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Paytm, Perplexity partner to add AI search in payment app

Paytm has partnered with AI search engine Perplexity to add AI-driven features to its mobile payment app.

This collaboration aims to provide users with timely financial assistance and insights, as noted in an exchange filing by the fintech company.

As part of this initiative, Paytm is launching an AI-powered search bar within its app. This feature will enable users to ask questions and receive personalized financial insights for informed decision-making.

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma announced that the company is developing AI-first features.

These may include tools for portfolio management, savings tracking, expenditure monitoring, and financial summaries in the future.

Recent Paytm developments

Timeline
18-Feb-2025 💰 Paytm targets profit in 2026 with credit focus
  • Paytm aims for profitability by Q1 2026.
  • Partnership with SBI Mutual Fund for new SIP plan.
03-Feb-2025 💼 Paytm subsidiary acquires 25% stake in US fintech for $1m
  • Paytm acquires 25% stake in Seven Technology.
  • Stock rises 1% to 750.75 rupees on BSE.
28-Jan-2025 💼 Paytm Payments CEO to step down in March
  • Nakul Jain to resign as CEO of PPSL on March 31, 2025.
  • Paytm searches for successor amid leadership changes.
01-Jan-2025 📉 Paytm’s head of compliance Srinivas Yanamandra resigns
  • Paytm compliance head Srinivas Yanamandra resigns.
  • Focus on academic research prompts his departure.
17-Dec-2024 📈 Paytm parent shares hit another 52-week high

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