Moneycontrol Podcast

A $17 billion deal puts DoorDash and Instacart in the spotlight, while India’s consumer brands attract a fresh wave of VC interest across roti, kapda, makaan. We look at how Ather gained an edge over Ola in the electric two-wheeler race and why India’s IT firms are yet to see revenue per employee rise despite AI-driven gains. Big deals, shifting market dynamics, and the realities of AI-led growth — all in this episode of Tech 3.

On this episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3, we break down Jio Platforms’ blockbuster stock market debut and how it has joined the league of global tech giants such as Meta, Alibaba, and SpaceX. We also look at how rural consumers are tightening their purse strings even as Gen Z changes the shopping game, and how e-commerce platform Meesho has cut its losses while gearing up for the festive shopping rush.

This episode of Tech 3 breaks down how investor interest in Indian AI startups is picking up, decodes Anthropic’s IPO filing and what the AI company’s stock market debut could mean for Indian AI startups and how India's largest stockbroker by revenue, Zerodha is seeing broking’s share of revenue shrinking.

This episode of Tech 3 breaks down Meta’s planned $95 billion financing to fuel its AI ambitions, Ather’s ride to profitability as Ola Electric struggles, the rebound in IT hiring in Q2FY27, and how Zetwerk’s IPO could pave the way for a new wave of manufacturing startups in India.

How is artificial intelligence helping solve some of India most persistent healthcare challenges? On this episode of Unusual Suspects with TatvaCare CEO Manoj Balaji we investigate the role of AI in practice. TatvaCare was founded in 2020 with a vision to streamline Indian healthcare using technology. What began as a cloud Electronic Medical Record keeping for general practitioners evolved into an AI-powered ecosystem spanning clinical practice, patient engagement, pharma partnerships, and real-world evidence generation. In this conversation with host Gaurav Choudhury, Manoj unpacks the evolving capabilities of AI and reveals where it is making a genuine difference in India’s healthcare ecosystem. Tune in.

On this episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3, we unpack the growing rift between WestBridge Capital and Princeton University, explore why AI is driving new business for Infosys but failing to deliver faster growth, and look at how Warp Sciences is betting big on AI-powered drug discovery with a $215 million funding round.

On this episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3, we shine a light on the record subscription for the Jio IPO, the cyber attacks shaking the world right now, Flipkart’s top-deck churn and Swiggy’s earnings.

On this episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3, we break down the strong performance of Jio IPO on Day 1, how eMudhra faced a security scare over eight vulnerable cryptographic keys, as well as Eternal’s bet on privacy-first AI while Blinkit races to expand its dark-store network. Plus, Netflix scores big in India with record subscriber additions and a hit reality show. Tune in for the key developments shaping India’s startup and tech ecosystem.

On this episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3, we break down PhonePe’s repositioning of its investment app, track the latest developments in Zetwerk’s IPO subscription, explore the slowdown in D2C sales, and look at Even Healthcare’s latest funding round. Tune in for the key developments shaping India’s startup and tech ecosystem.

On this episode of Tech3 podcast let’s get you up to speed on why BharatPe is weighing a rights issue at a lower valuation, how festive shoppers are making more transactions yet spending remains lower, and OpenAI and Coursera are doubling down on India’s AI opportunity. Plus, a look at the mounting losses for InstaHelp and Snabbit.

On this episode of Tech3 podcast, three key headlines at the intersection of e-commerce, design and space tech: Flipkart’s financials after India flip Global Interview: Figma founder Dylan Field Govt urges space cos to take Indian chips

India's digital investing revolution has transformed access to financial markets. From small-ticket SIPs to seamless transactions, wealthtech platforms have brought millions of new investors into the financial ecosystem, particularly from smaller cities and younger demographics. But as access becomes easier, the next challenge is ensuring investors make informed decisions. In this episode of Wealth Architects, Host Surabhi Upadhyay speaks with Nilesh D Naik, Director and Head of Business Investments at PhonePe Wealth, about how technology is reshaping India's investment landscape and why the next phase of wealthtech may be defined by advice rather than access.

On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode what Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said about India’s dependence on critical materials, take a look at Bengaluru-based wealth-tech firm Groww’s second-quarter performance, and explore how Nielsen is giving its AI playbook an India-first twist to build technology for the world.

On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you up to speed on the big funding developments, UPI MDR getting deferred, who are the first set of fund managers shortlisted for India’s Rs 1 lakh crore deeptech fund and how CEO Mohit Joshi turned things around at Tech Mahindra.

On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you up to speed on the change of guard at Nazara, the RDI fund, why the sheen has come off festive sales, IndiaAI GPU providers eyeing oversea buyers and HCLTech’s earnings

On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: Can US green-card curbs mean more jobs for India? Experts weigh in on implications. The government is widening its deep-tech funding funnel and how the government is expanding the pool of fund managers. And why India wants its private space companies to use desi chips.

On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: On what PM Modi said about tackling deepfakes and frauds at the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress. Why implementation of MDR can be pushed to January 2027 and what will be National Payments Corporation of India’s next move And the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is slated to come out with a consultation paper on AI regulation within a month.

On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: Sachin Bansal’s Navi is in talks to raise $40 million from Elevation; former Flipkart CXOs knock on Walmart’s door over ESOPs; why UPI MDR is unlikely to kill fintech platform fees; and why India could become a top-three ServiceNow market. :::

On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: Why festive shopping is getting a little less merry for D2C brands and how expensive visibility has become on quick commerce? How the fintech funding tap is flowing again and what’s Oolka’s AI-led approach? What’s in store in the futuristic AI township near Bengaluru’s Agara Lake that’s being built by Bharat1.AI?

On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: Why Premji Invest is Rethinking Its Playbook—why does it want a bigger slice of the companies it backs? What led to Cambium cutting 200 jobs and shutting down India GCC? And finally, earnings season is here. So what are the key trends investors should watch in India’s IT services industry?

On this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack the biggest tech and startup stories making news: Why Indian banks aren’t biting on Apple Pay -- what’s holding back Apple’s payments ambitions in India? Backlog! Why the RDI Fund had to hit pause -- what the delay means for startups, deep tech and innovation funding. AI could cut time to IPO -- Accel’s Subrata Mitra on how AI could reshape the path from startup to public markets.

On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we tell about Apple Pay finally launching in India with Axis Bank, the disquiet among former and current employees of Walmart-owned Flipkart over an elusive IPO, Doordash setting up its Hyderabad GCC and why the 1 lakh crore rupees RDI fund has hit a pause.

On this edition of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about how legacy automakers are tightening their grip in India’s electric two-wheeler market, India looking to tighten social media access, Groww's rollout of US investing and how new-age block deals split VCs, mutual funds.

On this edition of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about funding rounds in AI companies Ema and Brahma AI, why block deals are touching record highs in new age listed companies and Ultraviolette’s connection with Intel CEO.

On this edition of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we discuss PhonePe’s international foray, how NSE will enrich IT czars Murthy and Premji, Spinny and Snapdeal’s IPO route and more…

On this edition of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about Starbucks’ first-ever GCC in India, why Skillmatics is attracting investors and the Indian Diaspora Index by Prosus and Dealroom, which now counts 205 current and former overseas unicorns with at least one founder who grew up in India, together worth $560 billion on a founder-attributed basis.

On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about the checks that the Govt is putting in place when it comes to merchants and MDR, why fintech funding may get a shot in the arm from UPI MDR and top voices from Semicon India 2026.

On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we shine a light on Semicon 2.0, India’s flagship semiconductor event, 18% on UPI MDR and Renotmojo’s IPO pop. Listen in

On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you takeaways from a detailed interview with PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam on MDR, TCS’ move to consolidate its office presence in Bengaluru, and why Sharrp Ventures is sharply focussed on India’s booming consumer economy.

The year is 1999. A rugby match sows the seed of a community programme that grows into a national movement. Magic Bus India Foundation is now one of the leading NGOs for education and skilling. It has carved a path dotted with milestones, transforming over 5 million young lives in the last 27 years of its work. But the challenges facing India in the years ahead are unlike those of the past. A new generation of Indians is entering public life. They have degrees, are aspirational, and are hungry for meaningful employment. Magic Bus India Foundation fills this critical gap, acting as a bridge from school to work. The foundation understands that if India is to harness its demographic dividend rather than see it become a demographic risk, the choices we make today will matter for decades to come. On this show, Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO of Magic Bus India Foundation, speaks to host Gaurav Choudhury about why investing in young people is not just a social responsibility but a core corporat

On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about UPI MDR fixed at 0.4% for transactions over Rs 2,000; capped at Rs 300 per transaction for transactions of Rs 75,000 At around 40 bps MDR, the ecosystem could generate up to Rs 16,000 crore in revenue annually. We also shine a light on what went down at Sugar cosmetics, the layoffs sweeping through Oracle India and an AI startup that counts Shah Rukh Khan as an investor Tune in

In this episode of Tech 3, we look at four major technology developments shaping India and the global tech landscape. India’s GST Council may consider relief for Global Capability Centres providing services to overseas entities, while leading AI figures call for a slower and safer approach to frontier AI development. We also explore India’s plans to connect its CBDC with partner countries for faster cross-border payments, and the government’s move toward agentic AI through a proposed AI assistant for DigiLocker.

Whatfix names co-founder Vara Kumar as CEO following the passing of co-founder Khadim Batti. Meanwhile, India’s data-centre boom accelerates, raising questions about power, water and community impact as the US grapples with the costs of rapid expansion. Plus, Temasek's India bets continue to shine and how Groww outpaced peers in August.

On today’s Tech 3, we cover the biggest developments shaping India’s startup and technology landscape: Pixxel.and Nua’s latest funding and expansion plans, and a fresh wave of investor interest in India’s premium consumption startups. We also look at the Karnataka IT Secretary’s priorities for India’s digital and technology ecosystem, and explore how wealth-tech platforms are changing the way Indians invest and manage money.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Nvidia’s $12.93 billion deal for Hugging Face and its bet on open AI models, nearly Rs 27,000 crore worth of startup stock block deals as VCs cash out, Slice’s $100 million fundraise at a sharply lower valuation, Pocket FM’s return to microdramas with Pocket Saga, and PayPal’s job cuts in India amid a global restructuring.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol- Zerodha is moving beyond broking with SEBI approval to enter merchant banking, bringing its low-cost, no-hard-selling philosophy to IPOs and investment banking. Meanwhile, Flipkart is betting on micro-dramas to bring entertainment closer to commerce - turning viewers into shoppers. We also look at the race for AssamSat, as India’s private space companies compete to build an earth-observation satellite for Assam, and explore the rapid rise of online bonds as retail investors look beyond equities.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the proposed $103,000 H-1B fee and what it could mean for global tech hiring, FirstCry’s market value falling below $1 billion, fresh funding talks in India’s semiconductor sector, the RBI’s September 15 merchant re-KYC deadline, and nearly Rs 6,000 crore worth of institutional trades in Lenskart and Eternal. We also remember Whatfix co-founder and CEO Khadim Batti, who passed away today.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the government’s detailed Semicon 2.0 framework and its plans to expand India’s semiconductor ecosystem. We also track Ather Energy’s expectations for Konarc, Zomato’s restructuring of its Hyderabad customer support operations, and a cybercrime warning over malicious Android apps being used to target users for financial fraud.

Retirement planning remains one of the most overlooked parts of financial planning in India. But is the real problem the lack of investment options — or simply the way we think about retirement? In this episode of Retire Rich, Dhirendra Kumar, Founder & CEO, Value Research, explains why retirement planning is fundamentally a behavioural challenge and why starting early can make a significant difference to long-term wealth. The conversation explores why NPS could be an underutilised wealth-building opportunity, the benefits of disciplined and systematic investing, the growing relevance of Corporate NPS, and why delaying retirement planning can come with a double cost lost time and greater financial anxiety later. Dhirendra Kumar also discusses how India can build a stronger pension culture by making retirement planning simpler, more accessible and a default part of the financial journey. Retire Rich is presented by National Pension System and Association of NPS Intermediaries in associa

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the proposed $103,000 H-1B fee and what it could mean for foreign tech hiring and international students. We also cover Delhivery’s higher shipping charges for D2C brands ahead of the festive season, the Centre’s public consultation on reforms to India’s examination system, and IndiGo Ventures’ investment in AI startup Sarvam as the airline explores AI across its operations.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Emad Mostaque’s call to turn India Stack into an “intelligence stack”, TCS cutting variable pay for mid- and senior-level employees, fresh funding talks across fintech startups, and Deepinder Goyal’s Temple acquiring London-based longevity clinic Longévous.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at over Rs 6,900 crore worth of block deals involving Groww, PhysicsWallah and other stocks, fresh funding talks at Superhealth and Runable, and Zerodha and Angel One’s plans to offer corporate bonds. We also track Gaja Alternative’s strong market debut and India’s push to deepen Apple’s local component manufacturing before expanding into more finished products.

India’s healthcare ecosystem is at an important inflection point. From health financing and primary care to climate-related risks, technology and equitable access, the challenge is no longer simply expanding healthcare, but building a system that can withstand what lies ahead. For over 20 years, Swasti – the Health Catalyst - has drawn valuable experience working in each of these domains to help prepare resilient communities and a robust healthcare ecosystem ground up. On the show today we have Dr. Sudha Chandrashekar who was recently appointed the CEO of Swasti. She speaks to host Gaurav Choudhury about her vision for the organisation that has laid out its task for 2030 – to achieve a 100 million healthy days. What does this milestone mean and how what will it take to get there? Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode why TCS bought Porsche’s struggling IT unit MHP for €320 million, even as MHP’s revenue fell from €828 million in 2023 to around €742 million in 2025. Plus, Airbound raises $37 million to expand from healthcare deliveries to commercial cargo, UPI turns 10 as NPCI looks beyond payments for its next phase, and I4C orders Google to remove three more malicious loan apps.

In this episode of #RetireRich, Sumit Shukla, MD & CEO, Axis Pension Fund, discusses the major upgrades in a financial portfolio many investors often overlook and what it means for long-term wealth creation. Watch Conversation: https://youtu.be/qe-HACzi98U