Moneycontrol Podcast

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  5284: MDR is here, Oracle India begins layoffs and more | MC Tech3 15.09.2026 6мин

  On this episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we tell you about UPI MDR fixed at 0.4% for transactions over Rs 2,000; capped at Rs 300 per transaction for transactions of Rs 75,000 At around 40 bps MDR, the ecosystem could generate up to Rs 16,000 crore in revenue annually. We also shine a light on what went down at Sugar cosmetics, the layoffs sweeping through Oracle India and an AI startup that counts Shah Rukh Khan as an investor Tune in
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  5283: Tech 3: GCC GST Relief, AI Slowdown & India’s CBDC Plans 14.09.2026 7мин

  In this episode of Tech 3, we look at four major technology developments shaping India and the global tech landscape. India’s GST Council may consider relief for Global Capability Centres providing services to overseas entities, while leading AI figures call for a slower and safer approach to frontier AI development. We also explore India’s plans to connect its CBDC with partner countries for faster cross-border payments, and the government’s move toward agentic AI through a proposed AI assistant for DigiLocker.
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  5282: India’s Data Centre Race, Groww outshines the rest & Temasek’s India bets take off | MC Tech3 08.09.2026 5мин

  Whatfix names co-founder Vara Kumar as CEO following the passing of co-founder Khadim Batti. Meanwhile, India’s data-centre boom accelerates, raising questions about power, water and community impact as the US grapples with the costs of rapid expansion. Plus, Temasek's India bets continue to shine and how Groww outpaced peers in August.
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  5281: Pixxel and Nua’s Fresh Funding, India’s Premium Consumption Boom, IT Secretary’s Tech Agenda & the Rise of Wealth Tech | MC Tech3 07.09.2026 5мин

  On today’s Tech 3, we cover the biggest developments shaping India’s startup and technology landscape: Pixxel.and Nua’s latest funding and expansion plans, and a fresh wave of investor interest in India’s premium consumption startups. We also look at the Karnataka IT Secretary’s priorities for India’s digital and technology ecosystem, and explore how wealth-tech platforms are changing the way Indians invest and manage money.
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  5280: VCs cash out big from new-age stocks; Slice raises $100 million, valuation sliced; and Pocket FM's microdrama saga | MC Tech3 03.09.2026 5мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Nvidia’s $12.93 billion deal for Hugging Face and its bet on open AI models, nearly Rs 27,000 crore worth of startup stock block deals as VCs cash out, Slice’s $100 million fundraise at a sharply lower valuation, Pocket FM’s return to microdramas with Pocket Saga, and PayPal’s job cuts in India amid a global restructuring.
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  5279: Zerodha’s Merchant Banking Bet, Flipkart’s Micro-Drama Play, AssamSat attracts private space cos & India’s Bond Boom Description | MC Tech3 02.09.2026 6мин

  In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol- Zerodha is moving beyond broking with SEBI approval to enter merchant banking, bringing its low-cost, no-hard-selling philosophy to IPOs and investment banking. Meanwhile, Flipkart is betting on micro-dramas to bring entertainment closer to commerce - turning viewers into shoppers. We also look at the race for AssamSat, as India’s private space companies compete to build an earth-observation satellite for Assam, and explore the rapid rise of online bonds as retail investors look beyond equities.
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  5278: FirstCry's War Cry, Agrani, Ananant in fresh funding talks; and RBI re-KYC nightmare hits merchants | MC Tech3 01.09.2026 7мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the proposed $103,000 H-1B fee and what it could mean for global tech hiring, FirstCry’s market value falling below $1 billion, fresh funding talks in India’s semiconductor sector, the RBI’s September 15 merchant re-KYC deadline, and nearly Rs 6,000 crore worth of institutional trades in Lenskart and Eternal. We also remember Whatfix co-founder and CEO Khadim Batti, who passed away today.
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  5277: Semicon 2.0 gets its playbook; Ather’s Konarc could drive 50% revenue: Tarun Mehta; and Zomato to cut 250-300 customer support jobs | MC Tech3 31.08.2026 6мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the government’s detailed Semicon 2.0 framework and its plans to expand India’s semiconductor ecosystem. We also track Ather Energy’s expectations for Konarc, Zomato’s restructuring of its Hyderabad customer support operations, and a cybercrime warning over malicious Android apps being used to target users for financial fraud.
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  5276: The Tax-Free Wealth Opportunity Employees Are Missing | Dhirendra Kumar 31.08.2026 32мин

  Retirement planning remains one of the most overlooked parts of financial planning in India. But is the real problem the lack of investment options — or simply the way we think about retirement? In this episode of Retire Rich, Dhirendra Kumar, Founder & CEO, Value Research, explains why retirement planning is fundamentally a behavioural challenge and why starting early can make a significant difference to long-term wealth. The conversation explores why NPS could be an underutilised wealth-building opportunity, the benefits of disciplined and systematic investing, the growing relevance of Corporate NPS, and why delaying retirement planning can come with a double cost lost time and greater financial anxiety later. Dhirendra Kumar also discusses how India can build a stronger pension culture by making retirement planning simpler, more accessible and a default part of the financial journey. Retire Rich is presented by National Pension System and Association of NPS Intermediaries in associa
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  5275: Trump’s new H-1B fee may squeeze foreign hiring; Delhivery gives D2C brands a bigger festive bill; and Nilekani-led task force seeks ideas to overhaul India’s exams 28.08.2026 6мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the proposed $103,000 H-1B fee and what it could mean for foreign tech hiring and international students. We also cover Delhivery’s higher shipping charges for D2C brands ahead of the festive season, the Centre’s public consultation on reforms to India’s examination system, and IndiGo Ventures’ investment in AI startup Sarvam as the airline explores AI across its operations.
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  5274: Stability AI cofounder Emad Mostaque’s open-stack India plans; TCS trims Q1 variable pay; and Fintech funding heats up, again | MC Tech3 27.08.2026 7мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Emad Mostaque’s call to turn India Stack into an “intelligence stack”, TCS cutting variable pay for mid- and senior-level employees, fresh funding talks across fintech startups, and Deepinder Goyal’s Temple acquiring London-based longevity clinic Longévous.
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  5273: VCs cash out in startup block deals; Zerodha, Angel One to offer corporate bonds; and Gaja Capital hits Dalal Street | MC Tech3 26.08.2026 7мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at over Rs 6,900 crore worth of block deals involving Groww, PhysicsWallah and other stocks, fresh funding talks at Superhealth and Runable, and Zerodha and Angel One’s plans to offer corporate bonds. We also track Gaja Alternative’s strong market debut and India’s push to deepen Apple’s local component manufacturing before expanding into more finished products.
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  5272: 100 Million Healthy Days: Dr. Sudha Chandrashekar, CEO, Swasti on Building a Healthier India 26.08.2026 24мин

  India’s healthcare ecosystem is at an important inflection point. From health financing and primary care to climate-related risks, technology and equitable access, the challenge is no longer simply expanding healthcare, but building a system that can withstand what lies ahead. For over 20 years, Swasti – the Health Catalyst - has drawn valuable experience working in each of these domains to help prepare resilient communities and a robust healthcare ecosystem ground up. On the show today we have Dr. Sudha Chandrashekar who was recently appointed the CEO of Swasti. She speaks to host Gaurav Choudhury about her vision for the organisation that has laid out its task for 2030 – to achieve a 100 million healthy days. What does this milestone mean and how what will it take to get there? Tune in.
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  5271: Why TCS bought Porsche’s struggling IT unit; Airbound’s $37M push beyond healthcare; and NPCI chief on 10 years of UPI 25.08.2026 7мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode why TCS bought Porsche’s struggling IT unit MHP for €320 million, even as MHP’s revenue fell from €828 million in 2023 to around €742 million in 2025. Plus, Airbound raises $37 million to expand from healthcare deliveries to commercial cargo, UPI turns 10 as NPCI looks beyond payments for its next phase, and I4C orders Google to remove three more malicious loan apps.
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  5270: Is your retirement portfolio keeping pace with the changes in India's pension landscape? 25.08.2026 26мин

  In this episode of #RetireRich, Sumit Shukla, MD & CEO, Axis Pension Fund, discusses the major upgrades in a financial portfolio many investors often overlook and what it means for long-term wealth creation. Watch Conversation: https://youtu.be/qe-HACzi98U
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  5269: TCS buys Porsche’s IT unit for €320 million; A91’s Atomberg and Sedemac bets pay off; and Amazon, Flipkart hike seller fees 24.08.2026 6мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, TCS acquires Porsche’s IT and management consulting arm MHP for €320 million and signs a €1.25 billion strategic partnership with the automaker. We look at how A91 Partners is sitting on big gains from its bets on Atomberg and Sedemac, while Amazon and Flipkart change seller fees ahead of the festive season. Plus, Third Wave Coffee raises Rs 408 crore led by WestBridge Capital as it plans to expand its cafe network across India.
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  5268: Rapido's Ownly captures 10% of Bengaluru market; Two senior level exits from Flipkart; and Why London's Crane VC is all in on India Deeptech and AI 21.08.2026 7мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, the government notifies its Rs 62,500-crore mobile manufacturing scheme as it pushes for deeper local sourcing. Rapido’s Ownly reaches 50,000 daily food orders in Bengaluru, two senior executives exit Flipkart, Crane doubles down on India’s deeptech and AI startups, and Atomberg files draft IPO papers with a fresh issue of up to Rs 450 crore.
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  5267: Developers reel under KYC nightmare; Zerodha’s shift; and TCS: I will be watching you | MC Tech3 20.08.2026 5мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Indian app developers face a September 15 KYC deadline for overseas payments, while Zerodha brings mutual funds to its Kite trading app. TCS has deployed a digital experience monitoring tool on company laptops, and babycare quick-commerce startup Peeko raises Rs 67.4 crore in a Series A round.
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  5266: Shiprocket IPO lands with a 35% pop; Fintech funding frenzy; and TCS vs Infosys vs HCLTech: Three AI paths | MC Tech3 19.08.2026 6мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, fintech funding activity picks up across savings, wealth management, banking infrastructure and lending. India’s IT majors are taking different approaches to their AI strategies, while KKR invests in BookMyShow as competition in entertainment and ticketing intensifies. And Shiprocket makes its stock market debut at a 35 percent premium after its IPO was subscribed nearly 100 times.
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  5265: Razorpay's AI payments foundation model; Odisha hikes semicon subsidy, eyes three more projects; and ORR woes again for Bengaluru techies | MC Tech3 18.08.2026 5мин

  In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay brings AI deeper into payments with a foundation model trained on nearly 3 trillion data points across 4 billion transactions. Odisha raises its semiconductor subsidy under Semicon 2.0 as it targets more OSAT, packaging and component companies. In Bengaluru, ORRCA wants major road works delayed until the Namma Metro becomes operational, while Swiggy reshuffles leadership across Instamart and its food delivery business.