Moneycontrol Podcast

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack India’s draft online gaming rules that ban real-money games while giving a push to e-sports and social gaming. WeWork India’s Rs 3,000 crore IPO opens on a muted note. Anthropic names tech veteran Rahul Patil as its new CTO and he has a Bengaluru connection. And US Senators question TCS, Cognizant, and Big Tech over H-1B filings after mass layoffs.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we cover quick commerce player Zepto's $450 million funding round led by US pension fund Calpers. Global Capability Centres in India are driving a 131% surge in AI hiring. We also explore startup operators moving to VC roles, Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road challenges pushing firms north, Infra. Market’s Rs 5,000 crore IPO filing, and Bybit’s India expansion.

Festival-related sales on e-commerce platforms are off to strong start, recording Rs 60,700 crore in the first week. Moreover, the government is working to ensure that GST rate reductions are passed on to consumers. Post-Diwali IPOs are expected to raise about $4.5 billion, with prominent issues include Groww and Lenskart.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how big tech IPOs like Groww, Lenskart, Meesho and others are lined up for a post-Diwali party. Zoho reaffirms its India-first data hosting strategy as usage of Arattai surges. The real money gaming crackdown intensifies under the IT Act, while e-commerce giants face heat for not passing on GST cuts to consumers even as festive sales soar. Plus, Japan’...

Tech jobs market hits slump, Qualcomm doubles down on India, startup founders reclaim the spotlight and all eyes are on the outcome of RBI’s monetary policy committee meeting. Also find: India’s substantial role as the world’s pharmacy, India’s shining IPO market, and how cars get their names. Tune in for all this and more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we deep dive into the real human cost of TCS layoffs, exploring employee anxiety, forced resignations, and the controversial ‘fluidity list.’ We also look at why founders of top startups are reclaiming the promoter tag to regain control and signal long-term commitment. Plus, Zoho’s Arattai app has seen a 100x surge in signups and can it rival WhatsApp in the lon...

Trump’s 100% tariff threat on branded or patented drugs causes the Nifty pharma index to tumble, compounding the stress of a tough week for Indian stocks. In Moneycontrol Pro, we examine how the balancing act between defending the rupee and preserving liquidity has become trickier than ever for RBI. Find our piece on a quirky anomaly that has crept in after the latest tax rationalisation. And othe...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the half-trillion dollar AI compute arms race as tech giants lock in chips, data centres, and cloud deals. We look at Jaguar Land Rover’s major cyberattack that has put Tata Consultancy Services under intense scrutiny. Plus, India’s CERT-In warns of “Shai Hulud,” a Dune-inspired malware campaign targeting startups and developers, and foodtech start...

Meet the four energy champions - Enlog, Faclon Labs, Trillectric, Flock Energy -building transformative solutions for discoms, industries and consumers in India. The winners of ENTICE 2.0, powered by the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, join us for an inspiring conversation, mapping their journey as a climate tech startup. ENTICE 2.0 jury member Priya Shah, of Theia Ventures, also sha...

Nifty slipped for a fifth straight session on Thursday, its longest losing streak in six months. The GIFT Nifty points to another weak open. Global sentiment is shaky after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs, including a 100% duty on imported branded and patented pharmaceutical products, sending Asian pharma shares lower. Technology stocks remain under pressure even as Accenture...

Indian stocks are in a funk right now even as brokerages remain bullish, expecting a turnaround in market sentiments over the coming quarters. Investor Adrian Mowat tells us that China will outperform India for the balance of 2025, as New Delhi reels from punitive US tariffs and the visa squeeze. Also, Seacoast Shipping Services’ claims that funds were diverted to pay ransom, in a story that is no...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top stories in startups and tech: Azim Premji rejects Karnataka CM’s proposal to open Wipro’s Sarjapur campus for Outer Ring Road traffic; NPCI revamps Credit on UPI with fintechs leading the charge; Accenture posts strong Q4 earnings on AI bookings; Karnataka High Court questions the bike taxi ban; and California Burrito raises Rs 120 crore to...

Indian markets are poised for a cautious start with the GIFT Nifty signaling a flat to mildly negative open. The Nifty failed to defend 25,100 on Wednesday amid broad-based weakness. Global cues remain mixed as Wall Street tech stocks face another round of selling and US Treasury yields edge higher, while investors await key economic data. Back home, Glenmark, Lupin and Polycab are among the stock...

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka are set to gain the most from GST rate cuts and may see the steepest drop in inflation. PhonePe has filed IPO papers with Sebi for via the confidential route, seeking to raise around Rs 12,000 crore. Meanwhile, Apple has built a network of 17 equipment and tooling partners in India over the past two years, in a move to localise its supply ch...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top startup and tech stories of the day. PhonePe files draft papers through confidential route for a mega Rs 12,000 crore IPO, while Rapido secures a $350 million investment from Prosus. Apple ramps up iPhone machinery manufacturing in India to reduce China dependency, and the Trump administration’s wage-based H-1B plan could reshape Indian IT....

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,...