Paytm to hire 4,000 in AI pivot, trims 1% as it rebuilds post-RBI curbs

Paytm will lift headcount by 10% over nine months through March 2027, adding 4,000 staff across product, tech and AI to scale its merchant network. The fintech, now four quarters profitable, will also cut roughly 400 roles (1%) as it reshapes the org after earlier 4,500 job cuts.

— Filed Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 10:07 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Paytm will hire 4,000 people over nine months to expand its merchant network and AI-driven products, while cutting 1% of staff. Hiring spans product, technology and AI as the fintech rebuilds post-RBI curbs.