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Apple dubs India its growth engine, Google is pleased with its domestic performance too, National Stock Exchange gets green signal for IPO, Trump names US Fed chief, govt adopts wait and watch mode for stablecoins, space regulator seeks startup feedback on regulatory hurdles while dealing with US and much more. Tune in to Moneycontrol Editor’s picks for the top headlines from the day.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the government’s plan to roll out IndiaAI Mission 2.0 and why policymakers want the country to focus on practical, sector-specific AI models. We also look at Meesho’s first quarterly results after listing, including a sharp jump in losses, track Zupee’s latest round of layoffs following the real-money gaming ban, and wrap up with Ola Electric’s decision to cut 5% of its workforce as part of a restructuring exercise

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, experts unpack the Economic Survey. Our data story gives you a quick overview of the Indian economy in 5 charts. Also inside: Shapoorji Pallonji group readies to list real estate arm, Apple deepens India investment, what brokerages think about the benefits from the India-EU FTA. From tech to markets and more - tune in for the headlines of the day!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down how the Economic Survey 2025–26 is pushing back against fears of mass AI-driven job losses while outlining India’s real strength in application-led innovation. We also track Ashok Soota’s exploration of a stake sale in Happiest Minds, Swiggy’s widening year-on-year losses despite strong Instamart growth, and Meta’s plan to nearly double its AI spending with up to $135 billion in capital expenditure for 2026.

Moneycontrol Eco Pulse is now live. Our monthly index decoding the economy’s pulse through 30+ real-time indicators, a composite score and a dynamic heat map - tracking momentum, month after month is a ready-reckoner that keeps you on top like never before. In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks also find our pre-Budget coverage in partnership with Deloitte. We have insights from experts on how India Inc is thinking ahead of the big day, and industry’s expectations from the government’s financial vision document. Policy, markets and corporate news - tune in right here for everything that made headlines today.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track Mithun Sacheti’s return to the jewellery sector as he explores a full acquisition of Orra Fine Jewellery. We also bring you Nandan Nilekani’s warning on AI misuse and the risk of public backlash, Zoho’s entry into the ERP market to challenge global giants, industry expectations from the Union Budget on semiconductors and AI, and Amazon’s decision to cut 16,000 jobs in its latest round of restructuring.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks find our comprehensive coverage on the India-European Union FTA - from scale of export opportunities, winners and losers, and consumer impact - we have you covered on all angles of this big development. Meanwhile, a Moneycontrol economists poll ahead of the Union Budget shows that uncertainties contributed by erratic US foreign policy have cast a shadow over positive trade developments. In other news, we report on India’s soaring chip ambitions, why Ericsson’s bullish on India and why increasing capital gains tax could send FPI’s packing. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down India’s ambitious semiconductor roadmap that targets 3nm and 2nm chip manufacturing under Semicon 2.0, and what it means for the startup ecosystem. We also look at how the next phase of Global Capability Centres will depend on Tier-2 city expansion and state-level execution. Plus, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s warning on powerful AI systems and the risks they pose. And finally, how the India–EU FTA could reshape electronics exports and global supply chains.

As WEF wraps up in Davos, Moneycontrol gets you the latest despatches from the event - find interviews with Infosys CEO Salil Parekh, Paolo Dal Cin (global lead for cybersecurity at Accenture) and Karnataka IB Minister MB Patil. In other news - the pressure continued on Indian stocks and the Rupee, local family run jewellery stores are feeling a liquidity squeeze, learn about the sweat and blood that went into making of the India-EU trade deal and how Ixigo was an unlikely gainer from IndiGo’s crisis. Also inside: an interview with Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the biggest startup and technology stories shaping the day. Juspay becomes 2026’s first unicorn after a $50 million funding round, signalling renewed momentum in fintech. Infosys outlines its plan to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27, even as AI reshapes IT services. Accenture announces a new physical AI security lab in Bengaluru. And from Kumbakonam, we report on Zoho’s expansion plans and the launch of its AI-native ERP platform.