4532: Why UPI needs a backup, the AI funding rush, Meta’s big India plan, IAMAI’s bike taxi push| MC Tech3

In today's episode, everything from findings on Gensol Engineering now reaching BluSmart. We also cover Apple's record-breaking iPhone shipments in India, a Sebi roadblock for SpiceJet, and a bullish outlook from Ericsson's global CEO. Plus, why the US has become India's biggest export market, the sting of rising health and education costs despite slowing inflation, and China's strategic rare earth play. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Bhavya brings you the top stories in tech and startups: BluSmart suspends bookings amid a major shift to Uber, Wipro posts weak Q4 results with a cautious outlook, NPCI reveals what caused UPI’s longest outage in three years, and Zepto drops “Kiranakart” from its name ahead of a possible IPO. Tune in for a more updates on tech and startup world.

In this episode, we review Google’s Pixel 9a—a phone with impressive performance and AI features. We also compare it to Apple’s iPhone 16e in terms of value, performance, and ecosystem. Additionally, we discuss Apple’s new native call recording feature for iPhones, exploring its privacy implications and the delay in implementation. Tune in.

A 99 paisa land deal for TCS in Andhra Pradesh, a massive recovery in the stock market, and the latest on trade negotiations with the US and EU. Plus, a dive into India’s inflation dip, rising freighter costs for exporters, and a crackdown by the income tax department on proprietary trading firms. Tune in for the top stories.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we dive into the UPI outage over the weekend, exploring the root cause and the NPCI’s response. We also discuss ONDC's declining retail share and its shift towards mobility. Plus, Andhra Pradesh’s penny land deal with TCS and Lendingkart’s leadership shake-up as they appoint a new CEO. Lastly, we explore Bezu’s AI companions providing emotional support to users. Tune in for the latest in tech and startup news!

The 90-day pause on differential tariffs came as a breather for many countries. However, the growing trade war between US and China is expected to hurt economies with China looking at other markets for its exports. Many believe 90-day pause may create more issues than it resolves, with US policy in limbo affecting trade and business decisions. So, where does India stand in this? Listen to the conversation with Bipin Sapra, Tax Partner, EY India and Deepa Kumar, Head, Asia-Pacific Country Risk, S&P Global Market Intelligence.

In today's episode, from the Lodha brothers calling a truce in a long-running real estate feud, ArcelorMittal Nippon and its key import exemption, UPI's recent outages sparking concern among fintech leaders to govt's plan for disinvestment, how Trump's tariff war may pinch the American wallet, Southeast Asia eating intoChina'ss share of India's imports and more. Tune in.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we decode why IAMAI is urging Karnataka to collaborate on bike taxi rules, how Indian VCs are going all-in on AI startups, and what Meta is building with state governments on WhatsApp. Plus, we break down the recent UPI outages and why fintechs are calling for a backup plan through RBI’s NUE framework. Tune in for more updates from startup and tech world.

From the Indian stock market staying strong despite Trump’s tariff war, to robust SIP inflows, SBI’s UPI-related tech hiccups, and a price hike on goods in Karnataka—tune in for the top stories.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Zepto ropes in Bharti’s Akhil Gupta to power its IPO ambitions—amid key exits. Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua resigns from Swiggy’s board citing work commitments. And MoEngage considers shifting HQ to India, joining a growing list of SaaS players eyeing local IPOs. We also look into SBI’s lagging UPI performance. Tune in for your sharp daily fix of startup and tech news.