Paytm Introduces India's First AI Soundbox; Stock Jumps 1%

Mumbai, Oct 7, 2025: One 97 Communications Ltd (NSE: PAYTM, BSE: 543396) shares closed at 1.09% higher at ₹1,237.50 in today’s trading session after India’s first AI-based Soundbox for payments was introduced at the Global Fintech Festival. The technology converts Paytm’s legendary Soundbox into a smart AI-based merchant business assistant from a basic payment alert device.

AI Soundbox: Future-Proof Business Terminal

Paytm AI Soundbox is specifically built for small and medium businesses, giving them real-time summaries of transactions, business insights, and intelligence in 11 local languages. It has dual screens with a front touchscreen and top notification screen, offers dynamic QR, tap, and insert card payments, and also has an embedded Paytm Button for instant support and updates.

Framed in Android-based architecture with 4G and Wi-Fi, the system provides future scalability through an AI token subscription model aimed at retail chains, cafés, and local stores. Experts point out that the AI Soundbox can greatly enhance operational efficiency and decision-making for micro and small enterprises.

CEO Commentary

Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Paytm’s Founder & CEO, explained, “From introducing QR-based mobile payments to revolutionizing the Soundbox, we are now moving into the age of intelligence with several AI-first offerings. With Paytm AI Soundbox, we are democratizing the power of AI for small and micro businesses across the nation.” He added that the launch is Paytm’s endeavor to make AI inclusive, dependable, and secure while enabling merchant scalability at scale.

Market Reaction

Paytm shares ended higher by ₹13.30, closing at ₹1,237.50, after opening at ₹1,230.30 and hitting an intraday high of ₹1,254.60. The stock recorded a traded volume of 29.63 lakh shares, with a turnover of ₹368.40 crore. Over the past 52 weeks, the share has moved within a range of ₹637.10–₹1,296.60. The company’s market capitalisation stands at ₹79,737.13 crore, while its free-float market capitalisation is ₹45,717.79 crore.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PAYTM_07102025115521_Reg30PressRelease07102025_sd.pdf

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