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In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down what made Urban Company’s IPO a standout, with nearly 109x subscription, as it makes a blockbuster D-Street debut. We also look at Groww’s founders pocketing Rs 614 crore in incentives ahead of its IPO, why Peter Thiel-backed Sentient AI is taking on OpenAI with its open-source AGI platform, and how FinBox raised $40 million from WestBridge Capital to expand its digital credit infrastructure. Stay tuned for the day’s biggest startup and tech updates.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks, learn about a stunning confession from the former Gameskraft CFO. Also find our reportage on GST - from the breather for the pharma sector to the notification on rates for bricks and tobacco products. On the eve of PM Modi’s birthday, find our special coverage on his reforms playbook and take a glimpse into the man behind the politician. Also tune in for: more IPO news, what’s behind the Northeast’s rise and a note for taxpayers.

On this episode of Tech 3 podcast, we bring you details about one of India’s most awaited fintech IPO, Groww, a wild story about a former CFO of Gameskraft, why American companies continue to set up shop in India, Nothing’s Nikhil Kamath connection and why Blackbuck founder Rajesh Yabaji is frustrated with the infamous ORR Tech corridor in Bengaluru.

Danish brewer Carlsberg is exploring an IPO for its India unit. Swiggy to debut new app Toing in Pune. Electronics contract manufacturers and non luxury hotels segment are bullish on growth. There is a surge in investors’ appetite for Indian AI startups. And, a chaotic day for income tax returns filers. Find our reportage on all this and more in the latest edition of Money control Editor’s picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down why Zomato’s parent, Eternal, is becoming a mutual fund favourite, Swiggy’s fresh bet on students with its new budget app Toing, and Groww’s plan to list at a $9 billion valuation. We also track the seed-funding frenzy among Indian AI startups, Ola Electric’s Rs 400-crore PLI claim for FY25, and how esports is drawing brands like Tesla, Red Bull, and Bisleri after regulatory clarity reshaped the gaming landscape.

In this edition we track Sebi’s eased IPO norms and how investment banks are capitalising on the rising trend of companies going public. Find an analysis of how far Apple has deepened sourcing from India, an opinion piece on how Indian IT should navigate the current geopolitical and technological changes and how recent events shrink America’s status as a reliable security partner. Besides more news from the world of business, also check out the MC Insider where we capture some interesting corporate gossip.

Embedded payments are revolutionizing the financial landscape by integrating payment solutions into everyday platforms. Moreover, the sector has huge potential to reach a market size of around $25 billion by 2030. Comviva is shaping this transformation with solutions like its mobiquity ONE platform to deliver secure, frictionless experiences. In this episode, we are joined by Srinivas Nidugondi from Comviva, who shared that ensuring the flow is seamless. User interface is of importance now so that user faces less hurdles while transacting. He underlined that to expand the scope of embedded payments, the challenges that digital is not secure need to be addressed. Listen in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack Swiggy Instamart’s record growth and CEO Sriharsha Majety’s outlook for quick commerce, as Urban Company’s IPO gets 103 times subscription on final day. We also break down Apple’s growing but still modest India supplier base and what it means for local manufacturing. Plus, a deep dive into TCS and C-DAC’s sovereign cloud partnership that could shape India’s digital future. And to wrap it up, some box office magic from Malayalam cinema.

Nifty looks set to wrap up the week on a strong note after seven straight sessions of gains, with GIFT Nifty signaling a firm start and global markets buoyed by rising expectations of a US Fed rate cut next week. In today’s episode we track all the big movers—Infosys after announcing its biggest-ever Rs 18,000-crore share buyback, SEBI board meet agenda, the August inflation print that may break a nine-month downtrend, and the government’s two-day PSU bank ‘Manthan’ meet where consolidation and AI adoption are on the agenda. 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. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast

In this edition we track India’s progress on trade deals with the European Union and the United States, Apple’s price hike over the years, and an 8-year trend of falling dependency on H1B visas for Indian IT companies. Also find, a Moneycontrol exclusive with Dabur CEO Mohit Malhotra. Also inside: Cyber audits for MSMEs, Bollywood’s fight against deepfakes and India’s first all-AI band, Trilok.