Retail investors continued to reduce their holdings in One97 Communications Ltd., the parent company of Paytm, for the sixth consecutive quarter. According to the latest shareholding pattern updated on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), retail shareholding in the company has declined to 9.07% as of September 2025, down from 9.73% at the end of June and 12.05% in March 2024.
At the close of the September quarter, Paytm had 8.45 lakh retail shareholders, defined as those with authorised shareholding capital of up to ₹2 lakh. This is lower than the 8.93 lakh shareholders recorded at the end of the June quarter. The consistent reduction over six quarters indicates that retail investors are gradually trimming their positions in the stock as it recovers from previous lows.
A snapshot of retail shareholding trends shows a steady decline over the past two years:
While retail investors pared their stakes, mutual funds maintained their buying momentum. Domestic mutual funds held a combined 16.25% stake in Paytm at the end of September 2025, up from 13.86% in June and 13.11% in March. Several funds contributed to this accumulation, including:
The continued participation by mutual funds reflects ongoing institutional interest in the stock even as retail investors step back.
Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma's stake in One97 Communications Ltd. remained stable at 9.07%, showing no change despite fluctuations among other shareholder groups.
One97 Communications share price has seen notable gains during 2025. The stock rose nearly 22% during the July-September quarter and 18% in April-June. In October alone, it increased by 16%, while showing positive movement in most months of the year except January, February, and September.
As of October 23, 2025, 11:32 AM, One97 Communications Ltd was trading at ₹1,303 on the NSE, down 0.35%, with a market capitalisation of ₹83,304 crore. The stock’s 52-week range is ₹652–1,320, with a book value of ₹236, a dividend yield of 0.00%, ROCE of -10.1%, and ROE of -10.3%.
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The latest shareholding pattern highlights a shift in investor composition in One97 Communications Ltd. While retail investors continue to reduce their stakes, mutual funds are increasing theirs, maintaining interest in the stock. The movement in One97 Communications share price reflects the dynamic balance between retail exits and institutional accumulation.
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Published on: Oct 23, 2025, 11:55 AM IST
Suraj Uday Singh
Suraj Uday Singh is a skilled financial content writer with 3+ years of experience. At Angel One, he excels in simplifying financial concepts. Previously, he cultivated his expertise at a leading mortgage lending firm and a prominent e-commerce platform, mastering consumer-focused and engaging content strategies.
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