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RBI May Issue Clarification Amid Paytm Crisis, Financial Services Secretary Highlights Regulatory Concerns

The ongoing crisis surrounding Paytm has prompted speculation that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may issue a clarification, given the fintech firm’s substantial user base.

Vivek Joshi, the financial services secretary, emphasized that the RBI’s imposition of curbs was aimed at safeguarding consumer interests. He noted that Paytm had failed to comply with regulatory requirements and stressed the importance of companies adhering to all compliance measures and laws.

This development follows requests from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for the RBI to provide a report on the recent actions taken against Paytm Payments Bank. Both the ED and FIU are reportedly investigating potential violations of anti-money laundering laws related to the payment gateway.

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However, Paytm has vehemently denied any involvement in money laundering activities, stating that neither the company nor its founder is under investigation by central agencies.

In response to the crisis, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma held discussions with both the RBI and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. According to Reuters, Sharma and other Paytm officials met with the RBI to address regulatory concerns and discuss a roadmap for moving forward.

These discussions occurred as Paytm sought an extension of the February 29 deadline and sought clarity from the central bank regarding the transfer of licenses for its wallets business and digital toll payment service, FASTag.

Srushti Sharma

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