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In today's episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Swiggy serves up gains for SoftBank Vision Fund as its stock rallies. IAMAI warns that a legal grey area in India's data law could derail AI progress. Nandan Nilekani floats a bold $3 trillion plan to tokenise land. And D2C beauty brand Renee Cosmetics raises $30M to power its next phase of growth.
US President Donald Trump imposes an additional 25 percent tariff on Indian goods exports, citing Russian oil purchase, on top of country-specific tariffs of 25 per cent. Could this trigger a reaction against Trump brand equity in India? Moneycontrol investigates. Besides this, find our pieces on the implications of PM Modi's visit to China, RBI's pause on repo rate cuts and why India is definitely not a “tariff king”. Also inside: RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra's views on UPI transaction fees, Swiggy's exit from Rapido & other important headlines of the day.
In today's episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down four big stories: Antfin's Rs 5,375 crore exit from Zomato, Swiggy's plan to cash out of Rapido with a $300 million deal, Bluestone's glitzy IPO despite being loss-making, and RBI's fresh take on the future of UPI charges. Plus, a deep dive into how India's biggest banks are quietly building their own GenAI stacks.
Jane Street is under the scanner again for potentially breaching India's Place of Effective Management (POEM) rules for taxation. Indian quick commerce companies are experimenting with incentives to retain manpower. A Moneycontrol analysis shows India ranks below countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand on tariffs imposed on US goods. Our reporters also argue that India's spot as a China alternative for manufacturing remains intact despite Trump's tariff threat.
In a deeper probe of western sanctions against Russia amid Trump's higher tariff threats against India for trading with Moscow, Moneycontrol finds the European Union's imports from Russia are nearly as high as India's. Also in this edition: scrutiny on Amazon & Flipkart, Income Tax Bill 2025 faces criticism, and UPI crosses another big milestone.
In this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we break down Antfin's Rs 3,803 crore exit from Paytm, the growing rider shortage hitting quick commerce players, and why the government is tightening cybersecurity rules for AI and quantum systems. Plus, Ather Energy reports a sharp jump in revenue and margins & net loss narrows, while Shree Anandhaas secures its first big cheque from A91 in nearly three decades.
What makes an investor back a startup in a “crowded, commoditized” space? In this episode of PitchCraft Season 2, we go deep into Razorpay's original pitch deck, which helped a pair of IIT grads raise their first round of funding against the odds. Co-founder Harshil Mathur, along with early investor Vikram Vaidyanathan, takes us back to 2015. Learn how they framed the market, the friction points they chose to highlight, and why they focused on product and tech when everyone else said the market was done. It's a captivating tale of strength in the face of big odds, small victories paving the way for the ultimate success, the importance of clarity and vision, and what it takes to make a bet that other investors won't. It's a must-watch for early-stage founders, operators, and investors alike. Presented by Moneycontrol, in association with SeedToScale, curated by Accel.
In Today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Apple braces for a $1.1B tariff hit as Trump turns up the heat, even as iPhone sales surge. Rural fintech SarvaGram reports strong income growth but shrinking profits. Swiggy Instamart CEO says the quick commerce fight is far from over, with rivals expanding fast. And Delhivery kicks off FY26 with a 67% profit jump.
Infosys remains optimistic about recruitment even as rival TCS prepares for a significant workforce reduction in the wake of AI-driven business squeeze. Listen to Infosys CEO Salil Parekh's exclusive interview with Moneycontrol. In other news, we dive deep into Tata's acquisition of Iveco and Swiggy's reevaluation of its investments in Rapido. Also find: economists' take on Trump's tariff aftermath and a round-up of boardroom gossip.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into Swiggy's widening losses as Instamart expansion costs bite, despite 54% revenue growth. We explore the drama brewing between Swiggy and its investee Rapido, which just announced plans to compete in food delivery. We also unpack the great IT divide - Infosys adding 17,000 employees while TCS cuts 12,000 jobs, Cognizant beating revenue estimates but freezing salary hikes, and how ICICI Bank's new UPI fees are challenging the payments ecosystem for fintechs.
Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Indian exports starting August 1, penalising India for continuing Russian energy and arms imports. The tariff puts India behind peers like Vietnam and Japan, sparking concerns over Apple's India strategy, foreign factory investments, and a potential $30 billion economic hit. Moneycontrol investigates the fallout and other implications from 5 angles. For these and more news tune in to this edition of Moneycontro Editor's Picks.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode the ripple effect of TCS laying off 12,000+ staffers, how Lenskart is reshaping governance and rolling out ESOPs ahead of its billion-dollar IPO, and Weaver Services' Rs 1,200 crore fundraise that signals a shift towards non-tech bets. Plus, we track UPI's expansion into the UK through the India-UK FTA and the early festive hiring surge that's creating over 2 lakh gig jobs across India.
TCS CEO Krithivasan exclusively spoke to Moneycontrol addressing the TCS layoffs, revealing it is not due to AI. However, the job cuts have sparked fears across India's IT sector, with many expecting TCS to have set a precedent. Also inside: Gig hiring is already picking up pace ahead of the festive season, India Inc's June quarter earnings show a surprising profit growth accompanied by sales slowdown, and a simplified GST structure may be in store for the textiles sector. All this and more in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks.
In this insightful episode, presented by Moneycontrol in collaboration with GivingPi, Geetika Dadlani, Associate Director, Dasra and Head of GivingPi, explores an emerging shift in Indian philanthropy, the rise of philanthropy networks. In a sector that's often deeply personal and sometimes solitary, she unpacks how networks like GivingPi are fostering trust, learning, and alignment, thereby contributing to shaping the future of Indian philanthropy.
In today's Tech3 podcast, we break a Moneycontrol exclusive, MoEngage is raising $200 million as it plans to flip back to India. Swiggy sees key board exits just ahead of results, while the Indian government cracks down on 25 OTT platforms including Ullu and ALTT. Plus, the India-UK FTA introduces a first-ever safeguard for AI and software IP.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, SEBI clears PhysicsWallah's confidential IPO, ChrysCapital eyes a $3 billion exit pipeline, and Nexus looks to raise $700 million for its next fund. Plus, Trump takes aim at tech outsourcing to India, and Sundar Pichai weighs in on the fierce AI talent war as Big Tech offers nine-figure deals to stay ahead. All this and more, in under 10 minutes!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the dismantling of Good Glamm Group's house-of-brands model, Infosys' Q1 beat and revised guidance, and Myntra's alleged FDI violations under ED scrutiny. Gupshup explores Ghar Wapsi after $60 million fundraise, while Agentic AI startup Composio rides the AI funding wave. Also on the show why Paytm is quietly stepping back from the Default Loss Guarantee model.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Paytm surprises with a Rs 123 crore profit in Q1, Milky Mist gears up for a Rs 2,035 crore IPO, and Fidelity trims 500 roles in India amid global shifts. We also check out Infosys' newly sets up council for emerging tech and who is leading it. Tune in for sharp startup and tech news only on the Moneycontrol Tech3 Podcast.
A Moneycontrol analysis finds which Indian CEOs take home the highest salaries. Also, Baijayant Panda reveals the rationale behind parliamentary panel recommendations on the Income Tax Bill. We explain how China's rare earth export curbs have hit the brakes on Apple AirPod manufacture in Telangana, and how productivity is spiralling in the Parliament's monsoon session every year. And in the world of show business, we tell you why Saiyaara seems to have struck a chord with youth in tier 2 and 3 cities, and deep dive into its record-making box office collection.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack why Zomato-parent Eternal's stock jumped despite a 90% drop in profit. India's quantum dreams take shape with a 100-qubit project. We dive into why family-run businesses are turning to private equity. Then, the AI ouroboros problem, can models trained on AI-generated data stay smart? And finally, Zoho bets on vertical SaaS with its Zia LLM and domain-specific agents. Tune in for the day's biggest tech and startup stories.
A Moneycontrol analysis shows that recently several stocks have responded positively to leadership changes. Also in this edition: exclusive interviews with Apollo Hospitals Managing Director Suneeta Reddy and Zoho CEO Mani Vembu. We have details on India's plans to set up a 100 qubit superconducting quantum computing facility, how Delhi's universities are running large deficits, and why PE funds are increasingly investing in family-owned businesses. All this and more in today's Moneycontrol Editor's Picks.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Lenskart's FY25 financials, where there seems to be a sharp growth and even sharper margins. Flipkart is witnessing a leadership shakeup, while a fake Supreme Court handle on X turns into a courtroom spectacle. Plus, Udaan gears up for IPO with the acquisition of ShopKirana to deepen its FMCG play. Tune in for your daily dose of startup and tech news.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Wipro beats Street estimates with an 11% profit jump, while more states ask UPI apps for merchant data to track GST compliance. Tata Digital gets a $400 million lifeline from Tata Sons, the govt defends content takedown powers in a legal face-off with X, and Airtel partners with Perplexity to give users a full year of free AI-powered search.
In today's episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we cover Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal-backed LAT Aerospace buys a jet, a record-breaking mid-year sale for Amazon and Flipkart, Bhutan's bold crypto push for tourism, and the quiet close of Cognizant's bribery case in the US. Tune in for the latest in startups and tech.
In today's episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Tesla officially arrives in India with its first showroom in Mumbai, but the Model Y price tag may surprise you. Plus, Sparrow Capital gears up for a Rs 400 crore fundraise, fintech startup Xaults brings fractional stock ownership to Indian retail investors, and PhonePe hires ex-Meta India public policy head Shivnath Thukral ahead of its IPO.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra tells CNBC that rate cuts are still possible on a neutral stance. In another Moneycontrol exclusive, Glenmark Pharma's Chairman Glenn Saldanha says Indian companies should compete on innovation after the drug maker's deal with AbbVie. Find out what Tesla's more affordable Model Y range will entail and learn how headlines about inflation's six-year-low milestone misses the full picture.
In today's episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Ola Electric's Q1 earnings and its strategic shift from hypergrowth to profitability. We also look at why Bengaluru shopkeepers are pulling down UPI QR codes amid a GST crackdown, what the Indian government's new AI Bill of Materials means for developers, and why TCS CEO is optimistic despite a slow start to FY26.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Tesla confirms its India entry with a showroom launch on July 15, and Elon Musk's X slashes subscription prices in India by up to 47%. We also decode which Indian state tops UPI usage, explore Apple's plan to manage the Foxconn engineer exodus in Tamil Nadu, and unpack how Indian IT giants like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro are going all in on Gen AI by partnering with startups. Tune in for your daily dose of startup and tech news!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, the Delhi High Court halts five Kuku FM shows after a copyright complaint from Pocket FM. India's top brokerages see a dip in active users despite a bullish market. TCS beats profit estimates in Q1, but revenue falls short. We decode why fintechs are betting big on Model Context Protocol. Plus, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal buys a luxury apartment at The Camellias in Gurugram for Rs 52.3 crore. Tune in for your daily startup and tech news fix!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal looks to raise his stake at a steep pre-IPO discount, bringing the eyewear giant's valuation down to $1 billion. Zepto is eyeing a $500 million fundraise at a $7 billion valuation, while Kreditbee posts a sharp 66% profit jump in FY25. Plus, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins calls India one of the company's biggest global growth bets. Tune in for your daily wrap of the sharpest startup and tech news.
In an exclusive, Moneycontrol reports that Maran brothers may have reached a resolution brokered by CM MK Stalin. A closer look at what Trump's latest tariffs announcement means for India. State run banks are leading the rate-cut race and Tier II cities are emerging as growth hotspots. Finally, rock and roll may actually be dead if we go by the evidence of GenZ music taste in the last decade. All this and more in today's edition of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you exclusive updates on a possible end to the Maran brothers' feud, with Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi stepping in. We unpack India's creator economy: 45 lakh influencers, but few making real money. Also on the radar: Q1 earnings preview for top IT firms, X vs the Indian government over account takedowns, BigBasket's boardroom reshuffle, and Karnataka's push to regulate online gaming. Your daily fix of startup and tech news!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Capgemini makes one of the biggest AI-driven acquisitions of the year, buying WNS for $3.3 billion. Cred leads in credit card bill value, even outpacing PhonePe. Yulu scales EV rentals for gig workers in the quick commerce boom. Esports giant Garena returns with Free Fire Max India Cup. And BigBasket ropes in a new CFO from Amazon, HUL. Tune in for sharp startup and tech updates.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India sees a strategic opening as Foxconn pulls 300 Chinese engineers from Apple factories. Over a dozen startups, including Meesho and PhysicsWallah, are prepping for IPOs worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore. Generative AI is transforming India's IT sector, reducing reliance on mass hiring. And Sarvam AI begins training the country's first sovereign large language model, backed by a Rs 1,500 crore government push. All that and more in today's top startup and tech updates.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Meesho's confidential move toward a billion-dollar IPO, Bizongo's founders and investors coming under the EOW's scanner, Mobikwik's entry into stock broking, and Catamaran's plans to recreate a Cloudtail-style success in Indian precision manufacturing. Tune in for the day's biggest startup and tech headlines.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode green shoots in India's startup job market, with hiring up and layoffs down. Nykaa's early investor Banga family is cashing out Rs 1,400 crore worth of shares. Swiggy shuts its storefront platform Minis. The Centre rolls out new ride-hailing rules legalising bike taxis and capping surge fares. And finally, India bets big on deep tech with a Rs 1 lakh crore RDI scheme. Tune in for the sharpest startup and tech stories!
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the boardroom drama delaying KKR's exit from Avendus Capital, Shadowfax's confidential Rs 2,000 crore IPO filing, and why Apple's MacBooks and iPads are booming in India. We also spotlight Binance CEO Richard Teng's take on India's crypto hesitation and Bhutan's bold crypto bet. Plus, Francisco D'Souza explains why the future of IT services lies in AI-powered human-machine collaboration.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the return of new-age IPOs with Curefoods, Wakefit, and Pine Labs collectively eyeing Rs 4,000 crore in fresh capital. Jumbotail becomes the latest unicorn with a $120 million round. Infra.Market secures $50 million in new debt funding ahead of its IPO, and the Centre readies a national GCC framework to tackle India's tech talent crunch. Tune in for your daily dose of startup and tech news.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Virat Kohli's Rs 40 crore investment in Agilitas and his deeper role in building a sportswear empire. We then decode the DRHPs of Pine Labs and Wakefit as they prep for IPO glory. And finally, we break down why ride-hailing fares in Bengaluru are rising from driver tips to platform fees and what regulators plan to do about it.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Raphe mPhibr's record $100 million defence-tech funding, Pine Labs filing for a $300 million IPO, and Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety's comments on Rapido's zero-commission food delivery model. Also in the mix, Binny Bansal's $20 million bet on AI startup ShopOS, and a deep dive into why India's quick commerce market could touch $30 billion by 2030.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down NPCI's massive 42% profit jump and what's driving it, Lenskart's bold IPO strategy to skip confidential DRHP route, and Giva's Rs 530 crore raise to go big on lab-grown diamonds. Plus, we dive into the rise of “beauty fintech”, EMIs for Botox are now a thing! And finally, meet the Indian Air Force pilot who just blasted off to space with SpaceX.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Dream11's parent Dream Sports steps into casual real-money gaming with Dream Play, Meesho trims its board as it gears up for IPO, and Mirae Asset India's VC head Ashish Dave resigns. We also break down Karnataka's proposed bills to curb fake news and hate speech and why experts are raising red flags. Plus, a quick look at tech CEO paychecks. Tune in for all this and more!
From Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit, we spotlight the leading voices on industry trends and growth prospects. We also report on a possible fresh controversy at Indusind as a probe reveals microloan defaults. Meanwhile, a fragile truce in West Asia came as a relief for Indian exporters for whom the middle east is a major market. Also, in a welcome move, the government is planning to extend social security benefits to gig workers. Tune in for all this and more in today's edition of moneycontrol Editor's Picks.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Kamath brothers' Rs 250 crore investment in InCred, India's game-changing 100% GPU subsidy for AI model builders, and why the falling rupee isn't all good news for Indian IT giants. We also dive into Rainmatter's refreshing investment philosophy and the explosive rise of bite-sized micro-dramas in India. Tune in for sharp, updates from the world of startups, tech, and business.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Rs 5,926 crore feud tearing through the Sun TV empire as Dayanidhi Maran accuses his brother Kalanithi Maran of fraud. We also bring you Cognizant's eye-popping land deal in Vizag, HAL's big leap into India's rocket game, and why VerlInvest is betting big on Indian consumer brands. Tune in for sharp, crisp updates from the world of startups, tech, and business.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Amazon's Rs 2,000 crore push to supercharge India's logistics, why India's tech leaders want a Chief AI Minister, and SEBI's new ESOP lifeline for startup founders. Plus, we take you inside Notion's rapid-fire AI playbook and Freshworks' big pivot from SaaS to AI. Tune in for the sharpest updates from the world of tech and startups.
Dayanidhi Maran demands original shareholding structure in Sun TV as Maran family feud brews, RBI fortifies gold stockpile, Pakistan risks being put on the FATF grey list again. In other news, Kesar has pipped Alphonso as the most exported mango. And Sachin Tendulkar speaks to Moneycontrol on how Team India should navigate the new era of cricket.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Kuku FM is in talks to raise a fresh $70 million as demand for bite-sized content surges, Udaan secures a payment aggregator licence to tighten internal systems, IPO-bound Urban Company posts a profit ahead of its big market debut, and ASCI revises its opinion trading report after MPL's legal challenge. Tune in for sharp, concise updates from the world of business, tech, and startups.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay steps into the consumer UPI race with a $30 million bet on POP. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy explains why AI won't take away jobs and shares how ChatGPT made him five times more productive. Plus, Indian Y Combinator-backed startups like Meesho and Razorpay face a $600 million tax hit, and Balaji Telefilms launches AI-generated micro dramas under two minutes. Tune in for the sharpest updates from tech, startups, and business.
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Meesho heads back to India with a $288 million tax bill, FamApp's co-founder prepares to exit with a stake sale, Karnataka halts bike taxis but riders find a ‘parcel' hack, Meta names a new India boss and brings ads to WhatsApp, and Sequoia bets big on fintech startup Aspora's cross-border play. Tune in for top startup, tech, and business stories of the day!