Moneycontrol 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, 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.

Markets made a strong comeback on Monday as the Nifty reclaimed the 25,000 mark, powered by a solid show from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. In this episode of Market Minutes, we break down the big movers and the sentiment shift, analyse the fund flow trends, and decode what experts are saying about the road ahead for Nifty — with 24,900 emerging as a make-or-break level. Plus a look at global cues, upcoming earnings, all the stocks that are likely to grab the limelight in trade and the latest on India’s bilateral trade negotiations with the US and UK. In our voice of the day segment, Mahesh Patil of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC shares his take on the banking sector post Q1 earnings. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

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 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.

As markets kick off a new week, all eyes are on heavyweights like Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank — that will set the tone for near-term sentiment. After Friday’s sharp selloff, the Nifty now hovers dangerously close to the crucial 24,900 support mark. Will the index manage to hold ground or extend its slide? In today’s episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka takes you through the key cues for the day — from global cues to earnings expectations and fund flows to technical levels and what experts are saying about where the market could be headed next. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

IPO-bound Lenskart is expected to clock $755 million revenue in FY2025 from both domestic and international businesses. IndusInd Bank’s search for a new CEO may take longer than initially expected. People’s Bank of China’s stake in HDFC bank may present a ticklish issue to the lender preparing for a bonus issue. Govt defends Sahyog Portal in court even as X resists joining the platform. Tune in for the day’s headline-making news on 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.

Global artificial intelligence in banking space is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 30 per cent in the coming years, finding use in almost everything we do. The sector is incorporating AI not just for personalizing customer preferences but also enhancing ATM networks, increasing brand presence among others. In this episode, we are joined by Manisha Banthia, Vice President of Data and analytics at Fiserv Global Services. Recently being named among TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2025, Fiserv is using data analytics, GenAI to make banking easier for the clients and enhance customer experience. It is helping merchants, fintechs with AI in 3 ways – personalize, protect and predict & prevent. Listen in to what Banthia’s insights on where AI will be in the next 25 years.

In a bid to stay competitive, Tata Sons is planning to infuse $400 million into its e-commerce business, Tata Digital. Meanwhile, despite rate cuts and lower inflation, urban consumption remains slack. Find out what more is needed for a sustained economic recovery. In addition to these, learn about Apple’s iPhone exports surge, India’s defence of internet censorship, and how India needs to strategically balance diplomacy and economic rivalry.

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 a cheer for employees, the government is looking to relax rules for withdrawing money from the retirement fund. In international news, US President Trump has said that his deal with India will follow the pact with Indonesia. Further, the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has launched a crypto payment system allowing tourists to pay for goods and services using cryptocurrency.

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.

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, 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.

This edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks spans inflation relief, Ola’s refinancing plans, and TCS’s cautious optimism. Also in focus: govt’s asset sale agenda, Ashok Lavasa’s concerns over Bihar’s voter list, Bengaluru’s GST scare, and Lahori Zeera’s fizzy retail dreams. Plus, Swiggy’s Rohit Kapoor reflects on Gen Z’s food revolution.

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.

Glenmark signs a $2 billion global cancer drug deal, hailed as “an India moment.” Apple scrambles to handle a labour crisis at Foxconn’s India plant, while Foxconn keeps expanding. SIPs cross ₹15 lakh crore, showing retail investor strength. Rohit Jawa’s surprise resignation from HUL and Priya Nair’s appointment signal that the company is shifting gears. All this and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

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!

With a goal to have 2 Indian banks among world’s top 10 by 2047, the government is encouraging NBFCs to become full-fledged banks. Investment banks are lining up for a chance to advise on the NSE IPO. Elon Musk’s X Corp. challenges India’s internet government model. A decision that could help cut steep hospital bills and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.