Paytm to add 4,000 staff by March 2027 in product, tech and AI even as 1% post-appraisal cull lands
Fintech plans 10% headcount lift to ~40,000 by FY27, layered onto 800 hires in two months, while trimming 1% (~400) post-appraisal. Push targets merchant expansion and cross-sell of loans and investments after four straight profitable quarters; shares up 7% YoY but still half of IPO price.
Paytm plans to hire 4,000 across product, tech and AI by March 2027 (10% headcount lift) while laying off 1% post-appraisal, as it expands merchant network and cross-sells loans and investments to its user base.