• One97 Communications to invest Rs 300 crore in Paytm Money and Rs 155 crore in Paytm Services.
• Paytm First Games exits real money gaming, shifts focus to social gaming.
• Paytm reports first operational net profit of Rs 123 crore in Q1 FY26.

One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, will invest up to Rs 455 crore in its subsidiaries, Paytm Money and Paytm Services, as it sharpens focus on core financial services.

The company will infuse Rs 300 crore into Paytm Money, its broking and wealth management platform, and Rs 155 crore into Paytm Services, which manages manpower and operational support. Both investments will be done through a rights issue, ensuring OCL maintains full ownership. The process is expected to close within 30 days.

This move comes as Paytm Money battles rising competition and a decline in user activity. The platform reported a turnover of Rs 173 crore in FY25, an 11% drop from Rs 194 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, Paytm Services posted a turnover of Rs 252 crore in FY25, reflecting steady performance.

In another update, OCL’s gaming joint venture, Paytm First Games, has shut down its real money gaming (RMG) operations. This follows the government’s ban on RMG platforms. The unit will now focus solely on social and skill based games. The RMG business contributed less than 1% to OCL’s overall revenue and had zero carrying value as of June 30, 2025.

Also Read: RBI Clears Paytm for Merchant Onboarding Revival

These strategic shifts come at a strong time for Paytm. In Q1 FY26, the company posted its first ever operational net profit of Rs 123 crore. Revenue rose 28% year on year to Rs 1,918 crore, and EBITDA turned positive at Rs 72 crore.

With these changes, Paytm aims to strengthen its position in financial services and align better with the evolving regulatory environment.

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