Paytm Share Price Update: Retail Shareholding Falls For 5th Consecutive Quarter
Market Performance
Paytm share price closed 0.4% higher on Friday at ₹944.1.Despite an 18% gain during April–June 2025, the stock is still down 56% from its IPO price of ₹2,150.In the last month, the share price has recovered around 7%, reflecting minor positive momentum.Main News: Retail Investors Pull Back FurtherPaytm, operated by One97 Communications, witnessed another quarter of declining retail participation. According to BSE's latest shareholding data for Q1 FY26:
The number of small retail shareholders (holding up to ₹2 lakh worth of shares) dropped to 8.93 lakh in June 2025.This is a dip from 9.45 lakh shareholders in March 2025.This marks the fifth straight quarter of decline in retail holdings in Paytm, indicating a continued exit by small investors.
Retail Shareholding Trend (Last 6 Quarters)Quarter
Retail Shareholders (in lakhs)
June 2025
8.93
March 2025
9.45
December 2024
9.67
September 2024
10.27
June 2024
11.43
March 2024
12.05
Percentage-wise, retail shareholding slipped from 10.41% in March to 9.73% in June 2025.Back in March 2024, retail ownership stood much higher with 12.05 lakh shareholders.Company Details: Institutional Interest GrowsWhile retail investors trimmed exposure, domestic mutual funds (MFs) continued to show confidence in the company.
As of June 30, 2025, MFs held a 13.86% stake in Paytm.This is an increase from 13.11% at the end of March 2025.Top Mutual Fund Stakeholders in PaytmMirae Asset MF: 3.2%Motilal Oswal MF: 2.61%Nippon MF: 2.55%Bandhan MF: 1.02%Founder & CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma's holding stayed unchanged at 9.07%.
On the other hand, foreign portfolio investors slightly cut their stake, reducing it from 55.38% in March to 54.87% in June 2025.
Summary of the ArticleRetail shareholding in Paytm fell to 9.73% in June 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline.The number of small shareholders decreased from 12.05 lakh in March 2024 to 8.93 lakh in June 2025.In contrast, mutual fund holdings increased to 13.86%, showcasing growing institutional interest.Paytm's share price rose 18% during Q1 FY26 but is still 56% below its IPO price.FPIs reduced their stake marginally, while founder holdings remained stable. Tagged: One 97 Communications LimitedPaytm share price sees limited movement as retail investor count dips for the fifth straight quarter, while mutual fund holdings rise. Here's a detailed breakdown. | Source: Samco Securities
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