Moneycontrol Podcast

Asian markets trade mixed ahead of the Fed’s final policy decision of the year, while Wall Street slips on caution, and the GIFT Nifty signals another day of weakness. Back home, Nifty’s 20-DMA remains the key level to watch on the weekly expiry day, with midcaps still under pressure after their sharpest drop in four months. Plus, Indian rice faces a potential tariff threat as Donald Trump ramps up trade rhetoric. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

From aviation and sports business to entertainment, today’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks uncovers the big developments that are currently unfolding. Find inside: the government’s decision to reconstitute Indigo’s board and how the airlines has been slowest to hire cockpit pilots since the pandemic, bidders circle Rajasthan Royals as IPL continues to draw big bets from investors, screens fear curtains down with Netflix’s deal with Warner Bros. Tune in for all this and more.

Deeptech fund chief on Rs 1 lakh crore push for startups; Binance co-CEO Yi He opens up on India; and Virat Kohli to sell One8 to Agilitas, invest Rs 40 crore to pick up stake In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down top stories from Virat Kohli's stake sale of his brand One8 to Agilitas and his investment of Rs 40 crore, DST Secretary Abhay Karandikar explains how the Rs 1 lakh crore DeepTech RDI fund will be deployed, Binance co-founder and Co-CEO Yi He opens up on India and the next billion users, UPI continues its record run, and Rajasthan Royals explores a $1 billion stake sale.

Markets are likely to kick off the week on a muted note as Nifty looks to sustain momentum after Friday’s rate-cut-fuelled rally. In today’s episode of Market Minutes, host Nandita Khemka breaks down the key factors that could shape trade — from the Eternal block deal and ITC Hotels stake sale attracting marquee investors, to Biocon’s big restructuring move and Wakefit’s Rs 1,289-crore IPO launch. We also get you the latest on the IndiGo turbulence and what’s next after the DGCA’s show-cause notice. Globally, Japan’s economy shrinks more than expected in the third quarter, U.S. markets edge higher ahead of the Fed’s final policy meeting of 2025, and traders ramp up bets on an 88% probability of a December rate cut. Oil stays steady amid stalled Ukraine peace talks, and gold climbs 1% as Fed pivot hopes strengthen. In our Voice of the Day, Sonal Minhas of Prescient Capital shares insights on what the RBI’s latest rate cut means for equity markets and investor sentiment. Tune in for all this and more in Market Minutes — your morning podcast that brings you the top stories, stock movers, and global market cues to kickstart your trading day.

Moneycontrol investigates what went wrong with Indigo’s strategy, what the airline’s lower market cap could mean for investors and how India’s weak aviation market oversight led to the current crisis. Also find reportage on the RBI’s repo rate cut - our journalists have decoded the development, delivering insights into what led to the decision, its expected impact on your money and what the central bank’s outlook is likely to be going ahead. Listen in on the major developments on India-Russia diplomatic relations and get your updates on all the other latest news in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we take you through the biggest stories of the day: Netflix signs a massive $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, Meesho’s blockbuster 79X subscription as IPO frenzy sweeps the markets, Binance CEO Richard Teng says India is extremely critical for reaching a billion crypto users, and hyperlocal shakeouts hit ONDC as Pincode shuts to consumers. Plus, nationwide travel disruption as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights.

Moneycontrol unravels the flight disruption at Indigo, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s New Delhi visit, and the rupee volatility. Also find an exclusive interview with Google India head Preeti Lobana who tells us why India is a deeply critical market. Besides, we report on a massive cybersecurity push and the government’s probe into unfair trade practices at ride hailing giants. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the biggest stories in startup and tech. Nexus Venture Partners closes a $700 million fund as investor interest in AI steadily returns. Dream11 unveils its revamped app focused on sports entertainment built around creators and livestreamers, Regulators struggle to decode Ola and Uber’s pricing algorithms. The government prepares for a nationwide cybersecurity audit. And InMobi’s founders move to increase their stake ahead of a potential listing

Moneycontrol examines the rupee’s slide from all angles - from its impact on investors and industries to what this can entail for monetary policy. Also read about Indigo’s flight backlog, how a major decision has Meesho’s investors split, the latest on Sanchar Saathi app controversy & investor Michael Burry’s caution on the AI bubble - tune in to Moneycontrol editor’s picks for all this and more news.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the government’s rollback of the Sanchar Saathi pre installation plan, Meesho’s Valmo overtaking Delhivery in shipment volumes, and Uttar Pradesh’s aggressive pitch to become India’s semiconductor hub. We also track Ola Foods’ sudden pause in operations amid a broader portfolio rethink, plus a quick update on Pine Labs’ first quarterly numbers post listing.

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: The uproar set off by Sanchar Saathi and views from experts and smartphone makers on the topic, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi’s interview on India’s RE leadership, LTIMindtree’s CEO speaks on human mentored agentic AI and how the bots must qualify at performance reviews or get ‘fired’. Tune in for all this and more.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down four major stories shaping India’s tech and startup ecosystem. Deepinder Goyal’s wearables venture Temple is lining up a $50 million seed round, the government’s Sanchar Saathi mandate triggers a sharp privacy debate, Groww captures nearly half of all new SIP registrations in October, and Meesho’s IPO anchor book sees overwhelming demand with over 32 times oversubscription.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down four major stories shaping India’s tech and startup ecosystem. Deepinder Goyal’s wearables venture Temple is lining up a $50 million seed round, the government’s Sanchar Saathi mandate triggers a sharp privacy debate, Groww captures nearly half of all new SIP registrations in October, and Meesho’s IPO anchor book sees overwhelming demand with over 32 times oversubscription.

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: The government’s plan for bank mergers, what triggered Mehli Mistry’s resignation from Ratan Tata’s pet project, the tightening cybersecurity net, labour secretary’s interview on how labour reforms actually offset additional costs for employers. Besides, learn about Rupee’s slide, Myntra’s new pastures and big updates from the tech world. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Myntra’s next wave of global expansion, LTIMindtree’s decision to halt new H-1B filings, and Skyroot’s warning on the global small-rocket shortage. We also discuss the government’s directive to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all smartphones and why influencers are still struggling to adapt to new AI-labelling rules

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: What made India’s growth momentum beat Trump tariff related drag, how Apple is cementing roots in the world’s second-largest smartphone market, a deep dive into what it takes to build an AI data centre, and how drugmakers are doubling down on efforts to battle lung ailments. Tune in for all this and more.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down a packed day in tech and startups, from Apax Partners entering exclusivity to buy a major stake in iD Fresh Food, to Meesho’s IPO millionaires. We also dive deeper into the sudden funding rush for baby-care and rapid-delivery startups, India’s massive AI data-centre buildout, and a major shuffle in November’s EV two-wheeler rankings as Vida displaces Ola Electric.

Markets hit fresh record highs for the first time in 14 months but slipped into consolidation ahead of key macro data releases. All eyes are now on India’s Q2 GDP numbers, expected between 7% and 7.5%, as well as the latest IIP and forex data. In global cues, Asian markets trade mixed as U.S. futures remain muted after Thanksgiving, while the dollar heads for its steepest weekly drop in four months and oil rises on renewed hopes of a Ukraine peace deal. Back home, Whirlpool’s block deal, Adani Enterprises’ latest acquisition, and Meesho’s upcoming IPO are among the key stock stories in focus. And in our Voice of the Day segment, listen in to Amit Kumar Gupta of Fintrekk Capital on what’s next for markets after the record run. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: Benchmark indices hit new peaks but mid and small caps lag, SEBI considers reducing margin requirements, India to be $5 trillion economy a year later than predicted, Indians’ overseas investments jump, India’s push for magnet self-reliance still only on paper & Delhiites head to the sea and the hills to escape toxic air. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the collapse of the $1.2 billion CarTrade–CarDekho acquisition, a deal that could have reshaped India’s auto-tech landscape. They then dive into the fresh VC rush powering consumer startups across protein snacks, sneakers, beauty, and community platforms. The episode also covers the ED’s arrest of WinZO’s co-founders under the PMLA, and wraps up with Reliance’s massive $11 billion plan to build AI data capacity in Andhra Pradesh.

Markets are eyeing new record highs after a solid rally on Wednesday. Globally, equities rallied with Wall Street logging four straight sessions of gains on Fed rate-cut hopes, while Asia followed higher led by tech stocks. Back home, all eyes are on the Whirlpool block deal, Mahindra’s new EV launch, and key cabinet approvals for the rare-earth magnet scheme. Meanwhile, the IMF has trimmed India’s FY27 growth forecast to 6.2% if U.S. tariffs remain elevated, even as it reclassified India’s exchange rate regime to a “crawl-like arrangement.” Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: A new trust-based regulatory architecture in the works, rupee undervaluation makes exports competitive,network interference sparks blame game between Airtel and Tejas networks and more news. Also, Infosys's chief marketing officer Sumit Virmani shares his thoughts on why India’s education system needs an overhaul and experts explain the new labour code changes and what they mean for employers. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down DigiLocker’s upcoming AI agent and what it means for digital document processing. We also look at Tech Mahindra’s 8-billion-parameter education-focused LLM under the IndiaAI Mission and why India’s skilling gaps matter more than ever. Plus, Ilya Sutskever’s surprising “teenage AGI” approach, a new rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme approved by the Cabinet, and Dream Sports open-sourcing its decade-old tech engine with HorizonOS.

Nifty is poised to kick off the December series on a strong wicket. The GIFT NIFTY is indicating a triple-digit gain following a volatile session on Tuesday. The index failed to hold above 26,000 on expiry day, weighed by selling in banks and heavyweights like Infosys and HDFC Bank, though midcaps continued to outperform. Globally, markets traded higher as Fed rate cut hopes intensified, with reports that Kevin Hassett could be named the next Fed chair. The Nikkei and Kospi climbed, while Alphabet hit record highs on new AI chip developments. Meanwhile, oil prices slipped over 1% on reports of progress toward a Ukraine–Russia peace deal. In today’s episode, Nandita Khemka breaks down the top market movers — from Bharti Airtel’s $800 million block deal to HCLTech’s AI partnership with AWS and fresh approvals for Zydus Lifesciences. Plus, project wins for NCC and IGL, and Excelsoft Technologies is making its stock market debut. Also on the radar — PM Modi inaugurates Safran’s aircraft engine facility in Hyderabad, and Tesla opens its first India centre in Gurugram. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Shifting power equations within the Tata Group, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sets an ambitious goal, Bharti Airtel promoter launches block trade, Bitcoin is having a forgettable month, labour codes spark controversy and more news updates in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.