No New SEBI Notice, Information Already In Annual Financial Report: Paytm Clarifies

Paytm has already addressed the matter through preliminary response, and is in regular communication with SEBI, making necessary representations regarding on the matter

Paytm affirms its commitment to compliance and transparency.

Source : Paytm

One97 Communications, the parent company that operates the brand Paytm, on Monday in its stock exchange filing said that it had made relevant disclosures relating to SEBI’s notice, in its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2024, as well as the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

The company received the notice during the quarter ending March 2024, and has already addressed the matter through making a preliminary response. 

Paytm is currently in the process of seeking further information from the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding this matter. Based on an independent legal opinion obtained by management, the company believes it is compliant with the relevant regulations, its auditor's review report stated.

Accordingly, there is no impact on the financial results for the current or previous quarters ended June 30, 2024, and March 31, 2024, the company stated. 

In a recent stock exchange filing on Monday addressing the issue, Paytm said that it is in regular communication with the markets regulator on the matter.

“The Company (Paytm) is in regular communication with the SEBI and making necessary representations regarding this matter. Accordingly, there is no impact on the financial results for previous quarters ended June 30, 2024, and March 31, 2024, respectively. ” the company stated as part of its stock exchange filing on Monday.   

The company's proactive approach in addressing the notice, seeking further information  and relevant disclosures as part of its auditor’s review report reflects its commitment to adhering to regulatory standards and ensuring transparency in its operations.