Moneycontrol Podcast
Moneycontrol Podcast
moneycontrol
The Moneycontrol Podcast is your daily source of business news, investment analysis and advice on stocks and the markets. Tune in to broaden your horizons with podcasts by journalists, experts and analysts giving you a head-start in the investment game.
5278: FirstCry's War Cry, Agrani, Ananant in fresh funding talks; and RBI re-KYC nightmare hits merchants | MC Tech3
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.
Sep 1
7 min
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
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.
Aug 31
6 min
5276: The Tax-Free Wealth Opportunity Employees Are Missing | Dhirendra Kumar
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
Aug 31
32 min
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
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.
Aug 28
6 min
5274: Stability AI cofounder Emad Mostaque’s open-stack India plans; TCS trims Q1 variable pay; and Fintech funding heats up, again  | MC Tech3
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.
Aug 27
7 min
5273: VCs cash out in startup block deals; Zerodha, Angel One to offer corporate bonds; and Gaja Capital hits Dalal Street | MC Tech3
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.
Aug 26
7 min
5272: 100 Million Healthy Days: Dr. Sudha Chandrashekar, CEO, Swasti on Building a Healthier India
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.
Aug 26
24 min
5271: Why TCS bought Porsche’s struggling IT unit; Airbound’s $37M push beyond healthcare; and NPCI chief on 10 years of UPI
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.
Aug 25
7 min
5270: Is your retirement portfolio keeping pace with the changes in India's pension landscape?
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
Aug 25
26 min
5269: TCS buys Porsche’s IT unit for €320 million; A91’s Atomberg and Sedemac bets pay off; and Amazon, Flipkart hike seller fees
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.
Aug 24
6 min
Load more