Sandiip Bharadwaj — CEO
I am the MD & CEO of Paytm Money Ltd , where I lead one of India’s largest digital wealth management and trading platforms with a mission to democratize investing and empower millions of Indians to build wealth confidently. Over the last two decades, I have held leadership roles across Angel One, IIFL Securities , HDFC Securities, and now Paytm Money, driving transformation, scale, and digital-first innovation in India’s capital markets. 🚀 Key Leadership Impact Paytm Money – Spearheading its evolution into a full-stack wealth management platform, scaling customer base to millions, expanding products like IPOs, MTF, derivatives, and AI-led research, while deepening retail investor participation. HDFC SKY (HDFC Securities) – Pioneered the launch of HDFC SKY, building a new-age digital investment platform from ground up to capture next-gen investors, strengthening HDFC Sec’s digital edge. HDFC Securities – Transformed the business into one of India’s most trusted broking houses, focusing on digital adoption, mobile-first investing, and superior customer engagement. IIFL (India Infoline) – Drove product diversification and retail franchise expansion, scaling IIFL’s position as a leading full-service brokerage with a strong digital backbone. Angel One – Contributed to Angel’s journey of becoming a tech-first brokerage with wide retail reach, helping shape its transition from a traditional player into a scalable digital powerhouse. 🌍 Leadership Philosophy I believe India is at the cusp of a financial inclusion revolution, where digital-first platforms, trust-driven regulation, and customer-centric design will shape the future of investing. My leadership ethos is anchored in: Scale with Purpose – growth that empowers investors at every level Tech with Trust – harnessing innovation responsibly within regulatory frameworks People with Vision – building agile, inspired teams that innovate with impact Beyond business, I am passionate about mentoring future leaders, promoting financial literacy, and driving industry-wide conversations on how technology can fuel India’s capital market participation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech leader with expertise in digital wealth management and capital markets.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 25 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- Strategic Planning For Growth
- Digital Strategy
- Product Management
Career Highlights
- Led Paytm Money's transformation into a full-stack wealth management platform.
- Pioneered HDFC SKY, a next-gen digital investment platform.
- Drove digital-first innovation in India's capital markets.
Work Experience
Paytm Money
MD & CEO (8 mos)
Whole Time Director (8 mos)
HDFC securities
Chief Operating & Digital Officer (2 yrs 3 mos)
HDFC Sky
Pioneer (2 yrs 3 mos)
ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India)
Co-Chairman (4 yrs 7 mos)
IIFL Securities
Chief Executive Officer - Retail Broking (2 yrs 2 mos)
Angel Broking
Director & Chief Sales Officer (3 yrs 11 mos)
Sr. Vice President & Business Head - Retail Broking, Capital Markets & Wealth Management (6 yrs 4 mos)
Religare
Sr. Vice President & National Head - Insurance , Online Sales & Alternate Channels (2 yrs 1 mo)
HDFC Bank
National Head - Sales & Strategy - Financial Planning (1 yr 3 mos)
Regional Sales Manager - Retail Products - Central Region (11 mos)
Standard Chartered Bank
Cluster Head - Outlocation North - Auto / Auto OD (3 yrs)
ICICI Bank Ltd.
Branch Sales Manager (1 yr)
ICICI Capital Services Ltd.
Asst Manager (2 yrs)
Education
Executive Education at INSEAD
Executive Education at Indian School of Business
Executive Education at Indian School of Business
Executive Education at Indian School of Business
Executive Education at Indian School of Business
PGDM at Narayana Business School
B.Sc at Rajasthan University