PayU posts first-ever operational profit of $18 mn in FY26
PayU India has achieved its first operational profit of $18 million in FY26, driven by a strategic exit from low-margin businesses and growth in UPI-based payment segments. The company plans to further integrate generative AI into its service offerings.
Why it matters
The shift to profitability for a major fintech player in India highlights the maturation of the digital payments ecosystem and the success of UPI-focused business models.
Dutch investment firm Prosus-owned PayU has posted its first operational profit of USD 18 million (about Rs 1,701 crore) for FY26, mainly due to its exit from low-margin businesses, the company said on Monday (June 29, 2026).
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