Moneycontrol Podcast

The Sir Ratan Tata Trust is likely to see the appointment of Neville Tata, son of chairman Noel Tata, as a trustee. First tranche of India-US trade talks is close to being finalised. US decision to halt immigrant visa issuances to 75 countries could disrupt a big share of global migration flows. While India is diversifying into missiles and sensors, Pakistan is doubling down on naval power - all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in.

The odds appear stacked against US President Donald Trump as over 70% traders are betting that the US Supreme Court will declare tariffs illegal. Telcos have approached TRAI over alleged monopolistic practices at Navi Mumbai international airport, where each of them is paying Rs 92 lakh per month. How entry in US-led Pax Silica can benefit India and a look at the finances of Mumbai as the municipal corporation goes to vote tomorrow – all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how Infosys raised its revenue guidance even as profits took a hit from labour code provisions, making margins the key point to watch. We also look at Unacademy’s decision to shut company-run offline centres and shift to a franchise model, Groww’s steady growth and diversification beyond derivatives, and why India’s invite to the US-led Pax Silica alliance puts critical minerals and tech supply chains firmly in the geopolitical spotlight.

JSW Motors will launch a plug-in hybrid SUV in June, priced around Rs 45 lakh, aiming at the premium segment dominated by BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Market regulator SEBI is considering lowering margin requirements in the cash equity segment to draw trading activity away from derivatives. With quick commerce companies under the scanner, 10-minute deliveries can no longer be their selling point - all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we start with the government asking quick commerce platforms to drop fixed delivery-time promises like “10-minute delivery” over rider safety concerns. Then, we track fresh funding for Sukino, Liquidnitro Games, and Dazzl across healthcare, gaming, and beauty services. We also bring you Acer India MD's warning on how platform-led price wars can hurt brands, and wrap up with Tamil Nadu’s ₹10,000 crore MoU with Sarvam AI to build India’s first Sovereign AI Park creating 1,000 high-skilled jobs.

Markets snapped a five-day losing streak after US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor said India and the US are actively engaged in finalising a trade deal. Centre may assume a higher nominal GDP growth of 10-10.5% in the FY27 Budget to help shape the borrowing needs. How 500% tariff could hurt US consumers more than Indian exporters - all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Q3 earnings from TCS and HCL Technologies, including the impact of one-time costs, AI revenue growth, and workforce changes. We also discuss Sarvam’s progress on its foundational AI model ahead of the India AI Impact Summit and what it means for India’s AI mission. The episode also looks at how AI companies like ChatGPT and Gemini are entering Indian cricket sponsorships, and wraps up with an update on Amagi’s IPO strategy and financial turnaround.

Benchmark indices fall on Trump’s tariff threats but retail investors remain strong, there’s a significant shift in how India manages its forex reserves, India may begin largescale purchases of Venezuelan crude if US lifts sanctions, investors continue to seek safety in gold & PM Modi urges startups to think big - all this and much more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a big message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to AI startups on thinking beyond “AI toys” and building for India-scale impact. We also unpack stricter compliance norms for crypto firms, the fallout of the stalled Unacademy–UpGrad deal, and why data centre operators are pitching energy-focused incentives ahead of Budget 2026.

In an exclusive to Moneycontrol, actor-turned-entrepreneur Samantha Prabhu reveals that she found fresh confidence after building startups. Also inside: a mega deal in the wealth management space, what’s driving domestic investors to bet on Indian markets, the poor tipping practice in the gig economy space, the iPhone style push for domestic auto parts exports and more. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why acquisition talks between Unacademy and upGrad fell apart after months of negotiations, even as consolidation buzz continues in edtech. We also look at why merchants are sticking with UPI Autopay despite falling success rates, and what’s driving that choice. Plus, a quick wrap on Amagi’s IPO, marked by a valuation reset and a smaller issue size as it heads to public markets.

In an exclusive to Moneycontrol, actor-turned-entrepreneur Samantha Prabhu reveals that she found fresh confidence after building startups. Also inside: a mega deal in the wealth management space, what’s driving domestic investors to bet on Indian markets, the poor tipping practice in the gig economy space, the iPhone style push for domestic auto parts exports and more. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why tipping on food delivery apps remains a niche behaviour in India and what the numbers really say about rider earnings. We also look at Wispr Flow’s bet on voice-first AI inspired by Iron Man’s Jarvis, actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s growing startup portfolio, and why artificial intelligence and data centres could take centre stage in the Union Budget for FY27.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find out what’s happening from markets to government policy and more. Inside: India keeps bullion out of FTAs, rapid adoption of crypto SIPs, IIT Madras emerges preferred consultancy for deep tech investors, energy markets keep close watch on Venezuela, & semiconductor industry presents wishlist to government ahead of the Budget. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how deep tech venture capital is increasingly turning to IIT Madras for technical diligence as consultancy revenues surge. We also look at the sharp rise in crypto SIPs among first-time Indian investors, key expectations from the semiconductor industry ahead of Budget 2026, and Zepto’s quiet rollout of in-app UPI payments as delivery platforms bring payments in-house.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our reporters decode the Venezuelan crisis. From India’s low exposure to Venezuelan crude to the shift to power-based hierarchies and India’s place in such a world, find all the coverage you need on this crucial unfolding geopolitical event. In other news, large taxpayers may soon move to fully automated tax filing, is Madhya Pradesh’s performance on water quality really spotless, and find out how Google search is being edged out by AI competitors. We also work out how much gig workers really earn and more, so tune in!

On this episode of Tech 3 Podcast, we break down earnings of delivery partners at platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy, discuss why more ad dollars are flowing to AI chatbots like Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity, list the key asks of space tech startups ahead of the Union Budget and tell you why Q3 is going to be a muted quarter for Indian IT firms. Listen in:

ITC’s stock is under pressure as higher tax on cigarettes kicks in, India needs to rethink its growing reliance on China for silver, GST cuts have trickled down to entry-level cars and two-wheelers, consumers spending remained strong even as factory output weakened in 2025 - find reports on all this inside. Market, policy and business in Bollywood - we cover everything in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we kick off the New Year with a look at how India’s startup and tech ecosystem hit the ground running. We unpack Deepinder Goyal’s defence of the gig economy amid strike calls, examine India’s draft space traffic safety rules as satellite launches rise, track the Centre’s biggest-ever approvals under the electronics component scheme, and close with IIT Madras launching IITM Global as it scales its international research ambitions.

Govt hands Vodafone Idea a lifeline, gig workers strike against aggressive practices, India’s EV adoption routes through hybrids and a complete A-Z guide on what shaped 2025 in tech/startups and markets. From the IPO boom and its underlying concerns to the rise of influencers in movie publicity - tune in for all this and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.