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Trump’s relief to markets, HDFC Bank examines complaints & microdramas hook Indians | MC Editor's Picks

Donald Trump’s announcement of productive talks with Iran brings a much-needed, even if fragile break to war triggered upheavals in the economy. At the same time, the effects of war become more visible across sectors, from steel to real estate. Moneycontrol Eco Pulse Index shows India’s economy was humming along before the war struck. We unpack the impact of the crisis so far and what happens if it drags on. Also inside: IPL ownership race, HDFC Bank’s self examination and the Bajaj Finance strategy. Much more inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.  

The price of war, what next for HDFC Bank & the weight loss drugs boom | MC Editor's Picks

Rupee slips, Sensex recovers and Accenture’s strong quarterly performance brings cheer. Our correspondents unravel the HDFC Bank story post the abrupt exit of its chairman, what the entry of generic weight loss drugs could mean for the Indian market and how the Iran war is coming closer to our pockets. Also inside: the new set of income tax rules from April 1st and the nagging worry in the fast growing digital payments sector. All this and more in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Tune in! 

UPI subsidy delay puts fintechs on edge; FMCG’s new mantra: Skip the grind, buy the brand; and Flipkart CFO exits ahead of IPO plans | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the delay in UPI subsidy payouts and what it means for fintech players. We also look at how FMCG giants are increasingly acquiring startups to drive growth and innovation. Plus, Accenture’s latest results offer a reality check for India’s IT sector, with AI-led but slower growth ahead. And finally, Flipkart’s CFO exits as the company gears up for a potential IPO.

Energy costs soar, RELIEF scheme for exporters & HDFC resignation fiasco | MC Editor's Picks

As the market reacts to skyrocketing fuel costs, our correspondents unpack the implications for India’s energy needs and how the RELIEF scheme for exporters might soften the blow. Also inside: the deal that could be the largest in India’s consumer startup space, reasons behind former HDFC bank chairman’s resignation and what’s on the table as the SEBI board meets on Friday. All this and more in the latest edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

AI-native strategy for payments – SabPaisa paves the way

This is the story of how a bootstrapped fintech startup went on to challenge giants and even outpace them with an AI-native strategy. On this episode of AI Unplugged, SabPaisa co-founder and chief architect Abhimanyu Jha tells us about the journey of SabPaisa from its humble inception to its AI-native avatar that is giving payment giants a tough contest. Moneycontrol Journalists are not involved in creation of this article

India fights energy crunch, Iran war impact spreads & trade talks slow down | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our correspondents unpack India’s response to the energy crunch caused by the war in Iran and how the prolonged fighting has begun spilling into other sectors of the economy. Also inside: companies scramble to secure gas share, dealmaking continues, PLI scheme for mobile phones soon, trade talks slow down and box office pins its hopes on Dhurandhar sequel. Tune in for all this and more!

Two Bengaluru billionaires slug it out for RCB; Sarvam in Nvidia’s global AI coalition and War risk lifts India’s data centre push | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the high-stakes $2 billion bidding war for RCB between top investors, and how IPL teams are turning into premium assets. We also dive into Nvidia’s new AI coalition featuring India’s Sarvam and its $1 trillion chip demand projection. Plus, how West Asia tensions are pushing data centre investments toward India, and what the next phase of India’s PLI scheme could mean for electronics manufacturing.

India’s Iran diplomacy, trimmed fortunes of wealthiest & new AI challenges | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, we find out how India’s Iran diplomacy is paying off as tankers begin moving through the Strait of Hormuz easing immediate bottlenecks. We also have the details on how India is planning to secure its fertilizer supply ahead of the Kharif season. Tracking the markets, our reporters uncover how they have steadied after war related volatility and despite the welcome change, why companies are cautious about tapping the capital markets. All this and more inside!

PhonePe IPO pause: War or valuation jitters?; 8 of 15 startup IPOs from 2025 now below issue price; and Ola Electric to raise Rs 2,000 crores from battery unit | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, PhonePe pauses its planned $1.3 billion IPO as global market volatility linked to the West Asia conflict dampens investor appetite. We also look at how many startups that listed in 2025 are now trading below their IPO price. Ola Electric is planning to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore by selling a minority stake in its battery arm, Ola Cell Technologies. And Temasek and ChrysCapital have been shortlisted in EQT’s stake sale process for healthcare tech firm CitiusTech.

India’s new trade channels, industries react to gas curbs & sports deals continue | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, we bring you the latest on the economic fallout of the Israel-Iran war. Find our comprehensive coverage inside, from the impact of gas production curbs on industry and supply chain blockages to the market reaction. Also, tune in to learn about the major deals and transactions that continue unabated despite the West Asia crisis.

GAIL may cut gas quotas of companies, medical tourism slowing, Rupee decline impact on Indian students | MC Editor's Picks

State-owned GAIL, handling about 70% of Indian gas transmission market, has hinted at potential cuts in gas quotas to some companies. On the markets, seasoned investors have been urging patience amid Iran crisis, as a Moneycontrol analysis shows how Gulf countries significantly increased spending on imported weapons over the past two decades. This and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

Iran War comes close to India, Rupee drops to record low & airlines face turbulence | MC Editor's Picks

War in the Middle East escalates dramatically as a US Navy submarine sinks an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, global markets tumble, and the rupee breaches 92 per dollar. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei is named Iran’s Supreme Leader. Closer home, Jio Platforms plans a sweeping AI pricing disruption, and airlines reel under soaring fuel costs and geopolitical shocks. Find all this and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

Scindia exclusive, India’s crude oil stock & the bestselling Maruti Dzire | MC Editor's Picks

At Mobile World Congress, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlines India’s telecom ambitions. Stock markets brace for another brusing session as they reopen after Mumbai's Holi holiday. With risks around the Strait of Hormuz, policymakers assess oil supplies, trade exposure, tech vulnerabilities and market fallout across sectors. Also read our analysis on Iran’s defence pivot and find out which cars Indians bought most - all in the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s  Picks.  

Founders, investors navigate the West Asia Crisis; Inside the 400-brain atlas at IIT Madras; and IndiaAI Mission in the GPU crossfire | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how airspace disruptions in West Asia are unsettling Indian founders and investors operating through Dubai. We unpack fresh pressure points for the IndiaAI Mission amid global GPU supply dynamics, take you inside IIT Madras’ ambitious 400-brain mapping project, and examine Rapido’s entry into food delivery with its zero-commission app Ownly in Bengaluru.

Stock market crash, India’s oil strategy amid Iran war, SEBI chief interview | MC Editor's Picks

Markets tumbled as the Sensex and Nifty fell up to 2% amid escalating Iran conflict fears. Crude oil surged past $80 after ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz stalled, raising inflation risks for India. Gold and silver rallied as investors sought safe-haven assets, while oil-sensitive stocks bore the brunt. SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged long-term investing and signalled data-driven regulatory reforms. Meanwhile, Clean Max’s under-subscribed IPO debut underscored the strain of listing in volatile markets. Tune in for all this and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

US-Iran conflict tests Indian IT; SEBI chief on listing pops, Tiger Global verdict; and Groww’s AI co-pilot coming soon | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how escalating Middle East tensions are putting fresh pressure on Indian IT’s diversification strategy and business travel. SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey cautions investors against chasing IPO listing pops and addresses concerns around the Tiger Global tax verdict. We also track Groww’s AI co-pilot GR1 rollout plans and how Iran-Israel tensions are disrupting India’s peak summer outbound travel season.

Building a payments company with a difference

Much before the UPI boom, when the Indian payments space was not as crowded, one company decided to forge a path that most others did not take. SabPaisa’s journey from a B2B collections company to end-to-end solutions provider hinged on strategic decisions taken early. And then came the AI pivot which transformed everything. On this episode, we talk to Amit Tyagi, Chief technology Officer at SabPaisa to understand how the company executed a monumental shift in months and built products that were founded on AI, not retrofitted by it. #Partnered

20k GPUs for AI race, India’s growth upgrade & work in progress for 6G leadership | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find all the key developments from the News 18 Rising Bharat Summit. Listen to our exclusive chats with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal who reveals how India negotiates trade deals, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw who maps India’s AI readiness and telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia who addresses the evolving communications landscape including 6G and satcom. There’s much more inside. Tune in

India’s AI push needs 200,000 GPUs, says Ashwini Vaishnaw; Deepinder Goyal’s Temple lands $54 million

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India outlines plans to scale up to 200,000 GPUs to support its growing AI ambitions, signaling a major expansion in compute infrastructure and semiconductor production. The government moves closer to enforcing SIM binding on messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram ahead of the compliance deadline. And Deepinder Goyal raises $54 million for Temple, his new wearable hardware startup, valuing the company at $190 million in one of the largest early-stage funding rounds.

Narayana Murthy & Aditya Puri exclusive, Murugappa settlement & India’s oil scramble | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find all the key developments shaping the business landscape. Inside: Murugappa group settlement, SEBI’s tighter rules around certain mutual funds, Infosys founder Narayan Murthy and HDFC bank CEO Aditya Puri, IT Ministry stands firm on content takedown window and more. 

NR Narayana Murthy & Aditya Puri debunk AI job loss fears; Vaishnaw urges platforms to fairly share revenue with creators and Apple Pay’s India plans spark fintech selloff | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, industry veterans NR Narayana Murthy and Aditya Puri in a rare interview say fears of AI-led job losses may be overstated as adoption takes time. The government warns social media platforms to ensure fair revenue sharing with creators or face legal action. Apple Pay’s reported India entry plans trigger a fintech stock reaction, and the government holds firm on the new three-hour content takedown rule for online platforms.

RCB bids enter final lap, US blow to solar exports & PM Modi’s Israel visit | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: High-stakes deals and policy shocks dominate the week, binding bids near for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as owner Diageo sets a deadline, possible smartphone shipments slump amid chip shortages, U.S. duties jolt solar exporters, India–Israel defence trade deepens & climate fundraises gather pace. Find all this and more inside. Tune in!

Jar on CID radar; BillDesk swipes Worldline India for Rs 650 Crore; and AI isn’t a patch. It’s open-heart surgery for enterprises | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Jar faces a CID probe under the BUDS Act amid a surge in digital gold transactions. BillDesk acquires Worldline’s India business for Rs 650 crore, deepening consolidation in payments infrastructure. India’s IT leaders say AI adoption is complex and execution-heavy, even as tech budgets rise globally. And IDC data signals a sharp 12–15 percent drop in smartphone shipments in 2026, hit by supply crunch and rising costs.

Doomsday report scares market, Tata Sons chairman reappointment & Rupee volatility | MC Editor's Picks

Citrini Research report on global intelligence crisis sends IT stocks tumbling, IBM suffers worst day in 25 years after Anthropic’s claim on modernising a legacy language, trustees discuss another term for N Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chairman, government plans to go slow on withdrawing more quality control orders and can changing the base year nudge GDP growth higher? Tune in for all this and more on the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

Tata Sons board defers N Chandrasekaran's reappointment; IT selloff is overblown, says HCLTech chief; and more churn at Livspace | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we begin with the Tata Sons board deferring discussions on N Chandrasekaran’s third term after concerns raised by Noel Tata. We then unpack the sharp sell-off in IT stocks amid fresh AI disruption fears and HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar’s response. Also on the show, senior exits and layoffs at Livspace, how SEBI’s rules are reshaping the finfluencer economy, and LAT Aerospace’s first acquisition backed by Deepinder Goyal.