Staying Close to Customers & Execution

A growth leader who believes curiosity, first principles and proximity to the customer matter at every level of seniority

He emphasizes the importance of staying close to customers and execution, believing that no matter how senior a leader becomes. Mr. Manish Srivastava sees the next wave of opportunity in deepening engagement with existing users.

With more than 15 years of experience across Paytm, BharatPe, and Jupiter, he currently serves as Head of Brand & Growth at Sahi. He emphasizes that staying relevant means staying ready to evolve, as changing consumer behaviour, technology, media platforms, and AI continue to reshape the way businesses operate and grow.

Recognized as one of the 10 Most Inspiring Growth & Revenue Leaders in India 2026, Mr. Manish Srivastava shares his perspective on the biggest opportunities for digital businesses in India as consumer behaviour continues to evolve in an exclusive conversation with Corporate TrendZ:

“I believe India’s biggest opportunity will come from the transition from digital access to digital sophistication. Consumers today are significantly more comfortable with digital products than they were a few years ago. The next phase will be about users expecting products to be faster, simpler, smarter and increasingly personalised.”

He further emphasized:

“I also believe the next wave of digital growth will not come only from acquiring first-time internet users. A large part will come from increasing engagement among existing digital consumers by giving them better tools, better experiences and greater confidence to make decisions independently.”

🏆 10 Most Inspiring Growth & Revenue Leaders in India 2026 — Mr. Manish Srivastava, Head of Brand & Growth at Sahi. ✨