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Story 9 of 9 · Fintech · 29 October 2026, 09:15 IST

Paytm says DLG costs will weigh on near-term EBITDA despite better payment margins

Paytm says DLG costs will weigh on near-term EBITDA despite better payment margins

Paytm's net payment margin excluding UPI merchant discount rate improved to 9 basis points from 8.5 basis points. The company credits pricing discipline, EMI offerings, dynamic currency conversion and enterprise acquiring. Deferred loan guarantee costs will still weigh on near-term EBITDA. Paytm also reports a positive outlook for consumer lending and AI investments.

Source: ET BFSI ↗

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