Moneycontrol Podcast

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay steps into the consumer UPI race with a $30 million bet on POP. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy explains why AI won’t take away jobs and shares how ChatGPT made him five times more productive. Plus, Indian Y Combinator-backed startups like Meesho and Razorpay face a $600 million tax hit, and Balaji Telefilms launches AI-generated micro dramas under two minutes. Tune in for the sharpest updates from tech, startups, and business.

As Bihar elections loom, parties are trying to replicate the winning formula: raining down freebies in the hopes of converting them into votes and seats. Congress has promised Rs 2,500 per month to poor women in Bihar, something that is being offered in Maharashtra, Delhi and other parts of the country. But can Bihar, a state with fewer resources, make good on this promise. Watch the conversation with Professor NR Bhanumurthy, director, Madras School of Economics and Paras Jasrai, associate director, India Ratings and Research.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 17. After markets snapped two-day losing streak yesterday, trends in the GIFT Nifty indicate a quiet start for our own markets. Global cues remain supportive this morning, while brent crude prices remained above $73 per barrel as the ongoing tensions in the Middle East entered fifth day. US President Donald Trump immediately called to evacuate Tehran as he left for G7 summit early. Also, catch market expert Ajay Bagga on the Voice of the Day segment. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

The stock market defies the odds, with Sensex and Nifty rising despite geopolitical chaos from the Israel-Iran conflict. Global energy supply concerns loom large if tensions escalate. Key corporate moves are highlighted, like HDFC's mega IPO and adjustments at Meesho ahead of its own IPO. Plus, there’s a focus on newly proposed regulations by SEBI and India's ambitious nuclear energy plans. The episode also reveals how bike taxi services are getting innovative in light of recent bans.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Meesho heads back to India with a $288 million tax bill, FamApp’s co-founder prepares to exit with a stake sale, Karnataka halts bike taxis but riders find a ‘parcel’ hack, Meta names a new India boss and brings ads to WhatsApp, and Sequoia bets big on fintech startup Aspora’s cross-border play. Tune in for top startup, tech, and business stories of the day!

Israel’s airstrikes on Iran spiked crude oil prices, disrupted Indian air routes, and triggered gold’s record rally. While inflation remains tame, state-run refiners face squeezed margins. Meanwhile, Air India picks up the pieces after Thursday's fatal crash and will conduct enhanced safety inspections on its Boeing 787-8/9 fleet starting June 15. Dhan chases unicorn status, and mutual funds dominated May’s record-breaking block deal activity. Tune in for all this on today’s top picks from the editor’s desk.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Karnataka High Court’s refusal to stay the bike taxi ban, Dhan’s big funding round as it nears unicorn status, Kinara Capital’s deep financial troubles, and Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI to boost its superintelligence ambitions.

India is witnessing a transformation in urban mobility underpinned by a growing ecosystem of cleantech solutions. Neuron Energy is a key player in this space, focused on building full-stack energy systems for the electric future. On a mission to innovate scalable solutions, Neuron Energy’s co-founder Pratik Kamdar joins us on this episode of Unusual Suspects to chart the course of electric mobility in India and the world. He sheds light on the startup’s experimentation with next-generation battery technologies, such as sodium-ion, which could open new possibilities, marking a pivotal chapter in the unfolding story of electric energy storage systems.

Dalal Street braces for impact as Israel-Iran tensions rattle global markets, oil prices spike, and equities plunge. The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash added to nervous sentiment on Thursday, dragging the Nifty below key levels. We bring you the latest updates on the crash that has shocked the nation. In our Voice of the Day segment, Siddarth Bhamre of Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates shares his thoughts on where the markets are headed amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast that brings you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, covering stocks in the news, macro trends, and global market cues.

The tragic Air India Dreamliner crash shocked India, triggering a slide in Boeing shares and creating ripples in airline stocks on Thursday. We unravel how insurance claims will work for the victims and their families, and also bring you other news from the market and the larger political economy, including that of intensifying trade talks between India and the US. Also, watch out for a new series on digital arrests to protect yourself from the clutches of a growing organised crime racket.