5275: Trump’s new H-1B fee may squeeze foreign hiring; Delhivery gives D2C brands a bigger festive bill; and Nilekani-led task force seeks ideas to overhaul India’s exams

5275: Trump’s new H-1B fee may squeeze foreign hiring; Delhivery gives D2C brands a bigger festive bill; and Nilekani-led task force seeks ideas to overhaul India’s exams

August 28, 2026 · 7 min · Episode 5275

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The episode discusses the implications of a new H-1B fee on foreign hiring, Delhivery's increased shipping costs for D2C brands, and a task force led by Nilekani seeking reforms in India's examination system.

In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we look at the proposed $103,000 H-1B fee and what it could mean for foreign tech hiring and international students. We also cover Delhivery’s higher shipping charges for D2C brands ahead of the festive season, the Centre’s public consultation on reforms to India’s examination system, and IndiGo Ventures’ investment in AI startup Sarvam as the airline explores AI across its operations.

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Organizations: Delhivery, IndiGo Ventures, Sarvam

Places: India

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