One 97 Communications announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, One97 Communications Singapore Private (Paytm Singapore), has approved sale of Stock Acquisition Rights (SARs) held in PayPay Corporation, Japan (PayPay). These SARs, acquired by Paytm Singapore in September, 2020 will be sold to a SoftBank Vision Fund 2 entity for net proceeds of JPY 41.9 billion. Through this deal, PayPay is valued at JPY 1.06 trillion and accordingly, PayPay SARs held by Paytm Singapore are valued at net proceeds of JPY 41.9 billion (after netting off the exercise cost of SARs) equivalent to Rs 2,364 crore. The transaction is expected to be closed in December 2024 subject to the satisfactory completion of all corporate approvals and customary closing conditions. The Board of Paytm Singapore has approved the sale of the above-mentioned SARs as it has created significant value for the Company. The SARs sale net proceeds would fortify the consolidated cash reserves of OCL and help drive future business initiatives, focused on maximizing value creation for shareholders. Powered by Capital Market - Live News

One 97 Communications (OCL), which owns the brand Paytm, has introduced automatic top-up for Paytm UPI Lite. This feature allows users to automatically recharge their UPI Lite balance when it falls below a set limit, ensuring seamless small-value transactions without the need for a PIN. Payments of up to Rs 500 can be made per transaction, with a daily limit of Rs 2000, making it ideal for recurring daily payments.Paytm UPI Lite streamlines daily transactions�such as purchasing groceries, paying for transportation, managing subscriptions, or settling small bills�by eliminating the need for a PIN. It helps maintain clutter-free bank statements, as routine payments are processed through an on-device wallet without directly accessing the main bank account. Additionally, the company has introduced a UPI statement download feature, enabling users to view and download detailed records of all UPI transactions, including those made via Paytm UPI Lite. This enhancement supports effective expense monitoring and spending management. The Paytm UPI Lite auto top-up feature is live on Yes Bank and Axis Bank handles for select users, and will soon be expanded to all users and remaining partnered banks.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Net profit of One 97 Communications reported to Rs 928.30 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against net loss of Rs 290.50 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. Sales declined 34.11% to Rs 1659.50 crore in the quarter ended September 2024 as against Rs 2518.60 crore during the previous quarter ended September 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedSep. 2024Sep. 2023% Var. Sales1659.502518.60 -34 OPM %-24.30-9.17 - PBDT-227.90-93.20 -145 PBT-406.50-273.30 -49 NP928.30-290.50 LP Powered by Capital Market - Live News

One97 Communications will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 22 October 2024.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

One 97 Communications announced the deployment of 800 Paytm EDC devices (card machines) across 42 Krishi Mandis in Madhya Pradesh. This significant initiative empowers the traders and farmers at the Mandis by facilitating smoother and more secure transactions, thus enhancing the financial inclusivity and operational efficiency within the local agricultural community. A Krishi Mandi is a marketplace, part of a state`s Agricultural Marketing Board, for facilitating trade of agricultural produce from farmers. For the first time, the Krishi Mandi app in Madhya Pradesh has been integrated with Paytm EDC devices (card machines), marking a pivotal step in the digital transformation of agricultural sales. With the introduction of these devices, the time required to process agricultural sales, which previously spanned across days, has now been dramatically reduced to a few hours.The devices serve multiple functions, enabling payments as well as creation of printed gate receipts and purchase orders. This comprehensive approach ensures that farmers and traders maintain both digital and physical records of their transactions, increasing transparency, trust and smoother transactions.Paytm plans to continue expanding this service, with a goal to deploy an additional 1,300 card machines, across various Krishi Mandis over the next two years. This initiative reflects Paytm`s commitment to addressing real-world challenges and enhancing digital empowerment in India`s agricultural communities. Powered by Capital Market - Live News