- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the banking license of Paytm Payments Bank Limited, thereby effectively terminating its ability to function as a bank.
- This decision was taken following several years of persistent regulatory concerns and repeated instances of non-compliance with regulations. The central bank has also announced that it will approach the High Court to initiate the process of winding up the bank.
- This development marks a pivotal moment for the country's fintech ecosystem and simultaneously raises several critical questions regarding regulatory discipline.
- In its order, the RBI stated that it has cancelled the banking license issued to Paytm Payments Bank under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (BR Act).
- This cancellation will come into effect at the close of business on April 24, 2026.
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