Worldline announced the proposed sale of its Indian payment activities to Mumbai-based BillDesk, with plans to enter into a long-term technology and software pact with BillDesk. BillDesk will continue to use Worldline’s advanced payment technology on a long-term basis, and Worldline aims to grow its Indian payment activities under BillDesk’s strong domestic platform.
Worldline will continue to leverage its existing global competence centers in India to enhance its Western European operations. The company plans to streamline its operations and optimize resource allocation, calling Wednesday’s announcement a milestone in the execution of its European core payment activity strategy.
Worldline says its enterprise value is €37 million and estimated equity value at closing is €60 million. The combined net cash proceeds are estimated at €540 to 590 million and should be received in 2026. The closing of the transaction is expected in the second half of 2026 subject to the completion of customary processes.
