Paytm Block Deal Details

$PAYTM saw a Rs 964 crore block deal on Friday, with global and domestic institutional investors emerging as key buyers.| Major participants included Societe Generale, Ghisallo Master Fund, Viridian Asia Opportunities Master Fund, and Nippon India Mutual Fund, while existing investors such as SAIF Partners reduced stakes. Shares were traded at Rs 1,120.65 apiece, with SocGen becoming the largest buyer. Other investors included Sundaram MF, Edelweiss MF, Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas Arbitrage, and Citigroup Global Markets Singapore. Despite strong institutional interest, Paytm shares ended 3.74% lower at Rs 1,112.40 after the transaction.