Vijay Sharma

CEO & Founder, Paytm

Search every verified Vijay Sharma interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder and CEO of Paytm, has been speaking at multiple events in recent months about artificial intelligence, data privacy, and his company’s financial performance. At a TransUnion CIBIL conference in July 2026, Sharma described AI as a fundamental shift comparable to the early days of the internet, stating that businesses will be split between those leveraging AI and those that are not. He said Paytm is positioning itself as an “AI-first” company and argued that AI will reduce the cost of credit servicing and capital, expanding financial inclusion. On the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, Sharma said he views it as a right of the individual and a correct step for India, urging the industry to think like customers rather than businesses. He also noted that AI systems will need to understand regulatory boundaries like the DPDP Act. On Paytm’s Q1 FY2027 earnings call in June 2026, Sharma reported revenue growth of 28% year-over-year to ₹2,448 crore and the company’s highest-ever EBITDA of ₹203 crore, up 182% year-over-year. He said the company is seeing a turnaround in its consumer lending and postpaid businesses and is investing in marketing and product development. Separately, at the Republic Summit 2026, a different Vijay Sharma — Director of Corporate Affairs at Jindal Stainless — spoke about corrosion management as a national sustainability issue, stating that corrosion costs India an estimated 4% of GDP annually. The two individuals share the same name but are different people.