Paytm’s board approved ₹455 crore rights issue, allocating ₹300 crore to Paytm Money and ₹155 crore to Paytm Services. The company exited real-money gaming due to regulatory changes. | Source: One97 Communications Press Release (NSE Fillings) | Published on Aug 26, 2025
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As quoted in the press release of One97 Communications (NSE Fillings), One97 Communications Ltd, better known to you as Paytm, announced on Monday that its board has given the green light to rights issue investments worth ₹455 crore across its arms. Out of this, ₹300 crore has been earmarked for Paytm Money and ₹155 crore for Paytm Services. The move signals the company’s intent to strengthen its financial services and simplify the overall group structure by consolidating Foster Payment and First Games under the main entity.
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Paytm board approves ₹455 crore rights issue for its subsidiaries.
₹300 crore allocated to Paytm Money and ₹155 crore to Paytm Services.
Company consolidates Foster Payment and First Games for a simplified structure.
Exit from real-money gaming in compliance with the new Act.
One97 Communications share price closes 0.9% higher at ₹1,276.20.
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Another notable development you should know about is Paytm’s withdrawal from real-money gaming. Following the introduction of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, the company’s gaming arm First Games has discontinued this vertical. However, it will continue with permissible social gaming activities, leaving Paytm with only minor exposure in this space. For you as an investor, this signals a clear alignment with regulatory changes while keeping lighter gaming options alive.
Here’s a breakdown of the new rights issue approvals:
Subsidiary | Rights Issue Amount | Purpose |
Paytm Money | ₹300 crore | Strengthening financial arm |
Paytm Services | ₹155 crore | Operational support and growth |
This structure gives you a clear idea of where Paytm is channelling its resources right now.
One97 Communications share price stood at ₹1,276.20 per share on the BSE as of 25 August 2025 at 15:30 PM IST, reflecting a 0.9% gain on the day. Over the past month, the stock has gained more than 19%. For you, this short-term upward movement may suggest that markets are reacting steadily to the company’s restructuring and regulatory compliance updates.
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