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Why did Paytm crash by 20%?!

Dec 9, 2023
08:29
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Exploring the reasons behind Paytm's stock price drop and its strategy of focusing on financial services. Discussing Paytm's lending business model and the impact of RBI regulations. Analyzing the effects of disabling the 'Buy Now Pay Later' feature on Paytm's lending business, highlighting short-term slowdown but long-term growth potential in other loan categories.
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Quick takeaways

  • The slowdown in Paytm's loan business has led to a 20% drop in its stock price, due to concerns about bad loans and increased capital requirements for unsecured loans.
  • The halt in Paytm's buy now pay later (BNPL) segment, resulting from the slowdown in its loan business, could hinder the company's near-term outlook, but there is still potential for expansion and tapping into new lending opportunities.

Deep dives

P T M's Loan Business Takes a Hit

P T M's stock price fell by 20% after the company announced a slowdown in its loan business. P T M's business model involves attracting customers through payment services, cross-selling loans, and offering financial services. However, recent concerns about bad loans in the personal loan category prompted the RBI to increase risk weights, indicating higher capital requirements for unsecured loans. As a result, P T M voluntarily reduced its lending activities, leading to concerns among investors.

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