AI at the Core: Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma Outlines Path to Sustainable Growth
In his annual letter to shareholders, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma laid out a sharp vision for the company’s future — one that is decisively AI-first, product-focused, and aimed at long-term profitability. “We are proud that our AI-led full-stack payment solution continues to redefine how millions of merchants accept payments, run their business, […]
Karnataka Vegetable Vendor Faces ₹29 Lakh GST Over Digital Payments

Haveri, Karnataka: A small vegetable vendor, Shankargouda, has received a shocking GST notice of ₹29 lakh for digital transactions amounting to ₹1.63 crore over the past four years — simply because he accepted UPI and wallet-based payments. Despite government rules stating that fresh, unprocessed vegetables are GST-exempt if bought directly from farmers, Shankargouda’s digital trail […]