One 97 Communications Ltd, the parent entity that operates the brand Paytm, remained majority Indian-owned and witnessed a further increase in domestic ownership during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with domestic investors increasing their shareholding to approximately 51.6%, according to its latest shareholding pattern filed with the Indian bourses.
This sustained increase from 50.3% domestic shareholding in the previous quarter underscores Paytm's position as an Indian-Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC), a milestone it first achieved in March 2026, and signals deepening conviction among long-term Indian institutional and non-institutional investors.
Domestic institutional ownership also rose to an all-time high of 24.9% in Q1 FY27 from 23.1% in Q4 FY26.
The increase was led by mutual fund houses, which collectively raised their holdings to 17.9% in Q1 FY27 from 16.6% in the previous quarter.
The number of mutual funds investing in Paytm also rose to 43 in Q1 FY27 from 41 previously.
