Paytm's Sharma launches Rs 150 cr ConsumerX Ventures fund, sees no slowdown in digital payments

Vijay Shekhar Sharma is betting on India's resilient consumption and AI-driven growth, unveiling ConsumerX Ventures — a Rs 150 crore early-stage fund for digitally native consumer brands. He dismissed concerns of a transaction slowdown, arguing digital payments still have significant headroom.

— Source publishedSun, 31 May, 2026, 11:04 IST·First seen Sun, 31 May, 2026, 11:11 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma sees no slowdown in digital payments, citing AI as a growth multiplier and India's resilient consumption. He launched

Key facts

  • Rs 150 crore

Why this matters

Watch ConsumerX's portfolio for acquisition-ready DTC targets, as Sharma's fund could become a feeder pipeline for strategics seeking AI-native consumer assets.