Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma faces biggest test since IPO dud

Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma faces biggest test since IPO dud

The billionaire founder of Paytm faces a crucial test of investor confidence Friday, when shareholders will decide whether they want him at the helm of a fintech pioneer that made one of the worst debuts in Indian history. Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s role as the chief executive officer is among the items to be voted on … Read more

Five IPOs to hit mkt in first half of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

Five IPOs to hit mkt in first half of Nov; seek to raise over Rs 27,000 cr

New Delhi: After a month long gap, the primary market is heading for a busy time, with five firms including Paytm parent One97 Communications and policybazaar parent PB Fintech have lined up their IPOs in the first half of November to raise over Rs 27,000 crore collectively. The other three firms whose initial share-sales are … Read more

China’s Ant Group may sell about 5% of Paytm via OFS

China’s Ant Group may sell about 5% of Paytm via OFS

China’s largest fintech conglomerate Ant Group is likely to sell at least 5% of its 30.33% stake in Paytm parent One97 Communications before the latter’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) slated for November, sources aware of the matter told ET. This is because Paytm wants to bring down Ant’s stake to below 25% to comply with … Read more

Paytm IPO gets shareholder nod

Paytm IPO gets shareholder nod

Mumbai: Digital payments firm Paytm’s shareholders on Monday approved a resolution for the company to raise Rs 12,000 crore in fresh shares through an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources close to the company. This makes the public listing of India’s second most valued startup all but official. The Noida-based fintech firm is now … Read more