4535: What's causing the UPI outages, ONDC's retail struggles and Andhra gives TCS land for a song| MC Tech3

The real estate sector in India has undergone significant transformation over the years, influenced by regulatory changes, market cycles, and evolving consumer preferences. From the early 2000s boom to the 2008 crash and the impact of the pandemic, developers face a constantly shifting landscape. As urbanisation and sustainability gain importance, the industry is adapting with trends such as smart homes and co-living spaces. However, this sector encounters both considerable risks and tremendous opportunities. In this episode, Mr. Ranjeeth Rathod, Managing Director of DRA Homes, shares insights on how developers are navigating this evolving landscape and more. Take a listen.

Motorola is the latest global player looking to make India a manufacturing base, joining the likes of Asus in betting big on Make-in-India. Also in focus: how China’s Boeing freeze may fast-track aircraft deliveries to Indian airlines, Flipkart’s return-to-office order, rising gold prices, and the government’s fresh disinvestment push. Plus, don’t miss the deep dive into India’s uphill climb in the global critical minerals race—and how South Indian cinema is quietly winning the Hindi heartland. Tune in

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Flipkart ends work-from-home and calls all staff back to office. Infosys Q4 earnings disappoint the Street, while CEO Salil Parekh’s pay grabs attention. HUL and Mamaearth call a temporary truce in their sunscreen ad battle. Plus, Medikabazaar’s founder is removed from the board over financial misreporting. Tune in for the latest headlines in tech and startup world.

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.