On Episode 540 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Manish Gupta, Senior Director and Deputy Chief Ratings Officer, Crisil Ratings Limited. We also feature an excerpt from our recently released Business Books Edition featuring author and entrepreneur K Ganesh.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Markets halt their rally but hold in positive despite fresh tariff threats and Asian weakness(02:54) Tariffs are back on the table and gold is strengthening again(03:33) Oil prices start inching up on threat of US tariff on Venezuelan crude. Shell unveils major gas targets(05:36) In unusual phenomenon, India’s cement industry is seeing acquisitions at a per tonne cost lower than greenfield projects(15:30) A story of disruption, from the days of the personal computer, with K GaneshListeners! We await your feedback....The Core and The Core Report is ad supported and FREE for all readers and listeners. Write in to shiva@thecore.in for sponsorships and brand studio requirementsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube