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Swapnil Karkare Podcast: Economic Insights on India

Swapnil Karkare Podcast: Economic Insights on India

By: Swapnil Karkare
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 Welcome to the Swapnil Karkare Podcast, your go-to source for in-depth insights on economics and finance. Hosted by Swapnil Karkare — a Chartered Accountant, Economist, Researcher, and Podcaster — this podcast delivers fresh perspectives on India's state economies, key sectors, economic policies, and emerging trends shaping the nation’s financial future. Through engaging discussions, we break down complex economic concepts and offer thought-provoking analysis, making it easier for listeners to understand critical topics in Indian economics and global finance. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the world of economics, this podcast is for you! You can listen to or watch episodes on all leading podcasting apps and YouTube. For episodes featuring infographics, charts, or screen recordings, we recommend watching the video version for a more comprehensive experience. Thank you for tuning in — stay informed, stay curious! 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - / swapkar Twitter - / swap_kar Instagram - / swap_kar Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/ Support the channel - https://donate.stripe.com/3cs2aD26u4bB5UYeUU Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Finance
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  • Why Metal Prices Are SOARING While Vegetable Prices Are DROPPING | October 2025 Finance Wrap

    Why Metal Prices Are SOARING While Vegetable Prices Are DROPPING | October 2025 Finance Wrap
    Oct 31 2025
    In this month’s episode, we look at how global and Indian markets performed in October 2025. - Korea, Japan, and Taiwan led global markets on optimism from a trade deal with the US. - Indian markets gained 5%, driven by Telecom, Realty, and Metals indices. - Q2 FY26 earnings show broad-based growth across Indian corporates. - Cobalt, Copper, and Lithium prices soared due to supply disruptions and rising demand. - Vegetable prices — especially onions — collapsed due to oversupply and export bans, impacting farmers. Don’t miss this crisp monthly analysis connecting markets, policy, and commodities in one concise wrap. 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on India’s economy, markets, and global trends. #Commodities #FinanceNews #IndianEconomy #SwapnilKarkare #MarketUpdate #October2025 #Cobalt #Copper #Lithium #OnionPrices #Nifty #StockMarketIndia #EconomyUpdate #Farmers #Policy #Agriculture #Inflation #Trade #GlobalMarkets #Investing #Earnings #q2fy26 Note: Data updated as on 28th and 29th October 2025. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:15: Global Stock Market Snapshot 00:30: Indian Stock Market Snapshot 00:40: India Inc. Q2FY26 Earnings Results - Snapshot 01:45: Why are Cobalt Prices Rising? What's happening in Congo? 02:30: Why did Lithium Prices Rise in Oct? 03:00: Copper Prices Rising Once Again 03:56: Vegetable Prices Have Fallen Since Last Year in India 04:26: Onion Prices Are Falling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources and Further References: 1. Value Research - https://www.valueresearchonline.com/indices/?geo=indian 2. Trading Economics - https://tradingeconomics.com/bonds 3. Dept of Consumers Affairs - Food Prices - https://fcainfoweb.nic.in/Reports/DB/DailySummary.aspx 4. This Week in Earnings Newsletter - https://thisweekindata.indiadatahub.com/p/2q-earnings-banks-commodities-and?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=369429&post_id=177187662&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=a3xz7&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email 5. Congo Prices News, Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-13/congo-s-cobalt-export-shock-spurs-rally-and-doubts-over-supply 6. Lithium Prices News, Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-29/lithium-prices-boosted-by-china-s-policy-drive-on-energy-storage 7. Copper Prices News, Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/business/copper-hold-gains-2026-mine-disruptions-fuel-deficit-2025-10-27/ 8. Onion Smuggling Short, Swapnil Karkare, YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/KetnbdjHSgY?si=_FxRsv0Vz1C5Tnvw 9. Onion Prices News, Mint - https://www.livemint.com/economy/onion-prices-india-onion-farmers-losses-onion-prices-crash-vegetable-inflation-11761634741957.html 10. Onion Prices News, ET - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/better-to-destroy-than-sell-onion-tears-flood-maharashtra-farmers-hopes-dashed/articleshow/124716095.cms?from=mdr ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/
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    9 mins
  • Inside India’s Legal Maze: Why Cases Drag on for Decades?

    Inside India’s Legal Maze: Why Cases Drag on for Decades?
    Oct 15 2025
    Tarikh pe Tarikh... The iconic dialogue from Damini (1993) still echoes across Indian courts even 30 years later. Sadly, little has changed. In this episode, we will find the real reason behind 4.6 crore pending cases in Indian courts. Well, the real reason is not just the shortage of judges or money, it is something different! We will touch - ⚖️ How many cases are pending in India’s courts today 📊 Surprising research that tracks real court cases across India ⏳ The hidden bottlenecks in India’s judicial system 🏭 Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth No hype. Just the real economics and the path forward. 👉 Subscribe for more economics and finance insights. 👍 Like, share, and comment your thoughts below! #courtcases #courts #courtroomdrama #supremecourtofindia #indianhighcourt #justicedelayedisjusticedenied #legalreform #indiancourts #pendingcases Note: The data pertains to July 2025. Correction: At 02:06, I said that India has 15 judges per million people. However, it is 21 judges per million people. Apologies for the error. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps 01:05: Data on pending court cases 01:58: Reasons behind pending court cases (Popular) 02:43: Real reason behind pending court cases 05:19: Case reported in NYT 06:20: Why is it important to understand the real cause? 07:07: Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources & Further Reading National Judicial Data Grid - https://njdg.ecourts.gov.in/njdg_v3/ Get them to court on time, The Leap Journal - https://blog.theleapjournal.org/2025/06/get-them-to-court-on-time-bumps-in-road.html#gsc.tab=0 A Lifelong Nightmare, NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/13/world/asia/india-judicial-backlog.html Justice Delayed Justice Denied: A District Wise Empirical Study on Indian Judiciary - https://www.nls.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Justice-delayed_empirical-study-1.pdf India Justice Report - https://indiajusticereport.org/files/IJR%204_Full%20Report_English_Low.pdf Improving court efficiency can boost economy, World Bank - https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/improving-the-efficiency-of-courts-can-boost-a-country-s-economi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/
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    10 mins
  • Inside India’s Legal Maze: Why Cases Drag on for Decades?

    Inside India’s Legal Maze: Why Cases Drag on for Decades?
    Oct 15 2025
    Tarikh pe Tarikh... The iconic dialogue from Damini (1993) still echoes across Indian courts even 30 years later. Sadly, little has changed. In this episode, we will find the real reason behind 4.6 crore pending cases in Indian courts. Well, the real reason is not just the shortage of judges or money, it is something different! We will touch - ⚖️ How many cases are pending in India’s courts today 📊 Surprising research that tracks real court cases across India ⏳ The hidden bottlenecks in India’s judicial system 🏭 Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth No hype. Just the real economics and the path forward. 👉 Subscribe for more economics and finance insights. 👍 Like, share, and comment your thoughts below! #courtcases #courts #courtroomdrama #supremecourtofindia #indianhighcourt #justicedelayedisjusticedenied #legalreform #indiancourts #pendingcases Note: The data pertains to July 2025. Correction: At 02:06, I said that India has 15 judges per million people. However, it is 21 judges per million people. Apologies for the error. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps 01:05: Data on pending court cases 01:58: Reasons behind pending court cases (Popular) 02:43: Real reason behind pending court cases 05:19: Case reported in NYT 06:20: Why is it important to understand the real cause? 07:07: Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources & Further Reading National Judicial Data Grid - https://njdg.ecourts.gov.in/njdg_v3/ Get them to court on time, The Leap Journal - https://blog.theleapjournal.org/2025/06/get-them-to-court-on-time-bumps-in-road.html#gsc.tab=0 A Lifelong Nightmare, NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/13/world/asia/india-judicial-backlog.html Justice Delayed Justice Denied: A District Wise Empirical Study on Indian Judiciary - https://www.nls.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Justice-delayed_empirical-study-1.pdf India Justice Report - https://indiajusticereport.org/files/IJR%204_Full%20Report_English_Low.pdf Improving court efficiency can boost economy, World Bank - https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/improving-the-efficiency-of-courts-can-boost-a-country-s-economi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/
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    10 mins
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