NSE: PAYTM · 7 October 2026
- One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) shares rose 2.24% today, settling at ₹1,732.0 after moving within a wide intraday range between a low of ₹1,680.1 and a high of ₹1,773.5.
- The company completed the conversion of outstanding optionally convertible debentures and convertible inter-corporate deposits in its subsidiary, Little Internet Private Limited, raising its shareholding from 62.53% to 77.42%. Additionally, Paytm completed a ₹100 crore investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Paytm Money Limited, by subscribing to its rights issue of equity shares.
- Trading volume was 1.24 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is One 97 Communications share price rising on 7 October 2026?
One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) shares rose 2.24% today, settling at ₹1,732.0 after moving within a wide intraday range between a low of ₹1,680.1 and a high of ₹1,773.5.
The broader market saw the Nifty decline by 0.76%, whereas the Nifty India Internet sector benchmark advanced by 2.97%. Paytm's 2.24% gain tracks closely with the broader internet sector's positive momentum, reflecting selective buying interest in digital fintech equities despite the broader market's weakness.
While no single new corporate announcement was published on the trading day itself, recent company disclosures indicate ongoing strategic investments, including increasing its shareholding in subsidiary Little Internet Private Limited to 77.42% and executing a ₹100 crore rights issue investment in Paytm Money Limited. These developments provide underlying fundamental context for investors as the stock maintains a 5-day return of 3.22%.
49.73 lakh shares traded by 7 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 40.19 lakh shares (1.24 times). The five-day average daily volume was 17.38 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 6 October 2026 showed 8.82 lakh shares delivered, representing 42.82% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 58,087 trades.
The stock's 2.24% advance occurred alongside a strong 2.97% gain in the internet sector benchmark, supported by above-average cash volume at 1.24 times its 20-day average, suggesting healthy institutional and retail participation.
Latest Company Developments
The company completed the conversion of outstanding optionally convertible debentures and convertible inter-corporate deposits in its subsidiary, Little Internet Private Limited, raising its shareholding from 62.53% to 77.42%. Additionally, Paytm completed a ₹100 crore investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Paytm Money Limited, by subscribing to its rights issue of equity shares.
Demonstrates continued capital allocation toward strengthening key subsidiaries in its fintech and wealth management ecosystem.
The National Payments Corporation of India issued a circular introducing a Merchant Discount Rate of up to 0.4% on UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions exceeding ₹2,000, effective from October 15, 2026. Paytm noted that this regulatory shift has the potential to generate additional merchant revenue streams for transactions that were previously free.
Serves as an important upcoming regulatory change that may influence transaction revenue dynamics for payment service providers.
Paytm Q1 Results: Date, Time, Bonus Issue Details, Earnings Call Schedule, Share Price History.
The exchange sought clarification from the company regarding a recent media report. Such a request is a verification step and does not by itself confirm the reported issue.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 17.94% on 30 June 2026. This compares with 16.60% on 31 March 2026, a change of +1.34 percentage points.
The filing reported 43 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Jefferies maintains a 'Buy' rating on Paytm, noting that core business growth remains intact despite prior regulatory curbs.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Implementation of the NPCI merchant discount rate guidelines scheduled for October 15, 2026
- Operational performance and customer acquisition metrics across Paytm Money and merchant devices
- Cash delivery participation and volume trends relative to the 20-day average volume
- Execution of growth strategies following recent subsidiary capital infusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest One 97 Communications company news?
The company completed the conversion of outstanding optionally convertible debentures and convertible inter-corporate deposits in its subsidiary, Little Internet Private Limited, raising its shareholding from 62.53% to 77.42%. Additionally, Paytm completed a ₹100 crore investment in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Paytm Money Limited, by subscribing to its rights issue of equity shares.
How strong was One 97 Communications’s trading volume?
49.73 lakh shares traded, 1.24 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 7 October 2026 · 03:15 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 June 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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