Paytm Secures Approval to Invest in Payment Services Unit
The Indian fintech giant aims to regain its payment services license following regulatory setbacks.
- India's finance ministry has approved Paytm's investment in its payment services business.
- Paytm will reapply for a payment services license after the central bank suspended its payments bank operations.
- The company has faced regulatory scrutiny and financial challenges, with a significant drop in operating revenue.
- Paytm continues to provide online payment services to existing partners during the transition.
- Shares of Paytm have declined by over 29% since the central bank's order in January.