Paytm Launches MahaKumbh Soundbox with Digital Screen for Instant Payment Alertsand Live Transaction Count

BY PAYEL KAR

Paytm (One97 Communications Limited), India’s leading payments
and financial services distribution company and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and
Soundbox technology, has launched the Made-in-India Paytm MahaKumbh Soundbox to
empower merchant partners with instant payment alerts on a digital screen and real-time
transaction tracking. The latest addition to Paytm’s expanding Soundbox range, this 4G-enabled
device helps businesses track payments effortlessly, improve transaction visibility, and enhance
operational efficiency.
The MahaKumbh Soundbox represents the power of Indian unification—just as the rare pilgrim
festival brings millions together, this device seamlessly integrates multiple features into one,
enabling effortless transactions for merchants.
Equipped with diverse capabilities, the new Paytm MahaKumbh Soundbox comes with a built-in
digital screen that provides a clear view of payments, including real-time transaction updates,
total collections, and device status. Merchants can now see transactions instantly while also
receiving audio alerts, ensuring quick verification even during peak hours when multiple
payments are being made. It features Paytm pioneered QR code, allowing customers to scan
and pay via all UPI apps and RuPay Credit Card payments through UPI. With a powerful 3-watt
speaker, the device delivers clear voice confirmations, enabling merchants to instantly verify
payments and reduce errors. Supporting 11 languages, it ensures merchants receive updates in
their preferred language. Additionally, its long-lasting 10-day battery and durable, splash-
resistant, and temperature-resistant design make it a reliable solution for businesses across
retail stores, restaurants, and local markets.
Shri Sanjiv Singh ji, Joint Secretary, DPIIT said, “Startup Mahakumbh has been a landmark
event celebrating India’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, bringing together visionaries, innovators,
and policymakers to drive India’s digital and financial inclusion forward. In this spirit of
innovation, Paytm continues to lead the way in transforming digital payments for millions of
businesses across the country. The launch of the Paytm MahaKumbh Soundbox is another
testament to India’s leadership in fintech innovation—empowering merchants with real-time
transaction tracking, seamless payment acceptance, and operational efficiency. I commend
Vijay Shekhar Sharma and the Paytm team for their relentless commitment to developing

cutting-edge, Made-in-India solutions that strengthen our digital economy and support small
businesses nationwide.”
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Founder & CEO – Paytm said, “We are proud to have made mobile
payments accessible to everyone. As pioneers of Soundbox technology, we introduced instant
payment confirmations, bringing trust and ease to merchants. With our new Made-in-India
Display Soundbox, we are taking it a step further to help our merchant partners track
transactions effortlessly and manage their business with confidence.”
This launch follows Paytm’s recent green innovation of India’s First Paytm Solar Soundbox,
aimed at providing sustainable energy solutions to merchants and businesses. By integrating
solar-powered infrastructure, the company continues to drive innovation that enhances
efficiency and reduces operational costs for its partners. Additionally, Paytm is enhancing digital
transactions with its NFC-enabled payment solutions, allowing merchants to accept tap-and-pay
transactions effortlessly. This ensures faster, more secure payments and an improved customer
experience.

Paytm innovates based on customer needs, introducing features like UPI statement downloads
(PDF & Excel), UPI Trading Blocks for direct stock trade payments without pre-funding, and the
‘Receive Money QR Widget’ for instant payments without opening the app. It also enables users
to check UPI-linked bank account balances on the Paytm app and supports UPI, UPI Lite for
small payments, RuPay Credit Card linking on Paytm UPI, cards, and net banking for seamless
transactions. Expanding globally, it now facilitates UPI payments in the UAE, Singapore,
France, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
About Paytm

Paytm is India’s leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. Pioneer
of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small
businesses with payments and commerce. Paytm’s mission is to serve half a billion Indians and
bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology.