Paytm: HR News, Trends & Workplace Insights

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Updated on: Jun 2026

Industry

Paytm Trims Staff While Adding More AI Roles

Jun 13, 2026

Sonata Software Appoints Balaji Kumar as Chief HR Officer

Sonata Software has re-appointed Balaji Kumar as its Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO to strengt...

Appointments

Mar 19, 2026

Sonata Software Appoints Balaji Kumar as Chief HR Officer

Paytm Rewards Staff with Fresh ESOPs Worth Over Crore

One Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, has approved a fresh grant of over...

Compensation

Jan 30, 2026

Paytm Rewards Staff with Fresh ESOPs Worth Over Crore

Paytm Rewards Workforce with . Lakh Share Allotment

One Communications, the parent company of fintech major Paytm, has officially expanded its equity...

Compensation

Jan 6, 2026

Paytm Rewards Workforce with . Lakh Share Allotment

Layoffs

McKinsey Job Cuts Spark AI Debate as Paytm CEO Weighs In

Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma has sparked debate after publicly commenting on McKinsey & Company’s recent layoffs, which saw the consulting giant reduce its workforce by over 5,000 employees in the past 18 months. Vijay’s remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT are replacing traditional consultants, reshaping the industry’s […]

May 29, 2025

Appointments

Paytm Appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO – Middle East Business

Paytm (One97 Communications Limited) has appointed Ramana Kumar as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Middle East operations. Ramana, a seasoned fintech leader with over 20 years of experience, will spearhead Paytm’s growth strategy in the UAE and the broader Middle East. This appointment underscores Paytm’s vision of leveraging its expertise in digital payments, QR […]

May 23, 2025

Partnership

Paytm Integrates Perplexity’s AI Search to Boost Financial Accessibility

Paytm, a leading technology services and consulting company, has announced a strategic partnership with Perplexity AI, an AI-driven search engine. This collaboration aims to integrate AI-powered search features directly into the Paytm app. It will provide users with real-time insights into financial decisions, market trends, and everyday queries in local languages. The integration marks a […]

Feb 27, 2025

Compensation

Paytm Rewards Employees with 4 Lakh Shares in Latest ESOP

Paytm parent company, One97 Communications Limited, has announced the allocation of over 4 lakh equity shares to its employees under the Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP). This move is part of Paytm’s ongoing commitment to incentivize and retain its top talent, especially in a competitive market environment. ESOP Allocation Details and Impact The company has […]

Nov 9, 2024

Appointments

Paytm Appoints Narasinganallore Venkatesh in Leadership Role

In a significant development, One97 Communications Limited—the parent company of Paytm—has announced the appointment of Narasinganallore Venkatesh Srinivasan as the non-executive independent director of its wholly owned subsidiary, Paytm Money Limited (PML). This move underscores Paytm’s commitment to maintaining robust compliance and governance standards. Let’s delve into the details of this key appointment. New Roles […]

Aug 27, 2024

Appointments

Adobe appoints Swati Rustagi VP – Employee Experience

The global leader in digital media and digital marketing solutions, Adobe has appointed Swati Rustagi as Vice President – Employee Experience. With over 25 years of HR experience across FMCG, Healthcare, E-commerce, and Fintech, her experience spans various specialist and generalist roles in HR and the privilege to have worked across industry leaders in diverse […]

Jul 3, 2024

Layoffs

Paytm Employees Complain to Labour Ministry Over Layoffs

According to Moneycontrol, several employees of the fintech platform Paytm have filed a complaint to the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The complaint alleges that these employees were unlawfully terminated from their positions without being provided with any compensation. The report shows the serious nature of these allegations, bringing attention to potential issues within the […]

Jun 22, 2024

Layoffs

Paytm lays off employees to improve cost efficiency

One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, is implementing layoffs of an undisclosed number of employees as part of its restructuring efforts. This move aims to improve cost efficiency and streamline operations. The company has also committed to providing outplacement support to help the affected employees transition to new job opportunities. However, One97 Communications Limited […]

Jun 10, 2024

CHRO Move

Swati Rustagi quits Paytm as CHRO and is likely to join Adobe

According to Inc42, Swati Rustagi, Chief Human Resources Officer of an Indian multinational financial technology company, Paytm has resigned and currently serving her notice period. She will be joining Adobe. Her experience in Paytm spans across various specialties of Human Resources management such as Employee Relations, OD, Talent Management, L&D, and HR business partner roles. […]

Jun 1, 2024