4516: Trump’s tariff blitz, mutual funds sell-off & Musk vs. India

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!

AI is making its way in smartphones, but is it truly useful or just a marketing buzzword? In this episode, we explore AI-powered features, voice assistants, and whether consumers want AI phones. Are these features enhancing user experience or just flashy add-ons? Tune in.

RBI flags concerns over Shapoorji Pallonji’s $3.3B deal, Zomato lets go of 600 employees, and Vadilal’s stock jumps 13% after a promoter settlement. Plus, India’s GST collections hit an 11-month high, car prices rise from April, and the US market reels from tariff jitters. Also, could Trump find a loophole for a third term? Tune in for all this and more.

In today’s episode of Moneycontrol's Tech3 Podcast, we discuss Zomato’s massive layoffs and its AI shift, Jar’s failed funding deal, Binny Bansal’s Rs 70 crore investment in Plaksha University’s deep-tech institute, Kusha Kapila’s foray into the shapewear market, and OpenAI’s groundbreaking $40 billion funding round. Tune in for the latest updates in tech and startups!

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is here. Thinner, more powerful, and cooler than ever. But is it a game-changer or just a small step up from the M3? ChatGPT can now remember past chats and adapt to your style. Is it game-changing or a step too far? We break it down.