4739: Swiggy founder on creating a winning pitch deck, early food delivery days & making logistics a moat

Despite Trump’s 25% tariffs, Tata Steel’s India operations remain resilient. Global uncertainties are beginning to weigh on markets. In today’s newsletter find: a summary of analysts’ views on global competitiveness and what Indian investors should watch out for. Meanwhile, New Delhi fast tracks trade talks with other partners even as our data story reveals that one third of India exports to the US are already shielded.

In Today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Apple braces for a $1.1B tariff hit as Trump turns up the heat, even as iPhone sales surge. Rural fintech SarvaGram reports strong income growth but shrinking profits. Swiggy Instamart CEO says the quick commerce fight is far from over, with rivals expanding fast. And Delhivery kicks off FY26 with a 67% profit jump.

In this episode, Tara Singh Vachani, Managing Trustee of Max India Foundation and Executive Chairperson of Antara Senior Living, reflects on her journey into philanthropy and the need to strengthen philanthropy infrastructure in India. As a Founders Circle member of GivingPi, India’s first family-focused philanthropy network, she discusses how networks like it can build trust, enable collaboration, and unlock personal giving. From advisory support to peer learning, Tara shares why investing in the ecosystem is critical to making philanthropy more informed, intentional, and systemic.

In 2015, Swiggy pitched a bold idea to create an on-demand quick delivery experience for every restaurant. In the first episode of PitchCraft Season 2, Swiggy co-founder Sriharsha Majety and Anand Daniel, Partner at Accel, break down and analyse the original pitch deck that turned Swiggy into a household name and secured $2.5 million in funds. They dive into what made the investors lean in from the very start, the early insights that shaped Swiggy’s future, and the key features of their approach that primed the business for success. From missed-call hacks to unit economics, from Koramangala restaurants to IPO prep, this is the real story behind one of India’s biggest consumer tech wins.

What makes an investor back a startup in a “crowded, commoditized” space? In this episode of PitchCraft Season 2, we go deep into Razorpay’s original pitch deck, which helped a pair of IIT grads raise their first round of funding against the odds. Co-founder Harshil Mathur, along with early investor Vikram Vaidyanathan, takes us back to 2015. Learn how they framed the market, the friction points they chose to highlight, and why they focused on product and tech when everyone else said the market was done. It’s a captivating tale of strength in the face of big odds, small victories paving the way for the ultimate success, the importance of clarity and vision, and what it takes to make a bet that other investors won't. It’s a must-watch for early-stage founders, operators, and investors alike. Presented by Moneycontrol, in association with SeedToScale, curated by Accel.

Infosys remains optimistic about recruitment even as rival TCS prepares for a significant workforce reduction in the wake of AI-driven business squeeze. Listen to Infosys CEO Salil Parekh’s exclusive interview with Moneycontrol. In other news, we dive deep into Tata’s acquisition of Iveco and Swiggy’s reevaluation of its investments in Rapido. Also find: economists’ take on Trump’s tariff aftermath and a round-up of boardroom gossip.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into Swiggy's widening losses as Instamart expansion costs bite, despite 54% revenue growth. We explore the drama brewing between Swiggy and its investee Rapido, which just announced plans to compete in food delivery. We also unpack the great IT divide - Infosys adding 17,000 employees while TCS cuts 12,000 jobs, Cognizant beating revenue estimates but freezing salary hikes, and how ICICI Bank's new UPI fees are challenging the payments ecosystem for fintechs.

Donald Trump has announced 25% tariffs on Indian exports starting August 1, penalising India for continuing Russian energy and arms imports. The tariff puts India behind peers like Vietnam and Japan, sparking concerns over Apple's India strategy, foreign factory investments, and a potential $30 billion economic hit. Moneycontrol investigates the fallout and other implications from 5 angles. For these and more news tune in to this edition of Moneycontro Editor’s Picks.

In today’s episode of Moneycontrol Tech3, we unpack Microsoft’s brief suspension of services to Nayara Energy and how it’s reignited India’s debate on digital sovereignty. We also dive into Lenskart founder Peyush Bansal’s bid for Promoter status ahead of an IPO, Freshworks’ AI products crossing $20 million in annual recurring revenue and Persistent Systems’ decision to defer salary hikes by a quarter.

Another Indian has stepped into a leadership role at an MNC - Shailesh Jejurikar is the new CEO of Proctor&Gamble. A Moneycontrol Survey of economists finds that most expect the RBI MPC to hold rates steady this time. Also in this edition: four interesting IPO stories you can’t miss, investigation concludes into “predatory” Chinese fintech apps and Gensol Engineering is seeking to put its EV fleet back on the roads.