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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 highlights both improving operating performance and key risks.

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 Zetwerk moves closer to its IPO with plans to raise Rs 2,600 crore through a fresh issue, alongside an OFS by existing shareholders.

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, while Mamaearth parent Honasa Consumer reports a 119% jump in Q1 profit.

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-taxi crackdown pushes more riders towards app-based autos.

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 Zuckerberg's push for open weights

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 its next phase of growth.

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 Karnataka is exploring a partnership with Anthropic to bring AI into governance, education and public services while keeping government data within the state.

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 charges return, and why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologised to the Indian government over content moderation lapses as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. Plus, a quick look at PB Fintech's strong first-quarter earnings.

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 and sharply narrowing losses.

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 of a structural comeback or just a relief rally.

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 the startup unveils plans for a trillion-parameter foundation model. Swiggy vs Zepto: The quick commerce rivalry moves beyond discounts and delivery speeds as Swiggy questions Zepto's choice of growth metrics while outlining Instamart's next phase under new CEO Nandita Sinha. UPI's privacy dilemma: Why NPCI wants payment apps to mask users' mobile numbers—and the trade-offs between privacy, convenience and fraud prevention. Tune in for all this and more on Tech3, Moneycontrol's daily podcast covering the latest in startups, technology, AI and venture capital.

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 guidance say about enterprise AI spending and the outlook for the global IT sector.

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 will make UPI payments more secure by masking phone numbers and promoting username-based UPI IDs.

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 paper leaks.

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 temporarily work from its Noida and Gurugram offices amid student protests.

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.

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 overlooking.

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 to relaunch its AI-focused Wings upskilling programme.

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 frontrunner to acquire Happiest Minds.

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.

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 III, anchored by Nandan Nilekani, with a sharp focus on AI application startups.

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 unpack PhonePe's latest leadership reshuffle with Srijon Biswas taking over as CTO and co-founder Rahul Chari moving into an expanded Chief Product and Technology Officer role.

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 on Bengaluru-based spacetech startup GalaxEye, which has lost contact with its maiden Earth observation satellite, Mission Drishti, after a geomagnetic solar storm.

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 payments for App Store and iCloud purchases in India after a five-year gap

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 teachers to do more than just teach—they could earn up to ₹15 lakh by referring top-performing JEE and NEET students. We look at why the policy is attracting attention across India's coaching industry. Also, Virat Kohli-backed Agilitas is in talks to acquire Yuvraj Singh-backed Sports365, a move that could strengthen its ambitions in India's fast-growing sports retail market. Finally, KPIT Technologies saw its shares tumble nearly 16 percent after the company lowered its revenue growth guidance for the financial year, setting off concerns for other ER and D firms such as Tata Technologies and Tata E

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 CFO Vinit Teredesai on the Nagarro acquisition, investor concerns and the company's global growth plans.

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 EBITDA positive.

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 of a furniture manufacturing business that serves both corporate and government clients. Tune in to watch the full episode.

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 investors before taking charge of WhatsApp, and explain how SEBI's proposed advertising code could change the rules for finance influencers with large social media followings.

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 leadership shake-up at Swiggy Instamart as competition in quick commerce intensifies.

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 all this and more from the world of startups and technology.

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 platform, why Big Tech hiring in India is becoming more selective despite continued growth, and Moneycontrol's report on Nandan Nilekani-backed Fundamentum Partnership preparing a new fund with a target corpus of Rs 1,800 crore to Rs 2,500 crore as investor appetite for growth-stage startups shows signs of returning.

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 Byre Gowda outlines his governance priorities, and the AI talent war heats up with Google DeepMind veteran Noam Shazeer heading to OpenAI.

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 Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG retest.

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 blocked ahead of the NEET re-examination, and the leadership transition at BigBasket as quick commerce competition continues to intensify.

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 rethinking AI strategies after the Anthropic episode, and Razorpay's confidential IPO filing as India's startup listing pipeline continues to gather momentum.

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 round.

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 Bengaluru-based Ethereal Machines raises $28.5 million to expand manufacturing, semiconductors and industrial AI capabilities.

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 hardware push with the launch of its India-designed server, Nathu La.

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 of the Modi era. Also in this edition: rising retail participation in government bonds, India's energy-security rethink, GPUs as collateral for AI financing, and key developments across dealmaking, technology and global mobility.

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 Bengaluru-based quick commerce startup FirstClub raising $55 million to fund expansion. From IPOs and investing apps to AI policy and fresh funding, here are the biggest startup and tech stories of the day.

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 opens access to its cybersecurity-focused Mythos AI model for organisations in India. From venture capital to AI policy and cyber defence, here are the top startup and tech stories shaping the day.

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 as AI accelerates the speed of cyberattacks. And finally, Indian IT stocks are making a comeback, with investors increasingly viewing AI as a growth opportunity rather than a disruption risk for software and IT services companies.

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 nearly a million subscription cancellations a month, and what that says about India's recurring payments ecosystem. And finally, HCLTech faces a setback as Xerox prepares to shift part of its BPM operations in-house, potentially impacting employees.

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, and how a Delhi High Court ruling on Google Ads and trademark bidding could reshape digital advertising strategies across sectors.

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 moats. And finally, a quick leadership update as former Bank of America investment banker Abhilash Padival prepares to join Pocket FM as CFO ahead of its expected fundraising and IPO plans.

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 major part of the tech workforce behind the scenes. And finally, India and the US move closer on rare earth and critical minerals cooperation as global supply chain concerns intensify

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 adds to uncertainty for Indian students planning overseas education, while Europe increasingly emerges as an alternative destination. And finally, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran is set to present a revised business roadmap amid growing scrutiny around the group's investment strategy, profitability timelines and governance tensions.

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 workforce recalibration. And finally, LTIMindtree announces a $186 million acquisition of Randstad's technology and consulting business across key global markets as it expands its AI and digital engineering capabilities.

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 dedicated AI-focused ministries, signalling how states are treating artificial intelligence as a governance and economic priority. And finally, Nykaa and Honasa Consumer post strong quarterly growth as India's beauty and personal care market continues expanding.