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India’s economy has been hailed as the bright spot amid the general gloom that seems to have enveloped the rest of the world. But several of its sectors still stutter about even while others seem set to fire on all cylinders. To help you make sense of the bundle of contradictions that the country is, businessline brings you podcasts with experts in areas ranging from finance and marketing to technology and start-ups. Tune in!Copyright© 2023, THG PUBLISHING PVT LTD. or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Economía
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  • Theme: Energy | Are forests the missing piece in India’s climate plan?

    Theme: Energy | Are forests the missing piece in India’s climate plan?
    Aug 5 2025
    In this episode of the State of the Economy podcast, businessline’s Rishi Ranjan Kala talks to Professor Ashwini Chhatre, Executive Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy at Indian School of Business (ISB) about how India’s green energy transition can and must include its poorest citizens, particularly those living in and around forest areas. Chhatre argues that bioenergy is not just important but “extremely critical” to India's decarbonisation journey. He explains why forest lands—covering 23% of India—must be re-integrated into the production economy in a sustainable, community-driven way. He makes a strong case for forest lands—especially degraded lands with little or no tree cover—to be repurposed for bamboo plantations, which offer carbon sequestration, flood control, and community income. Chhatre also discusses the need for community ownership to prevent overexploitation of forest resources and ensure long-term sustainability. Drawing on decades of research and active policy work, he calls for reforms in subsidies, outdated regulations like transit permits, and a mindset shift away from a narrow focus on farmers to a broader recognition of India’s diversified livelihood economy.
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    27 m
  • Theme: Agriculture | Why India must rethink its fertiliser and farming policies

    Theme: Agriculture | Why India must rethink its fertiliser and farming policies
    Jul 29 2025
    In this episode of the State of the Economy Podcast, businessline’s Subramani Mancombu speaks to Maninder Singh Nayyar, Founder and CEO, CEF Group about the urgent issue of soil degradation in India and its far-reaching economic, environmental, and health impacts. Nayyar traces the roots of this degradation to the Green Revolution and excessive use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. He explains how this has created a vicious cycle of deteriorating soil health, rising input costs, and declining yields, pushing farmers into debt. The alarming decline in soil organic carbon—from 2–3% to just 0.6–0.9%—could render Indian soil unfit for agriculture within 10–15 years. He goes on to talk about the need for a middle ground between chemical and organic farming through the promotion of “safe” or “health” food categories, revised soil quality ratings, and better market linkages for naturally grown produce. He advocates for a new pricing and certification system, practical standards, and incentives such as dedicated marketplaces and integration with delivery platforms. The episode also explores innovative approaches like converting agricultural residue into organic manure, reducing dependence on chemical imports, and tackling issues like stubble burning. Nayyar calls for a complete overhaul of outdated policies like the 1985 Fertiliser Control Order and stringent regulation of organic manure production. This comprehensive discussion highlights the urgent need for sustainable, scalable reforms to preserve India’s soil health and secure its agricultural future.
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    17 m
  • Theme: Commodities | Are rising commodity prices eating into India's food sector growth?

    Theme: Commodities | Are rising commodity prices eating into India's food sector growth?
    Jul 23 2025
    In this episode of the State of Economy Podcast, businessline's Subramani Ra Mancombu speaks with Sanjay Kumar, MD & CEO of Rassense Pvt Ltd, to decode how commodity prices are shaping the future of India’s fast-growing food services sector — currently valued at $80 billion and projected to reach $150 billion by 2030. Kumar provides a clear-eyed view of inflation trends across key food commodities include pulses, dairy, vegetables, and edible oils and their impact on pricing and profitability. He highlights the double-edged nature of low inflation, questioning whether it reflects healthy supply or weak consumption in India’s largely rural economy. The discussion covers everything from the effects of currency depreciation and global fuel trends to the risks of diverting food crops for fuel. Kumar also weighs in on the challenges posed by unpredictable import duties and the need for a stable policy to ensure better business forecasting. Is rising demand during festive seasons set to push prices higher and what’s the role of logistics in price escalation? (Host: Subramani Ra Mancombu Producer: Prethicshaa Gurumoorthy) About the State of the Economy podcast India’s economy has been hailed as a bright spot amid the general gloom that seems to have enveloped the rest of the world. But several sectors continue to stutter even as others seem set to fire on all cylinders.
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    16 m
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