Moneycontrol Podcast

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how anticipated IPOs from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are driving a fresh wave of Indian retail interest in US stocks. We also look at PhysicsWallah’s big AI bet, where conversational tutors are replacing traditional recorded learning. Plus, SaaS founders face growing pressure to pivot faster as investors warn that AI is rapidly weakening old software...

The Tata Group is shifting its focus from aggressive expansion to profitability and capital discipline, with Tata Trusts set to review businesses like Air India and Tata Digital. Meanwhile, Warburg Pincus is exploring an investment in Quest Global, and global stock market gains are increasingly concentrated among a small group of companies. A falling rupee is raising costs for hospitals importing...

Despite concerns over oil prices, inflation and the West Asia conflict, experts believe India’s economy remains stable. Finance Commission chairman Arvind Panagariya says India could still grow steadily if global disruptions stay short-term. Meanwhile, FMCG brands are adapting to health-conscious consumers, UPI continues reshaping digital payments, and Oman may become a key export hub for India. F...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Ashish Kumar’s new Rs 2,000 crore deeptech and AI-focused fund under the Fundamentum ecosystem, backed by Nandan Nilekani. We also look at CERT-In’s warning on AI-powered cyberattacks and why companies are now being asked to patch critical vulnerabilities within hours. Plus, India’s GCC ecosystem continues to expand, but IT services firms still power a...

India’s medical devices industry is entering a high‑growth phase, with the market set to expand from USD 14 billion today to nearly USD 30 billion by 2030. With India ranking among the top 20 MedTech markets globally, the healthcare ecosystem is taking several steps and initiatives that are steering the country toward sustained growth in the sector. In this episode, we are joined by Raghavendra Ra...

In today’s Tech3 by Moneycontrol, the IT Ministry examines privacy concerns around Pronto’s pilot involving optional in-home recordings during household services, raising larger questions around AI data collection and surveillance. We also break down why RBI’s tighter wallet restrictions are worrying fintech players as UPI continues to dominate digital payments. Plus, a fresh US immigration memo a...

India’s economy is entering a more uncertain phase, with expectations of future RBI rate hikes building amid high crude prices, a weakening rupee and sticky inflation. Even so, manufacturing, exports and rural demand are showing signs of resilience. Markets remain expensive despite the recent correction, while companies are avoiding price hikes for fear of hurting demand and profitability. Swiggy’...

In today’s Tech3 by Moneycontrol, GIC doubles down on India’s space-tech startup Pixxel even as Deepinder Goyal exits the ongoing funding round. We also break down why Swiggy failed to secure shareholder approval for its IOCC transition and what that means for Instamart’s future. Plus, TCS improves variable payouts while delaying parts of its Wings upskilling programme amid a broader AI-led workfo...

In today’s Tech3 by Moneycontrol, Deepinder Goyal’s experimental wearable-tech startup Temple picks Zetwerk and Ethereal Machines to scale manufacturing as it prepares to move from hundreds to thousands of devices. We also track travel fintech startup Scapia’s fresh $63 million fundraise and why Gen Z travellers are becoming a major business opportunity. Plus, Kerala and Tamil Nadu create dedicate...

As elevated energy prices ripple through the economy, Tata Steel says rising freight costs are forcing it to rethink raw material sourcing even as its European operations remain profitable. Mutual funds, meanwhile, are turning increasingly bullish on India’s manufacturing story, raising exposure to capital goods companies to a 17-month high. The rupee’s sharp fall is failing to boost exports meani...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack why salary hikes in India’s IT sector are no longer translating into higher take-home pay as companies redesign compensation structures under the new labour code. We also break down the latest earnings from Lenskart and Ola Electric, where profitability and growth are moving in very different directions. Plus, Google I/O 2026 puts AI agents at the cent...

Indian markets are falling and this is changing India’s position in global market-cap rankings. For the first time in many years, no Indian company is in the world’s top 100 firms by market value. Last year, India had three companies there but now the number has dropped further. Groww promoters sold a small stake and may use the money for investments and philanthropy. Tech firms like TCS and Infos...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India loses its place in the global top 100 market-cap leaderboard as IT giants TCS and Infosys slide sharply. Groww founders see their first major liquidity event in nearly a decade after the IPO lock-in expiry. The government plans a 360-degree startup and innovation database to track founders, funding, patents and incubators. And Unacademy’s test-prep CEO Sum...

India’s corporate sector is preparing for a more challenging financial environment as rising debt costs, a weakening rupee and global uncertainty begin affecting businesses across industries. The Adani Group and SP Group are refinancing massive debt obligations, while companies like Apple and Oppo are facing hurdles in expanding operations in India. Employees at major IT firms such as TCS are also...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Apple Pay’s India launch gets delayed as banks and Apple clash over transaction fees. Rapido races ahead of Uber and Ola with its bike-first and super app strategy. Brands increasingly turn to regional creators as Bharat-focused campaigns gain traction. And TCS employees report mixed outcomes in the latest appraisal cycle, with average hikes, restructuring chang...

India is currently witnessing one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in its history. This complex handover process necessitates a shift from informal wealth management to structured, legally sound frameworks. On this episode of Unusual Suspects, Ashish Nasa, MD & CEO, Universal Trustees offers his insightful and actionable perspective for modern wealth creators. Nasa, who is a disti...

India’s wealthy families are changing - and so is the business of wealth management. In this episode of Wealth Architects, Surabhi Upadhyay speaks with Ashish Gumashta, Founder and Managing Director of Veriques Partners, about the next phase of wealth advisory in India. The discussion examines how wealth managers are increasingly expected to advise not just on investments, but also on succession,...

India’s economy is entering a difficult phase as rising crude oil prices begin affecting fuel costs, inflation, businesses and consumer spending. Petrol and diesel prices have increased for the first time in four years, while sectors ranging from textiles and metals to automobiles and aviation are preparing for fresh pressure. Big companies like Flipkart and Samsung are also changing strategies am...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Walmart asks Flipkart to prioritise profitability before its IPO plans move ahead. Rapido raises $240 million, led by Prosus as mobility competition intensifies. AI companies fuel demand for a new category of enterprise engineers, and Ola Electric approves a Rs 2,000 crore infusion into its EV and battery subsidiaries. 

For middle-class Indians, the home is becoming a statement of who they are. Customisation and premiumisation are key trends across cities. But the home interiors market remains a complex maze; it is unorganised, fragmented and the costs are opaque. In this episode, Homelane Co-founder and CEO Srikanth Iyer shares his experience with host Gaurav Choudhury on building structure and reliability to In...

India Inc is navigating a fast-changing economic and geopolitical landscape. TVS Group chairman Venu Srinivasan is making his first direct banking investment with a stake in Jana Small Finance Bank, while major deal-making activity continues across sectors. At the same time, the government is exploring new energy security strategies, including a possible deep-sea pipeline from the UAE, as rising c...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Sarvam AI is close to raising a record $300 million round led by HCLTech, potentially making it India’s largest pure-play AI startup funding deal. Startup IPO lock-ins worth over Rs 2.3 lakh crore enter unlock season, setting up a fresh wave of investor exits. Uber expands its India engineering footprint with large tech hubs in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. And Oracl...

India’s decision to raise gold and silver import duties to 15% signals an aggressive attempt to protect the rupee and conserve forex reserves amid the West Asia crisis. This package explores the wider economic impact, from fears of rising gold smuggling and pressure on jewellery demand to concerns over EV-related imports and possible curbs under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme. The edition also...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Ronnie Screwvala’s fresh Rs 300 crore infusion into upGrad as the edtech company moves closer to acquiring Unacademy and expands its AI and skilling bets. We also track Skyroot Aerospace’s preparations for India’s first private orbital rocket launch, WazirX’s push into crypto futures trading months after its major hack, and Zoho’s Rs 70 crore investmen...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for restraint is rippling through India Inc, with investors reassessing portfolios as crude prices surge and trade disruptions intensify. Moneycontrol Research explains which sectors could weather prolonged austerity better, while Indian Hotels CEO Puneet Chhatwal and PVR INOX executive director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli say domestic tourism and local entertainment...