Paytm injects ₹2250 Cr into PPSL, unveils new 'Hide Payments' feature.

• Paytm's One 97 Communications Ltd invested ₹2250 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Paytm Payments Services Limited (PPSL).
• The investment in PPSL was completed on December 12, 2025, via a rights issue of equity shares.
• Paytm launched a new 'Hide Payments' in-app privacy feature, allowing users to conceal selected UPI transactions.
• Hidden transactions can only be accessed with a PIN or biometric verification, a feature Paytm claims is unique among UPI apps.
• Paytm's shares closed up 2.48% at ₹1,312.20 on Friday, showing a 37.32% increase over the past year.

Why It Matters: Paytm's new privacy feature improves user control and security for transactions.