Paytm Payments Services Receives Authorization to Operate As Payment Aggregator

New Delhi, November 27, 2025: One97 Communications Limited announced that it has received a Certificate of Authorization for Paytm Payments Services Limited, its wholly owned subsidiary, to operate as a Payment Aggregator. Approval was granted to Paytm Payments Services Limited on November 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and operational expansion of its payments business.

Authorisation Granted

According to the disclosure by the company, PPSL is now authorized to operate the payment aggregation activities across the country. According to the Certificate of Authorization, PPSL shall onboard merchants and further facilitate digital payment processing as permitted under the applicable framework. The certificate, signed and stamped by the issuing authority, reads that the authorization shall be effective from November 26, 2025.

Impact on Paytm’s Financials

According to the company, the growth of the Payment Aggregation Business (PPSL) will be reflected as part of the Consolidated Financial Statements of One 97 Communications Limited. There were no indications of suspension, withdrawal, or compliance concerns in the submission of documents received.

Approval Summary

A certificate of authorization has been granted to Paytm Payments Services Ltd. (PPSL) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for undertaking its activities as a payment aggregator. This approval will allow PAYTM to invest in growing its entire range of payment services and will affect the company’s overall financial results. The filing states that there has been no withdrawal of any other licenses associated with this approval; however, it is not known what the specific validations associated with this certificate of authorization are, as none have been disclosed.

Certificate Details

The Certificate of Authorization formally authorizes PPSL to operate as a Payment Aggregator throughout India with effect from November 26, 2025. The company has been authorized in accordance with all the conditions laid down in the certificate regarding the display of mandatory information as laid down by the regulator and the payment of applicable fees. The approval ensures that PPSL can continue its operations in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Share Market Snapshot

Amidst the authorization approval, the share price of One97 Communications Limited was trading at ₹1,289.90, up 0.33% from its previous close of ₹1,286.50 as of 11:50 AM. The share opened at ₹1,305 and traded between ₹1,309.10 and ₹1,283.00 so far.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PAYTM_26112025212047_SE_Disclosure_PPSL_License_.pdf

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