Moneycontrol Podcast
Business & Finance
Episodes
- 5157: India tightens AI oversight, Zepto gets IPO green light & Gulf exports plunge | MC Editor’s Picks
This episode covers India's increased AI oversight and Zepto's IPO approval. Additionally, it discusses the postponement of Tata Trusts meetings, delayed discussions around Tata Sons listing, and the plunge in Gulf exports. The government…
- 5156: Zepto gets SEBI nod for $1 billion IPO; Swiggy improves, Urban Company disappoints in Q4; Churn at Z47, Fashinza; and Indian govt’s push to host Claude in India
This episode of the Moneycontrol Podcast covers Zepto's SEBI approval for an IPO and updates on Swiggy and Urban Company's Q4 performance. It also discusses leadership changes at Z47 and Fashinza, and India's initiative to host Anthropic's…
- 5155: How great CEOs lead through chaos | Anu Rathninde, CEO coach & author of Tackling Complexity | MC Unusual Suspects
In this episode, Anu Rathninde, CEO coach and author of "Tackling Complexity," discusses how great CEOs lead through chaos. He shares insights on navigating uncertainty and driving growth.
- 5154: ECLGS 5.0 lifeline, easing UPI payments & investors line up for Sprng Energy sale
This episode discusses ECLGS 5.0, UPI payments, and the Sprng Energy sale. It also covers India's payments ecosystem, SME access to corporate bond markets, and the influence of social media.
- 5153: Skyroot Aerospace is India’s first space-tech unicorn; Tough choices for NPCI; And Hyderabad vs Bengaluru: The GCC race continues
Skyroot Aerospace is India's first space-tech unicorn after a $60 million fundraise. NPCI accelerates the rollout of UPI Meta. Hyderabad is gaining ground against Bengaluru in the GCC race. Social media's role in politics is highlighted by…
- 5152: Tata Trusts rift deepens, AI-led Asian market surge & Freshworks’ global layoffs
This episode of the Moneycontrol Podcast covers the widening rift within Tata Trusts, the AI-driven surge in Asian tech stocks, and Freshworks’ planned workforce reduction. It also touches on India’s financial cybersecurity framework, Mide…
- 5151: Meesho’s Q4 losses shrink, revenue climbs; PB Fintech profit doubles in FY26; and GCCs zoom in India
In this episode of Moneycontrol Podcast, gain insights into Meesho's Q4 performance, PB Fintech's profit growth in FY26, and the evolving GCC landscape in India. Also covered are Freshworks' recent layoffs and restructuring charges.
- 5150: Division within Tata Trusts, Cognizant weighs layoffs & how Vijay became a politician | MC Editor's Picks
This episode of Moneycontrol Editor's Picks discusses internal divisions within Tata Trusts, Cognizant's consideration of layoffs, Amazon's plans to scale up its Amazon Now service, and the political journey of Vijay. It also touches on th…
- 5149: Amazon’s Quick Commerce Sprint, River EV’s $100 million round, and Cognizant Layoffs | Tech3
This Tech3 episode covers Amazon's quick commerce push, River EV's $100 million funding round, and Cognizant's potential layoffs. It also touches on how AI and automation are impacting the IT sector and Groww and PhonePe's growth in the SI…
- 5148: Stocks react to political earthquakes, why the fuel price freeze may end soon & more | Editor's Picks
This episode covers the political and economic implications of recent election results in India, including the BJP's victory in Bengal and developments in Southern politics. It also discusses potential increases in fuel prices, Apple's cra…
- 5147: Indian VCs go after shoes, bags, clothes; Startup ESOP cashouts get bigger; and What Vijay’s win means for Tamil Nadu Inc | Tech3
This episode of Moneycontrol Podcast discusses venture capital investment in consumer brands, the growth of startup ESOP payouts, and the implications of Tamil Nadu's election results on the state's economy and businesses. It also touches…
- 5146: GST collections surge, Apple vs CCI & interesting insights from Assembly elections 2026 | Editor's Picks
This episode of Moneycontrol Podcast covers India's economy, GST collections, Apple versus CCI, and insights from the Assembly elections. It also touches upon Vodafone, inverted duty structure, and fuel demand.
- 5145: Infosys bets on jobs, India rewires energy flows & Malayalam cinema’s blockbuster year | Editor's Picks
This episode discusses Infosys's commitment to job creation, rising global interest in India's financial sector, and shifting energy import strategies. It also covers the continued success of Malayalam cinema.
- 5144: Infosys CEO Salil Parekh interview; Dreamteam in funding talks with Accel; and AI reshapes Big Tech playbook | Tech3
This episode of Moneycontrol Podcast features an interview with Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, where he discusses AI as a growth driver. The episode also covers Dreamteam's funding talks, how Big Tech is reshaping operations around AI, and foun…
- 5143: Why UAE exit from OPEC matters, Amazon & Flipkart take heatwave measures & summer holidayers head to Japan | MC Editor's Picks
This episode covers India's new urea investment policy, the potential impact of the UAE's OPEC exit on global oil, and heatwave measures for delivery workers. It also discusses updated workplace safety and POSH policies at major Indian IT…
- 5142: DK Shivakumar warns 50% jobs are at risk; NPCI meets Fintechs; and Delivery apps roll out heat shields for riders | Tech3
This episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol discusses Cognizant's growth, AI's potential impact on jobs in Karnataka, NPCI's strategy for UPI apps, and new safety measures for delivery workers during heatwaves. Additionally, broking startup Sahi…
- 5141: Govt’s war relief package, BJP’s WB campaign blitz in data & credit card benefits get a trim | MC Editor's Picks
This episode discusses the government's Rs 2.5 lakh crore credit guarantee scheme, BJP's West Bengal campaign, and reduced credit card benefits. It also covers the impact of the West Asian war on various sectors and updates from Sun Pharma…
- 5140: Sun Pharma acquires Organon, Tata Trusts meeting agenda & the rise of domestic help on demand | Editor's Picks
Sun Pharma acquires Organon in a major overseas deal. Tata Trusts set to hold a crucial meeting to discuss leadership and governance. The episode also covers the rise of domestic help on demand and other market trends.
- 5139: Acko appoints bankers, eyes $2-$2.5 Bn IPO valuation; Quick services users top 10 mn mark; And Indian IT: Why deals are not translating to revenues | Tech3
ACKO is preparing for an IPO. Instant househelp platforms have surpassed 10 million users. Indian IT firms are experiencing strong deal wins but weak revenue conversion. Amazon is expanding its quick commerce network to 100 cities.
- 5138: Reliance powers ahead, dosa chain Benne in funding talks & what Sachin means for India | Editor's Picks
This Moneycontrol Podcast episode reviews India Inc.'s mixed scorecard, with Reliance Industries achieving record profits despite market pressure on IT stocks. It also covers Google's AI investments in India, Vodafone Idea's AGR dues, Bhar…
- 5137: Why Ranjan Pai is spending 35 crores on dosa, Gloom and doom IT earnings season, and the new age wealth managers | Tech3
This episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol discusses Ranjan Pai's investment in a dosa brand, the IT sector's earnings season, and the emergence of new-age wealth managers. It also touches on wealth-tech platforms and SuperOps' pivot to an AI…
- 5136: Fiscal strain of war, summer travel hotspots & what data reveals about WB turnout
This episode discusses India's fiscal challenges due to the West Asia crisis, resilient market sentiment, and corporate activities including Tata Motors' acquisition and Vahdam's stake sale. It also covers West Bengal election turnout patt…
- 5135: India's online gaming sector gets a referee; Slice to raise $100 million; and Infosys beats Street in Q4 but guidance disappoints
India has implemented a central framework for online gaming. Slice is in discussions to raise $100 million for its banking operations. Infosys announced its Q4 results, which were strong, but its guidance for the future was conservative. A…
- 5134: Tesla Model YL, war stress on consumers, PC makers eye India | MC Editor's Picks
This episode covers the impact of the West Asia conflict on the Indian economy, Asus's local manufacturing plans, and developments regarding Zerodha, the IT sector, and Fairfax. It also discusses challenges such as rising input costs and s…
- 5133: Zerodha shuts creator network; IT weakness persists; Iran war drives up your snack bill; And TN polls 2026: What DMK, AIADMK, TVK say on jobs, startups | MC Tech3
This episode covers the closure of Zerodha's creator network, IT sector growth challenges, and the impact of the West Asia conflict on food startups. It also discusses India’s Online Gaming Authority and Tamil Nadu election manifestos rega…
- 5132: The Giving Is In The Work | Shruti Deorah, Founding Executive Director, India Energy and Climate Center
In this episode of Unusual Suspects, host Gaurav Choudhury speaks with Shruti Deorah about India's energy transition and the role of philanthropy. Deorah discusses her career path and how the diaspora can contribute expertise and sustained…
- 5136: Why Chabahar was spared, Apple’s big India bet & the shift from SEO to GEO | MC Editor's Picks
This episode discusses SEBI’s expected settlement with the NSE, India's fuel strategies amidst Iran conflict concerns, and delays in the India-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty. It also provides coverage on Apple's manufacturing growth in Ind…
- 5135: Apple names John Ternus as next CEO; HCLTech Q4 results disappoint and Rupay continues to soar | MC Tech3
This episode covers Apple's leadership transition with John Ternus, HCLTech's disappointing Q4 financial results, the growth of RuPay credit cards via UPI, and QNu Labs' progress in quantum communication networks.
- 5131: TCS Nashik row: Small unit, big fallout; Data centre boom, cloud gap remains; And the rise of AI agents explained
This episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol covers the investigation into the TCS Nashik case, the expansion of India’s data centre capacity, the development of AI agents, and Groww's Q4 financial performance.
- 5134: Hormuz reopens, Indians feel franchise films fatigue & a new LPG pipeline project | MC Editor's Picks
This episode covers the impact of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, business updates including KKR and Brookfield India REIT, new FDI insurance norms, and an LPG pipeline project. It also discusses the audience fatigue regarding franchise fi…
- 5133: Pizza Bakery owner cooks up a Rs 1,350 crore deal; Fintechs brace for DPDP, RBI double whammy; and India, APAC drive Netflix’s Q1 surge | MC Tech3
Discussing a potential Rs 1,350 crore stake sale in a F&B business, fintech compliance challenges with RBI and DPDP rules, Netflix's growth in the APAC region, and a $15 million funding round for a medicine delivery startup.
- 5132: Flipkart’s IPO prep, Q-commerce summer order surge & India’s new political map | MC Editor's Picks
This episode covers Flipkart's pre-IPO funding plans, Blackstone's acquisition strategy for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and the impact of weather on seasonal consumer demand. It also examines the disconnect between worker productivity and…
- 5131: Flipkart eyes Big Billion Pre-IPO round; What the Amazon–Globalstar deal means for India’s satcom play; and Protests outside TCS Nashik office, employees asked to work from home | MC Tech3
This episode of MC Tech3 covers Wipro's Q4 results, Flipkart's potential pre-IPO funding, and Amazon's partnership with Globalstar. It also discusses the increase in quick commerce demand and TCS's decision to shift Nashik employees to wor…
- 5130: Bhagwati IPO plans, India's hunt for LPG sources & concerns linger post Noida labour unrest
This episode covers Bhagwati Products Ltd's IPO preparations, the market reaction to crude oil prices, and the implementation of new labour codes. It also explores India's search for alternative LPG sources amid Iran conflict concerns and…
- 5129: NSE loses record retail investors in FY26; Why Vanguard chose Hyderabad for India GCC; and TCS case a wake-up call for Indian IT?
This episode discusses the decline in active retail investors on the NSE, Vanguard's choice of Hyderabad for its GCC, and the implications of the TCS Nashik probe. It also covers Zolve's international expansion strategy.
- 5128: What full-time philanthropy looks like in practice | Anna and Raj Asava, Founders, HungerMitao | MC Unusual Suspects
Host Gaurav Choudhury speaks with HungerMitao founders Anna and Raj Asava about their volunteer-led movement to address hunger in the United States. They discuss the origins of their initiative, their transition to philanthropy, and how th…
- 5127: TCS POSH row under lens, firms revise labour wages, war strains telecom & industry | MC Editor's Picks
This episode covers the TCS misconduct case, wage revisions in Noida, telecom infrastructure concerns amid the West Asia conflict, and India's economic outlook according to N. K. Singh. It also discusses UPI transaction delays, monsoon for…
- 5126: TCS Nashik a failure of internal systems, Andhra’s quantum bet takes off and How RBI’s proposal will disrupt digital payments | MC Tech3
This episode covers the probe into the TCS Nashik unit, an RBI proposal to delay UPI payments, the launch of Andhra Pradesh's quantum testing ecosystem, and updates on Noida's electronics hub.
- 5125: IPL’s AI sponsors, oil shock rattles markets & Noida workers protest
This episode covers Tata Trusts' upcoming leadership decisions, the impact of global energy tensions on oil prices, and market volatility. Also discussed are India's fuel export duties, retail inflation, and worker protests in Noida.
- 5124: AI takes over IPL; Asia crisis fuels EV sales; and Sharon Pais takes over as Head of Myntra as Nandita Sinha to depart
This episode of Tech3 discusses AI's role in IPL sponsorships, the growth of the EV market due to fuel costs, and new government cyber intelligence plans. Additionally, it covers the executive leadership transition at Myntra as Sharon Pais…
- 5123: UPI at ten, SEBI unearths Ponzi-like scheme & spacetech startups face a hurdle
This episode discusses the performance of Indian stocks, UPI's ten-year evolution, and an US directive impacting Indian spacetech startups. It also covers economic activity metrics, a dating app security concern, and an analysis of TCS sto…
- 5122: UPI turns 10; Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy to log out and Space wars: Who really controls the satellite?
This episode of Tech3 discusses the 10-year growth of UPI, leadership changes at Swiggy, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on the satellite industry. It also covers TCS's latest financial results and the company's shift toward AI-foc…
- 5121: HDFC Bank leadership in focus, TCS earnings shine & Samiran Chakraborty exclusive | Editor’s Picks
This episode covers HDFC Bank's leadership developments, positive TCS earnings, and energy sector concerns regarding Qatar and the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, it highlights Actis's potential sale of BluPine Energy, India's bond index s…
- 5120: TCS ends FY26 on a high; Emergent eyes unicorn round; and Ads become the new script for microdramas | Tech3
This episode of Moneycontrol's Tech3 covers TCS's financial performance amidst headcount reductions, Emergent’s potential unicorn-status funding round, the shift to ad-led models for microdramas, and the launch of Meta's Muse Spark AI mode…
- 5119: Ceasefire prompts economic reset, RBI’s policy choice & vanishing credit card perks | Editor’s Picks
This episode of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks examines the economic implications of a ceasefire, including market and currency performance, energy price easing, and supply chain impacts. It also covers the RBI's interest rate decision, updat…
- 5118: KreditBee enters unicorn club with $280 million funding round; Flipkart deepens AI push with two key appointments; and Why Anthropic’s Mythos is creating shockwaves | MC Tech3
In this edition of MC Tech3, KreditBee secures $280 million in funding to achieve unicorn status, while Flipkart strengthens its AI leadership. The podcast also highlights the increasing dealmaking activity of IT firms and discusses the ca…
- 5117: Leadership as philanthropic strategy | Ramesh Srinivasan, senior partner, McKinsey and Company
Host Gaurav Choudhury speaks with McKinsey & Company senior partner Ramesh Srinivasan about applying organizational change strategies to educational equity in India. The discussion focuses on how lessons from corporate leadership and perfo…
- 5116: Credit guarantee scheme, Iran oil imports & RBI MPC’s policy choice
This episode discusses the resumption of Iranian oil imports, the RBI's role in stabilizing the rupee, and a new government credit guarantee scheme. It also examines the policy challenges facing the Monetary Policy Committee amidst global…
- 5115: Wealth Architects: How India’s Wealth Platforms Are Redesigning Investment Portfolios | Sahil Kapoor
Surabhi Upadhyay interviews Sahil Kapoor from 360 ONE Wealth on innovations in wealth management for HNIs and family offices. They discuss portfolio diversification, the growth of alternative investments, and the potential role of AI in th…
- 5114: MeitY opens door to changes in IT Rules; Flipkart to light up 800 dark stores; and TCS Q4 Results: Five things to watch
This episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol covers potential revisions to IT Rules, Flipkart's expansion into quick commerce with new dark stores, and key factors to watch in TCS's upcoming Q4 results. It also touches on potential SEBI regulat…