Mumbai: BharatPe, a financial services and UPI payments platform, has announced the appointment of Ajit Kumar as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this role, Ajit will lead BharatPe’s technology strategy and innovation roadmap, steering the next phase of product excellence, scalability, and reliability across its payments and lending ecosystems.
A seasoned technology leader with over 19 years of experience, Ajit has an extensive background in building and scaling UPI and bill payments platforms from the ground up. Prior to joining BharatPe, he served as Senior Vice President – Engineering at Paytm, where he played a key role in shaping large-scale fintech systems. He has also held leadership positions at Snapdeal (Shopo), Times Internet, and SAP Labs, driving technology-led transformation and innovation.
Speaking on the appointment, Nalin Negi, Chief Executive Officer, 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 excitement, Ajit Kumar, Chief Technology Officer, BharatPe, said, “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.”
