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  • Primebook ropes in Bhavesh Gupta and Tathagata Ray to scale strategy and storytelling

    Primebook ropes in Bhavesh Gupta and Tathagata Ray to scale strategy and storytelling

    MUMBAI: There’s a new script being written at Primebook—and this time, it comes with financial savvy and a flair for storytelling. The Android-based computing company has made a two-pronged leadership move, bringing on board fintech heavyweight Bhavesh Gupta as an advisory board member, and appointing creative leader Tathagata Ray as head of content.

    The announcement signals Primebook India’s push to merge business strategy with brand building. The former Paytm president & COO, Gupta, brings over 25 years of experience across banking, digital lending and fintech. His new role at Primebook is set to strengthen the firm’s go-to-market strategy and expand digital access for India’s youth.

    “What compelled me to join Primebook’s advisory board is its futuristic approach to building deeptech solutions…” said Gupta. CEO & co-founder Chitranshu Mahant welcomed the appointment as a validation of Primebook’s long-term vision and scaling ambitions.

    Simultaneously, Ray steps into the role of head of content. With over 15 years in advertising and branding, Ray’s past includes stints at Air India Limited, Meta, The Glitch, and Grapes Digital. At Primebook, he is tasked with leading creative strategy and shaping a new-age brand identity.

    Ray remarked, “I’m thrilled to join the Primebook team at such an exciting time in the company’s journey…”. CMO & co-founder Aman Verma echoed that sentiment, stating, “We’re thrilled to welcome Tathagata Ray, whose creative leadership will elevate our brand narrative…”

    With these senior appointments, Primebook is tightening the screws on both execution and storytelling. The company aims to push ahead on its mission to deliver high price-to-performance computing and broaden access to digital tools across India.

     

  • Paytm appoints Bhavesh Gupta as SVP & CEO of lending business

    Paytm appoints Bhavesh Gupta as SVP & CEO of lending business

    NEW DELHI: India's homegrown financial services platform Paytm today announced the appointment of Bhavesh Gupta, as chief executive officer of the company's lending business. Gupta will develop and expand Paytm's lending services to strengthen the company’s vision of financial inclusion for 500 Milion Indians. Under his leadership, the company will continue to simplify, innovate, and bring new credit products to millions of Indians & SMEs in partnerships with other banks and NBFCs. Gupta will be reporting to Amit Nayyar, president at Paytm.

    Gupta, a banker with over two decades of experience, has led the digital transformation journey of some of the top retail banks and NBFCs in the country. Most recently he served as the founding member & CEO of Clix Capital, earlier known as GE Capital India. There he focused on building a well-diversified NBFC in digital consumer and MSME lending along with urban affordable housing segment driven by cutting edge technology and analytics to deliver simple, fast, innovative, and customised solutions to customers. Prior to this role, he was founding member and head – SME & business banking at IDFC First Bank for two years. Gupta spent more than a decade at ICICI Bank where he played a senior role across retail banking, both on liabilities and lending side of the business.

    Nayyar said, “Paytm is on a mission to democratise diversified financial services in the country and access to credit for consumers and small businesses is a critical enabler to fulfil their ambitions and wishes. We are very excited to welcome Bhavesh, whose experience would help us accelerate our goals. I look forward to working closely with him to expand our lending business further along with our esteemed banks and NBFC partners."

    Gupta said, "I am thrilled to be part of the team that is responsible for introducing innovative products like Paytm Postpaid making a meaningful effort to promote financial inclusion in the country. I plan to build along with a fantastic team the most cost-effective & consumer-friendly lending products for all citizens. The wealth management and financial service solutions that Paytm is building are transforming the lives of millions of Indians and are relevant globally as well."

    Paytm continues to build its presence in financial services through multiple senior hires in the last 12 months across insurance, Paytm Money, and now lending business vertical. In the lending business, Paytm, in partnership with Bank and NBFCs has launched Paytm First Credit Card, Paytm Postpaid, Personal Loans, and Merchant Cash Loans.