# 5171: Indian banks vs Apple Pay; Rapido outruns Uber; regional creators boom; TCS hikes sting some

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Podcast: [Moneycontrol Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/moneycontrol-podcast-471941)
Published: 2026-05-18T14:04:57+00:00
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Duration seconds: 415

## Resource

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Apple Pay’s India launch gets delayed as banks and Apple clash over transaction fees. Rapido races ahead of Uber and Ola with its bike-first and super app strategy. Brands increasingly turn to regional creators as Bharat-focused campaigns gain traction. And TCS employees report mixed outcomes in the latest appraisal cycle, with average hikes, restructuring changes and concerns over reduced pay.

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