In today’s episode of Moneycontrol Tech3, we unpack Reliance’s push to make AI more affordable and accessible through a new suite of India-focused AI products, alongside strong growth ahead of a potential public listing. We also dive into Meta’s talks to invest in Kunal Shah-led Cred at a valuation of around $4 billion and what that could mean for India’s payments ecosystem. Plus, why India is becoming central to Meta’s global AI infrastructure plans, and how L’Oréal’s Rs 4,000 crore acquisition of Innovist could hand founders nearly Rs 1,800 crore and deliver bumper returns to early investors.

As India lays the groundwork to become a developed nation by 2047, it must nurture the individuals who will inhabit the future we are building today. That transformation begins at Anganwadi centres, empowering parents and teachers on the ground so that the children we raise today become the torchbearers of a developed India. Through AI and WhatsApp, Rocket Learning is making this education measurable, scalable, and sustainable.

On this episode of Unusual Suspects, host Gaurav Choudhury sits down with Rocket Learning co-founders Namya Mahajan and Utsav Kheria to explore their journeys, what brought them together to build Rocket Learning, and why the time for such a movement is now.

In today’s episode of Moneycontrol Tech3, we discuss how a weakening rupee is making fundraising tougher for Indian VCs, and why domestic capital is becoming more important. They also unpack L'Oréal’s acquisition of Innovist, a deal first reported by Moneycontrol. Plus, Indian deeptech startups find customers and partners in Europe at Bharat Innovates 2026, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda outlines his governance priorities, and the AI talent war heats up with Google DeepMind veteran Noam Shazeer heading to OpenAI.

In today’s episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we unpack how PhonePe and Google Pay’s combined UPI market share has slipped below 80% for the first time as smaller rivals gain ground. We also look at Bengaluru’s position as Asia’s third-largest startup ecosystem, now valued at nearly $153 billion. Plus, Starlink’s India launch faces fresh regulatory and security scrutiny, while Telegram moves the Delhi High Court against the Centre’s temporary restriction ahead of the NEET-UG retest.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack two exclusive interviews with HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar and Sarvam AI founders Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar on sovereign AI, enterprise agents, and the hunt for AI superstar talent. We also discuss how Groww, Zerodha, Angel One and Upstox are preparing to bring US stock investing to millions of Indian users, why Telegram has been temporarily blocked ahead of the NEET re-examination, and the leadership transition at BigBasket as quick commerce competition continues to intensify.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, a major Moneycontrol scoop gets officially confirmed as Sarvam raises $234 million and enters the unicorn club at a $1.5 billion valuation. We unpack why Anthropic’s recent restrictions have reignited the sovereign AI debate and what it means for India’s AI ambitions. We also look at venture capital’s renewed interest in consumer startups, why IT firms are rethinking AI strategies after the Anthropic episode, and Razorpay’s confidential IPO filing as India’s startup listing pipeline continues to gather momentum.

Markets rally after promise of peace, even as Trump rejects Iran’s version of a draft deal later. SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Inflation is on an uptick due to rising food and transport costs. At the same time elevated crude prices, monsoon risks and El Nino impact strengthen the case for a rate hike later this year. Also read about the defence startup Tunga Aerospace that pipped biggies with the lowest bid for a drone project. Our reporters analyse Zepto’s updated IPO documents and how fuel costs are reshaping real estate demands. Tune in for all this and more. 

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode the gaps in Zepto’s IPO filing and the key metrics investors are still looking for. We also look at why UPI growth is slowing despite rising transaction volumes, how Cognizant’s removal from the Nasdaq-100 reflects the AI-driven shift in global tech markets, and why investors are betting on consumer AI startup Equal AI with a fresh $30 million funding round.

For years, investors focused primarily on returns. Today, the conversation has shifted toward risk, survivability and diversification. In this episode of Wealth Architects, Gaurav Doshi, President and Head of Discretionary Fund Management at 360 ONE, explains how sophisticated investors are building portfolios designed to withstand uncertainty rather than simply maximise returns. The conversation explores: • The biggest changes in investor behaviour since COVID • Why risk management has become central to portfolio construction • The growing importance of global diversification • Active vs passive investing in Indian markets • How AI can enhance, but not replace, human judgment

Flipkart is accelerating its AI ambitions with a wave of senior hires from leading tech and consumer companies, while Vodafone Idea non-executive chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla has reassured investors about the telecom operator’s revival plans. Rising smartphone and laptop prices are driving more consumers toward EMI financing, even as the FIFA World Cup 2026 sparks a boost in television and merchandise sales across India. Meanwhile, Anthropic has apologised after developers criticised restrictions embedded in its latest Claude Fable 5 AI model, raising fresh questions about AI governance and transparency.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at Flipkart’s latest AI-focused leadership hiring spree as it gears up for the next phase of growth and a future IPO. We also track major investor exits at Lenskart and Meesho, where early backers are turning paper gains into cash through large block deals. Plus, Anthropic reverses course after criticism over restrictions in its new AI model, and Bengaluru-based Ethereal Machines raises $28.5 million to expand manufacturing, semiconductors and industrial AI capabilities.