Paytm Europe secures payment institution license from Luxembourg regulator
One 97 Communications Limited's subsidiary Paytm Europe Payments S.A. received a payment institution license from Luxembourg's CSSF on July 02, 2026. The license authorizes the execution of payment transactions, credit transfers, and acquiring transactions. There are no specified penalties or financial implications tied to this authorization.

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One 97 Communications Limited’s step-down subsidiary, Paytm Europe Payments S.A., has secured a payment institution license from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) in Luxembourg, effective July 02, 2026. The regulatory approval allows the European entity to execute payment transactions, including credit transfers and standing orders, as well as acquire payment transactions. This development marks a significant expansion in the company's operational capabilities within the European financial sector.
The CSSF communicated the grant of the license and the subsequent registration of Paytm Europe on the official list of payment institutions on July 02, 2026, at 08:03 p.m. IST. The authorization covers specific services such as the execution of payment transactions where funds are covered by a credit line for a payment service user. The license does not carry a specified validity period, providing ongoing authorization for the subsidiary's operations.
Paytm Europe Payments S.A. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Paytm Cloud Technologies Limited, which in turn is a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of one 97 communications . The disclosure was made to the exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company confirmed that there are no financial implications, aberrations, or penalties associated with this communication.
The following table details the key aspects of the license granted to the subsidiary:
| S. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Authority | Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg |
| 2. | Date of Grant | July 02, 2026 |
| 3. | Effective Date | July 02, 2026 |
| 4. | Services Authorized | Execution of payment transactions, credit transfers, acquiring of payment transactions |
| 5. | Validity Period | No specified validity period |
Sunil Kumar Bansal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of One 97 Communications Limited, confirmed the accuracy of the information provided in the filing. The disclosure is available on the company’s investor relations website.
Historical Stock Returns for One 97 Communications
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| +0.66% | +8.59% | +14.05% | -8.89% | +31.80% | -21.75% |
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