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.
Paytm app, QR, Soundbox, card machines will continue to remain functional beyond March 15
The central bank received 501.86 complaints per branch against Paytm Payments Bank between April 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023.
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.
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.
Responding to the RBI action, the Vijay Shankar-led company says that PPBL will take immediate steps to comply with the central bank’s directions.