Innovators Playground by NPCI Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/innovators-playground-npci ‘Innovators Playground’ is a podcast series where we explore the cutting-edge innovations and insights shaping the future of technology. It brings conversations with leading founders, industry experts, and thinkers to inspire and inform youth around the world. NPCI 1abeedaf-1445-5115-bf23-dae037b14c6f yes NPCI Innovators Playground Podcast Trailer en Fri, 22 May 2026 17:24:35 +0530 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:25:16 +0530 https://www.npci.org.in/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/eMHgG3gX-bdtpo1xaUGl-tdCONFm0MPuF405dc09dec/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZWEx/ZTRkMzg1ZGM1OWUw/OTA3OTEzOWY3MzJh/MzJkZC5wbmc.jpg Innovators Playground by NPCI https://www.npci.org.in/ episodic National Payments Corporation of India ‘Innovators Playground’ is a podcast series where we explore the cutting-edge innovations and insights shaping the future of technology. It brings conversations with leading founders, industry experts, and thinkers to inspire and inform youth around the world. ‘Innovators Playground’ is a podcast series where we explore the cutting-edge innovations and insights shaping the future of technology. razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india National Payments Corporation of India communications@npci.org.in No No Can India Build Its Own AI Destiny? | Sridhar Vembu X Dilip Asbe 10 10 Can India Build Its Own AI Destiny? | Sridhar Vembu X Dilip Asbe full 0ff6e8a9-81db-46da-8716-8392b94e9646 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54a677db In this episode of NPCI’s Innovators Playground Podcast, @Dilip Asbe sits down with @Sridhar Vembu, Co-founder and Chief Scientist, @Zoho, to unpack what it will take for India to build world class #AI technology that is self-reliant and designed for the next billion users. 

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

✅ What it takes to build deep technology from India: From building full stack infrastructure and data centres to investing in semiconductors, materials, and manufacturing, the conversation explores why technological self reliance is critical for India’s future

 

✅ Why India needs a different approach compared to West in AI innovation: Sridhar Vembu explains why India should focus on engineering efficiency, edge computing, and sustainable AI instead of competing in the global GPU spending race

 

✅ How rural India can become a global talent hub: Sridhar shares how Zoho is building high value engineering teams in small towns by focusing on learnability, practical training, and local talent rather than degrees alone

 

✅ How India can create affordable AI for the masses: From farmers to small businesses, the discussion explores why lowering the cost of AI inference will be key to unlocking large scale adoption across the country

 

✅ What the next generation of software will look like: From talking to databases in natural language to AI driven workflows that understand intent and automate tasks, the episode explores how software experiences are fundamentally changing

 

🎧 A must listen for engineers, founders and builders thinking about India’s technology future in an AI led world.

 

#NPCI #InnovatorsPlayground #SridharVembu #Zoho #AI #IndiaTech #DeepTech #DigitalIndia

]]> In this episode of NPCI’s Innovators Playground Podcast, @Dilip Asbe sits down with @Sridhar Vembu, Co-founder and Chief Scientist, @Zoho, to unpack what it will take for India to build world class #AI technology that is self-reliant and designed for the next billion users. 

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

✅ What it takes to build deep technology from India: From building full stack infrastructure and data centres to investing in semiconductors, materials, and manufacturing, the conversation explores why technological self reliance is critical for India’s future

 

✅ Why India needs a different approach compared to West in AI innovation: Sridhar Vembu explains why India should focus on engineering efficiency, edge computing, and sustainable AI instead of competing in the global GPU spending race

 

✅ How rural India can become a global talent hub: Sridhar shares how Zoho is building high value engineering teams in small towns by focusing on learnability, practical training, and local talent rather than degrees alone

 

✅ How India can create affordable AI for the masses: From farmers to small businesses, the discussion explores why lowering the cost of AI inference will be key to unlocking large scale adoption across the country

 

✅ What the next generation of software will look like: From talking to databases in natural language to AI driven workflows that understand intent and automate tasks, the episode explores how software experiences are fundamentally changing

 

🎧 A must listen for engineers, founders and builders thinking about India’s technology future in an AI led world.

 

#NPCI #InnovatorsPlayground #SridharVembu #Zoho #AI #IndiaTech #DeepTech #DigitalIndia

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:34 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 1775 In this episode of NPCI’s Innovators Playground Podcast, @Dilip Asbe sits down with @Sridhar Vembu, Co-founder and Chief Scientist, @Zoho, to unpack what it will take for India to build world class #AI technology that is self-reliant and designed for the next billion users. 

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

✅ What it takes to build deep technology from India: From building full stack infrastructure and data centres to investing in semiconductors, materials, and manufacturing, the conversation explores why technological self reliance is critical for India’s future

 

✅ Why India needs a different approach compared to West in AI innovation: Sridhar Vembu explains why India should focus on engineering efficiency, edge computing, and sustainable AI instead of competing in the global GPU spending race

 

✅ How rural India can become a global talent hub: Sridhar shares how Zoho is building high value engineering teams in small towns by focusing on learnability, practical training, and local talent rather than degrees alone

 

✅ How India can create affordable AI for the masses: From farmers to small businesses, the discussion explores why lowering the cost of AI inference will be key to unlocking large scale adoption across the country

 

✅ What the next generation of software will look like: From talking to databases in natural language to AI driven workflows that understand intent and automate tasks, the episode explores how software experiences are fundamentally changing

 

🎧 A must listen for engineers, founders and builders thinking about India’s technology future in an AI led world.

 

#NPCI #InnovatorsPlayground #SridharVembu #Zoho #AI #IndiaTech #DeepTech #DigitalIndia

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No The Anti-Playbook for Techies: In The AI-Led World | Paras Chopra X Dilip Asbe 9 9 The Anti-Playbook for Techies: In The AI-Led World | Paras Chopra X Dilip Asbe full 26e09ae1-a20f-4e7d-a702-f943cb6e0f5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5193b5af In this episode of Innovators Playground, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, sits down with Paras Chopra, Founder, Wingify and Lossfunk, to unpack what it takes to build, think, and stay relevant in an AI led world that is rewriting the rules faster than we realise.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

✅ Why choosing your own path matters more than following the system

Paras shares how bootstrapping Wingify helped him stay focused on long term thinking, build without external pressure, and optimise for meaningful work rather than just outcomes

 

✅ What it really takes to build world class products from India

From serving a global customer base with an India based team to obsessing over the smallest details, the conversation breaks down how culture and standards define quality

 

✅ Why India cannot win by playing catch up in AI

A sharp perspective on why competing on the same path as global leaders may not work, and why original thinking and foundational research are critical for leadership

 

✅ The uncomfortable truth about AI and the future of work

As intelligence becomes increasingly commoditised, the discussion explores what will truly differentiate individuals in the years ahead

 

✅ What engineers should focus on in a rapidly changing world

Less about chasing trends and more about building resilience, curiosity, and the ability to continuously learn and adapt

 

🎧 A must listen for engineers, founders, and builders navigating the realities of an AI led world.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> In this episode of Innovators Playground, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, sits down with Paras Chopra, Founder, Wingify and Lossfunk, to unpack what it takes to build, think, and stay relevant in an AI led world that is rewriting the rules faster than we realise.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

✅ Why choosing your own path matters more than following the system

Paras shares how bootstrapping Wingify helped him stay focused on long term thinking, build without external pressure, and optimise for meaningful work rather than just outcomes

 

✅ What it really takes to build world class products from India

From serving a global customer base with an India based team to obsessing over the smallest details, the conversation breaks down how culture and standards define quality

 

✅ Why India cannot win by playing catch up in AI

A sharp perspective on why competing on the same path as global leaders may not work, and why original thinking and foundational research are critical for leadership

 

✅ The uncomfortable truth about AI and the future of work

As intelligence becomes increasingly commoditised, the discussion explores what will truly differentiate individuals in the years ahead

 

✅ What engineers should focus on in a rapidly changing world

Less about chasing trends and more about building resilience, curiosity, and the ability to continuously learn and adapt

 

🎧 A must listen for engineers, founders, and builders navigating the realities of an AI led world.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 1449 In this episode of Innovators Playground, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, sits down with Paras Chopra, Founder, Wingify and Lossfunk, to unpack what it takes to build, think, and stay relevant in an AI led world that is rewriting the rules faster than we realise.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

✅ Why choosing your own path matters more than following the system

Paras shares how bootstrapping Wingify helped him stay focused on long term thinking, build without external pressure, and optimise for meaningful work rather than just outcomes

 

✅ What it really takes to build world class products from India

From serving a global customer base with an India based team to obsessing over the smallest details, the conversation breaks down how culture and standards define quality

 

✅ Why India cannot win by playing catch up in AI

A sharp perspective on why competing on the same path as global leaders may not work, and why original thinking and foundational research are critical for leadership

 

✅ The uncomfortable truth about AI and the future of work

As intelligence becomes increasingly commoditised, the discussion explores what will truly differentiate individuals in the years ahead

 

✅ What engineers should focus on in a rapidly changing world

Less about chasing trends and more about building resilience, curiosity, and the ability to continuously learn and adapt

 

🎧 A must listen for engineers, founders, and builders navigating the realities of an AI led world.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No slice’s Leap: From Fintech Disruptor to India’s Next Big Bank | Rajan Bajaj X Dilip Asbe 8 8 slice’s Leap: From Fintech Disruptor to India’s Next Big Bank | Rajan Bajaj X Dilip Asbe full a9820953-3c6e-49ba-831a-aaf380f71d41 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57cfb11d In this episode of Innovators Playground, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, sits down with Rajan Bajaj, Founder and ED, slice, for a candid conversation on how a fintech company is rethinking banking itself, from core technology and credit models to AI, UPI, and population scale design.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

What it means to build a banking stack in house:
A rare inside look at why slice chose to build its core banking stack in house, how microservices change speed, resilience, and cost economics, and what traditional banks underestimate when they rely on monolithic systems


Why building for the first time users creates the best bank for everyone: How designing credit, onboarding, and risk systems for first time and small ticket users forces fundamentally better product, underwriting, and automation decisions that scale effortlessly to mainstream and affluent users as well

 

How Credit via UPI is converging into a new financial primitive:
Why Credit card on UPI is not just a new feature but a structural shift in how India will distribute credit, reduce acquisition costs, expand merchant acceptance, and bring hundreds of millions into formal credit for the first time

 

Where AI actually matters in banking at scale:
Beyond hype, how AI is already replacing large parts of operations, risk checks, customer service, and repayments, and why voice led, multilingual, AI driven interfaces will define the next phase of banking for India

🎧 A must listen for engineers, product leaders, and fintech founders building for India’s next decade of growth.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> In this episode of Innovators Playground, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, sits down with Rajan Bajaj, Founder and ED, slice, for a candid conversation on how a fintech company is rethinking banking itself, from core technology and credit models to AI, UPI, and population scale design.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

What it means to build a banking stack in house:
A rare inside look at why slice chose to build its core banking stack in house, how microservices change speed, resilience, and cost economics, and what traditional banks underestimate when they rely on monolithic systems


Why building for the first time users creates the best bank for everyone: How designing credit, onboarding, and risk systems for first time and small ticket users forces fundamentally better product, underwriting, and automation decisions that scale effortlessly to mainstream and affluent users as well

 

How Credit via UPI is converging into a new financial primitive:
Why Credit card on UPI is not just a new feature but a structural shift in how India will distribute credit, reduce acquisition costs, expand merchant acceptance, and bring hundreds of millions into formal credit for the first time

 

Where AI actually matters in banking at scale:
Beyond hype, how AI is already replacing large parts of operations, risk checks, customer service, and repayments, and why voice led, multilingual, AI driven interfaces will define the next phase of banking for India

🎧 A must listen for engineers, product leaders, and fintech founders building for India’s next decade of growth.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 2062 In this episode of Innovators Playground, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, sits down with Rajan Bajaj, Founder and ED, slice, for a candid conversation on how a fintech company is rethinking banking itself, from core technology and credit models to AI, UPI, and population scale design.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:

 

What it means to build a banking stack in house:
A rare inside look at why slice chose to build its core banking stack in house, how microservices change speed, resilience, and cost economics, and what traditional banks underestimate when they rely on monolithic systems


Why building for the first time users creates the best bank for everyone: How designing credit, onboarding, and risk systems for first time and small ticket users forces fundamentally better product, underwriting, and automation decisions that scale effortlessly to mainstream and affluent users as well

 

How Credit via UPI is converging into a new financial primitive:
Why Credit card on UPI is not just a new feature but a structural shift in how India will distribute credit, reduce acquisition costs, expand merchant acceptance, and bring hundreds of millions into formal credit for the first time

 

Where AI actually matters in banking at scale:
Beyond hype, how AI is already replacing large parts of operations, risk checks, customer service, and repayments, and why voice led, multilingual, AI driven interfaces will define the next phase of banking for India

🎧 A must listen for engineers, product leaders, and fintech founders building for India’s next decade of growth.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No Engineering Groww with Lalit Keshre: Lessons on scale, simplicity and smart tech choices | Lalit Keshre X Dilip Asbe 7 7 Engineering Groww with Lalit Keshre: Lessons on scale, simplicity and smart tech choices | Lalit Keshre X Dilip Asbe full 73aeed3c-2db7-449d-b793-fa2150397f79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/501b92b3 In this episode of Innovators Playground Podcast by NPCI, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, speaks with Lalit Keshre, Co Founder and CEO, Groww, on how Groww built for scale using time tested open source, why simplicity takes constant defence, and what smart tech choices look like when growth is fast and stakes are high.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:
✅ Open Source as a growth engine: How Groww’s platform was built on time tested open source foundations like Kubernetes and Kafka and why reliability and security demand proven communities over shiny new tools
✅ First principles of tech choices: Why Groww invested early in in house infrastructure and microservices, what they learned from distributed monolith complexity, and how they corrected course
✅ Protecting simplicity at scale: How Groww uses a platform layer that standardises core services for multiple product pods, helping teams ship fast without each team rebuilding resilience from scratch
✅ India’s DPI story and what comes next: A founder’s perspective on how Aadhaar, digital onboarding, KYC, and UPI enabled Groww’s journey and why the next wave will be shaped by engineering talent, platforms, and responsible inclusive innovation

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends engineering depth with founder clarity on what it takes to build products and platforms for India at scale.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> In this episode of Innovators Playground Podcast by NPCI, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, speaks with Lalit Keshre, Co Founder and CEO, Groww, on how Groww built for scale using time tested open source, why simplicity takes constant defence, and what smart tech choices look like when growth is fast and stakes are high.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:
✅ Open Source as a growth engine: How Groww’s platform was built on time tested open source foundations like Kubernetes and Kafka and why reliability and security demand proven communities over shiny new tools
✅ First principles of tech choices: Why Groww invested early in in house infrastructure and microservices, what they learned from distributed monolith complexity, and how they corrected course
✅ Protecting simplicity at scale: How Groww uses a platform layer that standardises core services for multiple product pods, helping teams ship fast without each team rebuilding resilience from scratch
✅ India’s DPI story and what comes next: A founder’s perspective on how Aadhaar, digital onboarding, KYC, and UPI enabled Groww’s journey and why the next wave will be shaped by engineering talent, platforms, and responsible inclusive innovation

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends engineering depth with founder clarity on what it takes to build products and platforms for India at scale.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 2662 In this episode of Innovators Playground Podcast by NPCI, Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, speaks with Lalit Keshre, Co Founder and CEO, Groww, on how Groww built for scale using time tested open source, why simplicity takes constant defence, and what smart tech choices look like when growth is fast and stakes are high.

 

Here is what the episode dives into:
✅ Open Source as a growth engine: How Groww’s platform was built on time tested open source foundations like Kubernetes and Kafka and why reliability and security demand proven communities over shiny new tools
✅ First principles of tech choices: Why Groww invested early in in house infrastructure and microservices, what they learned from distributed monolith complexity, and how they corrected course
✅ Protecting simplicity at scale: How Groww uses a platform layer that standardises core services for multiple product pods, helping teams ship fast without each team rebuilding resilience from scratch
✅ India’s DPI story and what comes next: A founder’s perspective on how Aadhaar, digital onboarding, KYC, and UPI enabled Groww’s journey and why the next wave will be shaped by engineering talent, platforms, and responsible inclusive innovation

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that blends engineering depth with founder clarity on what it takes to build products and platforms for India at scale.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No Reimagining Global Payments: PayPal's Vision For AI, Innovation, And Agentic Commerce | Alex Chriss X Dilip Asbe 6 6 Reimagining Global Payments: PayPal's Vision For AI, Innovation, And Agentic Commerce | Alex Chriss X Dilip Asbe full 80d8a3f0-342b-42fd-bbe9-a5fb6cd31814 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47bb55bf In this episode of Innovators Playground Podcast by NPCI, we welcome our first global guest, Alex Chriss, President and CEO of PayPal, in a wide-ranging conversation with Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, on the future of global commerce, AI-led experiences, trust at scale, and the next stage of cross-border payments.

 

Here’s what the episode dives into:

✅ Building a Borderless Economy – How PayPal enables $2 trillion+ in annual movement and solves for trust, safety, and regulation across 200+ markets

✅ NPCI International × PayPal Partnership – How PayPal’s partnership with @NPCI International, through the integration of @UPI with @PayPal World, can lower friction, expand access, and create new pathways for consumers and small businesses worldwide 

✅ Rise of Agentic Commerce – Why AI-led shopping, personalised journeys, remote MCP servers, and verified catalogues will change how people buy and sell

✅ Stablecoins – How the evolving digital currency frameworks can make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent

✅ Leading at Global Scale – Balancing innovation and stability while supporting 40M+ merchants and navigating fraud, customer protection, and instant money movement

 

🎧 Tune in to explore how NPCI and PayPal are shaping a more connected, efficient, and intelligent payment ecosystem for the world.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> In this episode of Innovators Playground Podcast by NPCI, we welcome our first global guest, Alex Chriss, President and CEO of PayPal, in a wide-ranging conversation with Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, on the future of global commerce, AI-led experiences, trust at scale, and the next stage of cross-border payments.

 

Here’s what the episode dives into:

✅ Building a Borderless Economy – How PayPal enables $2 trillion+ in annual movement and solves for trust, safety, and regulation across 200+ markets

✅ NPCI International × PayPal Partnership – How PayPal’s partnership with @NPCI International, through the integration of @UPI with @PayPal World, can lower friction, expand access, and create new pathways for consumers and small businesses worldwide 

✅ Rise of Agentic Commerce – Why AI-led shopping, personalised journeys, remote MCP servers, and verified catalogues will change how people buy and sell

✅ Stablecoins – How the evolving digital currency frameworks can make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent

✅ Leading at Global Scale – Balancing innovation and stability while supporting 40M+ merchants and navigating fraud, customer protection, and instant money movement

 

🎧 Tune in to explore how NPCI and PayPal are shaping a more connected, efficient, and intelligent payment ecosystem for the world.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 2268 In this episode of Innovators Playground Podcast by NPCI, we welcome our first global guest, Alex Chriss, President and CEO of PayPal, in a wide-ranging conversation with Dilip Asbe, MD and CEO, NPCI, on the future of global commerce, AI-led experiences, trust at scale, and the next stage of cross-border payments.

 

Here’s what the episode dives into:

✅ Building a Borderless Economy – How PayPal enables $2 trillion+ in annual movement and solves for trust, safety, and regulation across 200+ markets

✅ NPCI International × PayPal Partnership – How PayPal’s partnership with @NPCI International, through the integration of @UPI with @PayPal World, can lower friction, expand access, and create new pathways for consumers and small businesses worldwide 

✅ Rise of Agentic Commerce – Why AI-led shopping, personalised journeys, remote MCP servers, and verified catalogues will change how people buy and sell

✅ Stablecoins – How the evolving digital currency frameworks can make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and more transparent

✅ Leading at Global Scale – Balancing innovation and stability while supporting 40M+ merchants and navigating fraud, customer protection, and instant money movement

 

🎧 Tune in to explore how NPCI and PayPal are shaping a more connected, efficient, and intelligent payment ecosystem for the world.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No More Than a Bank: How SBI Shapes India's Future | C S Setty X Dilip Asbe 5 5 More Than a Bank: How SBI Shapes India's Future | C S Setty X Dilip Asbe full aa19bf9c-f1f6-44c9-93ac-bacdf0b19c47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/682d7250 In this special episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Mr. C S Setty, Chairman of State Bank of India, joins Dilip Asbe for a rare insider look at how SBI is reimagining banking at national scale, from village touchpoints to AI-driven risk systems and global ambitions.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ High-Tech + High-Touch Banking - how SBI is fusing AI, predictive risk models, and YONO 2.0’s omni-channel experience with human trust

✅ Scaling India’s Financial Backbone - serving 520M+ customers through 1.6 lakh+ touchpoints and 140+ patented AI/ML models

✅ Driving Viksit Bharat 2047 - financing new-age sectors like semiconductors & green energy while powering financial inclusion

✅ Leading Through Complexity - lessons from steering India’s biggest bank across disruption, regulation, and global expansion

 

🎧 Listen now for a masterclass in building and leading the institution that moves India’s economy.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> In this special episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Mr. C S Setty, Chairman of State Bank of India, joins Dilip Asbe for a rare insider look at how SBI is reimagining banking at national scale, from village touchpoints to AI-driven risk systems and global ambitions.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ High-Tech + High-Touch Banking - how SBI is fusing AI, predictive risk models, and YONO 2.0’s omni-channel experience with human trust

✅ Scaling India’s Financial Backbone - serving 520M+ customers through 1.6 lakh+ touchpoints and 140+ patented AI/ML models

✅ Driving Viksit Bharat 2047 - financing new-age sectors like semiconductors & green energy while powering financial inclusion

✅ Leading Through Complexity - lessons from steering India’s biggest bank across disruption, regulation, and global expansion

 

🎧 Listen now for a masterclass in building and leading the institution that moves India’s economy.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:08:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 2259 In this special episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Mr. C S Setty, Chairman of State Bank of India, joins Dilip Asbe for a rare insider look at how SBI is reimagining banking at national scale, from village touchpoints to AI-driven risk systems and global ambitions.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

✅ High-Tech + High-Touch Banking - how SBI is fusing AI, predictive risk models, and YONO 2.0’s omni-channel experience with human trust

✅ Scaling India’s Financial Backbone - serving 520M+ customers through 1.6 lakh+ touchpoints and 140+ patented AI/ML models

✅ Driving Viksit Bharat 2047 - financing new-age sectors like semiconductors & green energy while powering financial inclusion

✅ Leading Through Complexity - lessons from steering India’s biggest bank across disruption, regulation, and global expansion

 

🎧 Listen now for a masterclass in building and leading the institution that moves India’s economy.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No Future-Ready: A Playbook for Engineers and Dreamers | Kunal Shah X Dilip Asbe 4 4 Future-Ready: A Playbook for Engineers and Dreamers | Kunal Shah X Dilip Asbe full c90e6e46-b8c7-4591-a310-5306ae61bc1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/978cc7f6 What does it really take to build India’s future?

 

In Episode 4 of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Kunal Shah, Founder of CRED, joins Dilip Asbe for an unfiltered conversation on ambition, risk, AI, and the mindset to scale big.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

 

✅Why ambition is India’s biggest untapped resource

✅ How founders turn chaos into clarity

✅ Why risk-taking is essential to building for scale

✅ How AI can be a 100x productivity multiplier

✅ Why valuing time is central to becoming a developed nation

 

🎧 Tune in now for insights from one of India’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> What does it really take to build India’s future?

 

In Episode 4 of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Kunal Shah, Founder of CRED, joins Dilip Asbe for an unfiltered conversation on ambition, risk, AI, and the mindset to scale big.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

 

✅Why ambition is India’s biggest untapped resource

✅ How founders turn chaos into clarity

✅ Why risk-taking is essential to building for scale

✅ How AI can be a 100x productivity multiplier

✅ Why valuing time is central to becoming a developed nation

 

🎧 Tune in now for insights from one of India’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:05:02 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 3726 What does it really take to build India’s future?

 

In Episode 4 of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Kunal Shah, Founder of CRED, joins Dilip Asbe for an unfiltered conversation on ambition, risk, AI, and the mindset to scale big.

 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

 

✅Why ambition is India’s biggest untapped resource

✅ How founders turn chaos into clarity

✅ Why risk-taking is essential to building for scale

✅ How AI can be a 100x productivity multiplier

✅ Why valuing time is central to becoming a developed nation

 

🎧 Tune in now for insights from one of India’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Fintech, NPCI, CRED, OpenSource, Tech Leadership, fintech, payments, India, system design, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, ai, Kunal Shah, Dilip Asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, India startups, digital transformation, credit No India’s Digital Revolution: Pramod Varma X Dilip Asbe 3 3 India’s Digital Revolution: Pramod Varma X Dilip Asbe full b96bb49c-a541-4fca-bae5-32bc41678083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5bf260b In the third episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Dilip Asbe speaks with Dr. Pramod Varma, Former Chief Architect of India Stack, Co-Creator, Finternet & Beckn, to explore what it takes to engineer systems at billion-user scale.

 

Key takeaways:

• Advice for young engineers to move beyond coding into problem-solving and execution

• Principles behind building modular, resilient, and future-ready architecture

• Why protocol thinking is the key to scaling globally without central bottlenecks

• The vision for tokenizing real-world assets through the Internet initiative

• Lessons from Aadhaar, UPI, and India Stack on innovation at population scale

 

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass on technology, scale, and imagination shaping India’s digital future.

 

Follow NPCI on Social Media Handles:

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/npci_npci

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/npci_npci_/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/npci/

Website:

https://www.npci.org.in/

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> In the third episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Dilip Asbe speaks with Dr. Pramod Varma, Former Chief Architect of India Stack, Co-Creator, Finternet & Beckn, to explore what it takes to engineer systems at billion-user scale.

 

Key takeaways:

• Advice for young engineers to move beyond coding into problem-solving and execution

• Principles behind building modular, resilient, and future-ready architecture

• Why protocol thinking is the key to scaling globally without central bottlenecks

• The vision for tokenizing real-world assets through the Internet initiative

• Lessons from Aadhaar, UPI, and India Stack on innovation at population scale

 

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass on technology, scale, and imagination shaping India’s digital future.

 

Follow NPCI on Social Media Handles:

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/npci_npci

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/npci_npci_/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/npci/

Website:

https://www.npci.org.in/

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:01:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 3173 In the third episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Dilip Asbe speaks with Dr. Pramod Varma, Former Chief Architect of India Stack, Co-Creator, Finternet & Beckn, to explore what it takes to engineer systems at billion-user scale.

 

Key takeaways:

• Advice for young engineers to move beyond coding into problem-solving and execution

• Principles behind building modular, resilient, and future-ready architecture

• Why protocol thinking is the key to scaling globally without central bottlenecks

• The vision for tokenizing real-world assets through the Internet initiative

• Lessons from Aadhaar, UPI, and India Stack on innovation at population scale

 

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass on technology, scale, and imagination shaping India’s digital future.

 

Follow NPCI on Social Media Handles:

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/npci_npci

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/npci_npci_/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/npci/

Website:

https://www.npci.org.in/

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> India Stack, UPI, Aadhaar, Internet, Digital Public Infrastructure, Fintech, NPCI, Open Source, Tech Leadership, fintech, payments, India, system design, devops, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, cloud infrastructure, ai, engineering culture, Dilip Asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, payments technology, India startups, cybersecurity, digital transformation, National Payments Corporation of India No Scaling India’s Payments: Rahul Chari X Dilip Asbe 2 2 Scaling India’s Payments: Rahul Chari X Dilip Asbe full e03667d3-5e62-4547-abbf-eb38a7ae237f https://share.transistor.fm/s/2064130a In the second episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Dilip Asbe speaks with Rahul Chari, Co-founder & CTO of PhonePe, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to build and scale trusted technology for a billion-plus India. 

From the early chaos of Flipkart’s Big Billion Day to leading a fintech giant at the forefront of India’s digital revolution, Rahul shares candid reflections on building for scale, designing resilient systems, and staying ahead of the innovation curve.

Tune in to hear:

• How a foundational gap in India’s early digital infrastructure sparked the birth of PhonePe
 • The architectural and cultural principles behind building resilient, high-concurrency platforms for a billion-plus user base

• Extensibility of the UPI specs
 • Why AI is not just augmenting developers but redefining the role of software engineers
 • Rahul Chari’s perspective on nurturing engineering talent, decentralising learning, and building outside legacy institutions

 

Follow NPCI on Social Media Handles:

YouTube:  

https://www.youtube.com/npci_npci

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/npci_npci_/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/npci/

Website:

https://www.npci.org.in/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> In the second episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Dilip Asbe speaks with Rahul Chari, Co-founder & CTO of PhonePe, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to build and scale trusted technology for a billion-plus India. 

From the early chaos of Flipkart’s Big Billion Day to leading a fintech giant at the forefront of India’s digital revolution, Rahul shares candid reflections on building for scale, designing resilient systems, and staying ahead of the innovation curve.

Tune in to hear:

• How a foundational gap in India’s early digital infrastructure sparked the birth of PhonePe
 • The architectural and cultural principles behind building resilient, high-concurrency platforms for a billion-plus user base

• Extensibility of the UPI specs
 • Why AI is not just augmenting developers but redefining the role of software engineers
 • Rahul Chari’s perspective on nurturing engineering talent, decentralising learning, and building outside legacy institutions

 

Follow NPCI on Social Media Handles:

YouTube:  

https://www.youtube.com/npci_npci

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/npci_npci_/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/npci/

Website:

https://www.npci.org.in/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 1985 In the second episode of Innovators Playground by NPCI, Dilip Asbe speaks with Rahul Chari, Co-founder & CTO of PhonePe, for a deep dive into what it truly takes to build and scale trusted technology for a billion-plus India. 

From the early chaos of Flipkart’s Big Billion Day to leading a fintech giant at the forefront of India’s digital revolution, Rahul shares candid reflections on building for scale, designing resilient systems, and staying ahead of the innovation curve.

Tune in to hear:

• How a foundational gap in India’s early digital infrastructure sparked the birth of PhonePe
 • The architectural and cultural principles behind building resilient, high-concurrency platforms for a billion-plus user base

• Extensibility of the UPI specs
 • Why AI is not just augmenting developers but redefining the role of software engineers
 • Rahul Chari’s perspective on nurturing engineering talent, decentralising learning, and building outside legacy institutions

 

Follow NPCI on Social Media Handles:

YouTube:  

https://www.youtube.com/npci_npci

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/npci_npci_/

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/npci/

Website:

https://www.npci.org.in/

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this channel by the host and guests are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and do not constitute professional advice. The content provided does not claim to be exhaustive and does not cover all aspects of the topic discussed. Host and Guests do not necessarily subscribe the opinions expressed. Viewers are advised to conduct their own research and seek professional guidance for any specific concerns or questions.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No Building the future: Why AI Must Power Every Role: Harshil Mathur x Dilip Asbe 1 1 Building the future: Why AI Must Power Every Role: Harshil Mathur x Dilip Asbe full 8dc3a594-3a94-465e-bd0b-e751f8207d42 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7104c43e Innovators Playground is a podcast by NPCI that brings together sharp minds building the future of India’s digital economy. Each episode features conversations with founders, engineers, product leaders and technologists who are shaping how we live, work and pay in a tech-first world. This is not just a podcast about technology. It is about how innovation actually happens and what it takes to stay ahead.
 
 In this episode, Harshil Mathur, Co-founder and CEO of Razorpay, joins Dilip Asbe to discuss the future of tech talent, the role of AI across functions, and how open-source culture is influencing the way companies hire and build.
 
 Key discussion points
 • Why AI is not a function but a shift in mindset
 • The rise of ‘Human + AI’ across every role and domain
 • How GitHub is emerging as a filter for top tech talent
 • Open-source contributions as a differentiator for early-career professionals
 • What companies are really looking for in the next generation of engineers

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual host and guest and do not necessarily represent the official policies or positions of NPCI or any of its affiliate or group companies. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional counsel before making decisions based on the content presented. Neither the host nor the podcast producers shall be liable for any damages or losses arising from reliance on the information provided.

]]> Innovators Playground is a podcast by NPCI that brings together sharp minds building the future of India’s digital economy. Each episode features conversations with founders, engineers, product leaders and technologists who are shaping how we live, work and pay in a tech-first world. This is not just a podcast about technology. It is about how innovation actually happens and what it takes to stay ahead.
 
 In this episode, Harshil Mathur, Co-founder and CEO of Razorpay, joins Dilip Asbe to discuss the future of tech talent, the role of AI across functions, and how open-source culture is influencing the way companies hire and build.
 
 Key discussion points
 • Why AI is not a function but a shift in mindset
 • The rise of ‘Human + AI’ across every role and domain
 • How GitHub is emerging as a filter for top tech talent
 • Open-source contributions as a differentiator for early-career professionals
 • What companies are really looking for in the next generation of engineers

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual host and guest and do not necessarily represent the official policies or positions of NPCI or any of its affiliate or group companies. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional counsel before making decisions based on the content presented. Neither the host nor the podcast producers shall be liable for any damages or losses arising from reliance on the information provided.

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:01:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 2182 Innovators Playground is a podcast by NPCI that brings together sharp minds building the future of India’s digital economy. Each episode features conversations with founders, engineers, product leaders and technologists who are shaping how we live, work and pay in a tech-first world. This is not just a podcast about technology. It is about how innovation actually happens and what it takes to stay ahead.
 
 In this episode, Harshil Mathur, Co-founder and CEO of Razorpay, joins Dilip Asbe to discuss the future of tech talent, the role of AI across functions, and how open-source culture is influencing the way companies hire and build.
 
 Key discussion points
 • Why AI is not a function but a shift in mindset
 • The rise of ‘Human + AI’ across every role and domain
 • How GitHub is emerging as a filter for top tech talent
 • Open-source contributions as a differentiator for early-career professionals
 • What companies are really looking for in the next generation of engineers

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual host and guest and do not necessarily represent the official policies or positions of NPCI or any of its affiliate or group companies. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional counsel before making decisions based on the content presented. Neither the host nor the podcast producers shall be liable for any damages or losses arising from reliance on the information provided.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No NPCI Innovators Playground Podcast Trailer NPCI Innovators Playground Podcast Trailer trailer 0c8a8435-6d79-4383-a5c1-d00e3c783102 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b022409e This is where technology meets real-world impact. Innovators Playground is a podcast series that brings together builders, founders and engineers who are shaping the future of digital economy.
 
 In this trailer, get a glimpse of what’s coming… conversations on AI, open source, digital payments, system design, cloud infrastructure and everything in between. Whether you’re just out of college or growing your career in tech, this series helps you stay curious, stay relevant and stay ahead.
 
 What to expect:
 • Sharp conversations with industry leaders
 • Real insights on the future of work and tech
 • Ideas to help you build smarter, code better and think bigger
 
 Presented by NPCI, this is not just another tech podcast. This is a space to learn from those building what comes next.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual host and guest and do not necessarily represent the official policies or positions of NPCI or any of its affiliate or group companies. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional counsel before making decisions based on the content presented. Neither the host nor the podcast producers shall be liable for any damages or losses arising from reliance on the information provided.

]]> This is where technology meets real-world impact. Innovators Playground is a podcast series that brings together builders, founders and engineers who are shaping the future of digital economy.
 
 In this trailer, get a glimpse of what’s coming… conversations on AI, open source, digital payments, system design, cloud infrastructure and everything in between. Whether you’re just out of college or growing your career in tech, this series helps you stay curious, stay relevant and stay ahead.
 
 What to expect:
 • Sharp conversations with industry leaders
 • Real insights on the future of work and tech
 • Ideas to help you build smarter, code better and think bigger
 
 Presented by NPCI, this is not just another tech podcast. This is a space to learn from those building what comes next.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual host and guest and do not necessarily represent the official policies or positions of NPCI or any of its affiliate or group companies. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional counsel before making decisions based on the content presented. Neither the host nor the podcast producers shall be liable for any damages or losses arising from reliance on the information provided.

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0530 National Payments Corporation of India National Payments Corporation of India 94 This is where technology meets real-world impact. Innovators Playground is a podcast series that brings together builders, founders and engineers who are shaping the future of digital economy.
 
 In this trailer, get a glimpse of what’s coming… conversations on AI, open source, digital payments, system design, cloud infrastructure and everything in between. Whether you’re just out of college or growing your career in tech, this series helps you stay curious, stay relevant and stay ahead.
 
 What to expect:
 • Sharp conversations with industry leaders
 • Real insights on the future of work and tech
 • Ideas to help you build smarter, code better and think bigger
 
 Presented by NPCI, this is not just another tech podcast. This is a space to learn from those building what comes next.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individual host and guest and do not necessarily represent the official policies or positions of NPCI or any of its affiliate or group companies. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional, legal, or financial advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek appropriate professional counsel before making decisions based on the content presented. Neither the host nor the podcast producers shall be liable for any damages or losses arising from reliance on the information provided.

]]> razorpay, harshil mathur, fintech, payments, upi, india, reliability, system design, devops, site reliability engineering, startup, entrepreneurship, technology, open source, cloud infrastructure, downtime, incident management, anomaly detection, ai, engineering culture, dilip asbe, tech startup, tech podcast, hiring top talent, downtime management, payments technology, india startups, nvidia ai, cloud infrastructure, devops, cybersecurity, digital transformation, NPCI, npci, National Payments corporation of India, innovator, podcast, national payments corporation of india No