Paytm CEO: From Startup India To AI India, A New Era Begins

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of Paytm, said India is rapidly emerging as the global centre of artificial intelligence. He credited Narendra Modi for building strong momentum around AI and highlighted how the technology is moving from individual use to large-scale impact across sectors like finance, agriculture and healthcare. Sharma stressed that AI will drive financial inclusion, create new opportunities rather than job losses, and position India as a leader in building practical, world-class AI solutions.