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Paytm
3.3
based on 7.8k Reviews
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Company Summary
Digital wallet for online payments, UPI transactions, etc.
Overall Rating
3.3/5
based on 7.8k reviews
11% below
industry average
Critically rated for
Job security, Promotions, Company culture
Work Policy
Work from office
48% employees reported
Monday to Saturday
59% employees reported
Flexible timing
58% employees reported
Within city
48% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Job/Soft skill training
277 employees reported
Health insurance
266 employees reported
Cafeteria
179 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
123 employees reported
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About Paytm
Founded in2010 (15 yrs old)
India Employee Count10k-50k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
India HeadquartersNoida, India
Office Locations
Websitepaytm.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Paytm is India's largest leading payment gateway that offers comprehensive payment services for customer and merchants. We offer mobile payment solutions to over 7 million merchants and allow consumers to make seamless mobile payments from Cards, Bank Accounts and Digital Credit among others. We pioneered and are the leader of QR based mobile payments in India. With the launch of Paytm Payments Bank, we aim to bring banking and financial services to half-a-billion un-served and under-served Indians. Our investors include Softbank, SAIF Partners, Alibaba Group and Ant Financial. We strive to maintain an open culture where everyone is a hands-on contributor and feels comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Our team spends hours, designing each new feature and obsesses about the smallest of details.
Mission: The company is on a mission to bring half a billion Indians into the mainstream economy through payments, commerce, banking, investments, and financial services.
Paytm Ratings
based on 7.8k reviews
Overall Rating
3.3/5
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3.3
Salary
3.2
Skill development
3.1
Work-life balance
3.0
Work satisfaction
2.9
Company culture
2.9
Promotions
2.7
Job security
Paytm is rated 3.3 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 7.8k company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Paytm
based on 7.3k reviews
3.2
Rated by 644 Women
Rated 3.1 for Salary and 3.0 for Work-life balance
3.3
Rated by 6.7k Men
Rated 3.3 for Salary and 3.2 for Skill development
Work Policy at Paytm
based on 995 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
48%
Hybrid
41%
Permanent work from home
11%
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Overall Rating | 3.3/5 based on 7.8k reviews | 3.0/5 based on 2.5k reviews | 3.9/5 based on 5.7k reviews | 4.0/5 based on 2.5k reviews  |
Highly Rated for |  No highly rated category | No highly rated category | Work-life balance Company culture | Salary Skill development Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | Job security Company culture Promotions | Promotions Company culture Work satisfaction | Promotions |  No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 48% employees reported | Work from office 90% employees reported | Hybrid 73% employees reported | Work from office 50% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.2 Average rated by 644 women | 2.9 Poor rated by 624 women | 3.9 Good rated by 1.4k women | 3.5 Good rated by 184 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.3 Average rated by 6.7k men | 3.0 Average rated by 1.8k men | 3.9 Good rated by 4.1k men | 4.1 Good rated by 2.2k men |
Job security | 2.7 Poor | 2.8 Poor | 3.7 Good | 3.8 Good |
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Paytm Salaries
Paytm salaries have received with an average score of 3.3 out of 5 by 7.8k employees.
Team Lead
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₹2.1 L/yr - ₹10.5 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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₹10.4 L/yr - ₹36.8 L/yr
Software Engineer
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₹6 L/yr - ₹22.3 L/yr
Sales Executive
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₹1 L/yr - ₹6.4 L/yr
Key Account Manager
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₹2.5 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr
Senior Associate
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₹2.2 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr
Junior Manager
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₹4 L/yr - ₹14 L/yr
Product Manager
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₹14 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
Technical Lead
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₹15.5 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr
Area Sales Manager
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Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Implies Positive Open; Coal India, Paytm, Tata Steel, Vedanta In Focus
- The GIFT Nifty indicates a positive open for the benchmark indices.
- Stocks of Coal India, Paytm, Tata Steel, and Vedanta likely to react to overnight news.
- The GIFT Nifty was trading slightly higher at 24,102.50 points.
- NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closed at their highest levels since January.
Bloomberg Quint | 22 Apr, 2025
M-Cap Of New-Age Tech Stocks Jumps $5 Bn This Week, Fino & Delhivery Biggest Gainers
- The market capitalization of new-age tech stocks in India surged by $5 billion this week, with 28 out of 32 stocks covered by Inc42 experiencing gains ranging from 0.1% to over 20%.
- Fino Payments Bank was the top gainer, climbing 20.48% to INR 251.50, followed by Delhivery with a 13.81% increase to INR 280.95.
- Zomato's parent company, Eternal, gained nearly $2 billion in market cap, while Swiggy, ixigo, Paytm, Nykaa, and Go Digit also featured among the gainers.
- On the other hand, four new-age tech stocks, including EaseMyTrip, ended the week in the red, with EaseMyTrip being the biggest loser.
- The total market cap of the 32 new-age tech stocks rose to $79.12 billion from $74.78 billion last week.
- The broader Indian equities market saw significant gains this week, driven by factors such as US-China trade optimism and positive domestic economic indicators.
- Fintech major Paytm's founder surrendered 2.1 crore ESOPs voluntarily, resulting in a one-time expense of INR 492 crore in Q4 FY25.
- EaseMyTrip faced challenges as its shares declined amidst Enforcement Directorate raids linked to the Mahadev betting app, although the company denied any association with it.
- Overall, positive market sentiment and expectations of continued gains suggest further upside potential for new-age tech stocks and the broader market.
- The Indian market demonstrated resilience and outperformed other emerging economies during the week, with Nifty 50 closing higher at 23,851.65.
Inc42 | 20 Apr, 2025
Super apps deserve a second chance
- Super apps, which never really took off in the West, may have a chance with the integration of AI agents.
- In the APAC region, super apps like WeChat, Gojek, Paytm, and Alipay are popular for offering various services in one app.
- The West has also attempted to create super apps to streamline functions due to app overload, but it has been challenging.
- The introduction of AI super agents could make super apps more feasible by personalizing services to user preferences.
- Western consumer behavior and app usage differ from the APAC region, making super apps less successful in the West.
- AI agents can enhance user experience by customizing services and simplifying app development for developers.
- For super apps to succeed, a focus on seamless UI/UX design that caters to tactile feedback and visual information is crucial.
- The oversaturation of mobile apps may lead to super apps becoming more essential to provide convenience and solve problems.
- AI agents and super apps should aim to offer solutions that benefit both businesses and consumers, ensuring usability and problem-solving.
- Tech experts predict that super apps could become a necessity to combat app overload and offer enhanced convenience.
Tech Radar | 18 Apr, 2025
Paytm CEO voluntarily forgoes Rs 1,800 crore worth of stock options
- Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma voluntarily gives up 21 million employee stock options (ESOPs) valued at over Rs 1,800 crore.
- The decision follows regulatory scrutiny over the issuance of these stock options.
- Sharma's voluntary action results in a one-time, non-cash ESOP expense of Rs 492 crore in Q4FY25.
- Paytm aims to address regulatory concerns and reset governance practices around executive compensation.
HRKatha | 17 Apr, 2025
Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma forfeits shares worth Rs 492 crore after Sebi action
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of Paytm, has forfeited 21 million shares under the firm's Esop program.
- This action comes after Sebi issued show cause notices to Paytm for violating Esop granting rules.
- The forfeited shares will result in a reduction of Esop expenses by approximately Rs 492 crore.
- Paytm is focusing on rebuilding its business after its associate entity, Paytm Payments Bank, was stopped from offering banking services.
Economic Times | 17 Apr, 2025
Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Implies Higher Open; Angle One, Wipro, Lupin, Paytm Share Prices In Focus
- Gold prices hit a record high again due to uncertainty over international trade and the US Federal Reserve's indication of no hurry to reduce interest rates.
- Oil prices rose for a second day as the US vowed to pressure Iran's oil exports and oil inventory declined at Cushing Oklahoma.
- Most markets in the Asia-Pacific region traded higher on progress in trade talks between the US and Japan.
- US share indices fell as concerns over the impact of US tariffs and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments on interest rates rose.
Bloomberg Quint | 17 Apr, 2025
Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On April 17
- Indian benchmark indices closed higher for the third consecutive session with NSE Nifty 50 up by 0.47% and BSE Sensex up by 0.4% on Wednesday.
- Foreign portfolio investors continued as net buyers of Indian equities, while domestic institutional investors were net sellers on Wednesday.
- Key earnings post-market hours included updates from companies like Wipro, Waaree Renewable Technologies, Angel One, and GTPL Hathway.
- Stocks to watch include Zydus Lifesciences, Lupin, One 97 Communications, Gensol Engineering, UltraTech Cement, DLF, and others.
- Notable market developments include ongoing investments, acquisitions, agreements, dividend announcements, and trading tweaks in various companies.
- Bulk/block deals involved companies like Gensol Engineering and Sami Hotels, with trading tweaks seen in securities like Garware Hi-Tech Films Ltd.
- In the F&O segment, Nifty April Futures rose, open interest fell, and specific securities were put under the F&O ban category.
- The Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar, closing at 85.68 on Wednesday, supported by factors like easing inflation and lower oil prices.
- Overall, the stock market landscape showed positive movements in key indices and various corporate actions influencing investor sentiment.
- Market participants should closely monitor these developments and company-specific news for potential investment opportunities or risks.
Bloomberg Quint | 17 Apr, 2025
Vijay Shekhar Sharma forgoes 2.1 crore Paytm stock options after Sebi notice
- Vijay Shekhar Sharma, CEO of Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications Limited (OCL), has returned 21 million stock options worth 2.1 crore shares.
- This action follows the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) show cause notices to Paytm for violating Esop rules.
- Sharma transferred shares to become eligible for Esop, bringing his shareholding below 10% to avoid promoter tag.
- Paytm canceled the returned shares, resulting in a one-time, non-cash acceleration of Esop expenses by Rs 492 crore in Q4 FY 2025.
Economic Times | 16 Apr, 2025
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Forgoes 2.1 Crore ESOPs Amid Regulatory Lens
- Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has voluntarily forgone 2.1 crore ESOP units granted to him.
- The request was approved by the nomination and remuneration committee of the company's board.
- This will result in a one-time, non-cash, acceleration of ESOP expense of Rs 492 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
- Last year, SEBI had issued a show-cause notice to Paytm over the ESOP units granted to Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
Bloomberg Quint | 16 Apr, 2025
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma Surrenders 2.1 Cr ESOPs
- Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has voluntarily surrendered 2.1 Cr unvested employee stock options (ESOPs).
- The stock options have now been cancelled and returned to the ESOP pool.
- The surrender will increase Paytm's ESOP expenses by INR 492 Cr in Q4 FY25.
- This move comes as Paytm aims to become profitable.
Inc42 | 16 Apr, 2025
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Paytm FAQs
When was Paytm founded?
Paytm was founded in 2010. The company has been operating for 15 years primarily in the FinTech sector.
Where is the Paytm headquarters located?
Paytm is headquartered in Noida and has an office in Noida
How many employees does Paytm have in India?
Paytm currently has more than 28,000+ employees in India. Sales & Business Development department appears to have the highest employee count in Paytm based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Paytm have good work-life balance?
Paytm has a work-life balance rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 7,700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 43% employees rated Paytm 3 or below, while 57% employees rated it 4 or above for work-life balance. This rating suggests that while some employees recognize efforts towards work-life balance, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We encourage you to read Paytm work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Paytm good for career growth?
Career growth at Paytm is rated as poor, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 2.9. 43% employees rated Paytm 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. This rating reflects a negative sentiment among employees for career growth. We recommend reading Paytm promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the cons of working in Paytm?
Working at Paytm does have some drawbacks that potential employees should consider. The company is poorly rated for job security, promotions / appraisal and company culture, based on 7,700+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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