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In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our top story is the new CPI inflation series that debuts February 12. Find out how the way we measure inflation will shift with the revamped series. We also focus on the lower IT refunds this year and why the reduction has emerged. Also inside - an analysis of why US tariffs on Bangladesh do not give the latter a disproportionate edge. From markets to corporates and the impact of geopolitics on the economy - find all the latest headlines right here. Tune in.
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the government’s new three-hour content takedown mandate under the amended IT Rules and what it means for platforms and safe harbour protections. We also break down Lenskart’s blockbuster Q3 results, with profits jumping over 70 times year-on-year. Plus, Oracle doubles down on India’s AI-driven cloud expansion, and LTIMindtree unveils its new identity as LTM Limited.
On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the rising demand for digital gold among Indians, Airtel’s plans to corner a quarter of the data centre market and why India’s leading internet lobbying firm is pushing back against the Government’s DPDP rules.
The rising number of cashless transactions in India are driving the need for secure, reliable and easy-to-use payment software that link all stakeholders involved in an exchange. On this episode of AI Unplugged with SabPaisa, we discover what happens once users initiate a payment, what goes behind building a robust payment infrastructure and what does AI-led transformation actually look like. Moneycontrol Journalists are not involved in creation of this article
As US cuts import tariffs on many Indian goods to 18% from 50%, Moneycontrol reporters examined the implications from all angles. From the Rupee’s strong gain, to how investors should respond, to tracing the contours of the India-US deal, and what Indian exports can expect a rebound - read it all on Moneycontrol.com. Also inside: Department of Economic Affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur exclusive interview, our reports on Religare Enterprises likely demerger and the buzz around NSE’s much awaited IPO.
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down senior-level exits and leadership changes at Peak XV Partners, how the US–India trade deal is easing outsourcing concerns for Indian tech firms, and why PB Fintech’s CEO Yashish Dahiya says the company is entering a new phase of growth as it considers a QIP. Plus, we look at Elon Musk’s SpaceX acquiring xAI in a massive all-stock deal combining AI and space ambitions.
In an exclusive interview with Network 18, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted Budget’s focus on keeping the economic ship stable amid global uncertainty. Our reporters also take apart the securities transaction tax announcement, revealing its impact on the market. In other news - deal activity picks up, gold loan players come under RBI lens, tax defaults rise & car makers begin the year on a strong footing.
Today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol brings you a fast news wrap of the key startup, tech, and policy developments of the day. PB Fintech posts a sharp profit jump and plans a QIP, Ather Energy’s revenue climbs as losses narrow, and India’s data centre investment outlook turns bullish. We also track Budget 2026’s cloud tax debate, Apple’s strong India performance, Karnataka’s high-speed rail push, STT jitters, baggage rule changes, and Bitcoin hitting a 10-month low.
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the government’s plan to roll out IndiaAI Mission 2.0 and why policymakers want the country to focus on practical, sector-specific AI models. We also look at Meesho’s first quarterly results after listing, including a sharp jump in losses, track Zupee’s latest round of layoffs following the real-money gaming ban, and wrap up with Ola Electric’s decision to cut 5% of its workforce as part of a restructuring exercise.
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down India’s ambitious semiconductor roadmap that targets 3nm and 2nm chip manufacturing under Semicon 2.0, and what it means for the startup ecosystem. We also look at how the next phase of Global Capability Centres will depend on Tier-2 city expansion and state-level execution. Plus, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s warning on powerful AI systems and the risks they pose. And finally, how the India–EU FTA could reshape electronics exports and global supply chains.
As one of India’s largest employers, the micro small and medium enterprises have a big impact. They have a significant share in India’s exports and play a vital role in global supply chains. While domestic MSMEs are striving to rise to their full potential, global uncertainty makes this actualization a challenge. On this episode of Unusual Suspects, host Gaurav Choudhury is joined by Easwaran Subramanian, Partner, Deloitte India to discuss how Budget 2026 can address the needs of India’s MSME sector. Tune in for ideas ranging from AI-assisted collateral free lending to creating economies of scope via globally competitive clusters and much more.
After a year of long-pending reforms – from an overhaul of GST to new labour codes – the industry is looking forward to a 2026 spurred by the same momentum. Days ahead of the Budget which will be presented amid global trade turbulence and geopolitical tensions, Indian companies hope for a policy boost to exports through structural reforms to the customs duty framework. In this conversation with Rajat Bose, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, host Gaurav Choudhury examines the current trade realities and interventions that can mobilise the space. Tune in to Unusual Suspects for insights into what to expect and what to look for in the Budget 2026-27.
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track the biggest stories shaping startups and technology. From Davos, seven Indian business leaders, including N Chandrasekaran, Sunil Bharti Mittal, Salil Parekh, and Srini Pallia, are set to attend a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump. We also bring you how global CEOs at Davos are pitching India as a key hub for telecom, AI, and infrastructure, with Ericsson, Siemens, and Cerebras calling the country central to future growth. Plus, SEBI clears the path for PhonePe’s IPO that could value the fintech major at $15 billion, setting up one of India’s biggest listings, and AI startup Emergent raises $70 million from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank.
In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find our reportage from the World Economic Forum at Davos with exclusive interviews with leading figures in the world of business including DeepLearn.AI’s Andrew Ng, S4Capital's Martin Sorrell, ServiceNow vice-chairman Nick Tzitzon and WEF's MD and CTO Stephan Mergenthaler. In other news - learn about Coal India’s next stake sale, the rising Indian refurbished phones market, the cause for muted domestic equity markets and much more. Tune in!
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you key voices and trends shaping startups and tech. From Davos, AI pioneer Andrew Ng warns that curbing immigration is an “unforced error” for the US in the AI race and urges India to focus on open-source AI. We also decode why Martin Sorrell says PM Modi is “on fire” and how India is emerging as a global growth and AI execution hub. Plus, how Groww is diversifying beyond derivatives to stay ahead of SEBI’s F&O clampdown.
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.
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.
Speaking about the guard-turned-producer, podcaster Kushal Lodha said, 'He learnt by himself how to record videos, how to connect mics with the audio mixer, and ensure the production quality is not compromised.'
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 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.
The Zomato CEO also refuted allegations that the chief of staff announcement was a publicity stunt. 'It was not a PR stunt,' Deepinder Goyal said. 'I genuinely wanted those applications.'
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:
The Indian-origin entrepreneur based in the US also urged budding entrepreneurs to identify what they naturally excel at — something the world might need and that can be scaled into a product. Once they align with that instinctive strength, he said, the work eventually becomes effortless.
