"This Is Time To Be AI Bull": Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma On How AI Will Scale Startups By 10X

Speaking at the launch of ConsumerX Ventures, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma shared a bullish outlook on India’s local consumption-led economy, dismissing fears of global economic uncertainty or inflation slowing down digital transactions. Sharma emphasised that India is transitioning toward a premium customer market that prioritizes product quality over legacy brand names. Highlighting artificial intelligence as a massive "force multiplier," he explained how AI will scale customer trust and catapult digital payment volumes. He also called on new-age startup entrepreneurs to leverage tools like ESOPs to build highly employee-friendly companies and attract the best talent.