NSE: PAYTM · 13 October 2026
- One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) shares advanced 2.16% during Monday morning trading, opening at ₹1,671.90 and moving within a day's range of ₹1,661.70 to ₹1,678.00 before changing hands at ₹1,671.40.
- 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 October 15, 2026. Paytm noted that customer payments will remain free of charge while the change is expected to generate additional revenue from merchant business transactions.
- Trading volume was 0.04 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is One 97 Communications share price rising on 13 October 2026?
One 97 Communications Ltd (Paytm) shares advanced 2.16% during Monday morning trading, opening at ₹1,671.90 and moving within a day's range of ₹1,661.70 to ₹1,678.00 before changing hands at ₹1,671.40.
The broader market and sector benchmarks displayed modest positive momentum, with the Nifty rising 0.56% and the Nifty India Internet ETF proxy sector benchmark gaining 0.66%. Paytm's upward price action aligns with the broader internet sector's green trajectory, following a short-term pullback that saw the stock decline 0.75% over the preceding 5 trading days and 3.89% over the past 20 trading days.
Company disclosures from mid-September 2026 noted that the National Payments Corporation of India introduced a Merchant Discount Rate of up to 0.4% on UPI Person-to-Merchant transactions exceeding ₹2,000, effective October 15, 2026, which may influence merchant revenue sentiment. Additionally, recent brokerage updates show Goldman Sachs maintaining a Buy rating while raising its target price by 39% in early October 2026, providing broader context for institutional interest.
1.90 lakh shares traded by 13 October 2026 · 09:35 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 49.69 lakh shares (0.04 times). The five-day average daily volume was 63.16 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 12 October 2026 showed 11.38 lakh shares delivered, representing 50.91% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 86,807 trades.
The move higher appears consistent with a modest technical rebound following recent 5-day and 20-day losses, supported by positive broader sector momentum on the Nifty India Internet proxy index.
Latest Company Developments
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 October 15, 2026. Paytm noted that customer payments will remain free of charge while the change is expected to generate additional revenue from merchant business transactions.
It introduces a direct monetization mechanism for high-value UPI merchant transactions that were previously free.
Paytm completed the conversion of outstanding Optionally Convertible Debentures and Convertible Inter Corporate Deposit in its subsidiary Little Internet Private Limited, increasing its shareholding from 62.53% to 77.42%. Simultaneously, the company completed an additional investment of ₹100 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary Paytm Money Limited via a rights issue of equity shares.
It reflects ongoing capital deployment and consolidation within key operating subsidiaries.
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
Maintained a Buy rating and raised its target price by 39%, citing positive structural drivers in the company's business model.
Maintained a Buy rating, noting that core operating growth remains intact despite prior regulatory hurdles.
Historical Bulk / Block Deals
What to Watch Next
- Implementation and early volume impact of the NPCI MDR framework on UPI transactions above ₹2,000 effective October 15, 2026.
- Execution of growth targets across merchant device deployments and financial services distribution.
- Delivery volume participation relative to the 50.91% delivery percentage recorded in the prior cash report.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest One 97 Communications company news?
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 October 15, 2026. Paytm noted that customer payments will remain free of charge while the change is expected to generate additional revenue from merchant business transactions.
How strong was One 97 Communications’s trading volume?
1.90 lakh shares traded, 0.04 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 13 October 2026 · 09:35 AM 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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