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Moneycontrol Advance Business Index on economy, Modi’s milestone & government bonds uptick | MC Editor's Picks
India’s economy remains on a growth path but is beginning to lose momentum, with Moneycontrol’s Advance Business Index slipping to its lowest level since July 2025 amid the fallout from the US-Iran conflict. Meanwhile, as Narendra Modi surpasses Jawaharlal Nehru as India’s longest-serving continuously elected prime minister, Moneycontrol’s editors assess the political, economic and social legacy of the Modi era. Also in this edition: rising retail participation in government bonds, India’s energy-security rethink, GPUs as collateral for AI financing, and key developments across dealmaking, technology and global mobility.
Deloitte, EY, KPMG battle for India’s IT infrastructure audit; Cognizant's AI finds $200 million in employee chats; and Zoho forays into hardware with India-designed server Nathu La | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, the government moves closer to launching one of India’s largest cybersecurity audits, Cognizant says AI has helped uncover a $200 million sales pipeline hidden in employee interactions, GPUs are emerging as a new asset class for financing AI infrastructure, Meta partners with Reliance to build an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, and Zoho makes its first major hardware push with the launch of its India-designed server, Nathu La.
Mehli Mistry challenges ouster from Tata Trust, TCS’s AI future and Zepto’s IPO revelations | MC Editor's Picks
The Tata Trusts are facing fresh turbulence, with former trustee Mehli Mistry challenging his removal and key governance decisions even as the trusts prepare for a crucial Tata Sons board meeting. India is also pushing for inclusion in Bloomberg’s global bond index after easing foreign investor access to government securities. At TCS, AI has emerged as both a growth engine and a hiring disruptor. Elsewhere, Zepto’s IPO filings reveal investor exits and founder conviction, Indian pharma eyes opportunities from a Pentagon move, SBI outlines its listing roadmap, fintechs revive credit-card rent payments, courts grapple with a surge in trav...
TCS won't hire like it used to, says N Chandrasekaran; Decoding Zepto’s Rs 8,010 crore IPO; and PhonePe Cred relaunch rent payments, with a catch | MC Tech3
In today’s episode of Tech3, we unpack TCS Chairman N Chandrasekaran’s comments on how AI could reshape hiring across India’s IT industry, with the company expected to hire at a slower pace than before. We also look at Zepto’s updated IPO filing and what its Rs 8,010 crore public issue reveals about the state of quick commerce. Plus, PhonePe and CRED are testing the return of credit-card rent payments under a new RBI-compliant model, and OpenAI confidentially files for an IPO while laying out its vision for the next phase of artificial intelligence.
Niti Ayog VC on reforms, what next for Rupee & silent small caps rally
In today’s edition of Editor’s Picks, find our exclusive interviews of Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri and Sanjeev Sanyal, member, PM Economic Advisory Council. Top policymakers unanimously call for faster regulatory and ease-of-doing-business reforms. Meanwhile, the Centre will take a fresh look at India’s banking sector to align it with the country’s next phase of growth. Also, the broader market is showing a bull run even as foreign investors are pulling out their money - veteran investor Shankar Sharma tells us where the growth is expected. Also inside: SpaceX IPO explained, the creator economy of Northe...
What will it take to build India's SpaceX? Digital lenders turn a corner; and Turtlemint likely to launch IPO this month
What can India’s space-tech startups learn from SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO filing? In this episode of Tech3, we unpack the lessons from SpaceX’s shift beyond rockets into connectivity, AI and digital infrastructure. We also look at how digital lenders such as Aye Finance, KreditBee, Kissht and Slice are returning to growth after a prolonged industry reset. Plus, Turtlemint is preparing for its IPO launch amid a busy startup listing pipeline, and Tata Trust to review investment-heavy businesses including Air India, Tata Digital and Tata Electronics ahead of a key Tata Sons board meeting later this week.
RBI’s Rupee defence, 7.7% GDP growth and why gold ETFs closing doors | Editor's Picks
India’s policymakers rolled out a coordinated push to strengthen the rupee and attract foreign capital, with the government easing tax rules for foreign investors and the RBI unveiling measures that could bring in up to $45 billion. Alongside the policy action, the RBI held rates steady while lowering growth forecasts and raising inflation expectations amid global uncertainties. We also unpack India’s resilient GDP growth, the latest developments at Tata Trusts, growing restrictions on gold ETF investments, fresh concerns over IT job scams, Bira91’s financial troubles, a major AI startup fundraising round, and SEBI’s push for stronger corporate governan
Emergent nears $200M round from Creaegis, Amazon & Ranjan Pai; Groww and Zerodha AMCs log strong growth; and The companies behind Pune’s fake jobs scam | Tech3
AI startup Emergent is closing in on a $200 million funding round backed by investors including Amazon, Creaegis and Ranjan Pai’s Claypond Capital, potentially valuing the company at $1.5 billion. We also look at how Groww and Zerodha’s mutual fund businesses are scaling rapidly, why Pune’s alleged fake IT jobs scam is drawing calls for an SIT probe, and AirTrunk’s plans to invest $30 billion in India’s AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030. Tune in for the biggest developments shaping India’s startup, fintech, AI and technology ecosystem.
Rajesh Exports shocker, SME IPOs buzz and regulator cautions home financiers | MC Editor's Picks
Corporate India’s accounting standards are under scrutiny after SEBI’s investigation into Rajesh Exports’ alleged Rs 15 lakh crore revenue misstatement. We examine the regulator’s findings, the reasons behind the reported inflation, the company’s investments, investor exposure and what the case means for market confidence. Also in focus: the National Housing Bank’s warning on loan classifications, the RBI policy decision, possible tax relief for foreign bond investors, booming SME IPOs, stronger exports, AI valuation concerns, and key developments in startups and investment banking.
Kuku targets $360M IPO at $1.8B valuation; and Dhan wants to Groww the Gen Z investor pie and TCS among 6 firms picked for Govt AI projects | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, digital entertainment startup Kuku Technologies confidentially files for an IPO targeting a valuation of nearly $1.8 billion as microdramas and AI-led content creation fuel growth. We also look at Dhan’s new investing app Millions and its push to attract Gen Z investors, the government’s first empanelled list of AI vendors for public-sector projects, and Bengaluru-based quick commerce startup FirstClub raising $55 million to fund expansion. From IPOs and investing apps to AI policy and fresh funding, here are the biggest startup and tech stories of the day.
