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In a bid to enhance profitability, Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, has laid off over 1,000 employees, constituting around 10% of its workforce.
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The layoffs spanned various departments, including payments, lending, operations, and sales, all under the initiative for performance and profitability enhancement.
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Media speculation swirls around AI's role in these job cuts, with Paytm's spokesperson noting AI's significant contributions but leaving the extent of its impact on layoffs ambiguous.
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Without clear data, the precise contribution of AI and automation to workforce reduction remains a subject for debate. It is likely that AI is not the prime reason for the job cut.
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Despite the layoffs, Paytm plans to hire 15,000 employees in the next year, aiming to bolster its core payments business and explore new avenues like wealth management and insurance.
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