One 97 Communications has recently completed a substantial Rs22.50bn ($250m) investment into its subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL). This investment was made through a rights issue subscription of Paytm Payments Services equity shares, as confirmed by the company’s regulatory filing. The transaction was finalized on 12 December 2025.
Last month, Paytm introduced a new in-app privacy feature called ‘Hide Payments’, allowing users to discreetly move selected UPI transactions out of the main transaction history view. These hidden transactions are securely stored within the app and can only be accessed after PIN or biometric verification. This feature was developed in response to user demand for enhanced discretion, particularly for those who share devices with family or colleagues. Paytm is currently the only UPI app in the market offering this capability, addressing privacy concerns among its user base.
In the previous quarter ending in September 2025 (Q2FY26), Paytm reported a net profit of Rs2.11bn ($25.3m) before a one-time charge. However, after fully impairing a Rs1.90bn ($22.7m) loan to its joint venture, First Games Technology, the company’s reported profit after tax stood at Rs210m ($2.5m). Operating revenue for the quarter saw a 24% year-on-year increase to Rs20.61bn ($247m), attributed to a rise in subscription-paying merchants, higher payments GMV, and an expansion in financial services distribution. EBITDA improved to Rs1.42bn ($17m), with the EBITDA margin rising to 7%, credited to operating leverage and sustained revenue momentum.
Additionally, One 97 Communications recently announced the receipt of the Reserve Bank of India’s online payment aggregator license, following an in-principle approval given in August 2025. This license allows Paytm to operate as a payment aggregator, further strengthening its position in the digital payment space.
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