Vijay Shekhar Sharma (#3203)
- $ 1 B
- financial technology
- India
- M
- 47 Years
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About Me
Son of a schoolteacher from a small city in north India, Vijay Shekhar Sharma founded mobile wallet Paytm in 2011. One of the biggest beneficiaries of India's 2016 demonetization, Paytm has notched up more than 540 million users with 46 million daily active users. Sharma made a splash in August 2018 by getting Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway to invest $300 million in Paytm. In August 2025, Antfin (Netherlands), an affiliate of China's Alibaba Group, sold its entire stake in Paytm.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.1B
(May 4, 2026)
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