Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Founder & CEO, Paytm
Fintech & paymentsTurned a mobile recharge service into a household name in Indian digital payments.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma built Paytm from a mobile recharge and bill-payment service into one of the most recognised names in Indian digital finance.
What they built
As smartphones and then UPI spread across India, Paytm expanded from wallets into payments, commerce and a range of financial services, reaching merchants and consumers in cities and small towns alike.
Why it matters for India
Paytm's rise tracked India's own leap into digital payments, and its story — including the scrutiny that comes with scale — is a defining chapter of the country's fintech decade.