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Vijay Shekhar Sharma

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financetechnology1 year ago

"Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Denies Money Laundering Probe Amid Crisis"

Paytm's parent company, OCL, has denied any investigation by the Enforcement Directorate for anti-money laundering activities, stating that neither the company nor its CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma are being probed. The company emphasized its compliance with Indian laws and the seriousness with which it takes regulatory orders. Paytm also clarified that the recent RBI action on Paytm Payments Bank is part of an ongoing supervisory engagement and compliance process, urging stakeholders to refer to official sources for information. This comes after reports of a potential ED probe and RBI crackdown on Paytm Payments Bank over irregularities in KYC norms and related party transactions.

business1 year ago

"Paytm CEO Sharma Faces Regulatory Crisis as Shares Plummet 36%"

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of Paytm, is facing a major regulatory crisis as India's central bank ordered his banking arm to stop most operations due to non-compliances and supervisory concerns. This has led to a significant drop in Paytm's valuation and raised doubts about the company's future. Sharma, known for his rags-to-riches story and outspoken nature, is working to restore investor confidence and keep the operations running. Despite the challenges, he remains undeterred and committed to serving the nation in full compliance.

business2 years ago

Paytm Founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma Acquires $628 Million Stake from Ant Financial

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has acquired a 10.30% stake in the Indian financial services firm from Ant Financial, in a deal worth $628 million. The move is seen as an effort to reduce Paytm's exposure to the Chinese company. Sharma's stake in Paytm will increase to 19.42%, while Ant Financial's shareholding will decrease to 13.5%. The deal is being executed off-market, with no cash payment involved. Paytm's stock rose over 6.5% on the news.