India, May 6 -- Fintech major Paytm reported a consolidated net loss of INR 544.6 Cr in the March quarter (Q4 FY25), a decline of 1% from INR 550.5 Cr loss it incurred in the year-ago quarter. Sequentially, the company's loss grew 118% from INR 208.5 Cr.

If not for INR 522.1 Cr exceptional loss incurred by the company, Paytm would have reported a loss before tax of INR 19.9 Cr as against INR 536.4 Cr in the year-ago period.

The exceptional items loss in Q4 FY25 originated from INR 492.4 Cr accelerated charge due to Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma surrendering 2.1 Cr ESOPs following a SEBI show-cause notice.

Meanwhile, Paytm's operating revenue for the quarter under review dipped 19% YoY to INR 1,911.5 Cr from INR 2,267.1 Cr ...