Paytm Update – Gaming Business Shift

Paytm’s First Games has decided to exit real-money gaming after the new Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 came into effect. 👉 What stays: Paytm will continue social gaming operations and has clarified that its exposure to this segment is minor. 💡 Investor View: Exit from real-money gaming reduces regulatory risk and compliance burden. Focus shifts to low-risk social gaming where monetisation potential is smaller but safer. Financial impact expected to be limited due to minor revenue contribution from First Games. ⚖️ Regulatory tightening continues to reshape India’s online gaming landscape, pushing players to adapt business models.