Moneycontrol Podcast

Markets rally after promise of peace, even as Trump rejects Iran’s version of a draft deal later. SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Inflation is on an uptick due to rising food and transport costs. At the same time elevated crude prices, monsoon risks and El Nino impact strengthen the case for a rate hike later this year. Also read about the defence startup...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode the gaps in Zepto’s IPO filing and the key metrics investors are still looking for. We also look at why UPI growth is slowing despite rising transaction volumes, how Cognizant’s removal from the Nasdaq-100 reflects the AI-driven shift in global tech markets, and why investors are betting on consumer AI startup Equal AI with a fresh $30 million funding...

For years, investors focused primarily on returns. Today, the conversation has shifted toward risk, survivability and diversification. In this episode of Wealth Architects, Gaurav Doshi, President and Head of Discretionary Fund Management at 360 ONE, explains how sophisticated investors are building portfolios designed to withstand uncertainty rather than simply maximise returns. The conversation...

Flipkart is accelerating its AI ambitions with a wave of senior hires from leading tech and consumer companies, while Vodafone Idea non-executive chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has reassured investors about the telecom operator’s revival plans. Rising smartphone and laptop prices are driving more consumers toward EMI financing, even as the FIFA World Cup 2026 sparks a boost in television and mercha...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Flipkart’s latest AI-focused leadership hiring spree as it gears up for the next phase of growth and a future IPO. We also track major investor exits at Lenskart and Meesho, where early backers are turning paper gains into cash through large block deals. Plus, Anthropic reverses course after criticism over restrictions in its new AI model, and Bengalu...

India’s economy remains on a growth path but is beginning to lose momentum, with Moneycontrol’s Advance Business Index slipping to its lowest level since July 2025 amid the fallout from the US-Iran conflict. Meanwhile, as Narendra Modi surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru as India’s longest-serving continuously elected prime minister, Moneycontrol’s editors assess the political, economic and social legacy o...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, the government moves closer to launching one of India’s largest cybersecurity audits, Cognizant says AI has helped uncover a $200 million sales pipeline hidden in employee interactions, GPUs are emerging as a new asset class for financing AI infrastructure, Meta partners with Reliance to build an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, and Zoho makes its first major...

The Tata Trusts are facing fresh turbulence, with former trustee Mehli Mistry challenging his removal and key governance decisions even as the trusts prepare for a crucial Tata Sons board meeting. India is also pushing for inclusion in Bloomberg’s global bond index after easing foreign investor access to government securities. At TCS, AI has emerged as both a growth engine and a hiring disruptor....

In today’s episode of Tech3, we unpack TCS Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s comments on how AI could reshape hiring across India’s IT industry, with the company expected to hire at a slower pace than before. We also look at Zepto’s updated IPO filing and what its Rs 8,010 crore public issue reveals about the state of quick commerce. Plus, PhonePe and CRED are testing the return of credit-card rent paym...

In today’s edition of Editor’s Picks, find our exclusive interviews of Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri and Sanjeev Sanyal, member, PM Economic Advisory Council. Top policymakers unanimously call for faster regulatory and ease-of-doing-business reforms.  Meanwhile, the Centre will take a fresh look at India’s banking sector to align it with the country’s next phase of growth. Also, the...

What can India’s space-tech startups learn from SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO filing? In this episode of Tech3, we unpack the lessons from SpaceX’s shift beyond rockets into connectivity, AI and digital infrastructure. We also look at how digital lenders such as Aye Finance, KreditBee, Kissht and Slice are returning to growth after a prolonged industry reset. Plus, Turtlemint is preparing for its IPO l...

India’s policymakers rolled out a coordinated push to strengthen the rupee and attract foreign capital, with the government easing tax rules for foreign investors and the RBI unveiling measures that could bring in up to $45 billion. Alongside the policy action, the RBI held rates steady while lowering growth forecasts and raising inflation expectations amid global uncertainties. We also unpack Ind...

AI startup Emergent is closing in on a $200 million funding round backed by investors including Amazon, Creaegis and Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital, potentially valuing the company at $1.5 billion. We also look at how Groww and Zerodha’s mutual fund businesses are scaling rapidly, why Pune’s alleged fake IT jobs scam is drawing calls for an SIT probe, and AirTrunk’s plans to invest $30 billion in I...

Corporate India’s accounting standards are under scrutiny after SEBI’s investigation into Rajesh Exports’ alleged Rs 15 lakh crore revenue misstatement. We examine the regulator’s findings, the reasons behind the reported inflation, the company’s investments, investor exposure and what the case means for market confidence. Also in focus: the National Housing Bank’s warning on loan classifications,...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, digital entertainment startup Kuku Technologies confidentially files for an IPO targeting a valuation of nearly $1.8 billion as microdramas and AI-led content creation fuel growth. We also look at Dhan’s new investing app Millions and its push to attract Gen Z investors, the government’s first empanelled list of AI vendors for public-sector projects, and Bengalu...

This edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks tracks key business and technology developments, from the RBI's rate expectations and Anthropic’s Mythos push in India to Zepto’s IPO plan. We also examine record tyre exports, shifting energy trade routes, AI’s growing influence on markets and government procurement, rising use of confidential IPO filings, and Bengaluru GenZ’s preference for buses over...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Accel begins work on a new India-focused fund worth up to $700 million, signalling continued investor confidence in the startup ecosystem. We also break down why AI funding in India is shifting sharply toward seed and Series A startups even as overall funding slows. Plus, the government explores using AI to draft tenders and procurement documents, and Anthropic...

Adani Airports locked in revenue share battle, Unilever’s keeping a keen eye on India, global market-cap rankings under pressure, Madhya Pradesh to raise Rs 200 crore via temple bonds, apparel retailers roll out unseasonal sales, luxury car market expands beyond metros, and travellers look to Southeast Asia for holidays. Also inside: an interesting interpretation of “cousin” in corporate governanc...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at why India’s biggest cities continue to dominate UPI transactions despite the payment system’s nationwide reach. We also break down how electric two-wheeler makers Ola Electric and Ather Energy are shifting the conversation from market share to margins, cash flow and profitability. Plus, the government is working on a unified cyber response framework a...

Noel Tata writes to RBI explaining why Tata Sons listing could be detrimental to the holding company’s mission. Aditya Birla Renewables may have emerged as the front-runner to acquire Shell Plc’s Indian renewable energy platform Sprng Energy. Madhya Pradesh government’s experiment with faith financing could draw investors into temple redevelopment programs. Meanwhile, India’s airlines are trying t...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the growing debate between global and domestic investors on India’s AI future and what it will take to create the country’s next big AI winner. We also look at Coinbase’s renewed India push, why the global crypto exchange is treating India as its top growth market in Asia-Pacific, and how it plans to expand. Plus, why NPCI’s UPI Help platform is seeing...

Despite tensions in West Asia, business activity in India remains strong. Global investors are exploring fresh deals, India Inc has posted its strongest revenue growth in years, and rising fuel prices are pushing more buyers towards electric vehicles. At the same time, AI-driven demand is boosting global chipmakers, GCC hiring is becoming more skill-focused, and affluent Indians are increasingly u...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the rise of AI concierge startups that want to handle everything from travel bookings to household chores with a simple prompt. We also look at Anthropic’s massive $65-billion funding round, which is larger than all the money Indian startups have raised since 2022. Plus, why GCC hiring in India is becoming more selective as demand for AI talent rises,...

India is creating more wealth than ever before. But preserving that wealth across generations requires far more than market returns. In this episode of Wealth Architects, Rohit Sarin, Co-founder of Client Associates, discusses the rise of institutional family wealth in India - from family offices and succession planning to behavioural investing and long-term capital preservation.

India’s gaming industry is facing fresh uncertainty after the Supreme Court upheld massive retrospective tax demands, while consumer spending at bars, pubs and online platforms is picking up again. Korean ramen brands are expanding aggressively in India as the Korean wave grows stronger. Meanwhile, the West Asia crisis is affecting poultry exports, global tech listings are drawing Indian investors...