Paytm’s parent company, One97 Communications, has become a majority Indian-owned firm after domestic investors increased their shareholding in the company.
This marks a major shift in the ownership structure of one of India’s largest fintech platforms.
Over the last two years, foreign institutional investors have reduced their stake in the company.
At the same time, Indian institutional investors and public shareholders have increased their holdings.
As a result, Indian ownership in Paytm has crossed the 50 percent mark.
This change is important because there has been increasing attention on foreign ownership in Indian fintech companies.
Regulators and market experts have been closely watching the ownership patterns of major digital payment firms.
The rise in Indian shareholding may help Paytm build stronger trust among regulators and investors.
It may also support the company’s long-term strategy as it expands in areas such as payments, financial services, lending, and digital commerce.
The development is being seen as a positive sign for India’s growing digital economy, where domestic investors are playing a larger role in leading technology and fintech businesses.