On today’s episode, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Singapore-based oil analyst Vandana Hari of Vanda Insights as well as Sanjeev Bisht, Chairman of the All India Spices  Spices Export Forum of India (Guntur) and also a vice president in ITC working in spices and other products.SHOW NOTES[01:00] Advance tax collections are up 21% in a sign of economic stability [03:20] Stockmarkets take a pause but public sector bank stocks spring a surprise[05:30] Oil now heads into worrying territory. How far or up can it go? with Vandana Hari[13:32] Spices inflation is around 20% and more most of this year. Why are prices of spices not going down? with Sanjeev Bisht[20:19] And hmm. Thailand will provide tax exemptions to Indians on jewellery imported for marriage, in Thailand of courseFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inInteract with us or ask us questions on TelegramSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube