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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.

Markets are likely to kick off the week on a muted note as Nifty looks to sustain momentum after Friday’s rate-cut-fuelled rally. In today’s episode of Market Minutes, host Nandita Khemka breaks down the key factors that could shape trade — from the Eternal block deal and ITC Hotels stake sale attracting marquee investors, to Biocon’s big restructuring move and Wakefit’s Rs 1,289-crore IPO launch. We also get you the latest on the IndiGo turbulence and what’s next after the DGCA’s show-cause notice. Globally, Japan’s economy shrinks more than expected in the third quarter, U.S. markets edge higher ahead of the Fed’s final policy meeting of 2025, and traders ramp up bets on an 88% probability of a December rate cut. Oil stays steady amid stalled Ukraine peace talks, and gold climbs 1% as Fed pivot hopes strengthen. In our Voice of the Day, Sonal Minhas of Prescient Capital shares insights on what the RBI’s latest rate cut means for equity markets and investor sentiment. Tune in for all this and more in Market Minutes — your morning podcast that brings you the top stories, stock movers, and global market cues to kickstart your trading day.

Moneycontrol investigates what went wrong with Indigo’s strategy, what the airline’s lower market cap could mean for investors and how India’s weak aviation market oversight led to the current crisis. Also find reportage on the RBI’s repo rate cut - our journalists have decoded the development, delivering insights into what led to the decision, its expected impact on your money and what the central bank’s outlook is likely to be going ahead. Listen in on the major developments on India-Russia diplomatic relations and get your updates on all the other latest news in today’s edition of Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we take you through the biggest stories of the day: Netflix signs a massive $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros Discovery’s studios, Meesho’s blockbuster 79X subscription as IPO frenzy sweeps the markets, Binance CEO Richard Teng says India is extremely critical for reaching a billion crypto users, and hyperlocal shakeouts hit ONDC as Pincode shuts to consumers. Plus, nationwide travel disruption as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights.

Moneycontrol unravels the flight disruption at Indigo, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s New Delhi visit, and the rupee volatility. Also find an exclusive interview with Google India head Preeti Lobana who tells us why India is a deeply critical market. Besides, we report on a massive cybersecurity push and the government’s probe into unfair trade practices at ride hailing giants. Tune in!

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the biggest stories in startup and tech. Nexus Venture Partners closes a $700 million fund as investor interest in AI steadily returns. Dream11 unveils its revamped app focused on sports entertainment built around creators and livestreamers, Regulators struggle to decode Ola and Uber’s pricing algorithms. The government prepares for a nationwide cybersecurity audit. And InMobi’s founders move to increase their stake ahead of a potential listing

Moneycontrol examines the rupee’s slide from all angles - from its impact on investors and industries to what this can entail for monetary policy. Also read about Indigo’s flight backlog, how a major decision has Meesho’s investors split, the latest on Sanchar Saathi app controversy & investor Michael Burry’s caution on the AI bubble - tune in to Moneycontrol editor’s picks for all this and more news.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the government’s rollback of the Sanchar Saathi pre installation plan, Meesho’s Valmo overtaking Delhivery in shipment volumes, and Uttar Pradesh’s aggressive pitch to become India’s semiconductor hub. We also track Ola Foods’ sudden pause in operations amid a broader portfolio rethink, plus a quick update on Pine Labs’ first quarterly numbers post listing.

Inside the day’s Moneycontrol Editor’s Picks: The uproar set off by Sanchar Saathi and views from experts and smartphone makers on the topic, Union New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi’s interview on India’s RE leadership, LTIMindtree’s CEO speaks on human mentored agentic AI and how the bots must qualify at performance reviews or get ‘fired’. Tune in for all this and more.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down four major stories shaping India’s tech and startup ecosystem. Deepinder Goyal’s wearables venture Temple is lining up a $50 million seed round, the government’s Sanchar Saathi mandate triggers a sharp privacy debate, Groww captures nearly half of all new SIP registrations in October, and Meesho’s IPO anchor book sees overwhelming demand with over 32 times oversubscription.