Paytm Inbox now offers Live TV, News, Cricket, Games and more 

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Paytm in-app messaging service Inbox has gained a bunch of new features; this update will bring access to content across categories such as Live TV, News, Cricket, Entertainment Videos, and Games on the go, for free. Paytm says that following the positive response on beta testing, it is now rolling out the full-stack service under Paytm Inbox on its app. Continue reading “Paytm Inbox now offers Live TV, News, Cricket, Games and more “

Paytm revamps its app to make it more intuitive, aims to increase money transfers

Paytm today has announced that it has revamped its app to make it, even more, user-friendly and intuitive. The revamped app personalizes the app experience for users. Money Transfers are also simpler, and instant transfers from a user’s Paytm Payments Bank account, Paytm Wallet or any other bank account to any bank account at 0% fee. Continue reading “Paytm revamps its app to make it more intuitive, aims to increase money transfers”

NPCI gives nod to WhatsApp Payments BHIM UPI beta, says interoperability must for public launch

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NPCI; The National Payments Corporation of India, the underdog for all digital payments in the country, said that all partnering bodies must follow set or predefined rules and UPI guidelines to make the platform interoperable. This was in context to the speculation of Paytm accusing NPCI giving out favoring setbacks to Whatsapp for its Payments platform. Continue reading “NPCI gives nod to WhatsApp Payments BHIM UPI beta, says interoperability must for public launch”

Paytm, AGTech launch Gamepind mobile games platform

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AGTech Holdings Limited, which is the leading integrated games and entertainment company in China and Paytm today announced the official launch of Gamepind mobile gaming platform. The partnership is aimed at offering the host of popular and exciting social and casual games. Continue reading “Paytm, AGTech launch Gamepind mobile games platform”

Paytm for business app launched, enables merchants to accept digital payments

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Paytm today has launched the Paytm for Business app making it easier for merchants and business partners to accept digital payments. Furthermore, the app also makes it simpler to track payments instantly, navigate through the previous collections and track bank settlements within the app. Continue reading “Paytm for business app launched, enables merchants to accept digital payments”

Paytm FASTag for automatic toll fee collection rolls out across India

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Paytm today has announced the roll out of FASTag with RFID (radio-frequency identification technology) technology in India which enables electronic toll fee collection on highways across the country. These tags are simple and are also reusable.  Continue reading “Paytm FASTag for automatic toll fee collection rolls out across India”

Paytm Inbox in-app messaging service with in-chat payments, location sharing and more released

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Paytm today has launched the much-awaited Inbox chat feature on its app which besides from sending and receiving money, lets you chat with your friends and family. It is a full-fledged messaging application which allows you to share photos, and videos besides money.

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Paytm expands business by adding support for third party QR codes

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Paytm has announced that it now supports third party Quick Response QR codes. Users will now be able to scan non- Paytm codes as well using the Scan button on the Paytm app.
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Paytm plans to launch in-app messaging service to take on WhatsApp

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It looks like Paytm is gearing up to foray into the instant messaging market. The mobile payment service is planning to build messaging functionality into its app, according to a latest report from the Wall Street Journal. One of the people familiar with the matter said that the feature could be rolled out as soon as two weeks.
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Paytm partners with AGTech Media to launch mobile games in India

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Paytm has teamed up with Hong Kong-based firm AGTech Media to launch a mobile gaming company in India. As per the joint venture, Paytm will hold 55% in the new joint venture while AGTech group will own 45%. Together they would invest $16 million (Rs 103 crore) in the venture. Paytm will invest around $8.8 million and AGTech will invest $7.2 million in the new venture.

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Paytm appoints Kiran Vasireddy as COO of its payments business

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Paytm has appointed Kiran Vasireddy chief operating officer (COO) of its payments business. Kiran was working as senior vice-president at Paytm’s parent firm One97 Communications Ltd since March 2014.

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Paytm Gold now available as cashback on transactions

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Paytm will now offer Paytm Gold as cashback on transactions. Now, users can choose to receive their cashback in their Paytm Wallet or as Paytm Gold. Customers will receive the option to opt for a special promo code which will enable them to convert their cashback into Paytm Gold.

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Gionee teams up with Reliance Jio, Paytm for up to 60GB free 4G data and cashback offers

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Gionee has partnered with Paytm and Reliance Jio to offer deals on its smartphones. Customers who bought select Gionee smartphones after June 16 will get up to 60GB of free Reliance Jio data under the ‘Jio-Gionee Additional Data’ offer.

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Paytm seeks RBI license to start money market fund

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Paytm has applied for a license to start money market fund in India, according to a latest report from Bloomberg. The latest news comes a month after the leader in digital wallet business launched Paytm Payments Bank. The money market mutual fund will allow users to invest cash in short term debt securities and earn interest. Currently, there is no word on the details about the interest rate. Continue reading “Paytm seeks RBI license to start money market fund”