Mumbai, Oct 9: Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma was recently spotted travelling on the Mumbai Metro on his way to the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025, drawing attention for his approachable and grounded demeanor.
A commuter, Partha, shared a selfie with Sharma on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “Bumped into @vijayshekhar sir in Metro today. So polite and humble. Spoke a word or two about the government not opening APIs for Metro Line 3 felt cool.” The post gained traction after Paytm reshared it, captioning, “How often do you bump into the man behind India’s mobile payments on the Metro? Here’s our founder @vijayshekhar on his way to the Global Fintech Festival.”
Later at the Global Fintech Festival, Sharma unveiled the Paytm AI Soundbox, India’s first AI-powered payment device, which goes beyond announcing payments to provide instant business insights, transaction summaries, and intelligent assistance for merchants.
Speaking at the event, Sharma highlighted India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence and its potential to empower small and medium businesses. He emphasised Paytm’s vision of making advanced technology inclusive and reliable, ensuring innovations built in India serve millions across the country.
From a humble metro commute to unveiling cutting-edge AI fintech solutions, Vijay Shekhar Sharma demonstrated that humility and innovation can go hand in hand, embodying the spirit behind Paytm’s journey.