India: Paytm's IPO subscribed 48% as fintech firm heads into last issue day

India: Paytm's IPO subscribed 48% as fintech firm heads into last issue day

Advertisements of Paytm, a digital wallet company, are seen placed at stalls of roadside vegetable vendors in Mumbai, India, November 19, 2016. REUTERS/Shailesh Andrade

Indian fintech firm Paytm‘s initial public offering (IPO) of up to 183 billion rupees ($2.47 billion) was subscribed 48% on the second day of the issue period, receiving bids for 23.5 million shares, stock exchange data showed on Tuesday.