Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has stated that the board of Paytm Payments Bank is independent and capable of addressing regulatory concerns. He clarified that he and his company, One97 Communications, have no connection with the bank. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had recently ordered Paytm Payments Bank to stop accepting new deposits due to supervisory concerns and non-compliance with rules. Paytm Payments Bank is a subsidiary of One97 Communications, with Sharma holding a 51% stake. In response to the RBI's order, Sharma stepped down as non-executive chairman and board member of the bank.