Paytm Seeks RBI Licence to Start Mutual Fund Service
Paytm has applied for a licence to set up a money market mutual fund that will enable the company to expand its financial offerings to consumers.
According to sources, Paytm has applied to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to start the fund in the coming months, a move that will enable the company to increase revenues from financial services.
When contacted, Paytm declined to comment. The primary objective of a money market fund is to invest in short-term securities.
The Alibaba and SoftBank-backed company had, last month, started its payments bank operations in the country and aims to garner 500 million customers by 2020.
The company has earmarked an initial investment of Rs 400 crore to build its banking network over two years.
Also, it launched Digital Gold in April this year...