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In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Jar faces a CID probe under the BUDS Act amid a surge in digital gold transactions. BillDesk acquires Worldline's India business for Rs 650 crore, deepening consolidation in payments infrastructure. India's IT leaders say AI adoption is complex and execution-heavy, even as tech budgets rise globally. And IDC data signals a sharp 12–15 percent drop in smartphone shipments in 2026, hit by supply crunch and rising costs.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we begin with the Tata Sons board deferring discussions on N Chandrasekaran's third term after concerns raised by Noel Tata. We then unpack the sharp sell-off in IT stocks amid fresh AI disruption fears and HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar's response. Also on the show, senior exits and layoffs at Livspace, how SEBI's rules are reshaping the finfluencer economy, and LAT Aerospace's first acquisition backed by Deepinder Goyal.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how Mangaluru is emerging as Bengaluru's tech “plus one” with rising jobs and GCC expansion. Airtel announces a ₹20,000 crore capital infusion into its NBFC arm to scale digital lending. Global tech leaders place India at the heart of AI's future, debating superintelligence, democratisation and risk. We also look at AI-led edtech startup Arivihan's $10–12 million fundraising talks amid a cautious revival in the sector.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a quick wrap from the India AI Impact Summit. The New Delhi declaration, which will be the consensus outcome of the India AI Impact Summit, has more than 70 countries already signed on and the number is expected to cross 80 on February 21, Sarvam outlines its cautious scaling plans under the IndiaAI Mission. Zscaler and Cisco weigh in on sovereign tech and talent debates, India signs the Pax Silica supply chain pact with the US, and Livspace lays off around 1,000 employees and cofounder quits the firm amid an AI-led reorganisation.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a wrap from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. PM Modi lays out the MANAV vision for ethical and sovereign AI, French President Emmanuel Macron backs India's small language model strategy, and Sam Altman weighs in on rising AI costs and India's “remarkable” building energy. We also track Mukesh Ambani's AI infrastructure pledge, Mistral's call for sovereign systems, Swiggy shutting Snacc, and TCS raising variable payouts.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a quick wrap from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. India's much-anticipated AI models are unveiled by Sarvam AI, Gnani.ai and the BharatGen consortium. Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales speaks on AI and neutrality, while AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns about risk management and job displacement. We also track Google DeepMind's new partnership with Indian institutions and Demis Hassabis on the road to artificial general intelligence.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a wrap from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Venture Capitalist Vinod Khosla calls Emergent one of the fastest growing startups he has ever seen as it reportedly doubles ARR to $100 million in weeks. AI Coding firm Replit's CEO Amjad Masad spoke to Moneycontrol on India plans, AI bubble and Razorpay integration, Infosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani says AI is an execution risk not an opportunity gap, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu flags affordable AI momentum, Philips CEO Roy Jakobs highlight India's healthcare AI role, and Neysa's plans to use $1.2 billion to expand GPU infrastructure.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a wrap of the biggest AI and tech headlines. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei highlights India as Claude's second largest market, while the company's India run rate doubles. Blackstone enables a $1.2 billion capital raise for AI cloud platform Neysa. We also track how AI is reshaping India's $280 billion IT services sector, mutual fund exposure to tech stocks, and key policy signals from the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track Razorpay's early IPO preparations as it lines up top investment banks for a potential $700 million-plus public issue. We also unpack the sharp sell-off in IT stocks and the ripple effect on realty, a fresh surge in deeptech funding backed by policy support, and industry pushback against MeitY's new three-hour content takedown rule. Plus, Flipkart's low-cost T20 World Cup sponsorship play that's grabbing global attention.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack a reset inside India's GCC ecosystem as over 6,000 jobs were cut even while record hiring continued. We also track why Indian IT stocks remain under pressure amid growing AI driven economic concerns. Plus, the government's evolving stance on liability for AI generated content, and SoftBank's latest results boosted by gains linked to OpenAI.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the government's new three-hour content takedown mandate under the amended IT Rules and what it means for platforms and safe harbour protections. We also break down Lenskart's blockbuster Q3 results, with profits jumping over 70 times year-on-year. Plus, Oracle doubles down on India's AI-driven cloud expansion, and LTIMindtree unveils its new identity as LTM Limited.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track a muted start to Fractal Analytics' IPO and what it signals for AI listings in India. We also break down India's new rules to regulate AI deepfakes, River's talks to raise $80 million in fresh funding, job cuts at automotive tech firm AUMOVIO impacting India GCCs, and why college campuses are fast becoming launchpads for India's next generation of esports professionals.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track India's push for a global AI rulebook ahead of the AI Impact Summit and the ripple effects, including a sharp spike in Delhi hotel rates. We also break down how venture capital funds are rewiring strategies around AI, why broker growth is consolidating around large platforms like Groww, and a big fintech funding plan by former Premji Invest partner and ICICI veteran Bijith Bhaskar.
On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the rising demand for digital gold among Indians, Airtel's plans to corner a quarter of the data centre market and why India's leading internet lobbying firm is pushing back against the Government's DPDP rules.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the government expanding Startup India definition to formally include deeptech firms with longer benefit windows. We also track rising fears of a SaaS reset as AI reshapes software, Cognizant's decision to pay full bonuses amid IT services uncertainty, Fractal Analytics delaying its foundation model launch due to a GPU crunch ahead of its IPO, and Alphabet's plan to sharply ramp up capital spending as the global AI race intensifies.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the sharp selloff in Indian IT stocks and why markets are reassessing IT services in an AI-led world. We also look inside the partner exits at Peak XV Partners and what they signal for venture capital economics. Plus, how the US–India trade deal is boosting sentiment for cross-border payment startups, and Marico's acquisition of plant-based nutrition brand Cosmix.
As US cuts import tariffs on many Indian goods to 18% from 50%, Moneycontrol reporters examined the implications from all angles. From the Rupee's strong gain, to how investors should respond, to tracing the contours of the India-US deal, and what Indian exports can expect a rebound - read it all on Moneycontrol.com. Also inside: Department of Economic Affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur exclusive interview, our reports on Religare Enterprises likely demerger and the buzz around NSE's much awaited IPO.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down senior-level exits and leadership changes at Peak XV Partners, how the US–India trade deal is easing outsourcing concerns for Indian tech firms, and why PB Fintech's CEO Yashish Dahiya says the company is entering a new phase of growth as it considers a QIP. Plus, we look at Elon Musk's SpaceX acquiring xAI in a massive all-stock deal combining AI and space ambitions.
Today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol brings you a fast news wrap of the key startup, tech, and policy developments of the day. PB Fintech posts a sharp profit jump and plans a QIP, Ather Energy's revenue climbs as losses narrow, and India's data centre investment outlook turns bullish. We also track Budget 2026's cloud tax debate, Apple's strong India performance, Karnataka's high-speed rail push, STT jitters, baggage rule changes, and Bitcoin hitting a 10-month low.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the government's plan to roll out IndiaAI Mission 2.0 and why policymakers want the country to focus on practical, sector-specific AI models. We also look at Meesho's first quarterly results after listing, including a sharp jump in losses, track Zupee's latest round of layoffs following the real-money gaming ban, and wrap up with Ola Electric's decision to cut 5% of its workforce as part of a restructuring exercise
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down how the Economic Survey 2025–26 is pushing back against fears of mass AI-driven job losses while outlining India's real strength in application-led innovation. We also track Ashok Soota's exploration of a stake sale in Happiest Minds, Swiggy's widening year-on-year losses despite strong Instamart growth, and Meta's plan to nearly double its AI spending with up to $135 billion in capital expenditure for 2026.
Moneycontrol Eco Pulse is now live. Our monthly index decoding the economy's pulse through 30+ real-time indicators, a composite score and a dynamic heat map - tracking momentum, month after month is a ready-reckoner that keeps you on top like never before. In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks also find our pre-Budget coverage in partnership with Deloitte. We have insights from experts on how India Inc is thinking ahead of the big day, and industry's expectations from the government's financial vision document. Policy, markets and corporate news - tune in right here for everything that made headlines today.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track Mithun Sacheti's return to the jewellery sector as he explores a full acquisition of Orra Fine Jewellery. We also bring you Nandan Nilekani's warning on AI misuse and the risk of public backlash, Zoho's entry into the ERP market to challenge global giants, industry expectations from the Union Budget on semiconductors and AI, and Amazon's decision to cut 16,000 jobs in its latest round of restructuring.
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks find our comprehensive coverage on the India-European Union FTA - from scale of export opportunities, winners and losers, and consumer impact - we have you covered on all angles of this big development. Meanwhile, a Moneycontrol economists poll ahead of the Union Budget shows that uncertainties contributed by erratic US foreign policy have cast a shadow over positive trade developments. In other news, we report on India's soaring chip ambitions, why Ericsson's bullish on India and why increasing capital gains tax could send FPI's packing. Tune in!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down India's ambitious semiconductor roadmap that targets 3nm and 2nm chip manufacturing under Semicon 2.0, and what it means for the startup ecosystem. We also look at how the next phase of Global Capability Centres will depend on Tier-2 city expansion and state-level execution. Plus, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's warning on powerful AI systems and the risks they pose. And finally, how the India–EU FTA could reshape electronics exports and global supply chains.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the biggest startup and technology stories shaping the day. Juspay becomes 2026's first unicorn after a $50 million funding round, signalling renewed momentum in fintech. Infosys outlines its plan to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27, even as AI reshapes IT services. Accenture announces a new physical AI security lab in Bengaluru. And from Kumbakonam, we report on Zoho's expansion plans and the launch of its AI-native ERP platform.
As WEF wraps up in Davos, Moneycontrol gets you the latest despatches from the event - find interviews with Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, Paolo Dal Cin (global lead for cybersecurity at Accenture) and Karnataka IB Minister MB Patil. In other news - the pressure continued on Indian stocks and the Rupee, local family run jewellery stores are feeling a liquidity squeeze, learn about the sweat and blood that went into making of the India-EU trade deal and how Ixigo was an unlikely gainer from IndiGo's crisis. Also inside: an interview with Zoho's Sridhar Vembu. Tune in!
Moneycontrol gets an exclusive scoop from US President Donald Trump, Ashwinin Vaishnaw upbeat about strong investor sentiment for India-led AI, investors keenly monitor progress on India-EU trade talks, newly listed startups face shareholder scrutiny and Eternal's earnings deliver a twist few investors were prepared for. Catch all this and more news in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track the biggest startup and tech stories shaping the day. From Davos, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks on India–US trade talks, AI investments, online gaming rules and India's ambitions in semiconductors and artificial intelligence. We also bring you voices from top IT leaders on how AI is changing business models and hiring. Plus, a deep dive into PhonePe's IPO numbers and why newly listed tech firms are facing shareholder resistance on ESOP plans.
Google DeepMind chief executive Demis Hassabis speaks to Moneycontrol exclusively about his thoughts on India's foundational AI models. US President Trump's Davos address keeps markets in the red, Indian markets show prolonged weakness. In other news we track the India-EU trade deal, Deepinder Goyal's resignation and Apple's next move in India. Also find an exclusive interview with Jahangir Aziz, Head of Emerging Markets at JPMorgan as he weighs in on tariffs and trade policy. Tune in!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track a surprise leadership change at Eternal as Deepinder Goyal steps down and Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa prepares to take charge, even as the company reports strong financials. We also bring you key takeaways from Davos on why India should focus on applied AI, insights from Meta and Google DeepMind on the country's AI future, TCS's ambitious data centre plans targeting hyperscalers, and Apple's steady move towards launching Apple Pay in India.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track the biggest stories shaping startups and technology. From Davos, seven Indian business leaders, including N Chandrasekaran, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Salil Parekh, and Srini Pallia, are set to attend a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump. We also bring you how global CEOs at Davos are pitching India as a key hub for telecom, AI, and infrastructure, with Ericsson, Siemens, and Cerebras calling the country central to future growth. Plus, SEBI clears the path for PhonePe's IPO that could value the fintech major at $15 billion, setting up one of India's biggest listings, and AI startup Emergent raises $70 million from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you key voices and trends shaping startups and tech. From Davos, AI pioneer Andrew Ng warns that curbing immigration is an “unforced error” for the US in the AI race and urges India to focus on open-source AI. We also decode why Martin Sorrell says PM Modi is “on fire” and how India is emerging as a global growth and AI execution hub. Plus, how Groww is diversifying beyond derivatives to stay ahead of SEBI's F&O clampdown.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how Infosys raised its revenue guidance even as profits took a hit from labour code provisions, making margins the key point to watch. We also look at Unacademy's decision to shut company-run offline centres and shift to a franchise model, Groww's steady growth and diversification beyond derivatives, and why India's invite to the US-led Pax Silica alliance puts critical minerals and tech supply chains firmly in the geopolitical spotlight.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we start with the government asking quick commerce platforms to drop fixed delivery-time promises like “10-minute delivery” over rider safety concerns. Then, we track fresh funding for Sukino, Liquidnitro Games, and Dazzl across healthcare, gaming, and beauty services. We also bring you Acer India MD's warning on how platform-led price wars can hurt brands, and wrap up with Tamil Nadu's ₹10,000 crore MoU with Sarvam AI to build India's first Sovereign AI Park creating 1,000 high-skilled jobs.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Q3 earnings from TCS and HCL Technologies, including the impact of one-time costs, AI revenue growth, and workforce changes. We also discuss Sarvam's progress on its foundational AI model ahead of the India AI Impact Summit and what it means for India's AI mission. The episode also looks at how AI companies like ChatGPT and Gemini are entering Indian cricket sponsorships, and wraps up with an update on Amagi's IPO strategy and financial turnaround.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a big message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to AI startups on thinking beyond “AI toys” and building for India-scale impact. We also unpack stricter compliance norms for crypto firms, the fallout of the stalled Unacademy–UpGrad deal, and why data centre operators are pitching energy-focused incentives ahead of Budget 2026.
In an exclusive to Moneycontrol, actor-turned-entrepreneur Samantha Prabhu reveals that she found fresh confidence after building startups. Also inside: a mega deal in the wealth management space, what's driving domestic investors to bet on Indian markets, the poor tipping practice in the gig economy space, the iPhone style push for domestic auto parts exports and more. Tune in!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why acquisition talks between Unacademy and upGrad fell apart after months of negotiations, even as consolidation buzz continues in edtech. We also look at why merchants are sticking with UPI Autopay despite falling success rates, and what's driving that choice. Plus, a quick wrap on Amagi's IPO, marked by a valuation reset and a smaller issue size as it heads to public markets.
In an exclusive to Moneycontrol, actor-turned-entrepreneur Samantha Prabhu reveals that she found fresh confidence after building startups. Also inside: a mega deal in the wealth management space, what's driving domestic investors to bet on Indian markets, the poor tipping practice in the gig economy space, the iPhone style push for domestic auto parts exports and more. Tune in!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why tipping on food delivery apps remains a niche behaviour in India and what the numbers really say about rider earnings. We also look at Wispr Flow's bet on voice-first AI inspired by Iron Man's Jarvis, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu's growing startup portfolio, and why artificial intelligence and data centres could take centre stage in the Union Budget for FY27.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how deep tech venture capital is increasingly turning to IIT Madras for technical diligence as consultancy revenues surge. We also look at the sharp rise in crypto SIPs among first-time Indian investors, key expectations from the semiconductor industry ahead of Budget 2026, and Zepto's quiet rollout of in-app UPI payments as delivery platforms bring payments in-house.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we kick off the New Year with a look at how India's startup and tech ecosystem hit the ground running. We unpack Deepinder Goyal's defence of the gig economy amid strike calls, examine India's draft space traffic safety rules as satellite launches rise, track the Centre's biggest-ever approvals under the electronics component scheme, and close with IIT Madras launching IITM Global as it scales its international research ambitions.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we continue our year-end wrap with a deep dive into how gaming and entertainment were reshaped in 2025. From the sudden ban on real-money gaming and mass layoffs to enforcement action and ripple effects across influencers and sports sponsorships, we trace the fallout. The episode also looks at esports, microdramas, YouTube's distribution push, AI adoption in filmmaking, global investor bets, and job losses in animation and VFX.
Tune in for an exclusive Moneycontrol interview with Nilesh Kotak Mahindra MD Nilesh Shah who tells us what will bring back FII money to India in 2026. We also have details on what risks economists have flagged in the pre-budget meeting with the Prime Minister. From how Indian defence producers have automated manufacturing to cars becoming safer with recalls hitting the lowest in years - the latest newsletter covers everything from markets to regulation and more.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we continue our year-end wrap with a deep dive into how India's technology policy landscape unfolded in 2025. From app bans and data protection concerns to the IndiaAI Mission's GPU push and foundational model plans, we track the policy moves shaping startups and tech. The episode also looks at Bengaluru's civic flashpoints, mobility battles, infrastructure delays, and the governance questions that defined the year.
Tune in for an exclusive Moneycontrol interview with Bajaj Finserv's Sanjiv Bajaj who talks about exciting opportunities in the financial services sector and other things close to his heart. From healthier banks in 2025 to the acceleration of Indian GCCs and a new Rupee-Ruble exchange rate, this edition of Moneycontrol Editor's picks curated by editor-in-chief Nalin Mehta covers all the big stories in money and markets all in one place. Tune in!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we continue our year-end wrap with a close look at how India's IT services sector navigated 2025. From TCS's surprise job cuts and billion-dollar data centre bets to a surge in acquisitions, shifting AI strategies, and renewed H-1B visa uncertainty in the US, we break down the policy signals, cost pressures, and structural changes that reshaped the industry over the year.
Tune in for a Moneycontrol newsbreak, now confirmed - the acquisition of Encora by IT services firm Coforge. Also find an analysis on how big tech was bullish on Indian talent despite visa curbs and what hiring shifts are in store. Besides: why was it a mixed year for India's richest families, what the soon to be 40-year-old BSE SENSEX has meant for Indian markets, a guidebook for Indian investors in 2026 and how Ranveer Singh is a superstar in the making after Dhurandhar's stupendous success. All this and more in today's Moneycontrol Editor's Picks.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we kick off our year-end wrap with a deep dive into how 2025 reshaped ecommerce and consumer internet in India. From blockbuster FMCG acquisitions and a surge in startup IPOs to fierce quick commerce rivalries and big-ticket funding rounds, we break down the deals, data points and shifts that defined the year.