Analysts from prominent brokerage firms like UBS and Jefferies weighed in on the implications of the third-party app provider license for Paytm. UBS suggested that Paytm would now operate similarly to its competitors like Google Pay and PhonePe, while Jefferies highlighted the potential necessity for Paytm to tap into its cash reserves to retain customers and merchants, which are pegged at 85 billion rupees ($1.02 billion).

Starting from Friday, March 8, 2024, Indians can make QR-code-based UPI transactions in Nepal. In this initial phase of collaboration, Indian consumers can utilize UPI-enabled apps to seamlessly make instant, secure, and convenient payments across various business establishments in Nepal.