Paytm becomes majority Indian-owned firm with 50.3% domestic stake

Paytm-parent One 97 Communications has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company after domestic investors increased their stake to 50.3% as of March-end 2026, according to regulatory filings. Mutual funds led the increase, with their holdings climbing to 16.6% from 14.3% in the previous quarter, while the number of funds investing in the company rose to 41 from 36.