From past news it appears that Paytm wallet will become Paytm bank account.
I better withdraw all money from paytm till it becomes clear if KYC wud be required or not.
I do not prefer to do KYC with paytm.
Better start looking for another wallet
Your Paytm Wallet :: Paytm Payments Bank & Various Fees
Q. What happens to my current Paytm Wallet?
A. It will be transferred to the Paytm Payments Bank Limited as it is, i.e. KYC Wallet as KYC Wallet and minimum KYC Wallet as minimum KYC Wallet