Moneycontrol Podcast

Indian equities eye a cautious open as GIFT Nifty trades lower, tracking global weakness after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that equity valuations look “fairly high” and the path for rate cuts remains uncertain. Asian markets slip while US futures inch higher, gold hits fresh records, and crude climbs on supply concerns. Back home, Akzo Nobel’s big block deal is in focus, along with a trio of ne...

Tata Capital gears up for IPO, automakers rejoice this Navaratari, India plans a first MSME survey in 2026, and quick commerce companies struggle to find dark stores. Besides these, find all the developments following Trump’s US H1B visa squeeze - from how visas for all categories have been on a steady decline, and what risks threaten India’s IT sector beyond steep visa fees. Also, find our piece...

In today’s episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3 Podcast, we dive into the competition for real estate and talent in India’s quick commerce sector. We also explore how GST reforms are fueling a surge in festive marketing budgets and influencer campaigns. Plus, South Korean gaming giant Krafton is ramping up support for Indian developers with its expanded gaming incubator program. And finally, Karnataka’...

Indian indices saw a second straight day of losses led by a weakness in IT stocks after the H-1b visa fee hike. This morning, the Gift Nifty is signaling a cautious start, today being the weekly F&O expiry day. Wall Street set fresh record highs overnight, powered by a 4% surge in Nvidia after it announced a $100-billion data-centre investment with OpenAI. Asian indices trade higher, while Japan r...

In this edition, find our coverage from the Network 18 Reforms Reloaded event. Top leaders and policy makers such as Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla, Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageshwaran, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee may not rattle Indian IT as much as feared, why Swiggy’s Instamart needs a $500 million boost to stay competitive, how Groww is diversifying its business ahead of its IPO, and PhonePe’s revenue and profit surge as it gears up for a market debut.

The Nifty faces a crucial 25,500 barrier with a cautious tone after last week’s strong run, while IT stocks are in sharp focus following the US administration’s historic H-1B visa shake-up and the clarifications on the one-time $100,000 application fee. GST 2.0 kicks in today, where sweeping rate cuts are set to make a wide range of goods cheaper just as the festive season begins, potentially lift...

Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, speaks to Moneycontrol about GST implementation, process reforms and much more. Economist Arvind Kumar lobbies for gross welfare product over GDP as a measure of growth. The government is changing the benchmarks to evaluate state-run companies for "ratna" classification. India is set to face a blockbuster IPO week. Besi...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down MeitY’s big announcement awarding BharatGen over Rs 900 crore to build a trillion-parameter “mother model” under the IndiaAI Mission, and what it means for India’s AI ecosystem. We also bring you Meta CMO Alex Schultz’s insights on why India could emerge as an AI exporter, the IT sector’s cautious response despite the Fed’s rate cut, and SoftBank V...

The man who virtually dismantled the entry barrier to owning smartphones has now embarked on his next project, which, too, is poised to revolutionise communication. Former RealMe founder Madhav Sheth’s latest venture, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, has pioneered the AI+ smartphone – entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India. Under Sheth’s leadership, the company aims to, once again,...

In this edition, we have two interesting interviews - economist Kaushik Basu argues that closer India-China engagement is necessary even as India competes with its neighbour and Abakkus Asset Manager founder Sunil Singhania tells us that India Inc must shift its focus from margin protection to growth. Also find reportage on India’s market cap surge, why US Fed rate cuts are unlikely to draw FPIs t...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack India’s big AI push as the government selects eight new players, including IIT Bombay, Tech Mahindra, and Fractal, to build sovereign Large Language Models (LLMs). We also bring you Infra. Market’s Rs 730 crore funding round led by Nikhil Kamath ahead of its IPO, Gameskraft’s 120 job cuts amid regulatory heat and financial scandal, and MeitY’s takedown...

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we report on private banks’ push for more autonomy in leadership appointments, the race for Apollo Cradle & Children’s hospital, how Trump tariffs have re-shaped India’s trade map, how the deluge has left spoilt apple crops in its wake and more. Also check out Nalin Mehta’s flashback piece that goes through the archives to find when PM Modi had first...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down what made Urban Company’s IPO a standout, with nearly 109x subscription, as it makes a blockbuster D-Street debut. We also look at Groww’s founders pocketing Rs 614 crore in incentives ahead of its IPO, why Peter Thiel-backed Sentient AI is taking on OpenAI with its open-source AGI platform, and how FinBox raised $40 million from WestBridge Capital...

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, learn about a stunning confession from the former Gameskraft CFO. Also find our reportage on GST - from the breather for the pharma sector to the notification on rates for bricks and tobacco products. On the eve of PM Modi’s birthday, find our special coverage on his reforms playbook and take a glimpse into the man behind the politician. Also tune in...

On this episode of Tech 3 podcast, we bring you details about one of India’s most awaited fintech IPO, Groww, a wild story about a former CFO of Gameskraft, why American companies continue to set up shop in India, Nothing’s Nikhil Kamath connection and why Blackbuck founder Rajesh Yabaji is frustrated with the infamous ORR Tech corridor in Bengaluru.

Danish brewer Carlsberg is exploring an IPO for its India unit. Swiggy to debut new app Toing in Pune. Electronics contract manufacturers and non luxury hotels segment are bullish on growth. There is a surge in investors’ appetite for Indian AI startups. And, a chaotic day for income tax returns filers. Find our reportage on all this and more in the latest edition of Money control Editor’s picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why Zomato’s parent, Eternal, is becoming a mutual fund favourite, Swiggy’s fresh bet on students with its new budget app Toing, and Groww’s plan to list at a $9 billion valuation. We also track the seed-funding frenzy among Indian AI startups, Ola Electric’s Rs 400-crore PLI claim for FY25, and how esports is drawing brands like Tesla, Red Bull, a...

In this edition we track Sebi’s eased IPO norms and how investment banks are capitalising on the rising trend of companies going public. Find an analysis of how far Apple has deepened sourcing from India, an opinion piece on how Indian IT should navigate the current geopolitical and technological changes and how recent events shrink America’s status as a reliable security partner. Besides more new...

Embedded payments are revolutionizing the financial landscape by integrating payment solutions into everyday platforms. Moreover, the sector has huge potential to reach a market size of around $25 billion by 2030. Comviva is shaping this transformation with solutions like its mobiquity ONE platform to deliver secure, frictionless experiences. In this episode, we are joined by Srinivas Nidugondi fr...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Swiggy Instamart’s record growth and CEO Sriharsha Majety’s outlook for quick commerce, as Urban Company’s IPO gets 103 times subscription on final day. We also break down Apple’s growing but still modest India supplier base and what it means for local manufacturing. Plus, a deep dive into TCS and C-DAC’s sovereign cloud partnership that could shape In...

Nifty looks set to wrap up the week on a strong note after seven straight sessions of gains, with GIFT Nifty signaling a firm start and global markets buoyed by rising expectations of a US Fed rate cut next week. In today’s episode we track all the big movers—Infosys after announcing its biggest-ever Rs 18,000-crore share buyback, SEBI board meet agenda, the August inflation print that may break a...

In this edition we track India’s progress on trade deals with the European Union and the United States, Apple’s price hike over the years, and an 8-year trend of falling dependency on H1B visas for Indian IT companies. Also find, a Moneycontrol exclusive with Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra. Also inside: Cyber audits for MSMEs, Bollywood’s fight against deepfakes and India’s first all-AI band, Trilok.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol: Indian IT services slash H-1B visa dependence by 56% in eight years even as US giants quietly lap them up. MSMEs brace for mandatory cyber audits under new CERT-In rules. ONDC extends incentives through September to keep sellers afloat as retail orders slide. Real-money gaming startup Zupee lays off 170 employees amid regulatory heat. And fintech NBFCs face shri...

Indian markets are eyeing a 7th straight day of gains, with GIFT Nifty hinting at a positive open. Global cues are supportive – Asian markets are largely higher. US markets closed at record highs as Oracle soared 36%, marking its best single-day gain since 1992 adding $244 billion in market cap, on strong cloud growth outlook. Back home, watch out for Eicher Motors, Tata Motors, Torrent Pharma, RV...