Moneycontrol Podcast

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Raphe mPhibr’s record $100 million defence-tech funding, Pine Labs filing for a $300 million IPO, and Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety’s comments on Rapido’s zero-commission food delivery model. Also in the mix, Binny Bansal’s $20 million bet on AI startup ShopOS, and a deep dive into why India’s quick commerce market could touch $30 billion by 2030.

Adani Energy could likely acquire the transmission assets of Megha Engineering including Western UP Power Transmission. In capital markets, NSE IPO plans could soon return on track as SEBI is likely to grant a NOC by the end of July. Goldman Sachs is betting big on India and has called India a “core pillar” of its Asia growth strategy. Meanwhile, India’s trade talks with the US have hit a roadblock due to New Delhi’s firm stance on digital sovereignty, public health, and agricultural livelihoods.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down NPCI’s massive 42% profit jump and what’s driving it, Lenskart’s bold IPO strategy to skip confidential DRHP route, and Giva’s Rs 530 crore raise to go big on lab-grown diamonds. Plus, we dive into the rise of “beauty fintech”, EMIs for Botox are now a thing! And finally, meet the Indian Air Force pilot who just blasted off to space with SpaceX.

From Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit, we spotlight the leading voices on industry trends and growth prospects. We also report on a possible fresh controversy at Indusind as a probe reveals microloan defaults. Meanwhile, a fragile truce in West Asia came as a relief for Indian exporters for whom the middle east is a major market. Also, in a welcome move, the government is planning to extend social security benefits to gig workers. Tune in for all this and more in today’s edition of moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Dream11’s parent Dream Sports steps into casual real-money gaming with Dream Play, Meesho trims its board as it gears up for IPO, and Mirae Asset India’s VC head Ashish Dave resigns. We also break down Karnataka’s proposed bills to curb fake news and hate speech and why experts are raising red flags. Plus, a quick look at tech CEO paychecks. Tune in for all this and more!

In 1995, China produced as many rare earth elements as the United States and 10 times more than India. Fast forward 30 years, and China’s production capacity is nearly 100 times that of India and six times that of the US. Today, it accounts for over 80 percent of rare earth element imports by India, the US, and South Korea—and its dominance has only grown over the past decade. In high-value products such as permanent magnets, China controls more than 60 percent of the global supply chain. With Chinese trade restrictions increasingly disrupting access to these critical elements, can India—and the world—realistically hope to reduce dependence on Beijing?

We take a deep look at how a prolonged conflict between Iran and Israel could impact the Indian oil import bill, trade, and investments. Though the market rebounded after opening jitters, concerns over a regional war remain. Meanwhile, India has been slowly gearing up for energy independence with a thrust on renewables. It is also racing ahead to develop AI compute power — the world’s next strategic resource — positioning itself as a key player in the global tech economy.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Kamath brothers’ Rs 250 crore investment in InCred, India’s game-changing 100% GPU subsidy for AI model builders, and why the falling rupee isn’t all good news for Indian IT giants. We also dive into Rainmatter’s refreshing investment philosophy and the explosive rise of bite-sized micro-dramas in India. Tune in for sharp, updates from the world of startups, tech, and business.

Find out why HDB Financials arrived at an IPO price far below the prevailing unlisted market price. Dive into the Sun TV family saga, its backdrop, context and how the feud has affected the Sun TV share price. Also check out: India’s rare earth self-reliance, South Delhi’s independent floor market boom and the humble banana’s soaring popularity.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Rs 5,926 crore feud tearing through the Sun TV empire as Dayanidhi Maran accuses his brother Kalanithi Maran of fraud. We also bring you Cognizant’s eye-popping land deal in Vizag, HAL’s big leap into India’s rocket game, and why VerlInvest is betting big on Indian consumer brands. Tune in for sharp, crisp updates from the world of startups, tech, and business.