Swapnil Karkare Podcast: Economic Insights on India

Why Metal Prices Are SOARING While Vegetable Prices Are DROPPING | October 2025 Finance Wrap

In this month’s episode, we look at how global and Indian markets performed in October 2025. - Korea, Japan, and Taiwan led global markets on optimism from a trade deal with the US. - Indian markets gained 5%, driven by Telecom, Realty, and Metals indices. - Q2 FY26 earnings show broad-based growth across Indian corporates. - Cobalt, Copper, and Lithium prices soared due to supply disruptions and rising demand. - Vegetable prices — especially onions — collapsed due to oversupply and export bans, impacting farmers. Don’t miss this crisp monthly analysis connecting markets, policy, and commodities in one concise wrap. 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on India’s economy, markets, and global trends. #Commodities #FinanceNews #IndianEconomy #SwapnilKarkare #MarketUpdate #October2025 #Cobalt #Copper #Lithium #OnionPrices #Nifty #StockMarketIndia #EconomyUpdate #Farmers #Policy #Agriculture #Inflation #Trade #GlobalMarkets #Investing #Earnings #q2fy26 Note: Data updated as on 28th and 29th October 2025. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:15: Global Stock Market Snapshot 00:30: Indian Stock Market Snapshot 00:40: India Inc. Q2FY26 Earnings Results - Snapshot 01:45: Why are Cobalt Prices Rising? What's happening in Congo? 02:30: Why did Lithium Prices Rise in Oct? 03:00: Copper Prices Rising Once Again 03:56: Vegetable Prices Have Fallen Since Last Year in India 04:26: Onion Prices Are Falling ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources and Further References: 1. Value Research - https://www.valueresearchonline.com/indices/?geo=indian 2. Trading Economics - https://tradingeconomics.com/bonds 3. Dept of Consumers Affairs - Food Prices - https://fcainfoweb.nic.in/Reports/DB/DailySummary.aspx 4. This Week in Earnings Newsletter - https://thisweekindata.indiadatahub.com/p/2q-earnings-banks-commodities-and?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=369429&post_id=177187662&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=a3xz7&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email 5. Congo Prices News, Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-13/congo-s-cobalt-export-shock-spurs-rally-and-doubts-over-supply 6. Lithium Prices News, Bloomberg - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-29/lithium-prices-boosted-by-china-s-policy-drive-on-energy-storage 7. Copper Prices News, Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/business/copper-hold-gains-2026-mine-disruptions-fuel-deficit-2025-10-27/ 8. Onion Smuggling Short, Swapnil Karkare, YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/KetnbdjHSgY?si=_FxRsv0Vz1C5Tnvw 9. Onion Prices News, Mint - https://www.livemint.com/economy/onion-prices-india-onion-farmers-losses-onion-prices-crash-vegetable-inflation-11761634741957.html 10. Onion Prices News, ET - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/better-to-destroy-than-sell-onion-tears-flood-maharashtra-farmers-hopes-dashed/articleshow/124716095.cms?from=mdr ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/

Inside India’s Legal Maze: Why Cases Drag on for Decades?

Tarikh pe Tarikh... The iconic dialogue from Damini (1993) still echoes across Indian courts even 30 years later. Sadly, little has changed. In this episode, we will find the real reason behind 4.6 crore pending cases in Indian courts. Well, the real reason is not just the shortage of judges or money, it is something different! We will touch - ⚖️ How many cases are pending in India’s courts today 📊 Surprising research that tracks real court cases across India ⏳ The hidden bottlenecks in India’s judicial system 🏭 Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth No hype. Just the real economics and the path forward. 👉 Subscribe for more economics and finance insights. 👍 Like, share, and comment your thoughts below! #courtcases #courts #courtroomdrama #supremecourtofindia #indianhighcourt #justicedelayedisjusticedenied #legalreform #indiancourts #pendingcases Note: The data pertains to July 2025. Correction: At 02:06, I said that India has 15 judges per million people. However, it is 21 judges per million people. Apologies for the error. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps 01:05: Data on pending court cases 01:58: Reasons behind pending court cases (Popular) 02:43: Real reason behind pending court cases 05:19: Case reported in NYT 06:20: Why is it important to understand the real cause? 07:07: Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources & Further Reading National Judicial Data Grid - https://njdg.ecourts.gov.in/njdg_v3/ Get them to court on time, The Leap Journal - https://blog.theleapjournal.org/2025/06/get-them-to-court-on-time-bumps-in-road.html#gsc.tab=0 A Lifelong Nightmare, NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/13/world/asia/india-judicial-backlog.html Justice Delayed Justice Denied: A District Wise Empirical Study on Indian Judiciary - https://www.nls.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Justice-delayed_empirical-study-1.pdf India Justice Report - https://indiajusticereport.org/files/IJR%204_Full%20Report_English_Low.pdf Improving court efficiency can boost economy, World Bank - https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/improving-the-efficiency-of-courts-can-boost-a-country-s-economi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/

Inside India’s Legal Maze: Why Cases Drag on for Decades?

Tarikh pe Tarikh... The iconic dialogue from Damini (1993) still echoes across Indian courts even 30 years later. Sadly, little has changed. In this episode, we will find the real reason behind 4.6 crore pending cases in Indian courts. Well, the real reason is not just the shortage of judges or money, it is something different! We will touch - ⚖️ How many cases are pending in India’s courts today 📊 Surprising research that tracks real court cases across India ⏳ The hidden bottlenecks in India’s judicial system 🏭 Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth No hype. Just the real economics and the path forward. 👉 Subscribe for more economics and finance insights. 👍 Like, share, and comment your thoughts below! #courtcases #courts #courtroomdrama #supremecourtofindia #indianhighcourt #justicedelayedisjusticedenied #legalreform #indiancourts #pendingcases Note: The data pertains to July 2025. Correction: At 02:06, I said that India has 15 judges per million people. However, it is 21 judges per million people. Apologies for the error. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps 01:05: Data on pending court cases 01:58: Reasons behind pending court cases (Popular) 02:43: Real reason behind pending court cases 05:19: Case reported in NYT 06:20: Why is it important to understand the real cause? 07:07: Implications on Ease of Doing Business and Economic Growth ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources & Further Reading National Judicial Data Grid - https://njdg.ecourts.gov.in/njdg_v3/ Get them to court on time, The Leap Journal - https://blog.theleapjournal.org/2025/06/get-them-to-court-on-time-bumps-in-road.html#gsc.tab=0 A Lifelong Nightmare, NYT - https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/13/world/asia/india-judicial-backlog.html Justice Delayed Justice Denied: A District Wise Empirical Study on Indian Judiciary - https://www.nls.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Justice-delayed_empirical-study-1.pdf India Justice Report - https://indiajusticereport.org/files/IJR%204_Full%20Report_English_Low.pdf Improving court efficiency can boost economy, World Bank - https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/governance/improving-the-efficiency-of-courts-can-boost-a-country-s-economi ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/

Why Are Gold, Silver, Platinum and Copper Prices Rising? September 2025 Market Wrap

In the September 2025 monthly finance wrap, we discussed various markets, issues and updates such as - - Indian markets stayed flat while Southeast Asian markets soared. - IT stocks fell due to H1B Visa fee hike and Durables and FMCG stocks too declined despite GST rate cuts - Global metals prices are rising, pushing stock prices of metal companies too Don't miss this rich mix of markets, policy, and geopolitics in one tight wrap. 🔔 Subscribe for more insights on India’s economy, policy, markets & global linkages. #Markets #IndiaEconomy #Tariffs #metals #ITsector #Trump #September2025 #GlobalEconomy #stockprices #Commodities #StockMarket #Consumer #Copper #Gold #Silver #Platinum #economics #goldprices #silverprices #investing #GST #h1bvisa #grasberg #indonesia #mining ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps 00:10: Market snapshot 01:10: Impact of GST rate cuts will be low 02:49: Indian metal stocks and global stock markets 04:07: Metals in September 2025 06:47: Impact of H1B Visa Fee Hike on US and Indian Economies ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources and Further References: 1. Value Research - https://www.valueresearchonline.com/indices/?geo=indian 2. Trading Economics - https://tradingeconomics.com/bonds 3. Why Gold and Silver Prices Surged: What Happens Next? - CPM Group - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9RC_qIEIME 4. GST 2.0, Axis MF - https://www.axismf.com/cms/sites/default/files/pdf-factsheets/GST%202.0%20-%20a%20strategic%20reset%20to%20India%27s%20consumption.pdf 5. The new H1B fee: Who will it hurt the most?, Trendlyne - https://trendlyne.com/posts/5329587/the-new-h1b-fee-who-will-it-hurt-the-most ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/

Why Are Indian Cities So Messy? India's Urban Chaos Explained

India’s cities are choking. More cars, fewer buses, and killer trains define urban life. Why does public transport fail while private vehicles thrive? In this episode, we unpack the politics, policy biases, and regulatory nightmares behind India’s transportation crisis. From Mumbai’s tragic train deaths to the government blocking private bus innovation — this episode exposes the real reasons, and asks: Who are our cities built for? India’s urban transport is jinxed: private cars get incentives, glamour, and political support, but buses and trains are underfunded, overcrowded, and unsafe. What would it take to make commuting in India safe, comfortable, and aspirational for all? No hype. Just the real economics and the path forward. 👉 Subscribe for more economics and finance insights. 👍 Like, share, and comment your thoughts below! #publictransport #urbantransport #indiancities #automobile #cars #investing #stockmarket #indianrailways #flight #cars #tesla #eknathshinde #mumbaitrains #localtrain #mumbainews #citybus #bustransport #ministryofroadtransportandhighways #nitingadkari #modi #indiangovernment #uber #ola #rapido #cityflo #mumbailocal ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Time Stamps ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚 Sources & Further Reading Refer YouTube Description - https://youtu.be/okvMGFKSGSM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Follow Me on - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapkar Twitter - https://twitter.com/Swap_Kar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swap_kar/ Blog - https://econgullyblog.wordpress.com/