Moneycontrol Podcast

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top stories in startups and tech: Azim Premji rejects Karnataka CM’s proposal to open Wipro’s Sarjapur campus for Outer Ring Road traffic; NPCI revamps Credit on UPI with fintechs leading the charge; Accenture posts strong Q4 earnings on AI bookings; Karnataka High Court questions the bike taxi ban; and California Burrito raises Rs 120 crore to fuel its QSR expansion.

Indian markets are poised for a cautious start with the GIFT Nifty signaling a flat to mildly negative open. The Nifty failed to defend 25,100 on Wednesday amid broad-based weakness. Global cues remain mixed as Wall Street tech stocks face another round of selling and US Treasury yields edge higher, while investors await key economic data. Back home, Glenmark, Lupin and Polycab are among the stocks to watch out for today. We also track movements in oil, gold, plus other macro trends shaping sentiment.  Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka are set to gain the most from GST rate cuts and may see the steepest drop in inflation. PhonePe has filed IPO papers with Sebi for via the confidential route, seeking to raise around Rs 12,000 crore. Meanwhile, Apple has built a network of 17 equipment and tooling partners in India over the past two years, in a move to localise its supply chain.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top startup and tech stories of the day. PhonePe files draft papers through confidential route for a mega Rs 12,000 crore IPO, while Rapido secures a $350 million investment from Prosus. Apple ramps up iPhone machinery manufacturing in India to reduce China dependency, and the Trump administration’s wage-based H-1B plan could reshape Indian IT. Plus, we sat down with Ultraviolette founders as the EV maker prepares a new factory and a mass-market push.

Indian equities eye a cautious open as GIFT Nifty trades lower, tracking global weakness after Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that equity valuations look “fairly high” and the path for rate cuts remains uncertain. Asian markets slip while US futures inch higher, gold hits fresh records, and crude climbs on supply concerns. Back home, Akzo Nobel’s big block deal is in focus, along with a trio of new IPO listings and a Moneycontrol exclusive on the Tata Capital IPO. Also, in our Voice of the Day segment, Geojit Financial’s Gaurang Shah shares his take on the stellar rally in auto stocks.  Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues. 

Tata Capital gears up for IPO, automakers rejoice this Navaratari, India plans a first MSME survey in 2026, and quick commerce companies struggle to find dark stores. Besides these, find all the developments following Trump’s US H1B visa squeeze - from how visas for all categories have been on a steady decline, and what risks threaten India’s IT sector beyond steep visa fees. Also, find our piece on why the US policy shift is not sudden, but its seed was already planted in the Heritage Foundation's Project 25 blueprint.

In today’s episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3 Podcast, we dive into the competition for real estate and talent in India’s quick commerce sector. We also explore how GST reforms are fueling a surge in festive marketing budgets and influencer campaigns. Plus, South Korean gaming giant Krafton is ramping up support for Indian developers with its expanded gaming incubator program. And finally, Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaches out to Wipro for help easing Outer Ring Road traffic congestion amid rising commuter woes. Tune in for the latest startup and tech insights shaping India’s landscape!

Indian indices saw a second straight day of losses led by a weakness in IT stocks after the H-1b visa fee hike. This morning, the Gift Nifty is signaling a cautious start, today being the weekly F&O expiry day. Wall Street set fresh record highs overnight, powered by a 4% surge in Nvidia after it announced a $100-billion data-centre investment with OpenAI. Asian indices trade higher, while Japan remains shut for a holiday. Key stocks in focus include Maruti, Hyundai, JBM Auto, Alkem Labs, JK Lakshmi Cement, Brigade Enterprises, KEC International and RVNL following fresh deal wins and festive-season sales updates. Four mainboard IPOs open for subscription today—Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers, Jaro Institute, Solarworld Energy Solutions and Seshaasai Tech—while Euro Pratik Sales lists on the exchanges. And on the consumer front, the Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days sales kick off, setting the tone for festive retail demand. Tune in for all this and more in to

In this edition, find our coverage from the Network 18 Reforms Reloaded event. Top leaders and policy makers such as Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla, Chief Economic Adviser Anantha Nageshwaran, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Sanjeev Sanyal, and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant weigh in on everything from GST reforms, GDP growth, defence exports to the US’s excessively high H1B visa fees. Tune in for all this and more headlines from the day.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee may not rattle Indian IT as much as feared, why Swiggy’s Instamart needs a $500 million boost to stay competitive, how Groww is diversifying its business ahead of its IPO, and PhonePe’s revenue and profit surge as it gears up for a market debut.

The Nifty faces a crucial 25,500 barrier with a cautious tone after last week’s strong run, while IT stocks are in sharp focus following the US administration’s historic H-1B visa shake-up and the clarifications on the one-time $100,000 application fee. GST 2.0 kicks in today, where sweeping rate cuts are set to make a wide range of goods cheaper just as the festive season begins, potentially lifting sentiment across consumption names from autos to FMCG. On the global front, Asian markets trade higher, mirroring Wall Street’s record-setting week, even as US futures show a slight negative bias. China keeps its key lending rates unchanged for a fourth straight month, while US Treasury yields and the dollar edge higher as investors weigh the Fed’s recent rate cut and future policy moves. Plus, we spotlight key stocks in the news—from FTSE Index rejig inclusions and fresh IPOs to corporate updates and notable deals—giving you a complete picture before the opening bell.

Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, speaks to Moneycontrol about GST implementation, process reforms and much more. Economist Arvind Kumar lobbies for gross welfare product over GDP as a measure of growth. The government is changing the benchmarks to evaluate state-run companies for "ratna" classification. India is set to face a blockbuster IPO week. Besides: Pakistan’s defence exports, India’s foundational AI models, & UPI txns point to struggling sectors. All this and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down MeitY’s big announcement awarding BharatGen over Rs 900 crore to build a trillion-parameter “mother model” under the IndiaAI Mission, and what it means for India’s AI ecosystem. We also bring you Meta CMO Alex Schultz’s insights on why India could emerge as an AI exporter, the IT sector’s cautious response despite the Fed’s rate cut, and SoftBank Vision Fund’s 20% layoffs as Masayoshi Son doubles down on bold AI bets.

The man who virtually dismantled the entry barrier to owning smartphones has now embarked on his next project, which, too, is poised to revolutionise communication. Former RealMe founder Madhav Sheth’s latest venture, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, has pioneered the AI+ smartphone – entirely designed, developed, and manufactured in India. Under Sheth’s leadership, the company aims to, once again, redefine what it means to own a smartphone in the age of AI. Rooted in trust, privacy, and data sovereignty, NxtQuantum Shift Technologies is truly addressing global concerns while building India’s digital future.

In this edition, we have two interesting interviews - economist Kaushik Basu argues that closer India-China engagement is necessary even as India competes with its neighbour and Abakkus Asset Manager founder Sunil Singhania tells us that India Inc must shift its focus from margin protection to growth. Also find reportage on India’s market cap surge, why US Fed rate cuts are unlikely to draw FPIs to India, Infra.Market’s funding round and how GenZ is powering spiritual and cultural tourism this festive season.