Paytm Share Price: Retail Shareholding Declines for Fifth Straight Quarter Despite MF Buying Spree

Market Performance

• Paytm share price closed 0.4% higher on Friday at ₹944.1.
• Despite an 18% gain during April–June 2025, the stock is still down 56% from its IPO price of ₹2,150.
• In the last month, the share price has recovered around 7%, reflecting minor positive momentum.

Main News: Retail Investors Pull Back Further

Paytm, operated by One97 Communications, witnessed another quarter of declining retail participation. According to BSE’s latest shareholding data for Q1 FY26:

• The number of small retail shareholders (holding up to ₹2 lakh worth of shares) dropped to 8.93 lakh in June 2025.
• This is a dip from 9.45 lakh shareholders in March 2025.

This marks the fifth straight quarter of decline in retail holdings in Paytm, indicating a continued exit by small investors.

Retail Shareholding Trend (Last 6 Quarters)

• Percentage-wise, retail shareholding slipped from 10.41% in March to 9.73% in June 2025.
• Back in March 2024, retail ownership stood much higher with 12.05 lakh shareholders.

Company Details: Institutional Interest Grows

While retail investors trimmed exposure, domestic mutual funds (MFs) continued to show confidence in the company.

• As of June 30, 2025, MFs held a 13.86% stake in Paytm.
• This is an increase from 13.11% at the end of March 2025.

Top Mutual Fund Stakeholders in Paytm

• Mirae Asset MF: 3.2%
• Motilal Oswal MF: 2.61%
• Nippon MF: 2.55%
• Bandhan MF: 1.02%

Founder & CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma’s holding stayed unchanged at 9.07%.

On the other hand, foreign portfolio investors slightly cut their stake, reducing it from 55.38% in March to 54.87% in June 2025.

Summary of the Article

• Retail shareholding in Paytm fell to 9.73% in June 2025, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline.
• The number of small shareholders decreased from 12.05 lakh in March 2024 to 8.93 lakh in June 2025.
• In contrast, mutual fund holdings increased to 13.86%, showcasing growing institutional interest.
• Paytm’s share price rose 18% during Q1 FY26 but is still 56% below its IPO price.
• FPIs reduced their stake marginally, while founder holdings remained stable.