Paytm Turns Majority Indian-Owned as Domestic Investors Boost Stake to 50.3%

One97 Communications Ltd, the parent of fintech major Paytm, has become a majority Indian-owned and controlled company. Domestic investors now hold 50.3% stake as of the March 2026 quarter, crossing the key 50% threshold. Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) raised their holding to a record 23.1%, up 2.8 percentage points sequentially and 9.1 points year-on-year, per regulatory filings. This reflects strong confidence from mutual funds and other Indian institutions amid foreign investor shifts. The development marks a significant milestone for the company, reducing reliance on overseas ownership and aligning it more closely with domestic interests following earlier exits by global backers, including Chinese entities in 2025. Analysts see this as a positive for governance and long-term growth in India’s digital payments sector.