Paytm shares fall 4% after Paytm Payments Bank CEO resigns
Surinder Chawla has resigned as Managing Director and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank, an associate entity of Paytm.
Surinder Chawla has resigned as Managing Director and CEO of Paytm Payments Bank, an associate entity of Paytm.
Paytm shares have tumbled 51% from ₹761 at the close of trade on January 31, 2023, after the RBI action against PPBL.
SoftBank entity SVF India Holdings has sold 2.17% stake in One97 Communication between January 23, 2024 and February 26, 2024, bringing down its holding to 2.83%.
The fintech stock has lost 53% since January 31, 2023, while its market cap has fallen over ₹25,500 crore in the last 13 sessions.
On Thursday, Paytm parent One 97 Communications fell another 5% after hitting 10% lower circuit in the past two sessions.
Macquarie downgrades Paytm stock, cutting its 12-month price target from ₹650 to ₹275, while rating it ‘underperform’
Former SEBI chairman M Damodaran-led panel will work with the Paytm Board in further strengthening compliance and regulatory matters
The fintech major is reportedly in advanced stages of talks with e-commerce startup Bitsila and the deal is likely to close in the coming week.
The fintech stock has rebounded 19.5% from day’s low of ₹395.5 to touch a high of ₹472.50 on the BSE.
Jefferies cut the target price on Paytm by more than half to ₹500 from ₹1,050 per share; Macquarie lowered its target price to ₹650 per share.