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Mindset, not size, limits small companies; AI is changing that: Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma

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YourStory · 14h ago

Mindset, not size, limits small companies; AI is changing that: Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, speaking at Shiprocket Shivir 2025, highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is empowering small businesses in India by enhancing their capabilities, traditionally limited by mindset rather than resources. AI is helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) overcome barriers to insights and operational efficiency, enabling them to scale faster. Sharma emphasized that AI acts like a business partner or CFO, bridging knowledge gaps and encouraging small businesses to think bigger and more expansively.

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