Founder of India's Paytm to buy back shares from Ant Group

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India's government and central bank are said to have expressed concerns about Chinese stakes held in Paytm, a pioneer in digital payments in India. © Reuters

RYOSUKE HANADA, Nikkei staff writer

MUMBAI -- The founder of Indian mobile payments provider Paytm will purchase some shares in the parent company from large investor Ant Group, seeking to reduce its reliance on Chinese capital amid continuing tensions between New Delhi and Beijing.

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