Paytm Share Price Hits 52-Week High After Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Increases Stake to 5.15%

Paytm share price rose by 1% to reach a fresh 52-week high of ₹1,238 on August 20, 2025. This rise came after Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund increased its shareholding in the company, crossing the important 5% mark.

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Increases Stake

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund bought an additional 26.31 lakh shares of One 97 Communications on August 11, 2024. This purchase was made through open market transactions and added 0.41% to its total shareholding. Now, the fund owns 3.29 crore shares, which represents 5.15% of the company's total equity.

How Much Stake Did Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Hold in Paytm Before?

Before this purchase, the fund held 3.02 crore shares, which was a 4.75% stake in the company. By crossing the 5% threshold, Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund is required to disclose its stake under SEBI’s Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers (SAST) Regulations, 2011.

Which Plans of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Will Benefit?

The additional shares were bought through various Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund schemes, including the Nifty Midcap 100 ETF, Focused Fund, Midcap Fund, Flexi Cap Fund, ELSS Tax Saver Fund, Balanced Advantage Fund, Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund, and Nifty 500 Index Fund.

Highlights of Paytm Q1 FY26 Earnings Results

Paytm’s recent earnings report for the quarter ended June 2025 (Q1FY26) showed a remarkable turnaround. The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 122.5 crore, a big change from the ₹839 crore net loss in the same quarter the previous year.

Operating revenue increased by 28% year-on-year to ₹1,917 crore, compared to ₹1,502 crore in Q1FY25. Revenue growth was steady, with just a small 0.3% rise compared to Rs 1,911 crore in the previous quarter (Q4FY25), when Paytm reported a net loss of Rs 540 crore.

The growth in revenue was mainly driven by more subscription-based merchants, higher Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), and improved income from financial services distribution.

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Conclusion

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund’s increased investment in Paytm signals renewed investor confidence in the fintech company. Despite facing regulatory and competitive challenges, Paytm has demonstrated a strong financial recovery in recent quarters. The company’s rising revenues and return to profitability are encouraging signs for shareholders and the broader market interested in digital and financial technology companies.

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