Paytm shares rally 5% on getting govt nod for downstream investment in payments arm

Paytm Share Price: Paytm shares saw a 5% increase after approval from the finance ministry for investment in its payment services business. This allows Paytm Payments Services Limited to resubmit its payment aggregator license application. This step is crucial as it lifts regulatory barriers and could enable Paytm to onboard new online merchants, boosting its business prospects.