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In a bizarre incident, Paytm CEO vijay shekhar sharma was targeted by a WhatsApp scammer impersonating him. The fraudster, using Sharma's name and picture, messaged Sharma himself, attempting to gain access to company financial information. Sharma cleverly engaged the scammer, exposing the poorly executed fraud attempt, leading to amusement and concern among online users.

Paytm has unearthed an over Rs 10 cr fraud following a probe into a large percentage of cashbacks earned by small merchants, and de-listed hundreds of sellers apart from sacking many employees. The company, which reportedly engaged consultancy firm EY to conduct the audit, found out that some sellers were colluding with junior employees to earn the cashbacks.

Paytm founder vijay shekhar sharma seems really miffed with serach giant Google. Firing another salvo at Google, Sharma tweeted saying that you can be the app you want in the world, condition is Google allows you to be. He 'quotes' Mahatama Gandhi in the tweet. "Be the app that, you want to see in the world. Condition: If only Google let’s you be. #GandhiJayanti," goes the tweet.

vijay shekhar sharma, the CEO of Paytm, held a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address regulatory concerns and compliance issues with the RBI. Paytm requested an extension beyond the February 29 deadline for ceasing banking services and sought clarity on license transfer for its wallet business and Fastag services. Despite these challenges, Paytm operates with multiple banking partners and pledges to ensure no disruptions for its merchant partners.

Bharti Enterprises CEO Sunil Bharti Mittal and PayTM founder vijay shekhar sharma were conferred honorary doctorates by Amity University.

Sharma said as the company has committed earlier, Paytm will post operational profit in the quarter ending September 2023.

Paytm has doubled down on its efforts to hire staff from smaller towns and allow them to continue working from those locations instead of moving to its offices in larger cities amid the pandemic, its founder vijay shekhar sharma said on Wednesday.

Shares of Paytm declined significantly in recent times due to volatile market conditions for high growth stocks, the company's CEO vijay shekhar sharma said on Wednesday. Sharma, the founder and CEO of One97 Communications that operates under the brand Paytm, also said the company expects to be breakeven in terms of operating EBITDA in the next six quarters.

Co-founder and CEO of Paytm vijay shekhar sharma was arrested and released on bail by Delhi Police last month for allegedly ramming his car into the official vehicle of South Delhi's Deputy Commissioner of Police.

vijay shekhar sharma, CEO of One97 Communications, addresses Paytm Payments Bank's regulatory concerns, highlighting board independence amid RBI restrictions. He emphasizes One97's stake and resignation as non-executive chairman.

Born to a school teacher father and a home maker mother in a small city in India's most populous Uttar Pradesh state, vijay shekhar sharma, who became India's youngest billionaire in 2017, still loves having tea at a roadside cart and often takes short morning walks to buy milk and bread.

Shareholders of One97 Communications, which operates under the Paytm brand, have approved the reappointment of vijay shekhar sharma as the managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, according to the scrutinizer report filed by the firm on Sunday.

vijay shekhar sharma, the founder of Paytm Payments Bank, has resigned as the non-executive chairman of the bank's board, following the Reserve Bank of India's restrictions on the bank's operations. Bhavesh Gupta, the nominee director of the bank's parent company, One97 Communications, has also stepped down. However, Sharma will continue to lead One97 Communications, and Paytm app will function as a third-party application provider for UPI transactions. The bank has appointed Srinivasan Sridhar, the former chairman of Central Bank of India, along with three others, as new board members.

The statement comes after, Noida police arrested three persons, including company’s spokeswoman Sonia Dhawan over allegations that they tried to blackmail Vijay for Rs 20 crore.

NPCI approves OCL as TPAP on UPI network. Paytm transitions to multi-bank model. vijay shekhar sharma thanks NPCI. Major banks provide payment services. Yes Bank to handle merchant acquisitions and autopay mandates.

vijay shekhar sharma, Paytm CEO, highlights concerns on AI-generated content's rise in social media, calling for features to distinguish human and AI posts. Reflecting on data showing 54% of LinkedIn posts now AI-created, Sharma's viral posts emphasize transparency and authenticity in digital interactions, spurring user debates on AI's role in online communication.

India's startup icon vijay shekhar sharma faces a severe regulatory crisis as Paytm's valuation plunges by $2 billion due to restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank of India. The ruling threatens significant disruptions to Paytm's business as its banking arm is ordered to stop most operations. Sharma is navigating this challenge to save his revolutionary digital payments firm.

The billionaire founder of Paytm faces a crucial test of investor confidence on Friday, when shareholders will decide whether they want him at the helm of a fintech pioneer that made one of the worst debuts in history.