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Paytm dilutes UAE arm, brings in local investor amid licence uncertainty

Paytm dilutes UAE arm, brings in local investor amid licence uncertainty

23 Dec 2025, 17:20 PM

In October, The Head and Tale exclusively reported that the Paytm was facing regulatory roadblocks in the UAE, particularly in securing payments licence.

Exclusive: UAE Regulator holds back key Paytm licence

Exclusive: UAE Regulator holds back key Paytm licence

25 Oct 2025, 12:18 PM

Paytm had applied to the Central Bank of the UAE for two licences — one covering acquiring and domestic payments, and another for a wallet-type product.

Paytm appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO for UAE expansion

Paytm appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO for UAE expansion

29 May 2025, 14:26 PM

Paytm said it sees strong potential to expand its technology-driven merchant payments and financial services distribution model to international markets.

Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit as it plans ADX listing

Infibeam Avenues restructures UAE unit as it plans ADX listing

12 Mar 2025, 17:21 PM

The restructuring involves transferring the mirror shareholding in Avenues World FZ-LLC to Infibeam Avenues ME SPV Ltd, a newly formed entity in Abu Dhabi.

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