Moneycontrol Podcast

Find out why HDB Financials arrived at an IPO price far below the prevailing unlisted market price. Dive into the Sun TV family saga, its backdrop, context and how the feud has affected the Sun TV share price. Also check out: India’s rare earth self-reliance, South Delhi’s independent floor market boom and the humble banana’s soaring popularity.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Rs 5,926 crore feud tearing through the Sun TV empire as Dayanidhi Maran accuses his brother Kalanithi Maran of fraud. We also bring you Cognizant’s eye-popping land deal in Vizag, HAL’s big leap into India’s rocket game, and why VerlInvest is betting big on Indian consumer brands. Tune in for sharp, crisp updates from the world of startups, tech, and business.

Working at the cutting edge of health technology, Philips has consistently strived to make medical care more accessible and affordable, with patients at the heart of every innovation. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Bharath Sesha, MD, Philips India, explains why, in a price-sensitive and underserved market, health tech is not just a tool—but a key enabler of universal coverage, better patient care, and a remedy for burnout among healthcare professionals. Find out how Philips is transforming healthcare by leveraging technology to expand access, improve outcomes, and support overburdened systems—truly living up to its mission of “better care for more people.”

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 20. As Iran-Israel conflict has entered 8th day, market participants are keenly watching out if US would increase its involvement in the broader conflict. Brent crude prices continued to rise settling above $78 per barrel, while global cues were quiet. Among stocks back home, watch out for state-run project financing companies like IREDA, PFC, REC, HUDCO and IRFC after the Reserve Bank of India finalised the project financing guidelines. Also, catch market expert Sunil Subramaniam 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.

Dayanidhi Maran demands original shareholding structure in Sun TV as Maran family feud brews, RBI fortifies gold stockpile, Pakistan risks being put on the FATF grey list again. In other news, Kesar has pipped Alphonso as the most exported mango. And Sachin Tendulkar speaks to Moneycontrol on how Team India should navigate the new era of cricket.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Amazon’s Rs 2,000 crore push to supercharge India’s logistics, why India’s tech leaders want a Chief AI Minister, and SEBI’s new ESOP lifeline for startup founders. Plus, we take you inside Notion’s rapid-fire AI playbook and Freshworks’ big pivot from SaaS to AI. Tune in for the sharpest updates from the world of tech and startups.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 19. GIFT Nifty trends are pointing out to another soft start for Indian markets as global cues remain mixed. Iran-Israel conflict has entered 7th day, with US President Donald Trump demanding surrender of Iran but Iran's supreme leader continues to remain defiant. On the other hand, the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, marking no change in stance since December. Also, catch Manoj Bahety of Carnelian Asset Management 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.

India’s retail investors are betting on turnaround stories to make a windfall, new wave of IPOs to hit markets but timelines can be upset by global conflict, Indian drugmakers are preparing strategic growth plans amid trade uncertainties and Vodafone Idea teams up to take mobile connectivity to remote regions. Tune in to all this and more exclusives on Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Kuku FM is in talks to raise a fresh $70 million as demand for bite-sized content surges, Udaan secures a payment aggregator licence to tighten internal systems, IPO-bound Urban Company posts a profit ahead of its big market debut, and ASCI revises its opinion trading report after MPL’s legal challenge. Tune in for sharp, concise updates from the world of business, tech, and startups.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 18. GIFT Nifty trends are pointing out to another quiet start for Indian markets amid mixed global cues. US President Donald Trump demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender" and is reportedly warming to the idea of using US military assets to strike Iranian nuclear facilities. As a result, oil prices have jumped 4 percent to $76 per barrel. Also, catch Nitin Bhasin of Ambit Institutional Equities 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.

States may face a GST revenue crunch as the compensation cess ends next year, a GST hike may close the funding gap. Also find our reportage on the rush to install an aircraft filter for passengers booking flights following the deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad. This edition carries an interview with Narayana Murthy and how he thinks the AI-related job losses are overblown. Tune in for these and more in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Razorpay steps into the consumer UPI race with a $30 million bet on POP. Infosys founder Narayana Murthy explains why AI won’t take away jobs and shares how ChatGPT made him five times more productive. Plus, Indian Y Combinator-backed startups like Meesho and Razorpay face a $600 million tax hit, and Balaji Telefilms launches AI-generated micro dramas under two minutes. Tune in for the sharpest updates from tech, startups, and business.

As Bihar elections loom, parties are trying to replicate the winning formula: raining down freebies in the hopes of converting them into votes and seats. Congress has promised Rs 2,500 per month to poor women in Bihar, something that is being offered in Maharashtra, Delhi and other parts of the country. But can Bihar, a state with fewer resources, make good on this promise. Watch the conversation with Professor NR Bhanumurthy, director, Madras School of Economics and Paras Jasrai, associate director, India Ratings and Research.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 17. After markets snapped two-day losing streak yesterday, trends in the GIFT Nifty indicate a quiet start for our own markets. Global cues remain supportive this morning, while brent crude prices remained above $73 per barrel as the ongoing tensions in the Middle East entered fifth day. US President Donald Trump immediately called to evacuate Tehran as he left for G7 summit early. Also, catch market expert Ajay Bagga 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.

Despite the Israel-Iran conflict escalating, the Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 1%. We decode the reason behind this. We also have an eye on the possibility of global energy supply threats if the war prolongs. Besides these, find in today’s newsletter: HDFC’s mega IPO, the jitters that air travel has sent through passengers following the Air India crash, Meesho’s India shift ahead of IPO, SEBI’s new rules, and how Meta plans to implement WhatsApp ads.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Meesho heads back to India with a $288 million tax bill, FamApp’s co-founder prepares to exit with a stake sale, Karnataka halts bike taxis but riders find a ‘parcel’ hack, Meta names a new India boss and brings ads to WhatsApp, and Sequoia bets big on fintech startup Aspora’s cross-border play. Tune in for top startup, tech, and business stories of the day!

Israel’s airstrikes on Iran spiked crude oil prices, disrupted Indian air routes, and triggered gold’s record rally. While inflation remains tame, state-run refiners face squeezed margins. Meanwhile, Air India picks up the pieces after Thursday's fatal crash and will conduct enhanced safety inspections on its Boeing 787-8/9 fleet starting June 15. Dhan chases unicorn status, and mutual funds dominated May’s record-breaking block deal activity. Tune in for all this on today’s top picks from the editor’s desk.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Karnataka High Court’s refusal to stay the bike taxi ban, Dhan’s big funding round as it nears unicorn status, Kinara Capital’s deep financial troubles, and Meta’s $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI to boost its superintelligence ambitions.

India is witnessing a transformation in urban mobility underpinned by a growing ecosystem of cleantech solutions. Neuron Energy is a key player in this space, focused on building full-stack energy systems for the electric future. On a mission to innovate scalable solutions, Neuron Energy’s co-founder Pratik Kamdar joins us on this episode of Unusual Suspects to chart the course of electric mobility in India and the world. He sheds light on the startup’s experimentation with next-generation battery technologies, such as sodium-ion, which could open new possibilities, marking a pivotal chapter in the unfolding story of electric energy storage systems.

Dalal Street braces for impact as Israel-Iran tensions rattle global markets, oil prices spike, and equities plunge. The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash added to nervous sentiment on Thursday, dragging the Nifty below key levels. We bring you the latest updates on the crash that has shocked the nation. In our Voice of the Day segment, Siddarth Bhamre of Asit C Mehta Investment Intermediates shares his thoughts on where the markets are headed amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast that brings you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, covering stocks in the news, macro trends, and global market cues.

The tragic Air India Dreamliner crash shocked India, triggering a slide in Boeing shares and creating ripples in airline stocks on Thursday. We unravel how insurance claims will work for the victims and their families, and also bring you other news from the market and the larger political economy, including that of intensifying trade talks between India and the US. Also, watch out for a new series on digital arrests to protect yourself from the clutches of a growing organised crime racket.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, a tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad claims lives. We dive into India’s alarming rise in digital arrest scams that have trapped thousands. Bhavish Aggarwal’s Krutrim launches Kruti, India’s first consumer-focused agentic AI. Plus, India’s Global Capability Centres are now a key force in global leadership. Tune in for the top tech and startup stories.

Indian markets continue to consolidate even as the Nifty posts a sixth straight day of gains. In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka breaks down the global cues, key support levels and sectoral cues as IT and oil & gas stocks shine while broader indices cool off. Stocks in focus include Sterlite Tech, Hindustan Copper, Zydus Lifesciences, Nazara Tech, Trent, Tata Chemicals. Plus, NSE gets SEBI nod for electricity futures, Pine Labs CFO steps down, and all eyes are on May’s CPI data. In our Voice Of The Day segment, Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financial shares his view on the IT sector post the recent outperformance. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that brings you the top stories to kickstart your trading day—covering stocks in the news, macro trends, and global market cues.

India adds $1 trillion in market value as its stock market rallies to global top five. Stricter sub-broker rules, IPO reshuffles, offshore investment workarounds, and local consulting reforms are in motion. Meanwhile, mortality claims rise post-Covid, bond outflows accelerate, and ministries reveal a telling gap between budget and spending. Tune in to all this and more in our recap of the day’s top stories.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Pine Labs hits a CFO roadblock ahead of its IPO, Slice stages a credit card comeback, Indian SaaS founders relocate to the US to chase the AI wave, Apple’s AI showing at WWDC underwhelms, and SEBI rolls out a new UPI safeguard to prevent fraud. Tune in for the top startup, tech, and business stories!

The Nifty closed flat but held the 25,100 level, gaining for a fifth straight session. IT stocks lent support while heavyweights like HDFC Bank and RIL dragged. In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka breaks down key technical levels, expert advice on navigating consolidation phases, and why Maruti, Aditya Birla Capital, IIFL Finance, Kaynes Tech, and liquor stocks are in the spotlight today. Plus, a look at the World Bank’s trimmed global and India growth outlook. In our Voice Of The Day segment, market expert Sunil Subramaniam weighs in on mutual fund trends. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that brings you the top stories to kickstart your trading day—covering stocks in the news, macro trends, and global market cues.

ICICI Prudential AMC is eyeing a massive ₹10,000 crore IPO with a record 17 banks on board, while India considers opening its EV policy to Chinese firms despite geopolitical tensions. In the food delivery wars, Rapido is challenging Zomato-Swiggy with a zero-commission model. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh’s push for 10-hour workdays is raising worker rights alarms, and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as India’s next man in space. Also making headlines: AMD’s GPU talks, surging defence stocks, and brands cashing in on the Jagannath Rath Yatra.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into Rapido’s bold foray into food delivery with Ownly, a Mumbai founders’ alliance called TEAM Angels aiming to back early-stage startups, and Info Edge Ventures’ next big bets on AI and SaaS. We also track mid-sized IT firms racing towards the billion-dollar club and bring you the story of India’s next space hero, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, set to fly to the International Space Station on June 11.

The Indian market is poised to extend its gains for the fifth straight session. The GIFT Nifty suggests that the index could reclaim the 25,200 level today as the post-RBI rally continues to support sentiment across the board. Global cues are positive this morning, with Asian markets edging higher and the S&P 500 closing above the 6,000 mark overnight amid ongoing U.S.-China trade talks. In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka breaks down key support and resistance levels, spotlights buzzing stocks like Capri Global, Wipro, M&M Financial, Premier Energies, and Oberoi Realty, and brings you market expert Ambareesh Baliga’s take on whether the rally has more legs. Plus, a quick round-up of Apple’s new 'Liquid Glass' update unveiled at WWDC 2024. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that brings you the top stories to kickstart your trading day—covering stocks in the news, macro trends, and global market cues.

In today’s top news picks, we analyse the possibility of an expedited India-US mini deal as both nations appear to be at an impasse. We have the latest on India’s major weightloss drug demand and what is behind its uptake. Then we also break down investors’ interest in the unlisted space and a sharp analysis of the fiscal prudence, or rather the lack of it, in Congress’s Bihar election promise.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Zomato’s new long-distance fee for restaurants, Blinkit’s food safety troubles in Pune, and how Bengaluru’s Gnani AI is racing to solve India’s voice tech challenges. Plus, we look at why Global Capability Centres are attracting top IT leaders and what the RBI’s surprise rate cut means for fintechs. Stay tuned for sharp updates from the world of tech, startups, and business.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Nandita Khemka breaks down the sharp rebound in Indian equities following the RBI’s surprise 50 bps rate cut and CRR reduction. We spotlight the rally in banking, financials, and gold financiers, track foreign fund flows, and scan key global cues, including the solid moves on Wall Street following hotter-than-expected U.S. jobs data. Plus, stocks to watch today include HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, M&M, MCX, BEL, UPL, and more. Tune in for your complete pre-market briefing. Market Minutes is a morning podcast that puts the spotlight on hot stocks, key data points, and developing trends.

In today’s newsletter, we break down the expected impact of RBI’s higher-than-anticipated rate cut and also decode how the central bank might behave going forward. We have details on the procurement deal for Tejas Mk-1A jets and its uplifting effect on the Indian aerospace industry. Also, we take a hard look at the Bengaluru stampede and ask why the administration cannot be better prepared for crowds.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Elon Musk’s Starlink finally gets the go-ahead to launch satellite internet in India. Swiggy and Eternal gain big on D-Street while Zepto hits turbulence. Nandan Nilekani doubles down on AI4Bharat, backing India’s AI language infrastructure. And IPL star Sai Sudharsan becomes the newest brand darling after a breakout season

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 6. Volatility is likely to ensue in the markets as the Reserve Bank of India will announce its rate cut decision today. Experts largely expect another 25 basis points rate cut, which will be the third time this year. However, some also expect a jumbo 50 basis points rate cut, which could move Nifty to 25,000. Also, catch market expert Ajay Bagga 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.

In today’s newsletter, we have the latest on India’s sovereign AI mission and its intensive effort to become self-reliant even in consulting, taking head on the challenge posed by the Big 4. Also find details about a mini-deal between India and US by June-end and Sebi’s plan to reduce red tape to widen the pool of accredited investors. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, PhonePe brings on banking veteran Zarin Daruwala ahead of its IPO, while Sarvam AI secures India’s largest GPU subsidy under the IndiaAI Mission. Historian Vikram Sampath launches his AI startup NAAV, and Blinkit is fast catching up with Zomato in user numbers. Plus, Apple deepens its India play with Tata, BIS cracks down on Amazon and Flipkart, and tragedy strikes after RCB’s IPL victory parade.

At Godrej Enterprises Group, sustainability means business. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Tejashree Joshi, who heads environmental sustainability at Godrej Enterprises Group, reveals that the business conglomerate has set measurable targets to achieve its decarbonisation goals, including a deadline of 2032 to ensure 50% of its revenues come from green-certified products. True to its 127-year legacy, the group is not only pioneering the sustainability initiative with a ‘GreenCo framework’ for all its businesses and locations, it is also encouraging its partners and vendors to do the same. Tune in to find out how Tejashree’s passion for the planet translates to her work.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 5. Nifty is headed for a quiet start amid mixed global cues and volatility could ensue on the weekly options expiry day. Watch out for stocks such as Gland Pharma, Hindustan Aeronautics, and Vedanta in today's trade. Also, catch Sandip Agarwal of Sowilo Investment Managers 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.

In today’s newsletter, learn about UPI payments’ big milestone in surpassing global Visa transactions, find out why companies are stockpiling cash and where the auto industry is headed as China curbs exports of rare earth magnets. We also have details on Nestle’s growth strategy and Zepto’s decision to hit the brakes on IPO plans. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into how RCB’s historic IPL win is pushing up its brand value, and what that means for Virat Kohli. We also track UPI’s meteoric rise as it threatens to overtake Visa in daily transactions. Plus, Zepto puts its IPO on hold till 2026 amid internal challenges, and OfBusiness gears up for its $1 billion IPO by expanding deeper into manufacturing and apparel. Tune in for more startup and tech updates.

In this episode of Market Minutes, Lovisha Darad talks about the key events that would shape markets on June 4. As the markets ended third straight day lower, the GIFT Nifty trends are indicating a positive start amid strong global cues. Globally, US markets rose overnight while Asian markets were also on a strong foot. Key stocks to watch include Wipro, Garden Reach, Yes Bank, amongst others. Also, catch Sandeep Bagla of Trust Mutual Fund 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.

In today’s newsletter, Moneycontrol has details on two major M&A exclusives involving Flipkart-Aditya Birla retail and another about Sahyadri Hospitals. Next, a public health expert gives us the lowdown on India’s latest Covid surge. We also decode the reason behind the FPI outflows this quarter. And, we uncover a disturbing trend of parents taking loans to pay off school fees. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Flipkart to exit Aditya Birla Fashion, Sam Altman says AI is ready to crack your hardest business problems, and BHIM stages a quiet comeback with a major revamp. Also, CoinSwitch eyes crypto revival despite regulatory hurdles, and Gukesh’s sensational win over Magnus Carlsen has Norway Chess exploring an India expansion. Tune in for the top tech and startup headlines.