Paytm Partners with Groq for Real-Time AI in Payments

On November 5, 2025, One 97 Communications Ltd, known as Paytm, disclosed a partnership with Groq to integrate real-time AI capabilities into its payment and platform intelligence systems. This collaboration will utilize Groq’s purpose-built LPU technology through GroqCloud, aiming to enhance AI inference speed and cost-efficiency compared to traditional GPU-based systems.

The integration of Groq’s technology is designed to support Paytm’s ongoing efforts in developing high-performance AI models. These models are intended to improve transaction processing, risk assessment, fraud detection, and customer engagement across Paytm’s platform. The deployment of GroqCloud is expected to provide Paytm with a scalable solution for AI inference, aligning with its strategy to advance its AI capabilities.

Narendra Singh Yadav, Chief Business Officer at Paytm, emphasized the importance of advancing AI capabilities to enhance the speed, reliability, and intelligence of payment systems. The partnership with Groq is seen as a step towards building a more robust technology foundation for Paytm’s AI-driven payment and financial services platforms.

Groq, a U.S.-based company, specializes in real-time AI inference infrastructure. The company focuses on delivering broad compute capacity to address significant global challenges through AI. Groq’s collaboration with Paytm aligns with its mission to make AI accessible and useful on a large scale.

Paytm is a leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company in India. It is known for pioneering mobile QR payments and developing technologies that assist small businesses with payments and commerce. The company’s mission is to integrate half a billion Indians into the mainstream economy through technology.