PODCAST
Tech layoffs loom large, startup founders grow bolder, monetary policy in the spotlight | MC Editor's Picks
Tech jobs market hits slump, Qualcomm doubles down on India, startup founders reclaim the spotlight and all eyes are on the outcome of RBI’s monetary policy committee meeting. Also find: India’s substantial role as the world’s pharmacy, India’s shining IPO market, and how cars get their names. Tune in for all this and more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.
BUSINESS
Stocks to Watch Today: Solarworld Energy, Jaro Education, Seshaasai Technologies, Bharat Electronics, Blue Dart, Thomas Cook, IRFC in focus on 30 September
Stocks to watch, 30 September: Stocks like Bharat Electronics, Mahindra and Mahindra, Blue Dart Express, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, Tata Motors, JSW Infrastructure, Indostar Capital Finance, Concord Enviro Systems, Allcargo Gati, Solarworld Energy Solutions, and Jaro Education will be in focus on September 30.
INDIA
Asia Cup: Saurabh Bharadwaj accuses Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav of shaking hands with Pak captain - WATCH
Bharadwaj alleged that while it was decided the Indian team wouldn't shake hands with the Pakistan team, the captain's actions suggested otherwise.
WORLD
'Repeatedly called P-word': South Asian entrepreneur Sophia Choudry says she was racially abused by children on London train
Sophia K Choudry, the founder of the viral kitchenware brand Rotibox, was travelling on the Elizabeth line from Paddington to Maidenhead on September 7 when four children began hurling a racist slur at her — the “P-word," she told BBC.
BUSINESS
Hocco scoops up Rs 115 crore from Sauce.vc at Rs 2,000 crore valuation
Flush with funds, the premium ice cream brand has stepped up capacity expansion and distribution push.
PODCAST
The human cost of TCS layoffs, Promoter tag makes a startup comeback and Can Zoho’s Arattai rival WhatsApp? | MC Tech3
In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we deep dive into the real human cost of TCS layoffs, exploring employee anxiety, forced resignations, and the controversial ‘fluidity list.’ We also look at why founders of top startups are reclaiming the promoter tag to regain control and signal long-term commitment. Plus, Zoho’s Arattai app has seen a 100x surge in signups and can it rival WhatsApp in the long run, online credit card spending hit record highs during Amazon and Flipkart’s festive sales, and Indian EV and manufacturing startups are innovating with rare-earth-free motors to reduce China dependency.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sold Rs 2,832 crore, DIIs net bought Rs 3,846 crore on September 29
During the session, DIIs purchased shares worth Rs 40,257 crore and sold Rs 36,411 crore while FIIs bought Rs 17,421 crore but sold Rs 20,253 crore.
ENTERTAINMENT
Telangana rides concert wave, partners with BookMyShow post Ed Sheeran, Alan Walker gigs
Telangana's partnership with BookMyShow comes after the platform collaborated with Assam earlier this year which led the way for international music icons such as Post Malone to perform in the Northeast for the very first time.
BUSINESS
Amansa Holdings acquires nearly 1% stake in Aether Industries, BNP Paribas buys 0.97% stake in Hero Moto for Rs 1,035 crore
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund bought 31.02 lakh shares of Bharat Forge at Rs 1,217.32 per share for Rs 377.7 crore, however, sold 7.37 lakh shares in DCX Systems at Rs 242.62 apiece for Rs 17.88 crore.
SPORTS
Sanjana Ganesan-Tanvi Shah give Asia Cup presentation ceremony a new twist - Watch fun video
The BCCI reportedly told their ACC point person that the team would not accept the award from Mohsin Naqvi because of his strong anti-India views.
SPORTS
Dhanashree Verma makes cheating allegations against Yuzvendra Chahal: 'Caught him in second month'
During an appearance on Raj Shamani's podcast couple of months earlier, Chahal had opened up about being called a "cheater" during the divorce proceedings with the actress.
AUTOMOBILE
Citroen Aircross SUV gets 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating
The Bharat NCAP test result was awarded specifically to the 5-seater version of the Citroen Aircross SUV.
BUSINESS
Hillhouse Investment-backed Elevate Campuses plans Rs 2,550 crore IPO to tap capital markets, files draft papers
Elevate Campuses IPO | The initial public offering consists of entirely fresh issue by the company with no offer-for-sale component.
SPORTS
'Smiles on faces of people back home is our trophy': Suryakumar Yadav on Asia Cup presentation fiasco
Suryakumar didn’t give much emphasis to not getting his hands on the trophy after his team refused to accept it from Mohsin Naqvi.
AUTOMOBILE
Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma wins Player of the Tournament, drives away in Haval H9 SUV
Abhishek Sharma, India's standout performer at the Asia Cup 2025, was named Player of the Tournament and received the feature-packed Haval H9 SUV.
SPORTS
Chris Woakes, two-time World Cup winner, announces international retirement
Chris Woakes part of England's 2019 World Cup-winning squad, in which he contributed with 16 wickets from 11 matches.
BUSINESS
Water utility firm Vishvaraj Environment files draft paper for Rs 2,250 crore IPO
Vishvaraj Environment IPO | The company proposed to issue fresh shares worth Rs 1,250 crore, while only promoter entity Premier Financial Services plans to offload Rs 1,000 crore worth shares via offer-for-sale.
SPORTS
Mohsin Naqvi stirs controversy after PM Modi’s Asia Cup post: 'History records your humiliating defeats...'
Mohsin Naqvi added fuel to fire by making a startling statement on X in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulations on India's victory.
INDIA
Maharashtra: Clashes break out in Ahilyanagar over ‘I Love Muhammad’ graffiti; 1 held, 30 detained
Ahilyanagar Superintendent of Police Somnath Gharge informed that 30 people have been detained in connection with the protests, road blockade as well as stone pelting
INDIA
India, Bhutan clear first-ever rail link projects to boost connectivity and trade
Two major new lines have been cleared: the Kokrajhar-Gelephu route and the Banarhat-Samtse route, aimed at boosting cross-border trade, movement, and regional integration.
SPORTS
Suryakumar Yadav 'shook hands in private', refused in 'front of cameras': PAK captain's explosive allegations
Salman Ali Agha also termed the stance by the Indian team as "disrespectful" and not the ideal example of sportsmanship for young cricket fans who look up to them as role models.
INDIA
Shashi Tharoor's shoutout to India's 'oft-maligned' coach after Asia Cup win: 'Got pretty much everything right this time'
Tharoor, however, raised some questions on the change in India's battling order, particularly with respect to Sanju Samson being pushed lower down the order.
SPORTS
Suryakumar Yadav mocks Mohsin Naqvi and pays tribute to Rohit Sharma with special act during celebration – WATCH
A video doing rounds on social media showed Suryakumar Yadav and his teammates hoisting an "imaginary" trophy.
INDIA
Karur stampede: FM Sitharaman meets families of victims; NDA team to probe incident
The finance minister also termed the incident as “shocking”, while also assuring the families of the deceased all possible assistance
