India has the world's largest population, but can it be the next global economic superpower? Or will extreme poverty, inequality, unemployment, and lack of industrialization and manufacturing capacities hold it back? Why is the Western media so eager to portray India as a pro-Western alternative to China? Ben Norton is joined by economic historian Jyotishman ... Show More
Mar 17
Iran challenges US dollar, says oil must be sold in Chinese yuan, as it targets US corporations
In response to the US-Israeli war, Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz, the most important oil chokepoint on Earth, causing energy prices to skyrocket. However, Tehran is allowing Chinese tankers through, and says other ships can pass if they agree to sell oil in China's currency ... Show More
45m 22s
Mar 9
Iran's war strategy is now clear: raise oil prices, crash stock markets, cause economic crisis
After the US and Israel attacked Iran, Tehran's strategy of asymmetric warfare is clear: it closed the Strait of Hormuz and is attacking energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, causing global oil and natural gas prices to skyrocket, crashing stock markets, fueling inflation, a ... Show More
1h 4m
Apr 2024
Why India Is Stuck Between Poverty and Superpower
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For decades now economists have been predicting that India would become an economic superpower, and in part, it has. India's workforce is younger than China's and wages are lower meaning they have be ... Show More
15m 53s
Jan 2024
113 - Can India Replace China in the Global Supply Chain?
Businesses considering the great decoupling from China face the dilemma of finding a new manufacturing hub, with India emerging as a popular choice due to its large workforce, affordable labour, and investor-friendly leadership. However, a closer examination reveals complexities ... Show More
1h 27m
Jan 2025
Martin Wolf talks to Arvind Subramanian: India, the next economic superpower?
<p>India is the world’s most populous nation, and since the 1990s it has maintained almost Chinese levels of rapid economic growth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to make India a high income country and, by implication, an economic superpower by 2047. But is that achievable? T ... Show More
30m 40s
Aug 2024
India Is The Most Promising Emerging Market | Angus Shillington
This interview with Angus Shillington explores why India is the most promising emerging market, why it has outperformed the S&P 500, and the country’s favorable demographics. We also discuss the risks & rewards of investing in China, how Chinese equities compare to Indian equitie ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2024
India China, bhai bhai…again!
In today’s episode, we look at 7 big stories:
- This quarter, Axis got axed
- L&T’s CFO is concerned about skilled laborers
- India China, bhai bhai…again!
- China has become a hoarder!
- Can MapMyIndia Map India?
- India is building an Aadhaar for agriculture?
- Rain rain, plea ... Show More
18m 38s