Paytm Becomes an Indian Owned and Controlled Company with Majority Domestic Ownership

We are now an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC), with domestic investors holding a majority 50.3% stake in One 97 Communications Limited, the parent entity that operates the Paytm brand.

As per our latest shareholding pattern for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, domestic investors hold majority stake, with domestic institutional ownership rising to 23.1%, up from 20.3% in the previous quarter and 14.0% a year ago.

What makes us an Indian Owned and Controlled Company?

Under Indian regulatory guidelines, a company qualifies as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company when majority ownership and control lie with Indian shareholders.

With 50.3% domestic shareholding, we meet this criterion. For us, this is not just a classification, it reflects how our ownership is now more closely aligned with India’s financial ecosystem and investor base.

Who owns Paytm today?

Today, our ownership is increasingly led by Indian investors, including institutional investors, retail investors, mutual funds, insurance companies, along with our founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Here’s how our shareholding stands today:

Domestic investors: 50.3% stake

This includes:

Domestic institutional investors: 23.1% (up from 20.3% in the previous quarter and 14.0% last year)

Indian mutual funds: 16.6%, with 41 mutual funds invested

Insurance companies: 5.1% stake

This steady increase reflects growing confidence from domestic capital over time.

Why this matters to us

Becoming an Indian Owned and Controlled Company is an important milestone in our journey.

We have always built for India, from pioneering mobile payments and QR codes to expanding financial services for consumers, merchants, MSMEs, and enterprises.

Now, with majority domestic ownership, our journey is even more closely aligned with India’s growth.

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