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Paytm Reports First Quarterly Profit of Rs 122.5 Crore on Strong Revenue Growth

Disciplined cost management powered by AI-led efficiencies delivered positive EBITDA, propelling Paytm to June-quarter net profitability.

A man stands at the Paytm stall during the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, India, August 29, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File photo
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of Infosys logo in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File photo

Overview

  • One97 Communications posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 122.5 crore in Q1 FY26, reversing a Rs 840 crore loss a year earlier.
  • Operating revenue rose 28% year-on-year to Rs 1,917.5 crore while gross merchandise value climbed 27% to Rs 5.39 lakh crore.
  • Net payment revenue increased 38% to Rs 529 crore and distribution of financial services revenue doubled to Rs 561 crore, diversifying income streams.
  • EBITDA turned positive at Rs 72 crore with a 4% margin, aided by halved marketing spend and AI-driven reductions in employee costs.
  • Merchant subscriptions hit a record 1.3 crore devices and monthly transacting users reached 7.4 crore, underscoring platform scale.