Paytm Share Price: Institutional Stake Rises Despite 18% Year-to-Date Decline

Market Performance

Paytm's share price has declined significantly since the beginning of 2025. The stock, listed on the NSE, has dropped from ₹987.60 to ₹810 per share in the year-to-date period, marking a decrease of nearly 18%. As of the latest trading session, the share price remains more than 60% below its IPO upper price band of ₹2150.

Institutional Shareholding Update

During the January–March 2025 quarter (Q4FY25), mutual fund holdings in One97 Communications Ltd., the parent company of Paytm, increased from 11.20% to 13.11%. This rise in institutional interest occurred despite the stock's downward trajectory during the same period.

According to the latest shareholding data:

• Total Mutual Fund Holdings: 8,36,17,835 shares, representing 13.11% of the total paid-up capital
• Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund: Increased holdings from 1,34,35,375 shares (2.11%) to 1,46,67,579 shares (2.30%)
• Nippon Mutual Fund: Increased stake from 1,47,71,701 shares (2.32%) to 1,75,84,159 shares (2.76%)
• Mirae Asset Mutual Fund: Slightly increased from 2,65,62,774 shares (4.17%) to 2,66,40,278 shares (4.18%)

Mutual funds added 1,22,03,696 new shares in Q4FY25 compared to their holdings in the October–December 2024 quarter (Q3FY25).

Company Overview: One97 Communications Ltd.

One97 Communications Ltd. operates the Paytm platform, a prominent player in India's fintech ecosystem. Despite recent stock price fluctuations, the company has seen increased institutional participation.

Summary

Paytm's stock experienced a year-to-date decline of nearly 18% as of the end of Q4FY25, with the share price standing at ₹810 on the NSE. Nevertheless, mutual funds increased their stake in the company during the same quarter, with total institutional holdings rising from 11.20% to 13.11%. This update highlights shifts in ownership without suggesting any directional outlook or recommendation regarding the stock.