Fintech giant PhonePe has reduced its customer support staff by 60% over the past five years.
This reduction was achieved through the adoption of AI-driven automation, with over 90% of customer issues now resolved through chatbots.
Despite the staff reduction, PhonePe has seen a 40X growth in transactions between FY18-19 and FY23-24 and improved customer satisfaction, as reflected in a growing Net Promoter Score (NPS).
PhonePe reported a 73% jump in revenue in FY24, reaching INR 5,064 Cr, with a positive Adjusted Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR 197 Cr.