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Paytm partners with Wipro for its payments bank business
MUMBAI: Paytm has joined hands with Wipro to create the requisite technology infrastructure for its upcoming Payments Bank business.
Wipro will be implementing the core banking solution for Paytm and also programme managing the integration of other key systems like the anti-money laundering solution and the regulatory reporting solution. Wipro will play a crucial role in helping Paytm interface its existing systems with the core banking solution. It will also put in place and manage the data centers for the Payment Bank in order to ensure smooth functioning of the new unit.
Speaking on the association, Paytm Payments Bank CEO Designate Shinini Kumar said, “Technology is an integral part of the value proposition we seek to create for customers of our upcoming bank and we are happy to announce that we will be partnering with Wipro. They have a demonstrated track record in banking technology in India that will be important in ensuring that our innovative solutions are integrated with core banking systems in a compliant and secure manner, creating the right platform for service delivery at large scale. We are a young and agile organization and the Wipro team has demonstrated the agility and flexibility that will be necessary to make this partnership meaningful.”
Wipro Limited India & Middle East Markets president Soumitro Ghosh also added, “Paytm is making steady strides towards its larger vision of financial inclusion in the country. Its Payments Bank is another step in this direction and we are happy to partner with them in their endeavor.”
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SPNI promotes Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president for HR and DEI
Longtime HR leader steps up to drive revenue teams and inclusion agenda
GURUGRAM: Sony Pictures Networks India has elevated Tavishi Budhiraja to vice president, HR business partner for revenue functions and diversity and inclusion, strengthening its people leadership across key business verticals.
In her expanded role, Budhiraja will oversee HR strategy for revenue-facing teams including ad sales across linear and digital, distribution and international business, while continuing to lead the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Budhiraja has been with the network for over 15 years, rising through the ranks from HR business partner for ad sales to assistant vice president, where she also took on the diversity and inclusion mandate. Her elevation reflects both continuity and a sharper focus on aligning people strategy with business growth.
Prior to joining SPNI, she worked with Reliance Communications as deputy manager, gaining early experience in human resources.
Announcing the move, Budhiraja said she looks forward to deepening impact and strengthening people strategies across teams, while continuing to grow within the organisation.
The promotion comes as media companies increasingly invest in talent and workplace culture to support evolving revenue models and digital expansion, making HR leadership a critical lever for long-term growth.
