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Moneycontrol examines the rupee’s slide from all angles - from its impact on investors and industries to what this can entail for monetary policy. Also read about Indigo’s flight backlog, how a major decision has Meesho’s investors split, the latest on Sanchar Saathi app controversy & investor Michael Burry’s caution on the AI bubble - tune in to Moneycontrol editor’s picks for all this and more news.

4 banking majors by FY27, Mistry quits Tata pet project & Myntra heads abroad | MC Editor's Picks

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: The government’s plan for bank mergers, what triggered Mehli Mistry’s resignation from Ratan Tata’s pet project, the tightening cybersecurity net, labour secretary’s interview on how labour reforms actually offset additional costs for employers. Besides, learn about Rupee’s slide, Myntra’s new pastures and big updates from the tech world. Tune in!

Markets hit new peaks, overseas investments jump & Delhiites escape toxic air | MC Editor's Picks

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: Benchmark indices hit new peaks but mid and small caps lag, SEBI considers reducing margin requirements, India to be $5 trillion economy a year later than predicted, Indians’ overseas investments jump, India’s push for magnet self-reliance still only on paper & Delhiites head to the sea and the hills to escape toxic air. Tune in!

CarTrade, CarDekho call off acquisition talks; Fresh VC capital rush for consumer brands SuperYou, Gully Labs, Moxie Beauty and Stych; and WinZO co-founders arrested by ED in PMLA case | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the collapse of the $1.2 billion CarTrade–CarDekho acquisition, a deal that could have reshaped India’s auto-tech landscape. They then dive into the fresh VC rush powering consumer startups across protein snacks, sneakers, beauty, and community platforms. The episode also covers the ED’s arrest of WinZO’s co-founders under the PMLA, and wraps up with Reliance’s massive $11 billion plan to build AI data capacity in Andhra Pradesh.

Regulatory policy reset, toxic air spikes drug sales & how to bridge India’s innovation gap | MC Editor's Picks

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: A new trust-based regulatory architecture in the works, rupee undervaluation makes exports competitive,network interference sparks blame game between Airtel and Tejas networks and more news. Also, Infosys's chief marketing officer Sumit Virmani shares his thoughts on why India’s education system needs an overhaul and experts explain the new labour code changes and what they mean for employers. Tune in!

DigiLocker to get its own AI agent; Inside Tech Mahindra’s 8 bn parameter LLM; and OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever reimagines the road to AGI at his new venture | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down DigiLocker’s upcoming AI agent and what it means for digital document processing. We also look at Tech Mahindra’s 8-billion-parameter education-focused LLM under the IndiaAI Mission and why India’s skilling gaps matter more than ever. Plus, Ilya Sutskever’s surprising “teenage AGI” approach, a new rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme approved by the Cabinet, and Dream Sports open-sourcing its decade-old tech engine with HorizonOS.

Tata Sons listing debate, labour codes trigger compliance burden & tribute to Dharmendra | MC Editor's Picks

Tata Son’s listing is a bone of contention, Apple cracks down on grey market exports of iPhones from India, Centre’s labour codes triggers adjustments across industries, Rupee stabilises after RBI steps in and SBI invests in a startup - find all this and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

Amagi, Fractal receive Sebi nod for IPO; Amazon on notice over dark patterns; and PayU lifts Prosus’ H1 FY26 India performance | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you top news from the ED freezing over Rs 520 crore linked to WinZO and Gameskraft, to Amazon seeking more time on dark-pattern compliance. Amagi and Fractal secure SEBI approval for their IPOs, Prosus reports strong India numbers led by PayU, and SBI is set to make a rare equity bet in Ripplr. Plus, a dramatic revival story from Identical Brains Studios the VFX firm behind Katara: A Legend Chapter-1 and Baramulla.

VCs pocket $1.7 bn in IPO exits this year; Meesho looks at IPO at $5.9 billion valuation; and Uniphore CEO opens up on AI strategy, growth | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the government’s big labour code update that mandates IT salaries be paid by the 7th of every month. We also dive into the blockbuster year for VCs with Rs 15,000 crore in IPO exits, Meesho’s $5.9 billion listing plans, and an exclusive with Uniphore CEO Umesh Sachdev on why AI rivals NVIDIA, AMD, Snowflake and Databricks invested together. Plus, Groww’s first results post-IPO reveal profit up but revenue dipping.

India's tech IPO party losing steam; Paytm’s long road to UPI recovery; and 26 e-comm apps swear they're dark pattern free | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why India’s newest tech listings. Groww, Lenskart, Pine Labs and PhysicsWallah, saw their post-IPO shine fade quickly, slipping across the board. We also look at 26 major consumer apps declaring themselves dark-pattern-free to the CCPA, Paytm’s slow but meaningful UPI recovery after a turbulent year, and BigBasket’s Rs 200-crore debt raise to fuel its quick-commerce network.

HAL speeds up Tejas delivery, govt mulls stablecoin utility & easier ID check with new Aadhaar app | MC Editor's Picks

Inside today’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: International Holding Co.’s $1-billion acquisition of Sammaan Capital hits uncertainty, Hindustan Aeronautics fast-tracks Tejas Mk1A fighter deliveries, Xiaomi grapples with frozen funds and declining market share, new age tech firms mark strong presence on stock market. Also find 15th Finance Commission chairman NK Singh’s interview on what Bihar’s newly elected government should prioritise and Pratim Ranjan Bose’s take on Bangladesh politics.

New-age tech firms double market-cap share; Soon, Aadhaar authentication for attending concerts; and Inside the Microsoft, Nvidia, Anthropic deal | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down how India’s new-age tech firms have doubled their share of the market cap, what’s driving the shift, and which companies are leading the surge. We also unpack UIDAI’s upcoming Aadhaar app that could change identity verification across daily life, decode the massive Microsoft–Nvidia–Anthropic partnership reshaping global AI, and look at why Indian investors bought the Bitcoin dip even as global markets panicked.

Decoding NDA’s Bihar landslide, NHAI’s InvIT plan & India Inc’s broadening recovery | MC Editor's Picks

Tune in to this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks for our in-depth coverage of the Bihar election results - from the big picture view to what resonated with voters, the new M-Y axis and takeaways for the losers. Also find our coverage from policy, to markets, to corporate deals, including an interview with Tata Steel’s Managing Director TV Narendran who weighs in on India’s manufacturing capability.

Swiggy to move HQ from Bengaluru's Bellandur to Whitefield; DPDP rules are here and Peak XV strikes gold with Groww, Pine Labs | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Swiggy’s big HQ shift from Bellandur to Whitefield as Bengaluru’s tech corridors quietly reorganise. We also unpack the government’s newly notified DPDP rules and what the long compliance runway means for companies. Then, a look at Peak XV Partners’ blockbuster outcomes from Groww and Pine Labs. And finally, why Donald Trump’s sudden softening on H-1B visas may not change much for India’s tech workforce.

Inflation’s mixed story, Andhra’s FDI catch up, &; why govt’s going slow on RE generation | MC Editor's Picks

Moneycontrol expose on misuse of prop-trading accounts prompts SEBI to act, CBDT seeks precise definition of “data centre” for tax exemptions, jewellery sales surge despite record gold prices, and InterGlobe aviation is set to join Sensex. Also find our reports on the government's renewables policy, Andhra’s renewed FDI push, inflation’s mixed story, and more in this episode of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

Manipal Group's Ranjan Pai submits bid for Byju's; BPMs ride the AI wave, outpacing IT peers; India’s Rs 1 lakh cr bet on quantum, chips and Flutter takes $556 mn hit on Junglee | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Ranjan Pai’s bid for Byju’s parent Think & Learn, marking a crucial chapter in the edtech firm's bankruptcy saga. We then decode how BPM firms like Genpact, EXL, and Firstsource are outpacing IT peers, powered by AI-led transformation. Also on the show: India’s Rs 1 lakh crore push into quantum, semiconductors, and AI; the gaming sector’s big write-downs including Flutter's $556 mn hit; and PhysicsWallah’s IPO closing nearly 2x subscribed.

Rajnath Singh exclusive, UpGrad-Unacademy in talks & inside Finance Bill 2026 | MC Editor's Picks

Tune in for an exclusive interview with Rajnath Singh on India’s defence capabilities, find out the extent of damage from a prop trading scam unearthed in Surat, learn about the acquisition talks between UpGrad and Unacademy for and discover the key GST reforms that are likely to be included in the Finance Bill 2026. Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks has all this and more top headlines from the day.

It's raining hikes at GCCs, ER&D firms; RuPay chips away at Visa, Mastercard; and Why PW's Prateek Maheshwari is confident about IPO pricing | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Groww’s blockbuster IPO wraps up with 18x subscription, while Pine Labs sees a 13% subscription steady Day 1. It’s raining hikes at GCCs and ER&D firms as deep tech talent drives 30–40% pay jumps. RuPay chips away at Visa and Mastercard’s market share with UPI-linked credit cards. And PhysicsWallah’s Prateek Maheshwari tells us why the edtech’s Rs 3,480-crore IPO is all about confidence, not cashing out.

Shifting trade map, Arattai slides down rankings; Amol Muzumdar’s Chak De moment | MC Editor's Picks

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: India’s shifting export map and progress on trade talks, consumer brands ready for winter demand, expected rise in smartphone prices, Arattai’s slide in popularity ranking and women’s team coach Amol Muzumdar’s redeeming moment. Tune in for all this and more in our newsletter that highlights the day’s top stories.

SEBI open to MF plea, spotlight on Lenskart IPO & sunset for debit cards | MC Editor's Picks

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: SEBI is open to weigh reasonable requests from Mutual Funds, October was a busy month for IPOs, wild speculations on RRP semiconductors stock, Starlink conducts demos that Eutelsat Oneweb completed earlier this year, Bihar’s poll promises to add to fiscal burden and much more.

Lenskart IPO gets fully subscribed on Day 1; Sauce VC readies $80 mn fund for consumer push; and Mumbai’s AI film fest gets star power | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the biggest stories shaping India’s tech and startup scene. Lenskart’s IPO dazzles with full subscription on Day 1, Sauce VC stirs up an $80 million fund for homegrown consumer brands, and Mumbai’s AI Film Festival draws Bollywood’s brightest. Plus, Apple's record-breaking India quarter, powered by booming iPhone 17 sales and expanding local manufacturing.

Free Gemini for Jio users, Fed rate cut impact & how pensioners gain with Central pay revisions | MC Editor's Picks

From macroeconomic policy to corporate milestones, in this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find analysis on US federal reserve rate cut, a report on buzzing deals in the banking sector, exclusive interviews with Groww’s leadership, Jio’s free access to Gemini Pro AI and how NVIDIA’s milestone market cap has made winners across the globe.

Groww’s Lalit Keshre picks time in market over IPO timing; Swiggy posts Rs 1,092 cr loss, to raise Rs 10,000 crore via QIP; Microsoft bets big on India’s developer boom | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top stories from India’s tech and startup world. Groww’s CEO Lalit Keshre opens up on the fintech’s much-awaited IPO and why “time in the market matters more than timing the market.” Swiggy reports losses but plans a Rs 10,000 crore QIP to boost Instamart’s growth. Plus, Microsoft bets big on India’s developer boom, and Reliance teams up with Google to offer Jio users free access to Gemini AI Pro.

How Bengaluru-based Pantherun rewrote data security playbook; Fixed Deposits coming to Zerodha soon; Lenskart GMP declines and Boat gets Sebi nod for IPO | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how Bengaluru-based Pantherun Technologies is rewriting the rules of data security with a handshake-free encryption breakthrough. Then, we look at Zerodha’s shift to fixed deposits, the latest buzz around Lenskart’s IPO and its cooling grey market premium, and finally, boAt’s parent company securing SEBI approval for its Rs 1,500-crore public issue.

Inside Vidit Aatrey's Meesho playbook , Perfios CEO on Why AI adoption in BFSI is slow and Oracle’s AI ambulances, and WazirX’s big comeback | MC Tech3

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into the marathon journey of Meesho’s Vidit Aatrey as he gears up for a Rs 4,250 crore IPO, why Perfios CEO says AI adoption in India’s banking sector is still at an experimentation stage, Oracle’s surprising new bet on AI-powered ambulances, and WazirX’s long-awaited return after a crippling cyberattack.