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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much billions the softbank invested on Paytm recently?
A
1.4 billion
B
3.5 billion
C
7.9 billion
D
6.3 billion
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -SoftBank’s investment in Paytm was $1.6 billion.

Detailed explanation-2: -While SoftBank has invested $1.6 billion into the digital payments firm over the years, among its biggest investments in India, at Paytm’s current share price, the 17.5% stake SoftBank held in the company before Thursday’s share sale is worth only about $900 million.

Detailed explanation-3: -SoftBank had made a total investment of $1.6 billion in Paytm and taken out around $220-250 million in the company’s IPO last November, the report said.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to the company’s December 2022 shareholding, Alibaba had a 6.26 per cent stake in Paytm and another affiliate firm Ant Financial held a 24.86 per cent stake.

Detailed explanation-5: -SYDNEY: SoftBank Group Corp aims to sell shares worth up to $215 million in Indian e-payments giant Paytm’s parent One 97 Communications Ltd through a block deal, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.

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