Harshil Mathur is the CEO of Razorpay. Mathur is based in India. Mathur has held the role since 2014.
Harshil Mathur graduated from IIT Roorkee in 2013 and worked at Schlumberger before co-founding Razorpay in 2014 with Shashank Kumar. He has built Razorpay into India's largest payments platform, which now operates as a full-stack financial services company serving over 8 million businesses.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Harshil Mathur has centered on his vision for artificial intelligence reshaping payments and commerce in India, with particular focus on AI agents' potential to transform how Indians shop and pay. At industry conferences, Mathur has articulated broader themes around AI-driven personalization creating opportunities for new startups, the necessity for companies to defend against AI-powered attacks, and India's capacity to develop multiple $100 billion fintech companies by scaling globally. Earlier coverage has also highlighted Mathur's journey building Razorpay into a major payments platform and his public commentary on regulatory environments and founder authenticity in the startup ecosystem.
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Harshil Mathur: FAQ
- Who is Harshil Mathur?
- Harshil Mathur is the Co-Founder & CEO of Razorpay, based in India.
- What company does Harshil Mathur lead?
- Harshil Mathur is CEO of Razorpay, a role held since 2014.