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India is recalibrating its economic strategy as it resumes Iranian oil imports under a US waiver, likely settling payments in rupees while managing currency pressures. The RBI may revive crisis-era tools to stabilise the rupee, even as policymakers remain comfortable with a weaker band. To cushion businesses from war-related disruptions, the government plans a ₹2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee sche...

India’s wealth landscape has changed dramatically. What began with a handful of investment products - mutual funds, PMS and structured strategies - has now expanded into a complex ecosystem of alternatives, global assets and sophisticated portfolio strategies. In this episode of Wealth Architects, Surabhi Upadhyay speaks with Sahil Kapoor, Head of Wealth Products at 360 ONE Wealth, about how moder...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, MeitY signals flexibility on draft IT Rules after industry pushback, with Rule 14 and advisory norms under review. Flipkart steps up its quick commerce play, planning 800 more dark stores as competition intensifies. All eyes are on TCS Q4 results for cues on AI strategy and demand outlook. And SEBI may extend IPO validity and ease shareholding norms as companies...

Tata Sons has deferred a decision on N. Chandrasekaran’s reappointment, with Tata Trusts likely to reassess his performance and strategy amid internal differences. Meanwhile, the United States faces mounting military strain as the Iran conflict depletes key weapons stockpiles. In banking, HDFC Bank will not immediately replace outgoing executive Bhavesh Zaveri, signalling a pause in leadership tra...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Wipro signs a billion-dollar, multi-year deal with Olam, alongside acquiring its digital arm. Zetwerk revamps leadership and board structure as it prepares for its IPO amid global uncertainty. And the RBI tightens oversight on payment aggregators, mandating CKYCR-based merchant onboarding to curb misuse and improve compliance across the fintech ecosystem.

After a volatile start driven by war jitters, markets staged a sharp late rebound, aided by value buying and a record rupee surge following RBI’s clampdown on speculative currency trades that may have unwound up to $40 billion. Yet, macro pressures persist, with West Asia tensions set to inflate India’s import bill. Stress is also emerging in the power sector, as coal shortages hit coastal plants...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha is set to exit ahead of Flipkart’s IPO, with Sharon Pais likely to take charge. India’s CCTV market sees a major reset as Chinese players are pushed out, giving domestic firms a larger share. AI-led hybrid filmmaking is emerging as a new production model in Bengaluru. And Oracle’s layoffs are creating a pool of senior tech talent, potent...

Indian equities kicked off the financial year with a sharp rally, driven by optimism but tempered by geopolitical uncertainty as US signals on the Iran conflict keep investors on edge. Rising crude prices are straining India’s oil marketing companies, with under-recoveries on LPG expected to mount significantly. Fuel prices have surged across cities as private retailers hike rates to offset losses...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Oracle’s large-scale layoffs signal the cost of its AI push, with deep cuts across its India workforce. Sarvam’s $200–250 million raise sees investor shifts as Bessemer joins talks and Accel exits. The government’s crypto discussion paper is put on hold amid RBI concerns, even as the digital rupee gains focus. And finally, how creators are using AI tools like Ch...

In this episode, presented by Moneycontrol in collaboration with GivingPi, host Gaurav Choudhary speaks to Rashi Mehta, founder of the Iron Lady Foundation, an organization she built to serve women and girls in India through access to healthcare, education, and everyday necessities. The Foundation's name is a tribute to her mother, Dr. Leela Mehta, the first gynecologist in Rajasthan, who travelle...

Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty defended his resignation from the bank, citing ethical concerns and long-term shareholder value. Meanwhile, Dixon Technologies is scaling up with a major display facility in Greater Noida. Global instability due to the West Asia conflict is clouding IPO prospects, even as Svatantra Microfin gears up for a public listing. A widening tech hiring scam expos...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India AI mission chief Abhishek Singh to leave MeitY, appointed DG of National Testing Agency, the proposed IT Rules could reshape India’s influencer economy as user-generated news content comes under tighter scrutiny. We also track a major hiring scam in Pune’s IT sector that has left hundreds of jobseekers affected. Plus, a look inside Eloelo’s rapid rise in t...

India's wealth ecosystem is evolving rapidly. From portfolio construction and investor behaviour to legacy planning and the role of AI, the rules of wealth management are changing. In Wealth Architects, Julius Baer's Ashwin Patni breaks down the shifts shaping how India's richest investors manage capital today.

India’s financial markets are under pressure as the Iran war sends ripples through the economy. The rupee hits a record low past, equities tumble, and India’s global market share shrinks amid rising oil prices and capital outflows. Meanwhile, a high-stakes legal battle unfolds as Vedanta challenges Adani’s bid for Jaypee assets in the Supreme Court. Within corporate India, TCS dividends emerge as...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, MeitY proposes expanding IT Rules to cover user-generated news content, widening the regulatory scope. Emergent’s $100 million ARR claim sparks a debate on how AI revenue should be measured. The government clears new PLI projects but flags gaps in design and quality. And Zetwerk moves ahead with a Rs 4,200 crore IPO plan, even as market uncertainty continues.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: The government’s sharp excise duty cuts on fuel, export curbs, and other measures to stabilise domestic supply, Axis Bank stays cautious even as it eyes future growth, corporate churn continues with layoffs at Nokia’s India unit, macro pressures deepen as the rupee hits record lows amid rising crude. Markets remain volatile, though improving valuatio...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack why IPOs aren’t the finish line, according to Lightspeed’s Bejul Somaia, and what that means for startup founders. We also dive into India’s AI-native fintech gap and the $300 million opportunity investors are eyeing. Plus, legacy players take the lead in the EV two-wheeler market amid discounts and subsidy rush, and Dream11 pivots to a content-first s...

India has secured 60 days of crude supply and is expanding sourcing amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions, while a push for 90-day reserves gains traction. As war-driven costs rise, food companies are absorbing input pressures for now, though price hikes may follow. A helium supply shock linked to Qatar’s Ras Laffan hub highlights vulnerabilities in India’s semiconductor plans. Aviation has been hit h...

The RBI has sought board records from HDFC Bank following Atanu Chakraborty’s abrupt exit, signalling deeper regulatory scrutiny. Dream Sports is pivoting to stock broking with Dream Street after regulatory setbacks hit its core gaming business. Markets rallied as the Nifty 50 surged on easing West Asia tensions, though global capital flows remain a concern, with BlackRock flagging structural risk...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, OpenAI appoints JioStar CEO Kiran Mani to lead its Asia-Pacific expansion, signalling a sharper focus on the region. Dream Sports enters stock broking with its new platform Dream Street, targeting retail investors with AI-led tools. And Cashify moves ahead with IPO plans, appointing ICICI Securities, JM Financial and Nomura as bankers, even as market uncertainty...

In this episode, presented by Moneycontrol in collaboration with Giving Pi, host Gaurav Choudhury speaks to GivingPi Founders Circle member Sunny Gurpreet Singh, the founder of Roundglass Giving, a philanthropic initiative for social transformation through what he calls “Wholistic Wellbeing”. As a diaspora philanthropist, Singh has redefined what it means to care for a community. His work goes bey...

Sarvam’s fundraising efforts may get global backing, Manipal hospitals files draft papers for IPO, the frontrunners for IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Centre reassures public on availability of adequate energy stock and Indian equities rebound after war-related decline. However, the pressure is on India Inc and is beginning to show up in state finances. All this and more in the latest...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Sarvam is in talks to raise up to $250 million from Nvidia, Accel and HCLTech, marking a major moment for India’s AI ecosystem. We also track rising investor interest in instant home services startups like Snabbit and Pronto. UPI continues its rapid growth toward 240 billion transactions, even as subsidy concerns persist. And finally, India’s media and entertain...

Donald Trump’s announcement of productive talks with Iran brings a much-needed, even if fragile break to war triggered upheavals in the economy. At the same time, the effects of war become more visible across sectors, from steel to real estate. Moneycontrol Eco Pulse Index shows India’s economy was humming along before the war struck. We unpack the impact of the crisis so far and what happens if i...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Bajaj Finance’s aggressive AI push and how it could reshape lending and operations. We also look at the rapid rise of India’s micro-drama market, set for explosive growth. Plus, Snowflake’s bet on simplifying enterprise AI adoption without large engineering teams. And finally, deeptech momentum continues as AI data centre startup Kluisz looks to raise...