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CEO Animesh Das said the company plans to significantly scale up this share in the coming quarters, although refraining from providing any specific guidance

Is India’s $300 bn Tech Jobs Under Threat? Ashwini Vaishnaw on Trump Tariffs & Manufacturing Boom

“India is more than just a back office... our design capabilities are expanding globally.” In this insightful Moneycontrol exclusive, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tackles growing concerns around U.S. tariffs and shares how India is solidifying its position in global tech with both manufacturing and design. Key Highlights Include: • The impact of Trump-era tariffs on India’s $300 billion IT sector • India’s strategic engagements with the U.S., Europe, and Japan to safeguard tech jobs • Why electronics manufacturing in India has grown nearly 6x, creating jobs and boosting self-reliance • How India’s talent pool, democracy, and policy stability are attracting global investors • The shift from being merely a services hub to becoming a design-first tech powerhouse Tap into the full interview to understand how India is building resilience and riding the tide of global tech transformation.

India Is No Longer Just a Back Office: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Apple, Tariffs, and Tech Design Shift

“India is no longer just a back office. We are building complete products.” In this exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines how India's growing design and R&D ecosystem is transforming the global tech landscape. Key Talking Points: • The real impact of Trump-era tariffs on foreign investment • Is Apple slowing down in India—or doubling down? • Why India's product design teams are becoming globally critical • How policy stability and India’s talent pool are attracting top manufacturers • The world’s increasing trust in India as a tech and manufacturing hub Vaishnaw also touches on how hi-tech design capabilities are taking root in India like never before-spurred by talent, trust, and transformation. Watch the full Moneycontrol exclusive now.

Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tax Relief & GST Reform: Consumption to Surge 10% | Moneycontrol Exclusive

In this Moneycontrol Mega Exclusive, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals how India’s recent tax reforms aim to drive economic growth and uplift middle-class households: • How income-tax relief and GST rationalisation are easing burden on salaried families • Why household consumption is expected to climb by 10%, sparking a virtuous cycle of investment and growth • What GST cuts on electronics mean for aspirational upgrades in homes • The minister’s vision for empowering every family, every citizen Watch the full interview with the Railways, I&B, and IT minister on semiconductors, IT jobs, and more!

Nitin Gadkari Exclusive | Ethanol blending controversy is work of the petroleum lobby

Nitin Gadkari says he will double the speed of building roads and highways in India. Exclusive on impact of tariffs, Bihar elections, GST rationalisation and more.

Aim to be among Top 3 players in India, says UBS' Abhishek Joshi

Betting on UBS and Credit Suisse's synergies, Abhishek Joshi, Head of ECM India, UBS, is confident that the Indian market will remain attractive from an IPO and deals perspective this year

Exclusive: Vijay Merchant and Syed Mushtaq Ali - India’s first centurions at Manchester and overseas

The feat was nicely celebrated in contemporary papers and the picture of Ali and Merchant walking out to bat has forever remained one of the most iconic photos in the history of Indian cricket.

Exclusive - Manushi Chhillar says Beauty Queens are considered for glam roles, 'I don’t think I was the natural choice for Maalik'

In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Manushi Chhillar said that former beauty queens are mostly offered glam roles and that she was tested for the role of Shalini in Maalik.

MC Exclusive: SP group offers to pay Rs 400 cr extra to bond holders

In exchange, the group has sought bond holders’ approval for postponing of the coupon payment on the debt to September 30 from previous repayment date of May 26.

Rajneeti: Union Minister Piyush Goyal Speaks Exclusively To Network18

In an exclusive interview to the group editor-in-chief Rahul Joshi, Union Minister Piyush Goyal spoke about Lok Sabha elections 2024, EVM Match Fixing, BJP's Mission 400 Paar and much more. Watch the full interview here

India Has To Make Sure It Leaps Across Technologies: Siemens AG’s Cedrik Neike | MC Exclusive

German engineering and technology major Siemens AG is looking at India as not just a potential market but also as a source of talent for its digital and artificial intelligence offerings. Speaking exclusively with Moneycontrol at the ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ trade fair, Cedrik Neike, member of the managing board of Siemens AG and the Chief Executive Officer, said that India India should make sure it leaps across technologies. “Instead of copying what has been done in the past, adopt the newest technologies in order to be really competitive in the world,” he said.

PwC's Global Private Equity Spearhead Eric Janson On The India Strategy Of Global PE Majors & More

On this edition of Deal Central, we caught up with Eric Janson, Global Private Equity, Real Assets & Sovereign Funds Leader at Big 4 firm PwC for an exclusive interaction on the hottest global deal trends - the impact of the interest rate regime , PE firm's buying peers , the funding winter in the tech space, sovereign funds vs PE majors in India, top sectoral picks for India and more...

Blackstone bets for 'Made For India': Blackstone President | Moneycontrol Exclusive

Jonathan D. Gray, President and Chief Operating Officer of Blackstone, the world's leading alternative asset manager and India's largest corporate landlord talked about India's trajectory towards growth and its openness to foreign investments. He mentioned that Blackstone plans to diversify its investments in India, particularly focusing on areas such as infrastructure, digital growth, equity, and more.

Bollywood director Ketan Mehta in candid conversation with Network18’s Brajesh Kumar Singh

Bollywood Filmmaker Ketan Mehta talks about the newly constructed first-of-its-kind Cultural Theme Park located in Baragran, Manali. Crafted in the classic and scenic Kath Kuni architectural style, blending wood and stone components, this expansive establishment sprawls over 21 acres and boasts a diverse array of attractions and facilities. Watch for more details

Ram Mandir: First visuals from Ram temple in Ayodhya | Exclusive

As Ayodhya readies itself for the historic 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple on January 22, take a look at this exclusive ground report from the location.

Inside Amul ice lounge: the taste of 'Premium' India | high protein products, organics coming up

Amul has opened a new 'ice lounge' in Mumbai's Palladium, where Moneycontrol caught up with MD Jayen Mehta about what's happening in the Amul-verse, future plans, how the company is expanding, and much more! Watch

LIVE: JP Morgan's Jahangir Aziz on India’s growth, K-Shaped recovery & rural demand

JP Morgan’s Emerging Economies head, Jahangir Aziz, on why freebies announced so far won’t have a negative impact on state finances. And why he sees growth slowing down in the the second half of the current fiscal. He expects the year to close at 5.5 to 6%. Catch Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj in an exclusive conversation with Jahangir Aziz.

India the economic bright spot amid the global gloom? | Chief Economist Morgan Stanley Exclusive

U Federal Reserve holds rates at a 22-year high. But amid the global economic gloom will India emerge as a bright economic spot? And will China be able to re-ignite its growth? To gain insights on this join Moneycontrol’s Mahalakshmi in conversation with Chetan Ahya, Chief Economist at Morgan Stanley for India and South-East Asia

Mamaearth IPO opens for subscription on 31 Oct | Honasa Consumer CEO Varun Alagh & CIO Ghazal Alagh

Mamaearth IPO Opens For Subscription On 31 Oct. The CEO Varun Alagh & CIO Ghazal Alagh join us for an exclusive chat ahead of the subscription. Tune in.

ChrysCapital's Kunal Shroff on the India public Vs private strategy, block deal mania & more | Exclusive

On this edition of Deal Central, we put the lens on India's oldest and largest private equity firm ChrysCapital with a rare and exclusive interview with Kunal Shroff, the Managing Partner of the home-grown entity. With over 100 deals struck over 2 decades, $5bn raised over 9 funds and $6.5 bn generated in returns , ChrysCapital backs firms across sectors ranging from Lenskart and Mankind Pharma to GMM Pfaudler and Bandhan Mutual Fund. Shroff believes India has become more attractive for overseas investors with many entrepreneurs gearing up to sell larger stakes and ceding control. Speaking on the ongoing block deal mania in the domestic markets, Shroff says the viability of block trades has increased, even as he adds that some banks are attractively valued in the listed financial services space. Shroff also weighed in on the funding winter in the Indian startup ecosystem and expects more portfolio companies to make market debuts in the next two years.

Nitin Gadkari Exclusive: This G20 summit was historic...This is the first time India is well recognised, well respected all over the world

Gadkari emphasised that the Indian G20 presidency was the first time that India has gained the respect and recognition for global countries around the world.

Nitin Gadkari Exclusive: Mumbai Expressway To Be Ready By Dec 2023 | G20 Biofuel Alliance | LIVE Category

Nitin Gadkari speaks exclusively to Moneycontrol, says the much-awaited Mumbai expressway will be ready by December 2023. He speaks speaks on India’s G20 triumph, saying that the global biofuel alliance will help reduce air pollution. Watch the full interaction!

Exclusive: Sheela Foam to now buy Kurlon Enterprise for Rs 2,150 crore

If the deal to take over the Kurlon mattress maker goes through, the expectation is that Sheela Foam which is known for the Sleepwell brand, will nearly double its market share to 40 percent.

Exclusive: Sheela Foam to buy Kurlon Enterprise for Rs 3,250 crore

If the deal to take over the Kurlon mattress maker goes through, it will help Sheela Foam, known for the Sleepwell brand, nearly double its market share to 40 percent

Stock Market LIVE: Buy or sell tech shares ahead of TCS result? IDBI Bank, Titan, Tata Steel in focus

TCS to kick-off Q3 earnings season; how will IT stocks react in results week? Emirates NBD & Fairfax Group likely to have submitted expression of interest (EoI) for IDBI Bank stake: Moneycontrol Exclusive. Other stocks in focus: Titan, Tata Steel & Lupin.