ANT GROUP SELLS 3% PAYTM STAKE FOR $309M

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Ant Group has divested a 3% stake in Indian fintech Paytm for $309 million. The stake was sold through Resilient Asset Management BV, controlled by Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

The transaction marks a significant reduction in Ant Group's holdings in the Indian payments platform. Resilient Asset Management BV, the investment vehicle of Paytm's founder, executed the sale on Tuesday. The $309 million deal comes as Ant Group continues strategic portfolio adjustments across its international investments. Paytm, India's largest digital payments company, has been a key holding for the Chinese fintech giant. The sale reflects ongoing shifts in cross-border fintech investments, particularly between Chinese and Indian companies. Ant Group has maintained a substantial presence in the Indian market despite regulatory pressures in both countries. Details regarding the buyer and specific terms beyond the valuation were not disclosed. The transaction signals evolving investment strategies among major fintech players in Asia's largest payments markets.

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ANT GROUP SELLS 3% PAYTM STAKE FOR $309M

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