One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, reported a net profit of ₹122.5 crore in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1 FY26), marking its first-ever profit after previously posting a loss of ₹838.9 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations rose 28% year-over-year to ₹1,918 crore, driven by growth in its payment services segment, which increased 18% to ₹1,044 crore, and a doubling in financial services distribution revenue to ₹561 crore. Paytm’s operational profit was supported by cost reductions and a more focused approach on payment services, helping the fintech firm recover after regulatory curbs from the Indian banking regulator impacted its business over the past year. Despite this improvement, challenges remain with the suspension of wallets and slowing growth. Analysts and market experts have highlighted Paytm as a key stock to watch amid its turnaround. Other companies such as Dixon Technologies, Dalmia Bharat, and Zee Entertainment have also been noted for their market performance in the same period.