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Paytm parent ownership rises to 56% as domestic institutions add stake

2026-10-14 · 1 source · Economic Times Banking Finance

In short

Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications, had more Indian ownership in Q2 FY2027. Indian investors held over 56% of the company, and domestic institutions held 29.5%.

This matters because it shows more local control in the stock. The report does not explain why foreign ownership fell or what exact earlier level it fell from.

What the reporting says

One 97 Communications, Paytm's parent, saw Indian investors hold over 56% of the company as of Q2 FY2027, according to a publisher-supplied summary. The report also says domestic institutional ownership rose to 29.5% while foreign direct investment fell to 18, though the unit and prior level are not fully stated in the source. The reporting suggests stronger local ownership, but the cause is not given.

Why it matters

One 97 Communications, Paytm's parent company, was reported to have a higher Indian ownership share in Q2 FY2027, with Indian investors holding over 56% and domestic institutional ownership rising to 29.5%. The publisher summary also says foreign direct investment fell to 18, but the source provided does not clarify the unit or the earlier comparison point. The report indicates stronger local participation but gives no cause.

Touches: One 97 Communications, Paytm, Companies, Markets

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