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Paytm Achieves First Operating Profit Milestone

CosmicTaco · 2025-07-22T20:33:36.552921+05:30

- Paytm has reported a net profit of Rs 123 crore for Q1 FY26, marking its first operating profit since its IPO. - The fintech firm's strategy of focusing on financial product distribution and merchant monetisation is bearing fruit. - Paytm shares hit a 52-week high, closing at Rs 1053.10, despite being over 50% below their IPO price. - Operating revenue increased 28% YoY, driven by revenue from financial services and payment services. - Indirect costs reduced with significant declines in ESOP expenses and marketing costs, contributing to improved profitability. Source: [The Arc](https://www.thearcweb.com/article/paytm-one-97-vijay-shekhar-sharma-maiden-profit-KRkliHVmlNptIJMI)

Paytm has reported a net profit of Rs 123 crore for Q1 FY26, marking its first operating profit since its IPO.
The fintech firm's strategy of focusing on financial product distribution and merchant monetisation is bearing fruit.
Paytm shares hit a 52-week high, closing at Rs 1053.10, despite being over 50% below their IPO price.
Operating revenue increased 28% YoY, driven by revenue from financial services and payment services.
Indirect costs reduced with significant declines in ESOP expenses and marketing costs, contributing to improved profitability.

Source: The Arc