating the minds of voters in Elections 2024 and whether BJP will be able to crack the Southern code and make inroads into Tamil Nadu.

Rahul Gandhi’s promise of wealth redistribution decoded with Rajeev Mantri | Political Economy

Is wealth redistribution the way to bring down inequality? Is Rahul Gandhi’s promise unconstitutional? Listen in on what wealth redistribution can translate into and its implications for India’s polity and economy.

What do investors from the West love about the Indian economy? | Political Economy

The last two years have witnessed a leap in investor interest in India. How did India capture the world’s attention as an investment destination. What’s driving the investor interest. An insight into what India got right. What do investors from the West love about the Indian economy decoded with Samiran Chakraboraty, Managing Director and Chief Economist, India, Citigroup.