Moneycontrol Podcast

What does it take for a startup to secure funding in India’s competitive ecosystem? In this episode of 'Unusual Suspects,' Archana Jahagirdar, General Partner at Rukam Capital, decodes the D2C boom, the founder-market fit puzzle, and why some startups fail despite a thriving ecosystem. As one of the few solo female GPs in venture capital, Archana shares insights on the role of VC in the next decade, lessons from startup failures, and how diversity in funding can reshape the ecosystem. With 'Startup Maha Kumbh 2025' on the horizon, Archana also discusses its potential impact on deal-making, partnerships, and India's startup scene. Tune in.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on March 28. As markets ended the March series on a healthy note, April's seasonality points to an extension of this rally. Experts now eye Nifty's resistance around 24,000, with support of 23,300. Also, catch Nirav Karkera of Fisdom 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.

Trump's auto tariffs shake markets, IndusInd Bank orders a forensic audit, and Jumbotail nears unicorn status. Plus, FPIs bet big on India, Infosys lets go of more trainees, and comedy venues struggle with cancellations. Tune in for the top stories. 

In today’s Tech3 Podcast, we dive into Jumbotail’s $120M funding round valuing it at over a billion dollars. We also break down the legal battle between Elon Musk’s X and the Indian government over online censorship. Plus, AI is reshaping IT services, India surpasses the US in online shoppers, and “vibe coding” is making software development more intuitive. Tune in for the top tech and startup news.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on March 27. After Nifty snapped 7-day winning streak, trends in the GIFT Nifty imply a negative start for India amid a subdued global handover. US President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on auto imports. Experts eye Nifty's support around 23,300, with resistance around 23,550. Also, catch Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financial Services 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.

Indian companies have sent $36 billion overseas this fiscal, marking a 40% jump despite global uncertainties. Meanwhile, Nithin Kamath rules out Zerodha’s IPO, SEBI plans a ‘one event, one penalty’ rule for brokers, and retail investors exit stocks. Plus, how many MPs would India need with equal population distribution? Catch the top stories.

In today’s episode, we dive into why Zerodha is steering clear of an IPO while Groww prepares for a public listing. We also explore MobiKwik’s surprising move into stock broking, the challenges Swiggy and Zomato face in quick commerce, insights from SaaSBoomi on AI’s role in Indian startups, and AIKosh’s expansion to build better AI datasets. Tune in to Moneycontrol's Tech3 podcast from Monday to Friday!

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on March 26. After Nifty extended rally to the seventh consecutive day, experts now eye Nifty to reach to 24,200, with support around 23,400. Given global handover is strong, all eyes will be on if FIIs continue their buying spree in Indian equities. Among stocks in focus, watch out for Manappuram Finance, Federal Bank, and IREDA. Also, catch Mark Matthews of Julius Baer 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.

From the 'Income Tax Bill 2025' scrutinizing digital footprints, the 'Eighth Pay Commission' gearing up for salary revisions, IndusInd Bank’s leadership shake-up, to the details of Delhi's budget, Paytm's new payment processing strategy, and India's tariff talks with the US. Tune in!

In this episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we dive into major fintech developments: Paytm snaps ties with Juspay as firms move away from payment orchestration, BharatPe slashes losses and turns EBITDA positive, and a new entity seeks RBI’s SRO licence. We also cover industry tensions over UPI MDR, funding updates in lab-grown diamonds, and Freshworks’ Girish Mathrubootham on why SaaS firms must embrace AI to survive. Tune in for all this and more.