Paytm Bets on Workplace AI Agents in Pivot Beyond Payments
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A payments rail turning itself into an AI agent layer is a reminder that distribution — not model IP — is the scarce asset. If you already sit on daily workflows and transaction data, this is the week to map where agentic products can replace stagnant SaaS line items for your customers.
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