**Paytm Payments Services Secures RBI Approval for Offline Cross-Border Payments**
Paytm Payments Services, a subsidiary of One 97 Communications, has received authorization from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to conduct offline and cross-border payments. This announcement was made in an exchange filing on December 17, 2025. The RBI’s approval allows Paytm Payments Services to operate as a Payment Aggregator for both physical (offline) payments and cross-border transactions, encompassing both inward and outward payments.
This latest authorization follows the RBI’s earlier approval on November 26, 2025, which permitted Paytm to function as an online payments aggregator. With this new license, Paytm Payments Services now holds payment aggregator licenses across all major segments, enabling comprehensive payment aggregation services for online, offline, and cross-border transactions. The company is committed to fostering long-term growth in both domestic and international payment acceptance.
Following the announcement, One 97 Communications’ shares closed at ₹1,268.25, down 0.92% from the previous session’s close of ₹1,280.05, according to BSE data. The update was released after market hours on December 17, 2025. Since its listing in 2021, the company has delivered an impressive return of over 49,000% to stock market investors, with a gain of more than 25% over the past year.
In 2025, Paytm shares have increased by 27.99% year-to-date, although they have experienced a slight decline of 2.43% in the past month. The stock has also seen a 0.70% decrease over the last five trading sessions. The shares reached a 52-week high of ₹1,381.75 on December 2, 2025, while the 52-week low was recorded at ₹652.30 on March 11, 2025. As of the market close on December 17, 2025, the company’s market capitalization stood at ₹81,109.57 crore.
**FAQ**
*What does the RBI’s approval mean for Paytm Payments Services?*
The RBI’s approval allows Paytm Payments Services to operate as a Payment Aggregator for offline and cross-border transactions, significantly expanding its service offerings and enhancing its growth potential in the payments sector.
