Join journalist Puja Mehra as she breaks down one story to give you all the context you need to understand how it fits into the larger picture of India's economy.
How India's Economy Works
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Join journalist Puja Mehra as she breaks down one story to give you all the context you need to understand how it fits into the larger picture of India's economy.
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June 17, 2026
India's Forex Reserves Aren't the Safety Net You Think
<p>In this episode of How India's Economy Works, host Puja Mehra speaks with economist Renu Kohli, formerly at the Reserve Bank of India and the IMF and currently senior fellow at the Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP). They talk about the recent depreciation of the rupee and why this episode may be different from previous currency shocks. Despite India's large foreign exchange reserves, the rupee has faced sustained pressure. Why?</p><p>Renu Kohli argues that the deeper issue lies not in India's trade balance but in the drying up of foreign capital inflows. She explains the difference between reserves earned through exports and what she calls "borrowed reserves", examines the decline in foreign direct investment, and discusses whether policymakers underestimated the structural nature of these pressures.</p><p>The conversation also explores the RBI's exchange-rate management strategy, the limits of using reserves to defend a currency, the impact of global capital flows, and why short-term measures can only buy time. Looking ahead, she outlines the reforms India may need if it wants to attract and retain long-term foreign investment in an increasingly competitive global environment.</p><p>What does the rupee's recent weakness tell us about India's place in the global economy? And what must change to ensure that external vulnerabilities do not become a lasting feature of India's growth story?</p><p>Tune in for insights on the rupee, foreign capital, forex reserves, and the structural challenges shaping India's economic future.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(01:04) Why Forex Reserves Didn't Prevent Rupee Weakness</p><p>(04:25) How the Current Shock Differs from 2013</p><p>(08:55) The Hidden Problem: Drying Foreign Capital</p><p>(13:33) Is This India's Most Serious External Vulnerability Since 1991?</p><p>(16:14) Did the RBI Misread the Nature of the Pressure?</p><p>(19:24) Should the Rupee Have Been Allowed to Fall Earlier?</p><p>(22:54) RBI's Short-Term Measures and Their Limits</p><p>(26:20) Can Policymakers Count on Global Capital Returning?</p><p>(29:29) Why India Is Struggling to Attract Foreign Investment</p><p>(32:19) What India Must Do to Secure Long-Term Capital Inflows</p><p><br></p>
June 10, 2026
What the RBI's role in the economy and its Relationship with Government is
<p>In this episode of How India’s Economy Works, host Puja Mehra speaks with economist Dr. Parag Waknis to unpack one of the most important yet least understood documents in Indian policymaking, the RBI’s accounts. They explore how the RBI manages government debt, why it holds government securities on its balance sheet, and how these operations influence GDP, liquidity, interest rates and inflation.</p><p>The conversation examines the evolution from direct deficit financing to the current system of primary dealers, the significance of foreign exchange reserves, and the RBI’s use of tools such as open market operations and Operation Twist. Dr. Waknis also explains the relationship between government borrowing and central bank profits, and discusses whether these dynamics affect the RBI’s policy independence.</p><p>Tune in for insights into the institution at the heart of India’s monetary and financial system.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(00:14) Why the RBI Balance Sheet Matters</p><p>(03:54) Why Government Bond Auctions Fail</p><p>(06:15) How RBI Invests Forex Reserves</p><p>(08:28) Operation Twist and Borrowing Costs</p><p>(11:21) Why RBI Doesn't Fund Government Directly</p><p>(14:33) Currency Notes, Coins and Sovereignty</p><p>(16:35) What the Latest Balance Sheet Shows</p><p>(19:00) Government Borrowing and RBI Surplus</p><p>(21:27) Rising Government Debt on RBI Books</p><p>(24:18) Is India’s Bond Market Distorted?</p><p>(25:44) RBI Independence and Balance Sheet Risks</p><p>(27:47) Understanding the Monetary Policy Corridor</p><p>(32:54) Rules Versus Discretion in Monetary Policy</p><p>(34:49) RBI’s Conflicting Institutional Roles</p><p>(36:36) Why US Debt Markets Differ</p><p>(37:48) Key Takeaways on RBI Operations</p><p><br>For more of our coverage check out <a href="https://www.thecore.in/">thecore.in</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecore.in/category/podcasts/">Subscribe to our Newsletter</a></p><p>Follow us on:<a href="https://twitter.com/the_core_in"></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/the_core_in">Twitter</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.core.in/">Instagram</a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecore.biz/">Facebook</a> |<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecore-in">Linkedin</a> |<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXJw6XkwZulY4nigdtvs4Q">Youtube</a><br></p>
May 27, 2026
India's Manufacturing is Broken. There's Only One Way to Fix It, says Rajiv Kumar
<p>In this episode of How India's Economy Works, journalist and author Puja Mehra speaks with economist and former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar about why India’s manufacturing sector continues to underperform despite decades of policy attention and repeated attempts to boost industrial growth.</p><p>India has long aspired to become a global manufacturing hub, yet manufacturing’s share in GDP has stagnated and labour-intensive sectors such as apparel, leather and food processing have struggled to expand. Drawing on Dr. Kumar’s recent writing and policy experience, the conversation explores why India has failed to build an export-oriented manufacturing economy, why scale and competitiveness remain elusive, and whether the country has become too dependent on the idea of a large domestic market.</p><p>They discuss the limitations of production-linked incentives, the persistence of protectionist thinking, and why Indian industry has often preferred domestic shelter over global competition. The episode also examines the contrasting experiences of China, Bangladesh and Vietnam, the role of state governments in export promotion, the challenges facing SMEs, and why labour-intensive manufacturing remains crucial for absorbing surplus workers from agriculture.</p><p>The discussion raises larger questions about employment, industrial strategy and India’s long-term growth model. Can manufacturing still become a major engine of jobs and exports? What would it take for India to double its share in global trade? And are policymakers, industry and states aligned enough to make that happen?</p><p>Tune in for insights on why India’s manufacturing ambitions continue to fall short — and what it will take to build a more competitive, export-driven economy.</p><p><br></p><p>CHAPTERS</p><p>(00:00) Introduction</p><p>(00:20) Manufacturing Slowdown</p><p>(01:01) Export-Led Growth</p><p>(02:53) India’s Market Myth</p><p>(03:57) Competing With China</p><p>(08:37) Rewarding Exporters</p><p>(11:51) Bangladesh Garment Success</p><p>(12:25) Why Factories Leave India</p><p>(15:13) Jobs And Textiles</p><p>(16:52) Manufacturing Wake-Up Call</p><p>(18:14) Employment Concerns</p><p>(21:02) Supporting Smaller Firms</p><p>(21:39) Lessons From China</p><p>(23:58) Rethinking PLI</p><p>(25:51) Bureaucracy And Industry</p><p>(26:31) Breaking Policy Silos</p><p><br>For more of our coverage check out <a href="https://www.thecore.in/">thecore.in</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecore.in/category/podcasts/">Subscribe to our Newsletter</a></p><p>Follow us on:<a href="https://twitter.com/the_core_in"></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/the_core_in">Twitter</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.core.in/">Instagram</a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thecore.biz/">Facebook</a> |<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecore-in">Linkedin</a> |<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXJw6XkwZulY4nigdtvs4Q">Youtube</a><br></p>
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