Paytm Sees Increase in Institutional Investors Stake in Q3 FY26

One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) recorded higher institutional ownership in the December quarter of FY26, as per its shareholding data. The increase came from foreign portfolio investors and domestic institutions, while foreign direct investment holdings declined due to a stake sale during the quarter. 

FPIs Add Exposure 

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) increased their holding in Paytm during Q3 FY26. Category I FPIs held 25.33% of the company at the end of the quarter, compared with 23.01% in Q2 FY26. The rise followed Paytm’s inclusion in the MSCI Global Standard Index in November 2025, which led to buying by index-linked and global funds. 

Insurance Companies Raise Stake 

Indian insurance companies also raised their exposure to the stock. Their combined holding increased to 4.77% in Q3 FY26 from 2.71% in the previous quarter.  

Tata AIA Life Insurance and SBI Life Insurance were among the insurers that added to their stakes during the quarter. 

FDI Holding Sees Decline 

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) shareholding fell to 25.18% in Q3 FY26 from 27.44% in Q2. The decline was mainly due to a sale of about 2% stake by Elevation Capital through a block deal in November 2025, according to disclosures. 

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Paytm Share Price Performance  

As of January 13, 2026, 10:31 am, One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) share price was trading at ₹1,287.70, a 1.59% increase from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The Q3 FY26 shareholding data shows higher participation from portfolio investors and domestic institutions, alongside a reduction in FDI holding linked to a single block deal, while operating performance remained stable. 

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