π¨ Paytm Slips After Multiyear High as Promoter Stake Sale Report Weighs on Sentiment
Shares of One 97 Communications (
PAYTM
) fell as much as 1.7% in morning trade on August 18, 2026, extending their third consecutive session of losses after a strong four-session winning streak that had pushed the stock to a multiyear high.
The decline follows reports that Resilient Asset Management B.V., the promoter entity of founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, may sell up to a 4.98% stake in the company through a block deal. The reported floor price is βΉ1,535.10 per share.
While the stake sale has triggered near-term pressure on the stock, investors will closely watch market absorption and the company's business fundamentals for further direction.
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