Moneycontrol Podcast

Three signals are shaping India’s markets. First, early Q4 earnings show pressure building on companies amid weak revenue growth. Second, Apple’s plan to move more iPhone production to India faces a new challenge: China’s clampdown on critical export equipment. And third, after the Pahalgam terror attack, markets remain surprisingly calm despite talk of military retaliation. Plus, Yes Bank’s turnaround playbook, AI’s growing grip on Google and Bollywood, and why IT hiring may be the only silver lining in a slow year. Tune in for the details.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the audit alarm bells ringing at Bizongo, Meesho’s explosive $6.2B GMV rise driven by Bharat, HP’s big bet on India for laptop manufacturing, and Google’s AI leap—now writing over 30% of its code. Tune in for sharp insights, fast facts in tech and startup world.

India's real estate is at a defining inflection point, shaped by a decade of regulatory reforms and now headed towards a future driven by micro-integrity, investor confidence, and platform-led growth. In this episode, Mr. Chirag Mehta, the founder of Arbour Investments, reflects on the new frontiers of the real estate sector, from the five structural shifts to capital stack evolution, urban core reconfigurations to platform capital, risk engineering, the role of technology and more. Tune in.

India puts the Indus Water Treaty on hold after the Pahalgam attack, a move with deep strategic and economic implications. Meanwhile, Bharat outpaces India in rural demand, Chinese stocks top Indian MFs' buy list, and FPIs exit India’s debt market. Also in today’s episode: OnePlus sets the stage for a premium India play.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Zomato’s food delivery CEO steps aside as Deepinder Goyal takes the reins. We also spotlight the rise of lean AI startups like Cursor and Lovable, generating millions in revenue with tiny teams and rewriting how tech businesses scale. Plus, The Sleep Company is in talks to raise Rs 500 crore as it takes on Wakefit in the booming mattress market. Tune in and get your daily startup and tech fix.

Kashmir’s terror shock derails tourism and puts Rs 76,000 crore of infrastructure at risk. India weighs economic, military options against Pakistan. Plus, Samsung eyes India for a production shift, FPI inflows surge, and global pharma looks beyond China. Tune in for the top stories.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into why SaaS startups are choosing AI over hiring, what Fireside Ventures’ new $230 million fund says about VC strategy, how India’s CCTV certification norms are shaking up the industry, and the sudden breakup between Swiggy’s Snacc and Blue Tokai. Tune in for the sharpest takes from the world of tech and startups.

In this episode, we discuss the psychological effects of interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, Microsoft’s Copilot, and others. We are joined by Dr. Sidharth Chowdhury, Neuropsychiatrist and the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Rxmen, and Ankita Chakravarti, Deputy News Editor, Moneycontrol. Tune in.

In today’s top stories: Flipkart slashes cash burn ahead of IPO, discount brokers lose nearly 10 lakh clients, Maruti Suzuki proposes Japan-style Kei cars, and India eyes a bigger role in Apple’s global supply chain. Plus, market resilience post-Trump tariffs, soaring gold prices, RBI’s accounting critique, and a thorny tale of rose exports. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Ather Energy files for IPO but slashes its valuation target. Flipkart is cutting its cash burn and prepping for a homecoming IPO. We also talk about A91 Partners' new $665M fund, the user dip at discount brokerages, and how Trump’s trade war 2.0 could boost iPhone manufacturing in India. Tune in for the sharpest tech and startup updates.