As 2025 draws to a close, it is the perfect moment to reflect on the remarkable milestones and recognitions that have shaped Paytm’s journey this year. It has been an exceptional period marked by prestigious national and international honours that reaffirm our position as a trailblazer in mobile payments, financial technology, AI-driven innovation, and workplace culture.
With over 50 distinguished awards earned across diverse categories, Paytm’s unwavering focus on innovation, customer-centricity, and fostering an inclusive work environment has been celebrated widely, underscoring our continued commitment to empowering millions of Indians and strengthening the nation’s digital economy.
Entrepreneur of the Year
Our Founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, received significant accolades, including MarTech Visionary of the Year at the E4M MartechAI Awards 2025, Entrepreneur of the Year from the Indian Achievers’ Forum, Great India ESG Visionary of the Year at the ESG Summit & Awards, and Sustainable Digital Transformation Leader at IAMAI’s Digital Responsibility Awards 2025. These honours highlight his pioneering leadership and dedication to democratising access to financial services.
Most Innovative Fintech Company
Paytm’s fintech innovation continued to be recognised with titles such as Financial Champion of the Year at the Outlook Business Achievers Awards 2025, Most Innovative Fintech Company India 2025 by World Economic Magazine, Best Payments Solution at the Global Fintech Festivals 2025, and Digital Payments Acceptance Infrastructure for FY 2024-25 at the Digital Payments Awards. Our IoT-driven devices, including Paytm Soundbox™, Solar Soundbox, NFC Card Soundbox™, and Pocket Soundbox™, earned multiple awards such as New Fintech Product of the Year, Excellence in Innovation, Best Digital Lending Solution for Paytm CreditMate, and Best Digital New Product Launch for Paytm Pocket Soundbox™. These innovations continue to simplify payments for merchants and drive financial inclusion across India.
AI-Powered Financial Inclusion
Our leadership in AI and advanced technologies was acknowledged through awards such as Best Use of AI in Marketing & Campaigns and Conversational AI & NLP for Paytm Travel, along with honours for Excellence in AI-Powered Financial Inclusion, Best Use of Continuous Delivery Automation in FinTech, and Cloud Crusaders: DevOps Cloud Project of the Year. These recognitions underline our commitment to building intelligent, scalable, and intuitive digital ecosystems.
On the creative and marketing front, Paytm’s innovative campaigns earned accolades such as Best Creative Campaign for the Paytm Drone Show, Most Innovative Digital Campaign for the Paytm Drone Campaign, Use of Martech for Social Media Marketing for Paytm Travel, and Best Digital Content Campaign for Paytm NFC Card Soundbox™, along with the Best Mobile App award at IAMAI’s 15th India Digital Awards. Our bold storytelling and digital-first strategies continue to set new benchmarks in the industry.
Great Place To Work
Paytm’s global prominence was reinforced through recognitions such as being listed among the World’s Top FinTech Companies 2025 by CNBC and Statista and being named among the Best Companies Asia-Pacific 2025 by TIME Magazine. Meanwhile, our ESG and CSR efforts were celebrated with awards for Environmental Sustainability, Women Empowerment initiatives under Paytm Foundation, Financial Accessibility, and Business Empowerment through Paytm Soundbox™, reflecting our commitment to responsible innovation and social impact.
Our people-first culture also received strong validation through honours such as Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2026, Great Place To Work® Certification™, and awards for Best Learning & Upskilling from E4M CX India Awards 2024, reinforcing our dedication to creating an inclusive, future-ready workplace.
The awards and recognitions of 2025 are a powerful reminder that our mission to enable financial inclusion, empower businesses, and build world-class fintech innovation is on the right path. We extend heartfelt gratitude to our users, merchants, partners, and employees who have played a key role in this success. As we look ahead, we remain committed to driving breakthroughs, building trust, and pioneering solutions that continue to redefine excellence.
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