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Episodes
5264: How the SaveLIFE model may solve India’s biggest social challenges | Piyush Tewari & Vikram Bhat
In May this year, India’s top court recognised timely trauma care for road accident victims as part of the Right to Life under Article 21. SaveLIFE foundation was instrumental in paving the way for this milestone. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, founder & CEO of SaveLIFE Foundation, Piyush Tewari and Vikram Bhat, the CEO of SCALE, share their learnings on turning a people’s movement into publ
5263: Quick commerce firms cross 9M daily orders; Canva co-founder Cameron Adams interview; and explained: The context layer for AI agents
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, The government steps up its electronics manufacturing push as ECMS clears Rs 7,877 crore of projects, while India’s quick-commerce market crosses 9.5 million daily orders. Canva is expanding its AI and enterprise ambitions in India, now its fourth-largest market, and Zetwerk moves closer to its IPO with a Rs 2,600-crore fresh issue, an OFS and a DRHP that highli
5262: IT’s AI margin squeeze; Meta’s ad system under NHRC lens; and Festive gig hiring gets a quick comm boost | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India’s IT services firms are facing margin pressure as AI-driven deflation and tougher client negotiations push discounts higher. Meta’s advertising systems come under NHRC scrutiny over allegations involving paid promotion of sexually explicit content. Meanwhile, festive hiring is picking up, with quick commerce expected to lead temporary recruitment. And Zetw
5261: Why Cage-Free Sourcing is Shaping the World’s Food Choices | Jayasimha Nuggehalli, Co-founder & Chief Programme Officer, Global Food Partners
Food businesses are increasingly held accountable not just for what’s on the plate but also for where the ingredients have been sourced from. The global shift to more ethical and sustainable sourcing highlights the need to secure supply chains now. India is the world’s second largest egg producer, but much of the traditional farming here relies on battery cages. In this episode of Unusual Suspects
5260: Infra.Market’s backdoor listing; SBI MF goes all in on Urban Company; New funds for Indian startups from Mirae, Bluehill; and Vijay-led Tamil Nadu attracts Rs 1.03 lakh crore investment commitments in 100 days | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Infra.Market takes an unusual route to the public markets by merging with listed Shalimar Paints, while SBI Mutual Fund raises its stake in Urban Company. Meanwhile, Mirae Asset and Bluehill.VC add fresh capital to India’s startup ecosystem, with AI, deeptech and advanced manufacturing in focus. Tamil Nadu announces over Rs 1 lakh crore in investment commitments
5259: What N Chandrasekaran’s exit means for TCS, Tata Digital; Accel’s $550M India fund, doubles down on AI; and Cursor plans first India office | MC Tech3
In this episode of Tech3, we look at N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman and what it could mean for TCS, Tata Digital and the group’s newer bets. We also track Accel’s $550 million India fund, Cursor’s plans for its first India office and Lenskart’s sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven by stronger revenue growth, higher eye tests and a modest increase in average sellin
5258: Quick commerce’s gourmet grocery wars; AI is changing IT's billing clock; and Zuck's big open AI bet | MC Tech3
In Today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at quick commerce players expanding into premium and gourmet groceries to drive bigger baskets, and how AI is changing the way IT companies structure project billing. We also unpack Mark Zuckerberg’s latest push for open AI models and his vision for widely distributed AI agents. And finally, Bengaluru commuters face higher auto fares as the city’s bike-t
5257: How Millennials & Gen Z are Reshaping India’s Food Industry| Sanjay Sharma, MD & CEO, Orkla India
Food is as much heritage as it is innovation. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Sanjay Sharma, the Managing Director and CEO of Orkla India, reveals how his team thinks about food in a market where the evolving tastes of Millennials and Gen Z, and new technology, are overhauling the nature of the business. Where plans were quarterly and execution was monthly, the cycle has changed to monthly pl
5256: AI deal frenzy heats up in India; UPI MDR: E-commerce, brokers brace for new cost; and Cut. Clip. Cash: The rise of clipping economy
In Today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the growing AI funding wave in India, with Mstack AI and Simplismart in talks for fresh capital. We also break down how a possible UPI MDR could add costs for e-commerce platforms, brokers and merchants. Plus, we explore the emerging clipping economy and the copyright questions around it, and Meta’s new open-weight AI model Muse Glimmer and Mark Zuck
5255: India’s rocket launch race heats up; Rapido, Flipkart vs Swiggy, Zomato: The race for next 100M users; And Indian startups put AI costs first: OpenAI's Marc Manara
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we discuss how India is set to have three commercial small launch vehicles by the end of 2027, why the food delivery battle is heating up with challengers like Ownly and Flipkart, what OpenAI's Marc Manara says about Indian startups prioritising AI costs earlier than their Silicon Valley peers, and how athleisure startup BlissClub has raised Rs 160 crore to fuel
5254: IT is hiring again, with a catch; How much PhonePe, Google, Paytm will make from MDR; Girish Mathrubootham’s Together gears up for new fund and Karnataka mulls opening up govt datasets to Anthropic | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India's IT companies are hiring freshers again, but this time they're looking for AI-ready talent instead of following the old mass-hiring model. We also explain how the return of UPI merchant charges could earn PhonePe, Paytm and Google Pay hundreds of crores, why Girish Mathrubootham's Together Fund is raising a new $170 million AI-focused fund, and how Karnat
5253: Skyroot seeks bids for a valuation of $2 billion; River’s big $120 million funding round; and SBI’s UPI MDR windfall | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Skyroot Aerospace flips the traditional fundraising playbook by inviting investors to bid for its next round at a $2 billion valuation. River Mobility secures India's biggest private EV funding round this year, raising $120 million to expand manufacturing and retail. We also explain why SBI and other banks could be the biggest beneficiaries if UPI merchant charg
5252: Tech IPOs face a reality check, UPI MDR rate & Nykaa's strong Q1 | MC Tech3
India's startup IPO market is entering a new phase, where public investors are demanding more realistic valuations and smaller fundraises. We explain what it means for the next wave of tech IPOs. Plus, the rate that is likely on UPI MDR transactions. Also in this episode: Nykaa reports a blockbuster Q1 with profit more than tripling as beauty and fashion both gain momentum. The Indian government s
5251: India's unicorn reset; How Paytm's headwind became a tailwind; and Why IT companies are trimming bench sizes
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we explain why India's unicorn club is shrinking as investors prioritise profitability over sky-high valuations, how the closure of Paytm Payments Bank has unexpectedly strengthened Paytm's path to profitability, why IT companies are trimming bench sizes in the AI era, and how Ather Energy delivered its strongest quarter since listing by turning EBITDA positive
5250: Salil Parekh’s exit interview; Style Union stitches new round at over Rs 7,000 crore valuation; and Urban Company doubles down on InstaHelp
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, outgoing Infosys CEO Salil Parekh reflects on his nine-year journey and explains why he believes the company is ready for the AI era. We also bring you Moneycontrol's exclusive on Style Union's planned ₹400-500 crore fundraise, why Urban Company is prioritising InstaHelp over near-term profits, and whether the recent rally in Indian IT stocks marks the beginning
5249: Cost of de-risking your lifetime wealth plan | C. Sivasubramaniam Raman on NPS, retirement & India's pension future
India is on the cusp of a major demographic shift. By 2047–2050, nearly one in five Indians will be over the age of 60, making retirement planning a national priority rather than a personal choice.
In this exclusive conversation, C. Sivasubramaniam Raman, Chairman, PFRDA, discusses why Indians need to "grow rich before they grow old" and how the National Pension System (NPS) is evolving to meet th
5248: Zepto pauses IPO, Sarvam AI's 'digital colony' warning & Swiggy vs Zepto's numbers game | MC Tech3
In today's episode of Moneycontrol's Tech3 Podcast, we unpack the biggest stories from India's startup and technology ecosystem.
Here's what's on the show:
Zepto hits pause on its IPO and instead prepares to raise over ₹1,000 crore in a pre-IPO funding round.
"India can't become a digital colony" — Sarvam AI co-founder Vivek Raghavan explains why India needs its own full-stack AI ecosystem as t
5247: Headwind for Swiggy, Zomato; tailwind for Ownly; Why Swiggy hired Nandita Sinha as Instamart CEO; and Govt asks Google to take down Bitchat | MC Tec3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Rapido's Ownly emerges as the first serious challenger to the Swiggy-Zomato duopoly with its zero-commission food delivery model. We also explain why Swiggy picked former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead Instamart, why the government has asked Google to remove offline messaging apps including Bitchat, Briar and Bridgefy, and what Cognizant's latest earnings and
5246: Govt cracks down on Big Tech; Swiggy Instamart has a new boss and VC funds choke at final close
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why the government is continuing to press Meta over the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook video, Swiggy Instamart's appointment of former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead its quick commerce business, why venture capital firms are taking longer than ever to reach a final fund close, and how NPCI's upcoming privacy changes
5245: Zepto tests waters with new IPO valuation, Deepinder Goyal’s Temple employees receive ESOP blessing; and Infosys gives Dash the hard part | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why Zepto's investors are testing appetite for a lower IPO valuation, Temple's rare pre-launch ESOP buyback at nearly double its last valuation, what Ashiss Kumar Dash's appointment as Infosys CEO-designate means for the company's AI journey, and why IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti believes multiple NEET sessions could help prevent future exam pape
5244: Infosys names new CEO, Smaller UPI apps oppose NPCI move; and Why selling to the rich remains hot | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Infosys naming Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO-designate and what the leadership transition means as the company doubles down on AI. We also look at why venture capital firms continue to back premium consumer brands, the pushback from smaller UPI apps against NPCI's proposed UPI Meta protocol, and why TCS has asked employees at its Delhi campus to tempora
5243: Quick commerce bites Eternal's Q1 profits; AI startup Ema eyes $80 million; and Paytm bets on a Postpaid comeback | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Eternal's June quarter earnings as quick commerce competition intensifies, explain why enterprise AI startup Ema is in talks to raise $80 million, look at Paytm's renewed push for Postpaid through UPI credit lines, and explore how the Greater Bengaluru Authority plans to use AI to modernise civic services and integrate citizen databases.
5242: The startup QIP gold rush; How an IT icon is funding manufacturing; and India's deeptech dilemma: Bullish VCs, few big cheques | MC Tech3
In today's episode, India's listed startups are raising over Rs 25,000 crore through QIPs instead of returning to private markets. We explain why institutional fundraising is becoming the preferred route after IPOs. Plus, why Narayana Murthy's family office is doubling down on manufacturing, what Skyroot's success says about India's deeptech funding landscape, Cognizant's potential billion-dollar
5241: Skyroot Aerospace's next big bet; ISM 2.0 deepens India’s semicon push, says MeitY secy; and Indian IT signals foggy Q2 recovery | MC Tech3
In this episode of Tech3, we unpack Skyroot Aerospace's next big ambition after its landmark orbital launch, why the government believes India has crossed the "psychological bridge" in semiconductors, what India's top IT companies are saying about demand, AI and hiring in Q2, and why investors are backing medicine delivery startup Plazza as quick commerce expands beyond groceries.
5240: Norges and Motilal Oswal early investors in Zepto IPO; India AI set for a funding Frenzy; and Build more Sarvam, Emergent says DeepMind leader | MC Tech3
In today's episode of Moneycontrol Tech3, we break down how Norges and Motilal Oswal are shaping Zepto's IPO anchor book, why venture capital is pouring into India's AI startup ecosystem, what Google DeepMind's Manish Gupta means when he says India needs more startups like Sarvam AI and Emergent, and why MakeMyTrip has confidentially filed for a billion-dollar-plus India IPO.
5239: Govt to take stakes in chip startups; Q1FY27: Wipro disappoints, Tech Mahindra mixed bag; and Bengaluru's new lesson for gig workers | MC Tech3
In today's episode of Moneycontrol Tech3, we break down the Centre's new semiconductor strategy as it plans to take equity stakes in chip startups under the Rs 1.27 lakh crore India Semiconductor Mission 2.0. We also unpack the June quarter results of Wipro and Tech Mahindra, look at Bengaluru's new mandatory counselling sessions for traffic rule-violating gig workers, and explain why Ather Energy
5238: Groww Takes the Lead, India Doubles Down on Chips, Emergent turns unicorn and crypto futures surge | MC Tech3
On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol we unpack how Groww has overtaken Angel One to become India's largest commodities derivatives platform, the government unveils a ₹1.28 lakh-crore India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, and AI startup Emergent joins Sarvam AI in the country's exclusive unicorn club. Plus, why crypto futures now dominate trading volumes, and the risks retail investors may be over
5237: ICC's maiden startup investment; Zepto's anti-DMart play; and Elevation readies $500 mn for India and AI | MC Tech 3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the ICC's reported first-ever startup investment in gaming company LightFury Games and what it could mean for cricket gaming. We also look at Zepto's premium grocery push with Zepto Select, Elevation Capital's new $500 million India-focused AI fund, and why TCS employees are still waiting for clarity on FY27 promotions even as the company prepares
5236: HCLTech net profit up 20% to Rs 4,624 crore; Flipkart eyes Rs 700 crore in Shadowfax stake sale and ITC Infotech emerges as the frontrunner to acquire majority stake in Happiest Minds | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down HCLTech’s June quarter earnings, its Rs 3,500 crore data centre investment and hiring trends. We also look at Flipkart’s planned Rs 700 crore Shadowfax stake sale, why the average UPI payment is shrinking as merchant transactions surge, MeitY’s push for common username rules across messaging platforms, and why ITC Infotech has emerged as the frontr
5235: NIPUN Bharat at 5: How Foundational Learning Can Power India's Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision
Five years after the launch of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, where does India's ambitious drive for universal foundational literacy and numeracy stand? In this episode, we examine the mission's progress, achievements, and the challenges that remain as India works toward as India works towards realising its vision of becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Host Gaurav Choudhury speaks with Ishmeet Singh, CEO
5234: For IT, AI deals come with a catch; Cactus lands MeitY’s AI tender deal; and FIFA fever packs India's multiplexes | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why TCS says AI may be the future of IT, but not yet a predictable revenue engine. We also look at Cactus Technology Solutions winning the Centre’s AI procurement platform contract, how the FIFA World Cup is driving strong footfalls at multiplexes, and why Zetwerk’s SEBI approval brings the manufacturing startup a step closer to its IPO.
5233: The Untold Story of IITs: From Brain Drain to Return of the Nation Builders | Prabhat Kumar, IRS
How did the IITs become India's most prestigious educational institutions? Why did generations of IIT graduates leave for Silicon Valley, and why are so many now returning to build India's future?
In this episode, Prabhat Kumar, author of IIT: The Story of India's Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem, traces the remarkable journey of the IITs—from their founding in a newly independent India to
5232: Instant Help: Re 1 offers, Rs 150 crore burn; Mixed Q1 numbers from TCS; and Why Groww is offering regular mutual funds now | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the Re 1 home services battle as Pronto, Snabbit and Urban Company's Insta Help spend aggressively to win customers. We also break down TCS' Q1 results and why AI is becoming the company's biggest growth engine, explain why Groww is introducing regular mutual funds alongside direct plans, and look at Fundamentum Partnership's new Rs 2,200 crore Fund II
5231: Swiggy, Eternal gain mutual fund muscle; Xpressbees hits back at Delhivery; and India becomes world's largest retail GCC hub | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we explain why domestic mutual funds are steadily increasing their stakes in Swiggy and Eternal, and what it could mean for the companies' quick commerce ambitions. We also bring you Xpressbees co-founder Amitava Saha's response to Delhivery's view on the future of India's logistics sector, look at how India has become the world's largest retail GCC hub, and unp
5230: US vs China: What India Inc wants in AI; Swiggy inches closer to domestic status; Flipkart's valuation uptick and GalaxEye loses contact with Drishti satellite after solar storm
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we explain why Indian enterprises are increasingly choosing Chinese AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen over their US rivals. We also unpack Swiggy's move closer to Indian-owned company status and what it could mean for Instamart, look at Flipkart's latest ESOP buyback that values the company at $38.2 billion, and discuss Cult.fit's IPO plans. Plus, a quick update
5229: Aravind Sanka unpacks the Rapido playbook; Indian IT Q1FY27: Headwinds ahead; Why the Indian Govt is going after Big Tech and Apple restores App Store, iCloud card payments in India
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Rapido co-founder Aravind Sanka explains why he believes India's food delivery market needs 100 million users and how the company plans to get there. We also preview what to expect from the Q1 earnings season for India's IT majors, unpack the government's growing scrutiny of Big Tech platform design, and explain why Apple is restoring credit and debit card payme
5228: Green startups in India: What it takes to scale climate innovation | Ajay Menon, Senior Practice Lead at TechnoServe India
Taking climate innovations to the market is a journey that many startups are unable to navigate alone. They struggle to access the resources needed to scale. That is where the Greenr Sustainability Accelerator Program by TechnoServe steps in. In this episode, host Gaurav Choudhury explores India’s evolving green startup ecosystem with Ajay Menon, who is the driving force behind the Entrepreneursh
5227: Europe's auto slump hits Indian IT, new CRED CEO interview, MeitY cracks down & HCLTech's $1.14 billion AI bet | MC Tech3
Europe's struggling auto industry is emerging as an unexpected headwind for Indian IT, with engineering giants like KPIT, LTTS and Tata Elxsi feeling the impact of delayed projects and cautious client spending. We explain why this matters for the broader tech services sector.
Plus, MeitY launches a series of high-profile actions involving Meta, Tata Electronics and Chinese-linked e-rickshaw apps,
5226: Skyroot's orbital launch countdown, Flipkart's LLMs, Sparrow Capital's new fund & Meta's WhatsApp pricing shake-up | MC Tech3
In today's episode of MC Tech3, we bring you four big stories shaping India's technology and startup ecosystem. Skyroot Aerospace announces the launch window for Vikram-1, India's first private orbital mission. Flipkart reveals that AI now generates nearly 40 percent of its code as it builds e-commerce-focused large language models. Sparrow Capital closes a Rs 475 crore third fund to back early-st
5225: WhatsApp's Username Gamble, PhysicsWallah's New Teacher incentive, Virat Kohli-Backed Agilitas' Deal Talks and KPIT’s growth scare | Moneycontrol Tech3
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames globally, marking one of the biggest changes to the messaging app in years. But the feature has also raised questions around privacy, impersonation and scams, with the Indian government reportedly reviewing the rollout. We explain what the new system means for users.
Also in this episode, PhysicsWallah's latest incentive programme is encouraging newly hired teache
5224: Amazon triggers price war in quick commerce; What the Oyo DRHP says about its operations and Cracks emerge in India's influencer economy | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Amazon steps up its quick commerce play with one of its biggest customer acquisition campaigns yet, while Oyo returns to the IPO market with a revamped strategy and a cleaner balance sheet. We also look at the growing pains behind India’s booming influencer economy, Swish’s fresh fundraising talks, and hear directly from Persistent Systems CEO Sandeep Kalra and
5224: How investing is evolving beyond traditional boundaries | Saurabh Rungta | Wealth Architects
As the investment landscape rapidly transforms, understanding new opportunities is more critical than ever.
In this episode of Wealth Architects, Mr. Saurabh Rungta, Deputy CEO & CIO - Centrum Wealth Limited, discusses how the investment universe has dramatically expanded beyond traditional assets like equities, fixed income, gold, and real estate.
The conversation explores around:
• The dramatic
5223: Swiggy, Zepto, IAMAI move Karnataka HC against state's Gig Workers Welfare Act; Persistent punished after Nagarro buy; and Zerodha's investment banking foray
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, platform companies including Swiggy, Zepto and Urban Company challenge Karnataka’s Gig Workers Act in the High Court. We also unpack Persistent Systems’ EUR 1.27 billion acquisition of Nagarro, Zerodha’s move into investment banking, the government’s warning on the use of AI tools in official work, and how Prosus’ India business grew in FY26 with PayU turning EB
5222: Federal Bank presents Building Resilient MSME | Stories of Growth & Resilience | Podcast
This World MSME Day, Moneycontrol, in association with Federal Bank, brought together two entrepreneurs whose journeys span different industries but share a common thread: resilience. Subhash Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Kaushalesh Group, has spent more than four decades in the steel business, while Vasu Anamalai, Managing Partner of SKS Industries, represents the second generation o
5221: Amazon pours $13 billion more into India; Indian IT's $4.5B M&A spree; and Kunal Shah’s angel investing playbook | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announces a fresh $13 billion investment in India, taking the company's planned investments between 2026 and 2030 to $48 billion as it doubles down on AI, cloud and quick commerce. We also unpack the AI-led acquisition spree reshaping India's IT industry, revisit Kunal Shah's prolific journey as one of the country's most active angel invest
5220: How WhatsApp's $1B India business shaped Meta's Kunal Shah bet; Why Bharat is Amazon and Flipkart's new battleground; and Code: Sebi widens celebrity definition to include influencers
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Meta’s decision to put Kunal Shah at the helm of WhatsApp highlights just how important India has become to the messaging giant’s future. We also look at why Amazon and Flipkart are taking their quick commerce battle beyond metros and into smaller cities, SEBI’s proposal to classify influencers with over five lakh followers as celebrities, and the latest leaders
5219: Kunal Shah and WhatsApp: Now comes the hard part; India logs 3.5 lakh AI job openings in 90 days; and Indian crypto exchanges bet on tokenised stocks | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we discuss why Kunal Shah's move to WhatsApp feels like a full-circle moment and what Meta expects from the Cred founder. We also look at India's AI hiring boom despite fears of disruption, why crypto exchanges are betting on tokenised US stocks, and why Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani believes AI will amplify, not replace, IT services companies. Tune in for al
5218: Kunal Shah to become global CEO of WhatsApp; Meta invests nearly $1 billion in Cred; Sebi boost for domestic VCs; and 5 firms make the cut for MeitY AI tender
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, our scoop confirmed: Meta is investing around $900 million Cred and Cred’s founder, Kunal Shah, will take over as global CEO of WhatsApp. We also unpack Sebi’s new GARUDA framework that promises faster launches for venture capital funds and angel investors. They also discuss the five contenders shortlisted for the government’s AI-powered tender drafting platfor
5217: The next real estate wave – from tech solutions to new pockets of growth | Hitesh Singla, Co-founder & CIO, Square Yards
India’s real estate sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rising property prices, evolving consumer expectations, and rapid advances in technology. At the center of this shift are platforms that are reimagining how people discover, evaluate, and purchase homes.In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Hitesh Singla, Co-founder and Chief Information Officer of Square Yards, joins Gau
5216: Why Meta is investing in Kunal Shah’s Cred, Innovist founders, early investors strike gold and RIL AGM: AI, AI everywhere + Jio IPO is here
In today’s episode of Moneycontrol Tech3, we unpack Reliance’s push to make AI more affordable and accessible through a new suite of India-focused AI products, alongside strong growth ahead of a potential public listing. We also dive into Meta’s talks to invest in Kunal Shah-led Cred at a valuation of around $4 billion and what that could mean for India’s payments ecosystem. Plus, why India is bec
5215: India's hidden superpower: How AI and Anganwadi educators are building the nation's most important foundation
As India lays the groundwork to become a developed nation by 2047, it must nurture the individuals who will inhabit the future we are building today. That transformation begins at Anganwadi centres, empowering parents and teachers on the ground so that the children we raise today become the torchbearers of a developed India. Through AI and WhatsApp, Rocket Learning is making this education measur
5214: Weak rupee trips up VCs; L'Oreal buys Innovist; and Can Krishna Byre Gowda make Bengaluru great again? | MC Tech3
In today’s episode of Moneycontrol Tech3, we discuss how a weakening rupee is making fundraising tougher for Indian VCs, and why domestic capital is becoming more important. They also unpack L'Oréal’s acquisition of Innovist, a deal first reported by Moneycontrol. Plus, Indian deeptech startups find customers and partners in Europe at Bharat Innovates 2026, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna B
5213: PhonePe, Google Pay market share slips below 80% for first time; Bengaluru startup ecosystem nears $153 billion in value; and Starlink's India launch plans hit FDI wall
In today’s episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack how PhonePe and Google Pay’s combined UPI market share has slipped below 80% for the first time as smaller rivals gain ground. We also look at Bengaluru’s position as Asia’s third-largest startup ecosystem, now valued at nearly $153 billion. Plus, Starlink’s India launch faces fresh regulatory and security scrutiny, while Telegram moves the De
5212: What HCLTech gets out of Sarvam; Groww, Zerodha, AngelOne, Upstox get nod for US stocks; and No Telegram till NEET is done | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack two exclusive interviews with HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar and Sarvam AI founders Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar on sovereign AI, enterprise agents, and the hunt for AI superstar talent. We also discuss how Groww, Zerodha, Angel One and Upstox are preparing to bring US stock investing to millions of Indian users, why Telegram has been temporarily block
5211: HCLTech backs Sarvam AI's unicorn leap; Consumer startups back in VC spotlight; and IT firms rethink AI strategy after Anthropic controversy
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, a major Moneycontrol scoop gets officially confirmed as Sarvam raises $234 million and enters the unicorn club at a $1.5 billion valuation. We unpack why Anthropic’s recent restrictions have reignited the sovereign AI debate and what it means for India’s AI ambitions. We also look at venture capital’s renewed interest in consumer startups, why IT firms are rethi
5210: Markets cheer peace hopes, inflation challenge, and SpaceX makes history
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
5209: Zepto’s missing metrics; UPI sees sharp slowdown; and Cognizant dropped from Nasdaq-100 index
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
5208: The New Science of Portfolio Construction | Gaurav Doshi | Wealth Architects
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 c
5207: Flipkart’s AI push, Kumaramangalam Birla’s investor reassurance & FIFA World Cup drives TV sales | MC Editor's Picks
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 merch
5206: Flipkart’s AI A-team; Block deals at Lenskart, Meesho; and Anthropic backtracks after blowup | MC Tech3
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
5205: Moneycontrol Advance Business Index on economy, Modi’s milestone & government bonds uptick | MC Editor's Picks
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
5204: Deloitte, EY, KPMG battle for India’s IT infrastructure audit; Cognizant's AI finds $200 million in employee chats; and Zoho forays into hardware with India-designed server Nathu La | MC Tech3
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
5203: Mehli Mistry challenges ouster from Tata Trust, TCS’s AI future and Zepto’s IPO revelations | MC Editor's Picks
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.
5202: TCS won't hire like it used to, says N Chandrasekaran; Decoding Zepto’s Rs 8,010 crore IPO; and PhonePe Cred relaunch rent payments, with a catch | MC Tech3
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
5201: Niti Ayog VC on reforms, what next for Rupee & silent small caps rally
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
5200: What will it take to build India's SpaceX? Digital lenders turn a corner; and Turtlemint likely to launch IPO this month
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
5199: RBI’s Rupee defence, 7.7% GDP growth and why gold ETFs closing doors | Editor's Picks
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
5198: Emergent nears $200M round from Creaegis, Amazon & Ranjan Pai; Groww and Zerodha AMCs log strong growth; and The companies behind Pune’s fake jobs scam | Tech3
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
5197: Rajesh Exports shocker, SME IPOs buzz and regulator cautions home financiers | MC Editor's Picks
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,
5196: Kuku targets $360M IPO at $1.8B valuation; and Dhan wants to Groww the Gen Z investor pie and TCS among 6 firms picked for Govt AI projects | MC Tech3
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
5195: SBI backs rate pause, Anthropic brings Mythos to India, and Zepto nears its IPO moment
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
5194: Accel’s new India fund; AI to write Indian Government contracts; and India AI funding hits a growth wall
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
5193: Noel Tata questions investment, Oyo parent Prism gets IPO nod & Southeast Asia draws desi travellers | Editor’s Picks
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
5192: India’s UPI boom is still a big-city story; Ola vs Ather: Racing beyond volumes; and Govt eyes unified cyber incident platform | Tech3
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
5191: Noel Tata writes to RBI, RCB’s brand impact & MP’s temple bonds program
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
5190: Why Indian VCs are bullish on the AI story, can UPI Help solve the Autopay menace; and Coinbase's India push
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
5189: West Asia crisis fails to slow deals, AI boom, EVs sale surges | MC Editor's Picks
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
5188: India’s newest rage: The AI concierge; Anthropic's $65B funding tops India's 4-year haul; GCC hiring slows in India, but... | MC Tech3
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,
5187: From Chasing Opportunities to Compounding Legacy | Rohit Sarin | Wealth Architects
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.
5186: Rising pub culture, gaming industry shifts, Korean ramen brands target Indian consumers
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
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