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Paytm will overcome regulatory setbacks, says Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Despite the setbacks, Sharma said he values the role regulators play in creating a healthy environment for startups in India

Paytm sheds nearly 4% as FIU slaps Rs 5.5 crore penalty on Payments Bank

The penalty was slapped in connection with alleged violations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), read with PML rules

FIU imposes Rs 5.49 cr penalty on Paytm PB for money laundering violations

Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has imposed a Rs 5.49 crore penalty on Paytm Payments Bank for violating anti-money laundering rules, the Finance Ministry said on Friday. FIU-IND initiated a review of Paytm Payments Bank on receipt of specific information from law enforcement agencies in respect of few entities and their network of businesses engaged in a number of illegal acts, including organising and facilitating online gambling. The money generated from these illegal operations, i.e. proceeds of crime were routed and channelled through bank accounts maintained by these entities with the Paytm Payments Bank Ltd, the ministry said. "The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND),... has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 5.49 crore on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd with reference to the violations of its obligations under the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act)," the ministry said. The FIU passed its order imposing the penalty on February 15. The FIU action follows RBI

Paytm discontinues inter-company ties with payments bank amid RBI scrutiny

Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma owns 51 per cent of Paytm Payments Bank, while the remaining 49 per cent is owned by One97 Communications Ltd (OCL)

Paytm discontinues inter-company agreements with its payments bank

Paytm, formally known as One 97 Communications, did not specify what agreements were being terminated

Stocks to watch: Paytm, Tata Group, Airtel, Biocon, Suven, Vedanta, L&T

Stocks to watch on March 1, 2024: L&T has commissioned its first hydrogen electrolyser at the green hydrogen plant at Hazira, Gujarat

SoftBank Group sells another 2% stake in crisis-hit Paytm to under 3%

The Japanese conglomerate held a 17.5% stake in Paytm in September 2022. Since then, it has trimmed its ownership through multiple open market deals

Zee, Paytm top Nifty 500 losers so far in 2024; will the fall continue?

As many as 10 stocks within the Nifty 500 space have declined over 20 per cent so far in 2024. These are the key levels to watch out, suggest charts.

Best of BS Opinion: Responsible innovation, Indonesia & Pakistan & more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today

Responsible innovation

Govt intervention should address the concerns of fintechs

Sensex snaps 2-day losing run, gains 305 pts; broader indices in red

Stock market highlights on Tuesday, February 27: The Nifty50 shut shop 76 points higher at 22,198

Paytm exhibits volatility day after Vijay Shekhar Sharma exits PPBL board

Vijay Shekhar Sharma on Monday stepped down as part-time non-executive Chairman of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL).

Stocks to watch: Paytm, Voda Idea, CMS Info, Canara Bank, Andhra Cements

Stocks to watch on February 27, 2024: Vodafone Idea is likely to raise equity from new investors, diluting the stakes of existing shareholders when its board meets today

Paytm up 5%: Here's why foreign brokerages remain bullish on the stock

Analysts at Goldman Sachs, Bernstein and Morgan Stanley believe that Paytm can rally up to 75 per cent in a bull case scenario

Emperor's new clothes

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy

Vijay Shekhar Sharma steps down as chairman of Paytm Payments Bank

The Reserve Bank has barred the PPBL from accepting deposits and credits from any customer post-March 15 for persistent non-compliances and continued material supervisory concerns in the bank

Paytm likely to partner with four banks for enabling UPI transactions

The central bank has asked Paytm Payments Bank, the banking unit of Paytm to wind down its business by March 15, leading to disruption for the popular payment app

Paytm likely to partner with four banks for enabling UPI transactions

The central bank has asked Paytm Payments Bank, the banking unit of Paytm to wind down its business by March 15, leading to disruption for the popular payment app

Paytm gains 5% as RBI asks NPCI to become third-party application provider

The RBI has asked the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to look into the possibility of migrating Paytm Payments Bank customers, using the UPI handle '@paytm', to four-to-five other banks

Yet to delve deep to identify issue with firm: Paytm's advisory panel chief

An advisory committee, set up by Paytm owner One97 Communications after the Reserve Bank's action on its payments bank business, is yet to have a deeper engagement with the company to identify any issue, head of the panel and former chairman of Sebi M Damodaran said on Sunday. "We are an external advisor. At this point they (Paytm) are dealing with RBI," Damodaran said in response to a question on the impact on Paytm with regard to RBI's January 31 order on Paytm Payments Banks Limited (PPBL). As per the January 31 order, the RBI asked PPBL to stop further deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups in any customer accounts, prepaid instruments, wallets, FASTags, and National Common Mobility Cards, after February 29. Later, the central bank extended the deadline till March 15. Paytm on February 9 announced setting up of a group advisory committee headed by Damodaran. The committee was set up to advise the company on strengthening compliance and on regulatory matters. When asked about