Anand Kumar Bajaj

An IIM-A alumnus and a Chartered Accountant, Anand Kumar Bajaj, is the Founder, MD & CEO of PayNearby. With over 23 years of experience in Digital Payments and Mobility, Anand currently holds six patents in banking technology. Anand founded PayNearby, a DPIIT-certified company and India’s leading branchless banking and digital network, in 2016. Operating on a B2B2C model, PayNearby partners with neighborhood retail stores, empowering them to offer digital and financial services to local communities. Steering the company’s strategic direction and growth, Anand, along with his team, is committed to enabling the reach of digital payments and financial services at the first mile by empowering retailers.. Anand's strategic vision and leadership have propelled PayNearby to serve 75% of India through its tech-led Distribution as a Service (DaaS) network.