Paytm Q1 profit rises 79% as board defers bonus-share issue

One 97 Communications reported Q1 net profit of Rs 220 crore and revenue from operations of Rs 2,448 crore, up 79% and 28% year on year respectively. Its board deferred a proposed bonus-share issue, saying it would prioritise growth and profitability.

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Paytm deferred a planned bonus-share issue, prioritising growth and profitability. The Indian payments platform reported Q1 net profit of Rs 220 crore, up 79% year-on-year, while revenue rose 28% to Rs 2,448 crore, driven by payments, merchant subscriptions and financial-services distribution.

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