Mumbai, Oct 9 (NationPress) In a refreshing moment that captured the attention of many on X (formerly Twitter), Paytm's Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma was seen taking the Mumbai Metro while heading to the Global Fintech Festival (GFF) 2025.

A fellow commuter, Partha, shared a selfie and remarked, “Bumped into @vijayshekhar sir in Metro today. So polite and humble. Spoke a word or two about the government not opening APIs for the metro line 3 — felt cool.”

The post gained momentum after Paytm reshared it with the caption, “How often do you bump into the man behind India’s mobile payments on the Metro? Here’s our founder @vijayshekhar on his way to the Global Fintech Festival.”

Recognized for his humility and dedication to technology developed in India, Sharma’s unpretentious metro journey garnered admiration from audiences who praised his grounded demeanor and accessibility.

Later that day at the Global Fintech Festival, Sharma introduced the Paytm AI Soundbox, India’s first AI-powered payment Soundbox that signifies a new chapter in fintech innovation. This device surpasses the mere announcement of payments by delivering instant business insights, transaction summaries, and intelligent assistance for merchants.

During his address at the event, Sharma spotlighted India’s emerging leadership in artificial intelligence and its potential to empower small and medium enterprises. He stressed Paytm’s mission of making advanced technology inclusive and reliable, ensuring that innovations developed in India continue to benefit millions across the nation.

From commuting on the metro to unveiling groundbreaking AI technology on a global platform, Vijay Shekhar Sharma demonstrated once again that humility and innovation can coexist, embodying the very essence that has influenced Paytm’s journey.