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War in the Middle East escalates dramatically as a US Navy submarine sinks an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka, global markets tumble, and the rupee breaches 92 per dollar. Meanwhile, Mojtaba Khamenei is named Iran’s Supreme Leader. Closer home, Jio Platforms plans a sweeping AI pricing disruption, and airlines reel under soaring fuel costs and geopolitical shocks. Find all this and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

At Mobile World Congress, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia outlines India’s telecom ambitions. Stock markets brace for another brusing session as they reopen after Mumbai's Holi holiday. With risks around the Strait of Hormuz, policymakers assess oil supplies, trade exposure, tech vulnerabilities and market fallout across sectors. Also read our analysis on Iran’s defence pivot and find out which cars Indians bought most - all in the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s  Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how airspace disruptions in West Asia are unsettling Indian founders and investors operating through Dubai. We unpack fresh pressure points for the IndiaAI Mission amid global GPU supply dynamics, take you inside IIT Madras’ ambitious 400-brain mapping project, and examine Rapido’s entry into food delivery with its zero-commission app Ownly in Bengaluru.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how airspace disruptions in West Asia are unsettling Indian founders and investors operating through Dubai. We unpack fresh pressure points for the IndiaAI Mission amid global GPU supply dynamics, take you inside IIT Madras’ ambitious 400-brain mapping project, and examine Rapido’s entry into food delivery with its zero-commission app Ownly in Bengaluru.

Markets tumbled as the Sensex and Nifty fell up to 2% amid escalating Iran conflict fears. Crude oil surged past $80 after ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz stalled, raising inflation risks for India. Gold and silver rallied as investors sought safe-haven assets, while oil-sensitive stocks bore the brunt. SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged long-term investing and signalled data-driven regulatory reforms. Meanwhile, Clean Max’s under-subscribed IPO debut underscored the strain of listing in volatile markets. Tune in for all this and more in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack how escalating Middle East tensions are putting fresh pressure on Indian IT’s diversification strategy and business travel. SEBI chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey cautions investors against chasing IPO listing pops and addresses concerns around the Tiger Global tax verdict. We also track Groww’s AI co-pilot GR1 rollout plans and how Iran-Israel tensions are disrupting India’s peak summer outbound travel season.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find all the key developments from the News 18 Rising Bharat Summit. Listen to our exclusive chats with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal who reveals how India negotiates trade deals, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw who maps India’s AI readiness and telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia who addresses the evolving communications landscape including 6G and satcom. There’s much more inside. Tune in

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, India outlines plans to scale up to 200,000 GPUs to support its growing AI ambitions, signaling a major expansion in compute infrastructure and semiconductor production. The government moves closer to enforcing SIM binding on messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram ahead of the compliance deadline. And Deepinder Goyal raises $54 million for Temple, his new wearable hardware startup, valuing the company at $190 million in one of the largest early-stage funding rounds.

Much before the UPI boom, when the Indian payments space was not as crowded, one company decided to forge a path that most others did not take. SabPaisa’s journey from a B2B collections company to end-to-end solutions provider hinged on strategic decisions taken early. And then came the AI pivot which transformed everything. On this episode, we talk to Amit Tyagi, Chief technology Officer at SabPaisa to understand how the company executed a monumental shift in months and built products that were founded on AI, not retrofitted by it. #Partnered

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find all the key developments shaping the business landscape. Inside: Murugappa group settlement, SEBI’s tighter rules around certain mutual funds, Infosys founder Narayan Murthy and HDFC bank CEO Aditya Puri, IT Ministry stands firm on content takedown window and more.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, industry veterans NR Narayana Murthy and Aditya Puri in a rare interview say fears of AI-led job losses may be overstated as adoption takes time. The government warns social media platforms to ensure fair revenue sharing with creators or face legal action. Apple Pay’s reported India entry plans trigger a fintech stock reaction, and the government holds firm on the new three-hour content takedown rule for online platforms.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: High-stakes deals and policy shocks dominate the week, binding bids near for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as owner Diageo sets a deadline, possible smartphone shipments slump amid chip shortages, U.S. duties jolt solar exporters, India–Israel defence trade deepens & climate fundraises gather pace. Find all this and more inside. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Jar faces a CID probe under the BUDS Act amid a surge in digital gold transactions. BillDesk acquires Worldline’s India business for Rs 650 crore, deepening consolidation in payments infrastructure. India’s IT leaders say AI adoption is complex and execution-heavy, even as tech budgets rise globally. And IDC data signals a sharp 12–15 percent drop in smartphone shipments in 2026, hit by supply crunch and rising costs.

Citrini Research report on global intelligence crisis sends IT stocks tumbling, IBM suffers worst day in 25 years after Anthropic’s claim on modernising a legacy language, trustees discuss another term for N Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons chairman, government plans to go slow on withdrawing more quality control orders and can changing the base year nudge GDP growth higher? Tune in for all this and more on the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we begin with the Tata Sons board deferring discussions on N Chandrasekaran’s third term after concerns raised by Noel Tata. We then unpack the sharp sell-off in IT stocks amid fresh AI disruption fears and HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar’s response. Also on the show, senior exits and layoffs at Livspace, how SEBI’s rules are reshaping the finfluencer economy, and LAT Aerospace’s first acquisition backed by Deepinder Goyal.

IDFC First Bank battles potential profitability hit after disclosing Rs 590 crore fraud, meanwhile other publicly traded banks report a strong December quarter. Moneycontrol Eco Pulse Index reports a robust growth for the Indian economy this past January - find out more in our detailed coverage. Amid US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Trump tariffs, our reporters spent the day talking to those affected the most - from the big picture view to the ground reality, get everything in the latest Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks. Also inside - Gurugram’s luxury housing appeal and Mangaluru’s rise to parallel tech hub...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how Mangaluru is emerging as Bengaluru’s tech “plus one” with rising jobs and GCC expansion. Airtel announces a ₹20,000 crore capital infusion into its NBFC arm to scale digital lending. Global tech leaders place India at the heart of AI’s future, debating superintelligence, democratisation and risk. We also look at AI-led edtech startup Arivihan’s $10–12 million fundraising talks amid a cautious revival in the sector.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a quick wrap from the India AI Impact Summit. The New Delhi declaration, which will be the consensus outcome of the India AI Impact Summit, has more than 70 countries already signed on and the number is expected to cross 80 on February 21, Sarvam outlines its cautious scaling plans under the IndiaAI Mission. Zscaler and Cisco weigh in on sovereign tech and talent debates, India signs the Pax Silica supply chain pact with the US, and Livspace lays off around 1,000 employees and cofounder quits the firm amid an AI-led reorganisation.

Amid rapid technology changes, how does one build software that keeps up with demand without compromising on quality, security and reliability? When turnaround timelines are condensed, no human can deliver alone. On this episode, we speak to SabPaisa’s innovators to understand how AI-assisted coding can produce unbeatable outcomes. From simply a tool to a teammate – this is how AI is transforming businesses and enhancing the consumer experience. Moneycontrol Journalists are not involved in creation of this article

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a wrap from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. PM Modi lays out the MANAV vision for ethical and sovereign AI, French President Emmanuel Macron backs India’s small language model strategy, and Sam Altman weighs in on rising AI costs and India’s “remarkable” building energy. We also track Mukesh Ambani’s AI infrastructure pledge, Mistral’s call for sovereign systems, Swiggy shutting Snacc, and TCS raising variable payouts.

India’s green economy is more than a climate agenda, it has the power to drive the country to its self-sufficiency goal by mid-century. However, many important labour-intensive value chains remain untapped and underfunded, slowing India’s economic progress. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, we put the focus back on what really matters – not just the market architecture that underpins the green economy but the people and communities that are its driving force. Join this conversation where host Gaurav Choudhury speaks with Tanya Kak from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies and Abhishek Jain from CEEW on what it takes to map a just...

In this issue of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, our focus: the India AI summit. From AI model reveals to new partnerships and expert opinions on the future and potential of AI-human collaboration - find it all inside. Aside from AI, we bring you up to speed with IT stocks' performance, the Tamil Nadu Budget, Indian auto industry’s production capacity hike, and much more. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a quick wrap from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. India’s much-anticipated AI models are unveiled by Sarvam AI, Gnani.ai and the BharatGen consortium. Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales speaks on AI and neutrality, while AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns about risk management and job displacement. We also track Google DeepMind’s new partnership with Indian institutions and Demis Hassabis on the road to artificial general intelligence.

In this issue of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, our focus: the India AI Summit where venture capitalist Vinod Khosla predicted AI will make jobs obsolete, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India will start commercial production of memory chips soon, Union MoS Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar assured telecom backbone is ready to take on AI workload and more. Also read about tax scrutiny, trade negotiations and property prices as we bring you all the top headlines from the day. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a wrap from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Venture Capitalist Vinod Khosla calls Emergent one of the fastest growing startups he has ever seen as it reportedly doubles ARR to $100 million in weeks. AI Coding firm Replit's CEO Amjad Masad spoke to Moneycontrol on India plans, AI bubble and Razorpay integration, Infosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani says AI is an execution risk not an opportunity gap, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu flags affordable AI momentum, Philips CEO Roy Jakobs highlight India’s healthcare AI role, and Neysa's plans to use $1.2 billion to expa...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a wrap of the biggest AI and tech headlines. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei highlights India as Claude’s second largest market, while the company’s India run rate doubles. Blackstone enables a $1.2 billion capital raise for AI cloud platform Neysa. We also track how AI is reshaping India’s $280 billion IT services sector, mutual fund exposure to tech stocks, and key policy signals from the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our top focus - the tech stocks turbulence. Is the selloff warranted and which is the market’s new defensive corner? Our experts break down these key questions. We decode the Bangladesh elections - from what Jamaat’s wins in constituencies close to India mean to the implications of the overall result on Bangladesh and its ties with India. From policy shift to governance and entertainment, tune in for all the latest from the day.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track Razorpay’s early IPO preparations as it lines up top investment banks for a potential $700 million-plus public issue. We also unpack the sharp sell-off in IT stocks and the ripple effect on realty, a fresh surge in deeptech funding backed by policy support, and industry pushback against MeitY’s new three-hour content takedown rule. Plus, Flipkart’s low-cost T20 World Cup sponsorship play that’s grabbing global attention.

Bengaluru beats to a pulsing rhythm. Change is the only constant here. Innovation is its lifeblood and migration has shaped its character into a thriving metropolitan. As the city draws new age settlers, residential offerings must rise to meet the demand of buyers who expect nothing but the best. Real estate, however, has a reputation of being slow to evolve. In this episode of Unusual Suspects, host Gaurav Choudhury speaks to P Ravindra Pai, the Managing Director of Century Real Estate which is regarded as one of the oldest and most respected real estate companies in South India. Listen in...

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we put the spotlight on everything AI. From our analysis of the IT stocks selloff to an exclusive interview with Google Deepmind VP Pushmeet Kohli and the AI inflicted pressure on GCCs - find it all covered. Also, read our data story on how states rank in terms of inflation after the release of the new CPI series, how India may get a conditional zero reciprocal duty on apparel akin to Bangladesh and what revisions were made to the White House fact sheet on deal with India. All this and a lot mo...

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack a reset inside India’s GCC ecosystem as over 6,000 jobs were cut even while record hiring continued. We also track why Indian IT stocks remain under pressure amid growing AI driven economic concerns. Plus, the government’s evolving stance on liability for AI generated content, and SoftBank’s latest results boosted by gains linked to OpenAI.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our top story is the new CPI inflation series that debuts February 12. Find out how the way we measure inflation will shift with the revamped series. We also focus on the lower IT refunds this year and why the reduction has emerged. Also inside - an analysis of why US tariffs on Bangladesh do not give the latter a disproportionate edge. From markets to corporates and the impact of geopolitics on the economy - find all the latest headlines right here. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the government’s new three-hour content takedown mandate under the amended IT Rules and what it means for platforms and safe harbour protections. We also break down Lenskart’s blockbuster Q3 results, with profits jumping over 70 times year-on-year. Plus, Oracle doubles down on India’s AI-driven cloud expansion, and LTIMindtree unveils its new identity as LTM Limited.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our focus: the India-US trade deal fact sheet and its fine print. We analyse what the lower tariffs on Bangladesh mean for India’s textile sector and whether addressing non-tariff barriers could mean compromise on GM imports. Also, layoffs at Germany’s Aumovio GCC in India has triggered fears about the GCC space that has so far shown robust growth. From policy updates, corporate fundraising and gold ETFs - find the latest updates inside.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track a muted start to Fractal Analytics’ IPO and what it signals for AI listings in India. We also break down India’s new rules to regulate AI deepfakes, River’s talks to raise $80 million in fresh funding, job cuts at automotive tech firm AUMOVIO impacting India GCCs, and why college campuses are fast becoming launchpads for India’s next generation of esports professionals.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our focus: the India AI summit. From scarcity of hotel rooms to new product launches and what to look out for at the much awaited global conference - find all our reportage here. Also check out our coverage from markets to corporate news and policy shifts all in one place. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track India’s push for a global AI rulebook ahead of the AI Impact Summit and the ripple effects, including a sharp spike in Delhi hotel rates. We also break down how venture capital funds are rewiring strategies around AI, why broker growth is consolidating around large platforms like Groww, and a big fintech funding plan by former Premji Invest partner and ICICI veteran Bijith Bhaskar.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our focus: IDBI bank privatisation, RBI’s repo rate, IPO for India’s first unicorn, the extended timeline for digital Rupee rollout  and much more. Tune in as Nalin Mehta curates the top news from the day - from monetary policy to trade deals and markets.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our focus: IDBI bank privatisation, RBI’s repo rate, IPO for India’s first unicorn, the extended timeline for digital Rupee rollout  and much more. Tune in as Nalin Mehta curates the top news from the day - from monetary policy to trade deals and markets.

On this episode of Tech 3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the rising demand for digital gold among Indians, Airtel’s plans to corner a quarter of the data centre market and why India’s leading internet lobbying firm is pushing back against the Government’s DPDP rules.