4557: Can India stand tall on critical minerals front?

From a big hike in minimum pensions to HDFC Bank catching up with Goldman Sachs in market cap, the diplomatic thaw in Canada-India ties, churn at Infosys, Hero’s big move at Ather Energy, and why gold and silver are making headlines this Akshaya Tritiya. Tune in for the big stories.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Big Tech companies face a steeper tax burden in India as settlement payments lose their deductible status. Infosys lets go of nearly 200 more trainees amid sluggish demand. Plus, Urban Company files for a blockbuster IPO with early investors eyeing big exits. Also in focus: Sedemac Mechatronics gears up for a potential public listing. Stay tuned for more updates from the tech and startup world.

US President Donald Trump earlier this month signed an order to wean the country away from China’s dominance in critical minerals. India has also been running a National Critical Minerals Mission to establish a hold in the space. But is it enough and can China’s new export control orders open the door for a China+1 strategy in the field? Tune in.

In today's episode, we cover the Indian government's move to relax investment rules for Chinese companies in specific sectors, Reliance Industries' strong earnings and stock surge, and Rajiv Bajaj's take on trade wars and leadership. We also dive into how Indian stock markets have historically reacted to Indo-Pak conflicts, rising cross-border travel from Pakistan, military calculations post-Pahalgam attack, and Neerja Birla's call to rethink hustle culture. Tune in.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down India’s new approach to Chinese investments in electronics, Ultrahuman’s surprising funding leap, YouTube’s new India head, Dailyhunt's audit lapses, and Assam’s bold plan for a Media City designed for influencers. Stay tuned for more news from the tech and startup world.

Three signals are shaping India’s markets. First, early Q4 earnings show pressure building on companies amid weak revenue growth. Second, Apple’s plan to move more iPhone production to India faces a new challenge: China’s clampdown on critical export equipment. And third, after the Pahalgam terror attack, markets remain surprisingly calm despite talk of military retaliation. Plus, Yes Bank’s turnaround playbook, AI’s growing grip on Google and Bollywood, and why IT hiring may be the only silver lining in a slow year. Tune in for the details.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we unpack the audit alarm bells ringing at Bizongo, Meesho’s explosive $6.2B GMV rise driven by Bharat, HP’s big bet on India for laptop manufacturing, and Google’s AI leap—now writing over 30% of its code. Tune in for sharp insights, fast facts in tech and startup world.

India's real estate is at a defining inflection point, shaped by a decade of regulatory reforms and now headed towards a future driven by micro-integrity, investor confidence, and platform-led growth. In this episode, Mr. Chirag Mehta, the founder of Arbour Investments, reflects on the new frontiers of the real estate sector, from the five structural shifts to capital stack evolution, urban core reconfigurations to platform capital, risk engineering, the role of technology and more. Tune in.

India puts the Indus Water Treaty on hold after the Pahalgam attack, a move with deep strategic and economic implications. Meanwhile, Bharat outpaces India in rural demand, Chinese stocks top Indian MFs' buy list, and FPIs exit India’s debt market. Also in today’s episode: OnePlus sets the stage for a premium India play.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Zomato’s food delivery CEO steps aside as Deepinder Goyal takes the reins. We also spotlight the rise of lean AI startups like Cursor and Lovable, generating millions in revenue with tiny teams and rewriting how tech businesses scale. Plus, The Sleep Company is in talks to raise Rs 500 crore as it takes on Wakefit in the booming mattress market. Tune in and get your daily startup and tech fix.