4699: Push for big banks, “beauty parade” for NSE IPO, and a remedy for steep hospital bills | MC Editor's Picks

With a goal to have 2 Indian banks among world’s top 10 by 2047, the government is encouraging NBFCs to become full-fledged banks. Investment banks are lining up for a chance to advise on the NSE IPO. Elon Musk’s X Corp. challenges India’s internet government model. A decision that could help cut steep hospital bills and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, the Delhi High Court halts five Kuku FM shows after a copyright complaint from Pocket FM. India's top brokerages see a dip in active users despite a bullish market. TCS beats profit estimates in Q1, but revenue falls short. We decode why fintechs are betting big on Model Context Protocol. Plus, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal buys a luxury apartment at The Camellias in Gurugram for Rs 52.3 crore. Tune in for your daily startup and tech news fix!

In today’s Market Minutes, we break down whether Nifty can eke out gains on weekly expiry day, with key technical levels in play. We dive into expectations from TCS as it kicks off the Q1 earnings season, and put the spotlight on Trump’s latest tariff blitz — including fresh duties on Brazil. Asian markets are mixed, US markets saw a strong close and the GIFT Nifty is hinting at a positive start for Dalal Street. A look at all the global cues plus, a round-up of all the stocks in the news — from Asian Paints’ exit from Akzo Nobel to key orders for RailTel and Enviro Infra. Don’t miss our Voice of the Day where Aishwarya Dadheech of Fident Asset Management explains why IT still makes the cut for long-term investors. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Tesla has reassured Indian parts suppliers that its procurement policy will not change despite Trump’s tariffs threat. Zepto is eyeing a fresh fundraise, Lenskart co-foundder Peyush Bansal wants to up his stake in the company, and smartphone buyers can expect steep discounts soon. Also find out why municipalities are tapping the bond market to finance infrastructure and why Trump is irked by the economic influence of BRICS in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal looks to raise his stake at a steep pre-IPO discount, bringing the eyewear giant’s valuation down to $1 billion. Zepto is eyeing a $500 million fundraise at a $7 billion valuation, while Kreditbee posts a sharp 66% profit jump in FY25. Plus, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins calls India one of the company’s biggest global growth bets. Tune in for your daily wrap of the sharpest startup and tech news.

Is India being too protective about agriculture? Can India open its agri and dairy markets to the U.S.? Ashok Gulati, an Agriculture Economist, says that Indian farmers don’t stand to lose with the opening up of Agri markets to the U.S. 

After trading in a tight range for most of the session, frontline indices bounced back sharply in the final hour—but can the momentum hold? In today’s Market Minutes, we decode the day’s biggest market triggers, from sectoral action and fund flows to key business updates from heavyweights like Tata Motors, and JSW Steel. Globally, US President Trump has reignited trade tensions with sweeping new tariff threats—slapping a 50% duty on copper and warning of 200% tariffs on pharma exports. In our Voice of the Day segment, Amit Kumar Gupta, Founder of Fintrekk Capital, unpacks the possible fallout for Indian pharmaceutical exporters.  Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

In an exclusive, Moneycontrol reports that Maran brothers may have reached a resolution brokered by CM MK Stalin. A closer look at what Trump’s latest tariffs announcement means for India. State run banks are leading the rate-cut race and Tier II cities are emerging as growth hotspots. Finally, rock and roll may actually be dead if we go by the evidence of GenZ music taste in the last decade. All this and more in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you exclusive updates on a possible end to the Maran brothers’ feud, with Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi stepping in. We unpack India’s creator economy: 45 lakh influencers, but few making real money. Also on the radar: Q1 earnings preview for top IT firms, X vs the Indian government over account takedowns, BigBasket’s boardroom reshuffle, and Karnataka’s push to regulate online gaming. Your daily fix of startup and tech news!

Indian markets ended flat as Reliance propped up the Nifty, while broader indices and IT stocks came under pressure. FMCG majors led the gains, bolstered by Q1 updates. Globally, Trump’s tariff shock reverberated through Asia, with several countries facing steep duties starting August 1. Meanwhile, he signaled a near-final trade deal with India. Back home, key stocks like Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan, and Tata Motors are in focus on the back of their quarterly updates. Plus, MCX makes history with India’s first electricity derivatives contract launch, and SEBI’s study reveals a sobering stat—91% of retail traders lost money in derivatives last year. And in our Voice Of The Day segment catch Harish Krishnan, Co-CIO & Head Equity, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC as he shares his outlook on the upcoming first quarter earnings season. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to