5142: DK Shivakumar warns 50% jobs are at risk; NPCI meets Fintechs; and Delivery apps roll out heat shields for riders | Tech3

5142: DK Shivakumar warns 50% jobs are at risk; NPCI meets Fintechs; and Delivery apps roll out heat shields for riders | Tech3

April 29, 2026 · 6 min · Episode 5142

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The episode discusses the potential job risks due to AI, fintech developments, and safety measures for delivery workers.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, Cognizant reports steady growth but flags a cost reset with restructuring plans. Karnataka flags AI’s potential impact on jobs while pushing ahead with infrastructure and an AI City plan. NPCI explores giving smaller UPI apps early access to features to reduce market concentration. Heatwaves drive new safety measures for delivery workers across platforms. And Sahi raises $33 million as broking startups continue to attract investor interest.

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Organizations: Cognizant, NPCI, Sahi

Places: Karnataka

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