BharatPe, the leading financial services and UPI payments platform, has announced the appointment of Ajit Kumar as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Ajit Kumar will spearhead BharatPe’s technology strategy, innovation roadmap, and platform scalability, further strengthening the company’s payments and lending ecosystems.
Ajit Kumar brings over 19 years of experience in building and scaling large-scale fintech platforms, with a strong focus on UPI and bill payments systems. Before joining BharatPe, he served as Senior Vice President – Engineering at Paytm, contributing significantly to the development of large-scale fintech infrastructure. He has also held senior leadership roles at Snapdeal (Shopo), Times Internet, and SAP Labs, driving technology-led transformation and innovation across multiple digital ecosystems.
Commenting on the appointment, Nalin Negi, CEO of BharatPe, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Ajit to the BharatPe leadership team. His proven experience in building scalable fintech platforms and his deep understanding of payments and UPI infrastructure will be instrumental as we continue to innovate and strengthen our technology stack. Ajit’s leadership will be key in driving BharatPe’s mission of empowering millions of merchants and consumers through cutting-edge fintech solutions.”
Expressing his enthusiasm, Ajit Kumar, CTO of BharatPe, added:
“I am excited to join BharatPe at a pivotal time in its growth journey. BharatPe has been a catalyst in shaping India’s fintech ecosystem, and I look forward to working with the talented team to build resilient, high-performance platforms that redefine digital payments and credit accessibility for merchants and consumers alike.”
