Razorpay Pivots Beyond Payments To Become The 'AI Brain' For India's SMBs

Razorpay is positioning itself as an AI-driven operating platform for India's small and medium businesses, framing the shift as its biggest strategic bet beyond core payments.

— Filed Tue, 30 Jun, 2026, 10:20 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Razorpay is expanding beyond payments to position itself as an AI-driven platform supporting India's small and medium businesses, describing the move as its biggest strategic bet to become the 'AI brain' for SME operations.

Why this matters

Razorpay continues a consistent push beyond payments, echoing recent signals about building an AI operating layer and becoming the AI brain for India's small businesses and SMEs.

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