Policy
UPI MDR set to deliver Rs 700 crore windfall for Paytm
Paytm expects to earn up to Rs 700 crore annually due to new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) rules for UPI payments.
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UPI MDR to uplift payments processing margin: Paytm
Paytm projects a modest uplift of 2.5 basis points in payments processing margin from India's newly mandated 0.4% MDR on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, set for post-Diwali rollout.
Startups
Paytm has proven the resilience of its merchant-led model: JP Morgan
JP Morgan's report validates Paytm's merchant-focused strategy and cost discipline, crediting these factors for achieving EBIT breakeven.
AI
Paytm rolls out enterprise AI service in pivot beyond payments
Paytm has launched an enterprise AI service targeting merchants, banks and financial institutions in India and the UAE, marking a strategic diversification beyond core payments.
Startups
VerSe valuation sinks; Paytm Q2 profit rises
VerSe Innovation's valuation declined while Paytm's Q2 profit increased, according to Economic Times Tech.
Startups
Paytm sees 10x rise in net profit in Q2 of FY27
Paytm reported a tenfold rise in net profit to Rs 225 crore in Q2 FY27, with 28% revenue growth driven by financial services and AI-powered optimizations across operations.
Startups
Paytm Q2 Profit Skyrockets Over 10X YoY To ₹225 Cr, Revenue Up 28%
Paytm reported a 10.7x year-over-year profit surge to ₹225 Cr in Q2, with operating revenue up 28% YoY to ₹2,648 Cr.
Startups
Founder Salaries Tracker FY26: How Much Did India’s Startup Founders Earn?
Twenty-two Indian startup founders earned a combined ₹61.28 Cr in fixed remuneration in FY26, up 4.6% year-on-year. Average founder salary increased to ₹2.79 Cr, with significant variations across companies.
Startups
Payments Vs Lending: The Tale Of Paytm’s Two Engines
An analysis of Paytm's strategic shift from payments to lending as a core revenue driver, and how potential UPI MDR changes could reshape its business model.