4954: Valley investors bet big on India; Blinkit, Instamart, Zepto build Rs40,000 cr war chest; and Govt sends notice to Apple over spyware alerts

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down a power-packed day in tech and startups, from Silicon Valley doubling down on India’s deeptech wave with major funding for Airbound and Emergent, to Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto amassing a massive Rs 40,000-crore war chest despite soaring burns. We also unpack the government’s notice to Apple over fresh spyware alerts and Microsoft’s big AI push with Indian IT giants.

The Nifty looks set to rebound after a three-day slide, with global sentiment steadying post the U.S. Federal Reserve’s widely expected rate cut. Still, with policymakers divided on the future pace of easing, volatility may linger. Back home, the broader market remains in focus after recent weakness. The GIFT Nifty points to a strong start, supported by gains across Asian markets and a solid overnight close on Wall Street. Among stocks to watch today: TCS, Cipla, Tata Steel and InterGlobe Aviation. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your essential morning podcast bringing you the top stories, market cues and trends to jump-start your trading day.

From Indigo’s troubles to the Netflix-Warner Bros deal - find major developments in the day’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s picks. Also find our pre-budget coverage in this newsletter - what’s in store for precious metals, the MSME sector and a reality check on the Jal Jeevan Mission. Besides, we unpack the tech giants’ full blown sprint toward India, the unceasing IPO rush and much more. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the biggest stories in startup and tech. Microsoft and Amazon go head-to-head with multi-billion-dollar investments in India, while Meesho delivers a strong market debut with over 40% premium. Swiggy attracts four times demand for its Rs 10,000-crore QIP as investors double down on quick commerce. And a major legal twist as the Delaware court reverses $1 billion damages ruling against Byju Raveendran.

Will Nifty find its footing ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s key rate decision? GIFT Nifty signals a cautious start for Indian markets as investors brace for the Fed’s final policy move of the year. All eyes are also on Meesho’s much-awaited D-Street debut today after strong IPO interest. Plus, in our Voice of the Day segment, listen in to Kush Gupta, Fund Manager at SKG Capital, as he shares insights on where to find value in the midcap space after the recent correction. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your essential morning podcast bringing you top stories, market cues, and trends to kickstart your trading day.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks - get the lowdown on major corporate and policy shifts. We have the latest on Indigo’s scramble to get its planes in the air, the government’s order to cut 10% of its flights, and many unanswered questions regarding the airline’s chaos. Catch the developments on India-US trade talks, Trump’s allegations against India “dumping rice”, how toxic air has boosted drug sales and find out where Indians are sending their money. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Microsoft’s $17.5 billion investment commitment to India and what it means for the country’s AI and cloud ambitions. We look at Blinkit CEO's bubble warning as Swiggy reloads capital through QIP and Zepto heads for an IPO early next year. Namma Yatri leans on government platforms for expansion beyond Bengaluru. And finally, Groww reveals how Gen Z is pushing families into equities as mutual fund participation is set to double.

Asian markets trade mixed ahead of the Fed’s final policy decision of the year, while Wall Street slips on caution, and the GIFT Nifty signals another day of weakness. Back home, Nifty’s 20-DMA remains the key level to watch on the weekly expiry day, with midcaps still under pressure after their sharpest drop in four months. Plus, Indian rice faces a potential tariff threat as Donald Trump ramps up trade rhetoric.  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.

From aviation and sports business to entertainment, today’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks uncovers the big developments that are currently unfolding. Find inside: the government’s decision to reconstitute Indigo’s board and how the airlines has been slowest to hire cockpit pilots since the pandemic, bidders circle Rajasthan Royals as IPL continues to draw big bets from investors, screens fear curtains down with Netflix’s deal with Warner Bros. Tune in for all this and more.

Deeptech fund chief on Rs 1 lakh crore push for startups; Binance co-CEO Yi He opens up on India; and Virat Kohli to sell One8 to Agilitas, invest Rs 40 crore to pick up stake In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down top stories from Virat Kohli's stake sale of his brand One8 to Agilitas and his investment of Rs 40 crore, DST Secretary Abhay Karandikar explains how the Rs 1 lakh crore DeepTech RDI fund will be deployed, Binance co-founder and Co-CEO Yi He opens up on India and the next billion users, UPI continues its record run, and Rajasthan Royals explores a $1 billion stake sale.