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In an exclusive, Moneycontrol reports that Maran brothers may have reached a resolution brokered by CM MK Stalin. A closer look at what Trump’s latest tariffs announcement means for India. State run banks are leading the rate-cut race and Tier II cities are emerging as growth hotspots. Finally, rock and roll may actually be dead if we go by the evidence of GenZ music taste in the last decade. All this and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

Sun TV family truce, decoding creator earnings, and what’s ahead for Indian IT giants in Q1|MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you exclusive updates on a possible end to the Maran brothers’ feud, with Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi stepping in. We unpack India’s creator economy: 45 lakh influencers, but few making real money. Also on the radar: Q1 earnings preview for top IT firms, X vs the Indian government over account takedowns, BigBasket’s boardroom reshuffle, and Karnataka’s push to regulate online gaming. Your daily fix of startup and tech news!

India-US mini trade deal nears, bids for Axis Finance , and Sebi vs Jane Street showdown| MC Editor's Picks

A mini India-US trade deal may be just around the corner — EV tariffs, export risks and Vietnam loom large. Axis Finance draws PE biggies, Tilaknagar wants Imperial Blue, Sebi’s crackdown on Jane Street sends shockwaves through quant trading circles. Also in focus: Kashmir’s record-breaking heat, SME IPOs that soared and sank, urban FMCG showing signs of life, Tata’s ₹500-crore relief fund post the Air India crash, and a heartwarming Guru Dutt–Dev Anand centenary tribute.

Capgemini’s $3.3 bn deal with WNS, Cred leads in bill payment value, Yulu's quick commerce boom, Garena's ghar wapsi | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Capgemini makes one of the biggest AI-driven acquisitions of the year, buying WNS for $3.3 billion. Cred leads in credit card bill value, even outpacing PhonePe. Yulu scales EV rentals for gig workers in the quick commerce boom. Esports giant Garena returns with Free Fire Max India Cup. And BigBasket ropes in a new CFO from Amazon, HUL. Tune in for sharp startup and tech updates.

SEBI’s crackdown on Jane Street, India-US trade deal close & why Sangh demands change in the Preamble | MC Editor's Picks

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, find a full 360 degree coverage of the market regulator SEBI’s crackdown on Jane Street. From why this matters and its impact to our previous news breaks two months ago that predicted SEBI’s likely action - you will get the full lowdown on the latest developments on our website. Besides this, read about the India US trade deal negotiations, why the Sangh wants the original Preamble restored and a humorous piece on Edgbaston’s literary connection.

India's plan B amid Foxconn hiccup, Rs 20,000 crore startup IPO rush, Gen AI rewires IT| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India sees a strategic opening as Foxconn pulls 300 Chinese engineers from Apple factories. Over a dozen startups, including Meesho and PhysicsWallah, are prepping for IPOs worth nearly Rs 20,000 crore. Generative AI is transforming India’s IT sector, reducing reliance on mass hiring. And Sarvam AI begins training the country’s first sovereign large language model, backed by a Rs 1,500 crore government push. All that and more in today’s top startup and tech updates.

Apple’s profit harvest in India, RBI intensifies liquidity control & hectic negotiations on for a mini US trade deal | MC Editor's Picks

Apple to gain revenue surge as big bet on India pays off, Indian billionaires defy market volatility, RBI plans to mop up liquidity and a mini US trade deal may see compromises from both parties even as a detailed agreement is scheduled for fall 2025. Listen to all this and more on the latest episode of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks newsletter.

Bumps in Mizuho-Avendus deal , Shadowfax files confidential IPO & Apple’s non-iPhone segment booms in India| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the boardroom drama delaying KKR’s exit from Avendus Capital, Shadowfax’s confidential Rs 2,000 crore IPO filing, and why Apple’s MacBooks and iPads are booming in India. We also spotlight Binance CEO Richard Teng’s take on India’s crypto hesitation and Bhutan’s bold crypto bet. Plus, Francisco D’Souza explains why the future of IT services lies in AI-powered human-machine collaboration.

Fresh controversy hits IndusInd, relief for Indian exporters amid West Asia truce & leading voices at Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit | MC Editor's Picks

From Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit, we spotlight the leading voices on industry trends and growth prospects. We also report on a possible fresh controversy at Indusind as a probe reveals microloan defaults. Meanwhile, a fragile truce in West Asia came as a relief for Indian exporters for whom the middle east is a major market. Also, in a welcome move, the government is planning to extend social security benefits to gig workers. Tune in for all this and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

Dream11’s casual gaming play, Meesho rejigs board, Mirae’s Ashish Dave quits, Karnataka’s new bills stir censorship fears| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Dream11’s parent Dream Sports steps into casual real-money gaming with Dream Play, Meesho trims its board as it gears up for IPO, and Mirae Asset India’s VC head Ashish Dave resigns. We also break down Karnataka’s proposed bills to curb fake news and hate speech and why experts are raising red flags. Plus, a quick look at tech CEO paychecks. Tune in for all this and more!

Iran-Israel War: Markets rebound after jittery start, India’s energy back up plan & trade risks in focus | MC Editor's Picks

We take a deep look at how a prolonged conflict between Iran and Israel could impact the Indian oil import bill, trade, and investments. Though the market rebounded after opening jitters, concerns over a regional war remain. Meanwhile, India has been slowly gearing up for energy independence with a thrust on renewables. It is also racing ahead to develop AI compute power — the world’s next strategic resource — positioning itself as a key player in the global tech economy.

Kamath brothers’ Rs 250-crore bet on InCred, GPU subsidy boost for startups, IT’s currency jitters, & micro-drama boom| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Kamath brothers’ Rs 250 crore investment in InCred, India’s game-changing 100% GPU subsidy for AI model builders, and why the falling rupee isn’t all good news for Indian IT giants. We also dive into Rainmatter’s refreshing investment philosophy and the explosive rise of bite-sized micro-dramas in India. Tune in for sharp, updates from the world of startups, tech, and business.

Consumers demand aircraft filter, GST overhaul expected, Chinese grip over rare earths, Pine Labs’ valuation hurdle, wave of clean energy IPOs & more | MC Editor's Picks

States may face a GST revenue crunch as the compensation cess ends next year, a GST hike may close the funding gap. Also find our reportage on the rush to install an aircraft filter for passengers booking flights following the deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad. This edition carries an interview with Narayana Murthy and how he thinks the AI-related job losses are overblown. Tune in for these and more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks .

Razorpay enters consumer UPI space with a POP, Narayana Murthy on AI jobs, & YC startups stare at $600M tax| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay steps into the consumer UPI race with a $30 million bet on POP. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy explains why AI won’t take away jobs and shares how ChatGPT made him five times more productive. Plus, Indian Y Combinator-backed startups like Meesho and Razorpay face a $600 million tax hit, and Balaji Telefilms launches AI-generated micro dramas under two minutes. Tune in for the sharpest updates from tech, startups, and business.

Market optimism amid looming war, major changes in the market & India's nuclear energy push | MC Editor's Picks

Despite the Israel-Iran conflict escalating, the Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1%. We decode the reason behind this. We also have an eye on the possibility of global energy supply threats if the war prolongs. Besides these, find in today’s newsletter: HDFC’s mega IPO, the jitters that air travel has sent through passengers following the Air India crash, Meesho’s India shift ahead of IPO, SEBI’s new rules, and how Meta plans to implement WhatsApp ads.

Meesho’s $288 Mn tax flip, FamApp cofounder to exit, bike taxis halted in Karnataka, & new boss logs into Meta India| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Meesho heads back to India with a $288 million tax bill, FamApp’s co-founder prepares to exit with a stake sale, Karnataka halts bike taxis but riders find a ‘parcel’ hack, Meta names a new India boss and brings ads to WhatsApp, and Sequoia bets big on fintech startup Aspora’s cross-border play. Tune in for top startup, tech, and business stories of the day!

Israel’s Iran strike jolts markets, air travel and oil prices, Air India faces increased inspection & more| MC Editor's Picks

Israel’s airstrikes on Iran spiked crude oil prices, disrupted Indian air routes, and triggered gold’s record rally. While inflation remains tame, state-run refiners face squeezed margins. Meanwhile, Air India picks up the pieces after Thursday's fatal crash and will conduct enhanced safety inspections on its Boeing 787-8/9 fleet starting June 15. Dhan chases unicorn status, and mutual funds dominated May’s record-breaking block deal activity. Tune in for all this on today’s top picks from the editor’s desk.

Karnataka’s bike taxi ban stays, Dhan’s unicorn round, Kinara's woes & Meta’s big bet on Scale AI | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Karnataka High Court’s refusal to stay the bike taxi ban, Dhan’s big funding round as it nears unicorn status, Kinara Capital’s deep financial troubles, and Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI to boost its superintelligence ambitions.

ICICI AMC IPO, China in India’s EV Play, and Rapido’s Food Fight | MC Editor's Picks

ICICI Prudential AMC is eyeing a massive ₹10,000 crore IPO with a record 17 banks on board, while India considers opening its EV policy to Chinese firms despite geopolitical tensions. In the food delivery wars, Rapido is challenging Zomato-Swiggy with a zero-commission model. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh’s push for 10-hour workdays is raising worker rights alarms, and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as India’s next man in space. Also making headlines: AMD’s GPU talks, surging defence stocks, and brands cashing in on the Jagannath Rath Yatra.

Rapido’s Ownly challenge to Swiggy and Zomato, Mumbai founders launch TEAM angels fund, InfoEdge’s next big bets & India’s new space hero| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into Rapido’s bold foray into food delivery with Ownly, a Mumbai founders’ alliance called TEAM Angels aiming to back early-stage startups, and Info Edge Ventures’ next big bets on AI and SaaS. We also track mid-sized IT firms racing towards the billion-dollar club and bring you the story of India’s next space hero, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, set to fly to the International Space Station on June 11.

The India-US trade deal impasse, investor optimism in unlisted space & tax relief for insurance premiums on horizon? | MC Editor's Picks

In today’s top news picks, we analyse the possibility of an expedited India-US mini deal as both nations appear to be at an impasse. We have the latest on India’s major weightloss drug demand and what is behind its uptake. Then we also break down investors’ interest in the unlisted space and a sharp analysis of the fiscal prudence, or rather the lack of it, in Congress’s Bihar election promise.

Zomato’s new long-distance fee, Blinkit’s dark store under scanner, Gnani’s voice AI leap| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Zomato’s new long-distance fee for restaurants, Blinkit’s food safety troubles in Pune, and how Bengaluru’s Gnani AI is racing to solve India’s voice tech challenges. Plus, we look at why Global Capability Centres are attracting top IT leaders and what the RBI’s surprise rate cut means for fintechs. Stay tuned for sharp updates from the world of tech, startups, and business.

RBI’s surprise 50 bps rate cut & what it means for you, big procurement deal for Tejas Mk-1A jets & a hard look at the Bengaluru stampede | MC Editor's Picks

In today’s newsletter, we break down the expected impact of RBI’s higher-than-anticipated rate cut and also decode how the central bank might behave going forward. We have details on the procurement deal for Tejas Mk-1A jets and its uplifting effect on the Indian aerospace industry. Also, we take a hard look at the Bengaluru stampede and ask why the administration cannot be better prepared for crowds.

Starlink's India entry done, Eternal and Swiggy gain from Zepto stumble, Nandan Nilekani doubles down on AI4Bharat| MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Elon Musk’s Starlink finally gets the go-ahead to launch satellite internet in India. Swiggy and Eternal gain big on D-Street while Zepto hits turbulence. Nandan Nilekani doubles down on AI4Bharat, backing India’s AI language infrastructure. And IPL star Sai Sudharsan becomes the newest brand darling after a breakout season

Sahyadri Hospital set to change hands, Flipkart to exit Aditya Birla fashion & retail, Covid surge and loans for school fees | MC Editor's Picks

In today’s newsletter, Moneycontrol has details on two major M&A exclusives involving Flipkart-Aditya Birla retail and another about Sahyadri Hospitals. Next, a public health expert gives us the lowdown on India’s latest Covid surge. We also decode the reason behind the FPI outflows this quarter. And, we uncover a disturbing trend of parents taking loans to pay off school fees. Tune in.