Jaswanth Sharanarthy (@jsharanarthy) header
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Fledgling glider, gourmet freak, theatre aficionado, cooking geek, interested in economics, politics & public policy to think, critique & bring change.

Bengaluru, India
Joined May 2010
Heard of Zeigarnik Effect? Our minds crave for closure—undecided anything occupy 75% of brain. Unresolved wars, endless election results standoff, Gen Z street protests against economic inertia to dating burnout & collapsing birth rate, we r suffering a big time global stagnation
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From Lula’s Left incumbency in Brazil 2 Netanyahu’s Right failing a clear majority in Israel, global political tectonic shifts are in motion. After a streak of Right wins, the tide is turning global wave of right-wing dominance into a reality check. A clear caution note for India
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Bggest thriving urban micro-economy is gated apartment celebrations. Living in a 1,500+ home community, Onam, Karwa Chauth or Garba feel like full-scale carnivals. Built by working adults, but powered by the pure energy of their kids and retired parents. A mini India in action
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2026 noble prize ws awarded for establishing microeconomics foundation to macroeconomics stability. Other theories which connect micro to micro are: Mens underwear index, Rich couch/cot theory, Theory of brushing teeth, Theory of extramarital affair. Human behavior~macroeconomics
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India has 3 category of Ppl now: 1️⃣ Capitalists, politicians & stars deploying capital. 2️⃣ Citizens battling on the streets for democracy. 3️⃣ The rest, navigating everyday life & workplace battles while quietly pushing SIP inflows to a record ₹32,490 crore & 10+ Cr active acts
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Most in my gen r busy conquering Hyrox/relocating to a homestead farm/adding country flags to insta profile/seeking profound spiritual awakening, I am here decoding why 5 mins frm 7:10 move faster to get my daughter to her 7.15 school bus without losing my sanity. How Misfit am I
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Democracy thrives on accountability. Mounting protests offer a vital reality check of BJP's 3rd term. But lack of cohesive one national alternative puts economic trajectory at risk unless a Vijay effect of TN happens in Delhi. Sustainable development hinges on political stability
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With MPC around corner RBI is set 2 withdraw accommodations in line wit Fed/ECB/BOJ. Our macros look resilient, bt global uncertainties r building up. It feels a lot like 1st breakup: U see it coming, U know its long term growth necessity bt u're in denial coz of immediate sting
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I feel am sandwiched between two extreme generations, nurtured by parents who said "I save all for my children" & nurturing daughter who say "I dont want any wealth from you, I can live my life with edu you gave". Being in extreme is easier, struggle of being "inbetween" is real
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India mfg output grew by impres. sive 9% YoY. Mfg expansion heavily depends on imports of intermediate components esp from China. India's mfg growth story is hitting an assembly trap, high growth without domestic components manufacturing isn't self reliance its high risk reliance
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No success/achievement in material terms is worthwhile unless it serves needs of country, people & is achieved by fair, honest means~JRD Tata. He would be deeply pained in his grave to see state of Bombay House. A sharp reminder, ethical leadership isn't optional its d foundation
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A Gen Z explained her 4 Instagram accounts: 1&2-private for 1st/2nd circle friends,no judgment;3-Main/Public,one parents get to see;4-Hobbies. Forget corp goal, my ultimate goal in few years is to build trust to earn a spot in d 1st circle when my daughter gets her phone/SM Accts
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Came across theyyam peformed in Blore & Bhootakola theme ganesh pandals across India. They arent performing art but sacred living rituals rooted deeply to faith & spirit of the native regions. Bringing them to urban/turning them into themes dilutes their sanctity for convenience.
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Having spoken to someone who traditionally executes theyyam around Kannur as their family ritual was upset for it to be even photographed. Want to experience it, travel to where it belong, honor their emotions/culture & witness it as it was meant to be.
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In FY26, UPI handled 250B transactions valued at ₹350T (84% retail volume, 58% value). But avg ticket size dropped from ₹1,900 (FY21) to ₹1,300. MDR kicking in for P2M >₹2,000 will be a massive friction point. Merchants will pivot back to cash making cash king again.
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AI hs already crossed d line long bk as it drove people to deep depression for mistaking it as human, it controls everything except itself. Jacobs resignation warning AI could end humanity & top tech leaders finally agreeing to slow down frontier models, the illusion is shattered
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Blore brewery map is a career path of personal lyf: Starts in Indiranagar/Kora/Sarjapur wit high-energy pubs 4 bachelor 》JP Nagar/Central for chilled date-night breweries 4 newlyweds/liveins 》South Blore pubs wit massive lawns/kids play area playing old kannada songs 4 families
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25 years after 9/11 world rightly condemns terrorism—yet turns a blind eye to multiple wars acros world. A perceived wrong (terrorism) when rebranded as state action (war) becomes acceptable. Its not just about why/what we fight, how defines morality. Violence is still violence.
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India’s forex reserves hit an all-time high of $785.71B, fueled by a massive $127.2B surge in FCNR(B) deposits via the RBI’s swap window! This massive capital influx flips a projected BoP deficit into a surplus—safeguarding the ₹, erasing immediate balance-of-payments pressures.
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While it's a stellar temporary shield against global oil and market shocks, lets remember: it's debt afterall, not a structural revenue. The ultimate long-term test will be managing these maturities 3-5 years down the line when it does! #IndianEconomy #Forex #RBI #EconomyNews
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