Paytm Registers 4% Growth In Institutional Ownership: Mutual Fund Stake Rises 3.3% QoQ, Total Holdings Reach 68%
Foreign Portfolio Investors contributed to this rise, with their shareholding growing by 0.7%, from 115 million to 119 million shares, reflecting a 0.72% increase.
Paytm’s latest shareholding report for Q3 FY2025 reveals a significant 4% increase in institutional ownership, bringing the total to 68%. This growth highlights the increasing confidence from both domestic and global institutional investors in the company’s strong performance and future potential.
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) contributed to this rise, with their shareholding growing by 0.7%, from 115 million to 119 million shares, reflecting a 0.72% increase. The number of FPIs holding Paytm shares also grew by 20 entities, reaching 237, underscoring the continued global interest in Paytm’s innovative and scalable business model.
On the domestic front, mutual funds were key drivers of institutional growth, increasing their shareholding by 3.3% to 11.2%. Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund raised its stake to 2.1%, signaling strong confidence in Paytm’s ability to deliver consistent growth. Nippon Mutual Fund retained a stable position with a 2% stake, while Mirae Asset, despite a slight reduction, continued to hold a significant 4.2% share. These changes reflect sustained trust in the company’s robust fundamentals.
Bernstein’s analysis emphasizes Paytm’s ongoing transition from disruption to monetization within India’s payments ecosystem. With strategies like device-based monetization and credit-driven payment solutions, the company is well on track to achieve EBITDA before ESOP breakeven by Q4 FY2025.
The growing institutional support highlights Paytm’s ability to adapt and innovate in India’s rapidly evolving fintech space. This upward trend in ownership reaffirms investor confidence in the company’s ability to deliver sustainable value over the long term.
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