In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, our scoop confirmed: Meta is investing around $900 million Cred and Cred’s founder, Kunal Shah, will take over as global CEO of WhatsApp. We also unpack Sebi’s new GARUDA framework that promises faster launches for venture capital funds and angel investors. They also discuss the five contenders shortlisted for the government’s AI-powered tender drafting platform, why Big Tech hiring in India is becoming more selective despite continued growth, and Moneycontrol’s report on Nandan Nilekani-backed Fundamentum Partnership preparing a new fund with a target corpus of Rs 1,800 crore to Rs 2,500 crore as investor appetite for growth-stage startups shows signs of returning.

India’s real estate sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rising property prices, evolving consumer expectations, and rapid advances in technology. At the center of this shift are platforms that are reimagining how people discover, evaluate, and purchase homes.
In this episode of Unusual Suspects, Hitesh Singla, Co-founder and Chief Information Officer of Square Yards, joins Gaurav Choudhury to discuss emerging growth hotspots, the future of real estate, and how technology is transforming the homebuying journey from discovery to purchase. 

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.

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.