5085: India fights energy crunch, Iran war impact spreads & trade talks slow down | MC Editor's Picks

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks our correspondents unpack India’s response to the energy crunch caused by the war in Iran and how the prolonged fighting has begun spilling into other sectors of the economy. Also inside: companies scramble to secure gas share, dealmaking continues, PLI scheme for mobile phones soon, trade talks slow down and box office pins its hopes on Dhurandhar sequel. Tune in for all this and more!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the high-stakes $2 billion bidding war for RCB between top investors, and how IPL teams are turning into premium assets. We also dive into Nvidia’s new AI coalition featuring India’s Sarvam and its $1 trillion chip demand projection. Plus, how West Asia tensions are pushing data centre investments toward India, and what the next phase of India’s PLI scheme could mean for electronics manufacturing.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we find out how India’s Iran diplomacy is paying off as tankers begin moving through the Strait of Hormuz easing immediate bottlenecks. We also have the details on how India is planning to secure its fertilizer supply ahead of the Kharif season. Tracking the markets, our reporters uncover how they have steadied after war related volatility and despite the welcome change, why companies are cautious about tapping the capital markets. All this and more inside!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, PhonePe pauses its planned $1.3 billion IPO as global market volatility linked to the West Asia conflict dampens investor appetite. We also look at how many startups that listed in 2025 are now trading below their IPO price. Ola Electric is planning to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore by selling a minority stake in its battery arm, Ola Cell Technologies. And Temasek and ChrysCapital have been shortlisted in EQT’s stake sale process for healthcare tech firm CitiusTech.

The green economy can drive India to its self-sufficiency goal. But structural challenges hinder this progress. Many green sectors are capital intensive. Finance, therefore, becomes critical to seed and scale these value chains. To brainstorm on the question - How India can remain competitive on green industries, we are joined on this episode of Unusual Suspects with host Gaurav Choudhury by Nagaraja Prakasam, Partner, Acumen; Advisor and Mentor-in-Residence at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore; Member, Investment Committee, IIT Madras Incubator; Mentor at CIIE, IIM Ahmedabad; Mirik Gogri, Head of Corporate Strategy, Aarti Industries; Founder, India’s Translational Research Initiative (ITRI); Principal, Spectrum Impact AND Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy, Co-founder & CEO, Sattva Consulting.

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we tell you how the ongoing US Israel-Iran war is reshaping corporate and economic strategy. Market volatility, inflation risk, energy security and more - our reporters bring you expert interviews and analysis that gives you the big picture, unpacking how the future may pan out in the event of a prolonged war. Also find the measures being taken to shield Indian citizens from the fallout of the crisis in West Asia. And finally, tune in for corporate shifts that are afoot amid the uncertainty. More inside!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen prepares to step down after an 18-year run leading the software giant. We look at how the West Asia conflict is prompting multinationals to reassess risks in the region and could shift more global capability centre operations to India. Razorpay outlines an AI-first approach for all new R&D initiatives as it prepares for a potential IPO. And the IT ministry questions tech platforms on bot accounts and AI-driven misinformation.

SabPaisa took shape after a few false starts but from its inception it was guided by one mindset - Taking the path less traveled. In this conversation, founder and CEO Kumar Manish tells us how patience became a moat, and helped convert slow to change PSU banks to digitally aware and literate partners. That set the foundation for a leap in SabPaisa’s growth momentum, which was accelerated by AI adoption. Tune in for a freewheeling chat on how setbacks only helped this CEO to come back stronger. Moneycontrol Journalists are not involved in creation of this article

In this edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks we tell you how Iraqi tankers navigated the Strait of Hormuz to bring much-needed crude to India, how quiet diplomacy played a role and what is the status of domestic energy security and the latest LPG supply situation. Also learn about the stock market’s reaction to the latest oil price surge and whether the strain on the rupee will last. Also inside: a renewed focus on living wills after the Supreme Court’s recent green signal to passive euthanasia.

In today’s episode of Moneycontrol’s Tech3 Podcast, we break down Blinkit raising ₹450 crore from parent Eternal as the quick-commerce battle heats up with rivals Zepto and Swiggy also bulking up their war chests. We also look at why fintech startup Jupiter’s stake deal with SBM India collapsed, and what it means for neobanks trying to become full-fledged digital banks. Plus, over 1,000 engineering graduates are still waiting for offer letters from Tech Mahindra, nearly a year after campus placements. And finally, the National Stock Exchange moves closer to its long-awaited IPO, appointing 20 merchant bankers and multiple global law firms for the proposed issue.