Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran is the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He is also a writer, author, and teacher. He has taught at several business schools and management institutes in India and Singapore. He was a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India from 2019 to 2021.

In this edition of the ANI Podcast, Dr. Nageswaran speaks to Smita Prakash about the future of the Indian economy, the impact of the West Asia crisis, the outlook for the rupee, and whether AI is a bubble. He also explains why he believes the era of the MBA is over.

00:00 - Introduction

00:56 - Foreign Investors

04:14 - Rupee-Dollar Debate

08:24 - Rupee Stability

14:20 - Foreign Banks

20:07 - Critics of India's Economy

28:20 - China's Manufacturing

33:09 - Unemployment in India

35:09 - Freebies Debate

44:24 - India's Aging Population

50:41 - Demographic Dividend

58:36 - The Skill Gap

1:00:21 - Artificial Intelligence

1:05:55 - India's Economic Strength

1:09:52 - Myths About Indian Economy

1:12:00 - India in 2047

1:18:22 - Per Capita Income

1:22:56 - Viksit Bharat Target

1:27:59 - Vision for India

1:36:42 - Old Economic Beliefs

1:38:07 - India's Economic Mindset

1:44:52 - Advice vs. Execution in Govt

1:48:40 - Fake News

Pawan Kalyan is the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, the founder and chief of the Jana Sena Party, an actor, and a philanthropist. He is the younger brother of Telugu cinema megastar Chiranjeevi. Over the years, he has carved a unique place for himself in Andhra Pradesh politics and has become one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema, with a devoted fan following that extends far beyond the silver screen.

In his first-ever podcast appearance, Pawan Kalyan opens up about his journey from movies to politics, his plans for Telangana, his days in Srinagar, his spiritual beliefs, and several untold stories from his life. He also shares his views on Gen Z, nationalism, language politics, governance, and the future of India.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

00:48: - Story Behind His Name

02:37 - Re-Entering Telangana Politics

07:03 - Telangana Expansion Plan

09:17 - "Outsider" Tag in Telangana

12:36 - North-South Debate

17:25 - Tax Allocation Debate

20:17 - Cockroach Janta Party

27:53 - Spiritual Journey

45:19 - Freebies Debate

48:54 - Hindi Imposition

57:54 - Plans for IT Jobs

1:00:15 - Brain Drain

1:08:47 - Special Status for Andhra

1:10:07 - Telangana Roadmap

1:14:27 - What's Next in Life?

1:16:59 - South vs North Films

1:21:54 - Fitness Routine

Neelkanth Mishra is an Economist and a part-time member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister. He has recently been appointed India’s Executive Director at the World Bank.

In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Mishra breaks down India’s current economic position amid the West Asia crisis. He discusses the impact of the falling rupee, energy problem, capital flows, and concerns around foreign investors leaving India.

00:00 – Introduction

1:09 – India's Economic Growth Outlook

7:37 – Are Foreign Investors Leaving India?

12:27 – Innovation Challenge in India

22:29 – India's Energy Vulnerability

25:41 – Economic Impact of West Asia Crisis

32:47 – US Tariffs on India

36:32 – Rupee’s Fall

48:31 – RBI’s Gold Reserves Position

53:02 – Why Gold Overtook US Bonds

57:29 – Domestic Demand vs Export-Led Growth

1:05:38 – 3 Key Policy Advice for India’s Growth

1:19:14 – Lessons from Global Capital Giants

1:25:23 – RBI’s Hold on Repo Rate

1:28:26 – Tax Exemption on Government Securities

1:32:38 – India’s Next Phase of Economic Expansion