{
  "id": 12799701,
  "title": "Why is Paytm stock sliding today?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/why-is-paytm-stock-sliding-today",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T05:44:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/why-is-paytm-stock-sliding-today-93CH-4937914"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paytm shares experienced a significant decline of 5.3%, trading at ₹1,639.9 on Thursday following reports suggesting the government may delay the implementation of the new UPI MDR framework, originally scheduled for October 15, to January 1, 2027. The UPI MDR framework, introduced in September 2026, proposed a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions surpassing ₹2,000, with a per-transaction cap of ₹300. This proposed framework was considered a pivotal revenue driver for Paytm and the wider digital payments industry. The announcement of the framework's potential postponement dealt a significant blow to Paytm's stock, as the rollout was a key component of the bullish narrative surrounding the company's shares, which had surged from their 52-week low of ₹930.6. Paytm was not the only firm to suffer losses; its peer MobiKwik also saw a sharp decline in response to the same news. Additionally, the broader Indian markets declined on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 experiencing a nearly 0.7% drop, driven by increasing yields and oil prices.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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