Paytm
Paytm is a leading digital payments and financial services platform in India, founded in 2010 by Vijay Shekhar Sharma under One97 Communications Limited. Initially starting as a mobile recharge service, it has evolved into a comprehensive fintech ecosystem, serving over 350 million registered users and 20 million merchants. The company offers a wide range of services, including wallet services, UPI payments, bill payments, and merchant payment solutions through QR codes and POS systems. Paytm also operates Paytm Payments Bank, providing financial services such as Buy Now, Pay Later options, microloans, wealth management, and insurance products. Additionally, it facilitates movie and travel ticket bookings and retail brokerage services. Paytm aims to bring 500 million unbanked and underbanked Indians into the formal economy through digital financial inclusion.
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Headcount trend
Paytm went from 10,674 employees in Jul 2023 to 9,534 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 942 people joined, 741 left.
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Details400 roles cut in the last 12 months.
- Jun 2026 · 400 roles (~1%) · Noida, India
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Paytm FAQ
How many employees does Paytm have?
Paytm has about 9,534 employees, up 0.1% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).
Has Paytm had layoffs in 2026?
Yes. Paytm has reported 400 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Jun 9, 2026.
What is Paytm's revenue per employee?
Paytm makes about $85K in revenue per employee, based on $810M annual revenue and 9,534 employees.
How much does Paytm pay?
6figr has 818 salary profiles for Paytm in India and 4 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Paytm salaries page. See Paytm salaries in India
Is Paytm a public company?
Yes. Paytm is publicly traded under the ticker PAYTM on NSE.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 21 Oct 2026.