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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.Asian News International (ANI) Political Science Politics & Government
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  • EP-423 | CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran on India's Economy, AI, Rupee, Freebies & China | ANI Podcast
    Jun 15 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 51 mins
  • EP-422 | Pawan Kalyan Unfiltered: Politics, Spirituality, Gen Z, Movies, Modi & More | ANI Podcast
    Jun 10 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • EP-421 | Where is India's Economy Heading Amid West Asia Crisis? | Economist Neelkanth Mishra
    Jun 8 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 39 mins
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In depth asked questions is very good! Love From Bihar India ❤️ 🇮🇳 And BJP supports ANI news

Good Podcast especially Geopolitics

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The panelists shed light on current reality in the state of Punjab in India, A peep into life there

A perceptive of Punjabies

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I loved everything about this podcast. The author produced facts and truth with proof.. hard hitting and yes it will make many uncomfortable..

excellent, eye-opening..

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Loved it. It Felt a bit like going with the flow without a clear narrative but at same time enjoyed the depth and knowledge of Questions and having the most prominent experts for such conversation.

Amazing conversation

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in view of intelligence, it definitely make sense to teach school kids about importance of the same.

following them word by word. superb

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