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Episodes
5300: RDI fund selects first cohort, Nazara founder steps down as MD and more
On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you up to speed on the change of guard at Nazara, the RDI fund, why the sheen has come off festive sales, IndiaAI GPU providers eyeing oversea buyers and HCLTech’s earnings
5299: US immigration squeeze: Opportunity for India?; More VCs in line for deep-tech funds; and more
On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news:
Can US green-card curbs mean more jobs for India? Experts weigh in on implications.
The government is widening its deep-tech funding funnel and how the government is expanding the pool of fund managers.
And why India wants its private space companies to use desi chips.
5298: PM Modi sounds alarm on deepfakes, UPI MDR rollout may face delay, and more | MC Tech3
On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news:
On what PM Modi said about tackling deepfakes and frauds at the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress.
Why implementation of MDR can be pushed to January 2027 and what will be National Payments Corporation of India’s next move
And the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
5297: Navi’s $40M Fundraise from Elevation, Flipkart's ESOP problem & Why UPI MDR Won’t Kill Fintech Fees
On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: Sachin Bansal’s Navi is in talks to raise $40 million from Elevation; former Flipkart CXOs knock on Walmart’s door over ESOPs; why UPI MDR is unlikely to kill fintech platform fees; and why India could become a top-three ServiceNow market. :::
5296: Quick-commerce ad rates squeeze D2C brands; fintech startup Oolka eyes $45 million funding; Bengaluru gets set for an AI city — and more
On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news:
Why festive shopping is getting a little less merry for D2C brands and how expensive visibility has become on quick commerce?
How the fintech funding tap is flowing again and what’s Oolka’s AI-led approach?
What’s in store in the futuristic AI township near Bengaluru’s Agara Lake that’s being bui
5295: Premji Wants a Bigger Slice; Cambium Pulls the Plug on India GCC; and More
On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news:
Why Premji Invest is Rethinking Its Playbook—why does it want a bigger slice of the companies it backs?
What led to Cambium cutting 200 jobs and shutting down India GCC?
And finally, earnings season is here. So what are the key trends investors should watch in India’s IT services industry?
5294: Why Indian banks aren’t biting into Apple Pay, the real reason why RDI fund has hit pause and more | MC Tech3
On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: Why Indian banks aren’t biting on Apple Pay -- what’s holding back Apple’s payments ambitions in India? Backlog! Why the RDI Fund had to hit pause -- what the delay means for startups, deep tech and innovation funding. AI could cut time to IPO -- Accel’s Subrata Mitra on how AI could reshape the p
5293: Disquiet over Flipkart IPO among former and current employees, Doordash dashes to Hyderabad for India GCC and more | MC Tech3
On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we tell about Apple Pay finally launching in India with Axis Bank, the disquiet among former and current employees of Walmart-owned Flipkart over an elusive IPO, Doordash setting up its Hyderabad GCC and why the 1 lakh crore rupees RDI fund has hit a pause.
5292: India eyes tighter social media rules for minors; Groww opens door to US stocks and more
On this edition of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about how legacy automakers are tightening their grip in India’s electric two-wheeler market, India looking to tighten social media access, Groww's rollout of US investing and how new-age block deals split VCs, mutual funds.
5291: Intel CEO invests in Ultraviolette, startup block deals surge his a record high and more | MC Tech3
On this edition of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about funding rounds in AI companies Ema and Brahma AI, why block deals are touching record highs in new age listed companies and Ultraviolette’s connection with Intel CEO.
5290: How Narayana Murthy and Azim Premji struck gold with NSE IPO, Spinny and Snapdeal head to Dalal Street and more | MC Tech3
On this edition of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we discuss PhonePe’s international foray, how NSE will enrich IT czars Murthy and Premji, Spinny and Snapdeal’s IPO route and more…
5289: Starbucks brings more than coffee to Chennai, Indian founders create record wealth abroad and more | Tech3
On this edition of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about Starbucks’ first-ever GCC in India, why Skillmatics is attracting investors and the Indian Diaspora Index by Prosus and Dealroom, which now counts 205 current and former overseas unicorns with at least one founder who grew up in India, together worth $560 billion on a founder-attributed basis.
5288: Govt weighs checks to prevent from passing MDR cost to customers, why Fintech funding may get a boost and more
On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about the checks that the Govt is putting in place when it comes to merchants and MDR, why fintech funding may get a shot in the arm from UPI MDR and top voices from Semicon India 2026.
5287: 18% GST on UPI MDR, Rentomojo’s IPO mojo and more | MC Tech3
On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we shine a light on Semicon 2.0, India’s flagship semiconductor event, 18% on UPI MDR and Renotmojo’s IPO pop. Listen in
5286: PhonePe’s MDR boost and IPO, TCS consolidates campus in Bengaluru, and more | MC Tech3
On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you takeaways from a detailed interview with PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam on MDR, TCS’ move to consolidate its office presence in Bengaluru, and why Sharrp Ventures is sharply focussed on India’s booming consumer economy.
5285: How Magic Bus bridges the gap from school to work | Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO, Magic Bus India Foundation
The year is 1999. A rugby match sows the seed of a community programme that grows into a national movement. Magic Bus India Foundation is now one of the leading NGOs for education and skilling. It has carved a path dotted with milestones, transforming over 5 million young lives in the last 27 years of its work.
But the challenges facing India in the years ahead are unlike those of the past. A new
5284: MDR is here, Oracle India begins layoffs and more | MC Tech3
On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about UPI MDR fixed at 0.4% for transactions over Rs 2,000; capped at Rs 300 per transaction for transactions of Rs 75,000
At around 40 bps MDR, the ecosystem could generate up to Rs 16,000 crore in revenue annually.
We also shine a light on what went down at Sugar cosmetics, the layoffs sweeping through Oracle India and an AI startup that
5283: Tech 3: GCC GST Relief, AI Slowdown & India’s CBDC Plans
In this episode of Tech 3, we look at four major technology developments shaping India and the global tech landscape. India’s GST Council may consider relief for Global Capability Centres providing services to overseas entities, while leading AI figures call for a slower and safer approach to frontier AI development. We also explore India’s plans to connect its CBDC with partner countries for fast
5282: India’s Data Centre Race, Groww outshines the rest & Temasek’s India bets take off | MC Tech3
Whatfix names co-founder Vara Kumar as CEO following the passing of co-founder Khadim Batti. Meanwhile, India’s data-centre boom accelerates, raising questions about power, water and community impact as the US grapples with the costs of rapid expansion. Plus, Temasek's India bets continue to shine and how Groww outpaced peers in August.
5281: Pixxel and Nua’s Fresh Funding, India’s Premium Consumption Boom, IT Secretary’s Tech Agenda & the Rise of Wealth Tech | MC Tech3
On today’s Tech 3, we cover the biggest developments shaping India’s startup and technology landscape: Pixxel.and Nua’s latest funding and expansion plans, and a fresh wave of investor interest in India’s premium consumption startups. We also look at the Karnataka IT Secretary’s priorities for India’s digital and technology ecosystem, and explore how wealth-tech platforms are changing the way Indi
5280: VCs cash out big from new-age stocks; Slice raises $100 million, valuation sliced; and Pocket FM's microdrama saga | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Nvidia’s $12.93 billion deal for Hugging Face and its bet on open AI models, nearly Rs 27,000 crore worth of startup stock block deals as VCs cash out, Slice’s $100 million fundraise at a sharply lower valuation, Pocket FM’s return to microdramas with Pocket Saga, and PayPal’s job cuts in India amid a global restructuring.
5279: Zerodha’s Merchant Banking Bet, Flipkart’s Micro-Drama Play, AssamSat attracts private space cos & India’s Bond Boom Description | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol- Zerodha is moving beyond broking with SEBI approval to enter merchant banking, bringing its low-cost, no-hard-selling philosophy to IPOs and investment banking. Meanwhile, Flipkart is betting on micro-dramas to bring entertainment closer to commerce - turning viewers into shoppers. We also look at the race for AssamSat, as India’s private space companies compete
5278: FirstCry's War Cry, Agrani, Ananant in fresh funding talks; and RBI re-KYC nightmare hits merchants | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the proposed $103,000 H-1B fee and what it could mean for global tech hiring, FirstCry’s market value falling below $1 billion, fresh funding talks in India’s semiconductor sector, the RBI’s September 15 merchant re-KYC deadline, and nearly Rs 6,000 crore worth of institutional trades in Lenskart and Eternal. We also remember Whatfix co-founder and CE
5277: Semicon 2.0 gets its playbook; Ather’s Konarc could drive 50% revenue: Tarun Mehta; and Zomato to cut 250-300 customer support jobs | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the government’s detailed Semicon 2.0 framework and its plans to expand India’s semiconductor ecosystem. We also track Ather Energy’s expectations for Konarc, Zomato’s restructuring of its Hyderabad customer support operations, and a cybercrime warning over malicious Android apps being used to target users for financial fraud.
5276: The Tax-Free Wealth Opportunity Employees Are Missing | Dhirendra Kumar
Retirement planning remains one of the most overlooked parts of financial planning in India. But is the real problem the lack of investment options — or simply the way we think about retirement?
In this episode of Retire Rich, Dhirendra Kumar, Founder & CEO, Value Research, explains why retirement planning is fundamentally a behavioural challenge and why starting early can make a significant diffe
5275: Trump’s new H-1B fee may squeeze foreign hiring; Delhivery gives D2C brands a bigger festive bill; and Nilekani-led task force seeks ideas to overhaul India’s exams
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the proposed $103,000 H-1B fee and what it could mean for foreign tech hiring and international students. We also cover Delhivery’s higher shipping charges for D2C brands ahead of the festive season, the Centre’s public consultation on reforms to India’s examination system, and IndiGo Ventures’ investment in AI startup Sarvam as the airline explores A
5274: Stability AI cofounder Emad Mostaque’s open-stack India plans; TCS trims Q1 variable pay; and Fintech funding heats up, again | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Emad Mostaque’s call to turn India Stack into an “intelligence stack”, TCS cutting variable pay for mid- and senior-level employees, fresh funding talks across fintech startups, and Deepinder Goyal’s Temple acquiring London-based longevity clinic Longévous.
5273: VCs cash out in startup block deals; Zerodha, Angel One to offer corporate bonds; and Gaja Capital hits Dalal Street | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at over Rs 6,900 crore worth of block deals involving Groww, PhysicsWallah and other stocks, fresh funding talks at Superhealth and Runable, and Zerodha and Angel One’s plans to offer corporate bonds. We also track Gaja Alternative’s strong market debut and India’s push to deepen Apple’s local component manufacturing before expanding into more finished p
5272: 100 Million Healthy Days: Dr. Sudha Chandrashekar, CEO, Swasti on Building a Healthier India
India’s healthcare ecosystem is at an important inflection point. From health financing and primary care to climate-related risks, technology and equitable access, the challenge is no longer simply expanding healthcare, but building a system that can withstand what lies ahead. For over 20 years, Swasti – the Health Catalyst - has drawn valuable experience working in each of these domains to help p
5271: Why TCS bought Porsche’s struggling IT unit; Airbound’s $37M push beyond healthcare; and NPCI chief on 10 years of UPI
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode why TCS bought Porsche’s struggling IT unit MHP for €320 million, even as MHP’s revenue fell from €828 million in 2023 to around €742 million in 2025. Plus, Airbound raises $37 million to expand from healthcare deliveries to commercial cargo, UPI turns 10 as NPCI looks beyond payments for its next phase, and I4C orders Google to remove three more malic
5270: Is your retirement portfolio keeping pace with the changes in India's pension landscape?
In this episode of #RetireRich, Sumit Shukla, MD & CEO, Axis Pension Fund, discusses the major upgrades in a financial portfolio many investors often overlook and what it means for long-term wealth creation.
Watch Conversation: https://youtu.be/qe-HACzi98U
5269: TCS buys Porsche’s IT unit for €320 million; A91’s Atomberg and Sedemac bets pay off; and Amazon, Flipkart hike seller fees
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, TCS acquires Porsche’s IT and management consulting arm MHP for €320 million and signs a €1.25 billion strategic partnership with the automaker. We look at how A91 Partners is sitting on big gains from its bets on Atomberg and Sedemac, while Amazon and Flipkart change seller fees ahead of the festive season. Plus, Third Wave Coffee raises Rs 408 crore led by Wes
5268: Rapido's Ownly captures 10% of Bengaluru market; Two senior level exits from Flipkart; and Why London's Crane VC is all in on India Deeptech and AI
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, the government notifies its Rs 62,500-crore mobile manufacturing scheme as it pushes for deeper local sourcing. Rapido’s Ownly reaches 50,000 daily food orders in Bengaluru, two senior executives exit Flipkart, Crane doubles down on India’s deeptech and AI startups, and Atomberg files draft IPO papers with a fresh issue of up to Rs 450 crore.
5267: Developers reel under KYC nightmare; Zerodha’s shift; and TCS: I will be watching you | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Indian app developers face a September 15 KYC deadline for overseas payments, while Zerodha brings mutual funds to its Kite trading app. TCS has deployed a digital experience monitoring tool on company laptops, and babycare quick-commerce startup Peeko raises Rs 67.4 crore in a Series A round.
5266: Shiprocket IPO lands with a 35% pop; Fintech funding frenzy; and TCS vs Infosys vs HCLTech: Three AI paths | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, fintech funding activity picks up across savings, wealth management, banking infrastructure and lending. India’s IT majors are taking different approaches to their AI strategies, while KKR invests in BookMyShow as competition in entertainment and ticketing intensifies. And Shiprocket makes its stock market debut at a 35 percent premium after its IPO was subscrib
5265: Razorpay's AI payments foundation model; Odisha hikes semicon subsidy, eyes three more projects; and ORR woes again for Bengaluru techies | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay brings AI deeper into payments with a foundation model trained on nearly 3 trillion data points across 4 billion transactions. Odisha raises its semiconductor subsidy under Semicon 2.0 as it targets more OSAT, packaging and component companies. In Bengaluru, ORRCA wants major road works delayed until the Namma Metro becomes operational, while Swiggy res
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
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