4520: Juspay becomes India’s first unicorn of 2025, SaaS rebound, IT tariff troubles & Makhana mania| MC Tech3

In today’s episode of Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you exclusive updates from the Rising Bharat Summit 2025—featuring key voices from government and startups. We break down the newly notified PLI scheme for component manufacturing, GitHub’s massive developer growth in India, and Oxyzo’s financials. Plus, we spotlight Lahori Zeera’s big plans and The ePlane Company’s flying taxi prototype. All that and more.

Indian markets bleed amid global recession fears, but fare better than others. The Fed meets behind closed doors as investors brace for a pivot. China may flood India with cheap goods as US tariffs bite. Meanwhile, women investors are surging ahead in the Hindi heartland. Also on the radar: Nothing plans a ₹1,000 crore India investment, India shields dairy in US trade talks, and Lutyens' Delhi sees a new wave of elite buyers. Tune in!

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Juspay becomes India’s first unicorn of 2025 with a $60M round led by Kedaara Capital. SaaS startups see green shoots as AI drives fresh enterprise demand. But Indian IT faces tariff headwinds ahead of Q4 earnings. Plus, dry fruit brands Nutraj and Farmley are cooking up $40 million fundraises as makhana gains cult snack status. Tune in for today’s sharpest startup and tech stories.

From possible GST relief on textiles and footwear to rising global pressure on India's electronics exports, here's your quick audio roundup: Why SEBI is eyeing Gensol Engineering, the growing electronics challenge from Saudi and UAE, Trump's tariff storm and what it means for Indian trade, the impact on Indian IT and startup debates heating up. Tune in.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s critique of Indian startups sparks fiery rebuttals from Zepto’s Aadit Palicha, Ashneer Grover, and others. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s AI takes over interviews—grilling Gates, Ballmer, and Nadella in a hilarious tech nostalgia moment. Flipkart’s Sachin Bansal opens up about post-exit regrets and his new fintech dream. Plus, Trump’s tariff hike shakes up India’s IT sector. Tune in for all the updates from startup and tech world.

In this episode, we explore how philanthropy can advance gender equity through investment in early childhood development (ECD)—a sector heavily reliant on women’s unpaid and underpaid care work. Supriya Balakrishnan, Investment Director and India Head at LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) unpacks why ECD needs to be viewed through a gendered lens, highlighting the burden on women as both caregivers and frontline workers. She delves into the hidden cost of care work, the need to strengthen India’s Anganwadi system, and the critical funding gap limiting large-scale impact.

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs shake global trade—what it means for India. Mutual funds offload ₹16,000 crore in six sessions—should investors worry? Elon Musk’s X challenges the Indian government over censorship laws. India’s auto & jewellery sectors brace for US tariff shock. Is Salman Khan’s box office reign fading? Tune in for the top stories.

In today’s episode, we cover X Corp’s legal battle in India, the AI-driven future of Global Capability Centres, and fresh funding rounds for fintech startup Scapia, storytelling platform Pratilipi, and South Indian snack brand Sweet Karam Coffee. Plus, Lenskart’s Peyush Bansal shares his insights on “omni-customer” retail. Tune in for the latest in tech and startups!

Today's episode unpacks the biggest financial stories shaping markets, from India’s PMS managers bracing for Trump’s tariffs to foreign investors eyeing IPOs. We also spotlight Suven Life Sciences' bold bet on CNS drugs, Flipkart’s fintech ambitions, and why Delhiites are clocking the longest work hours. Plus, a special deep dive into Malta’s golden visa program—your potential gateway to Europe. Tune in!

In today’s episode of Tech3 by Moneycontrol, we break down the Karnataka High Court’s decision to suspend bike taxis, Flipkart’s fintech app Super.Money is soon becoming a unicorn, and UPI’s massive Rs 260 lakh crore transaction milestone. Plus, we dive into AI startup Composio's funding, and the booming lab-grown diamond market. Tune in for all the top tech and startup news!