Ant Financial Fully Exits from Paytm in Q2FY26; Paytm sees continued interest from both Domestic and International Institutions

New Delhi [India]October 10 (ANI): Paytm witnessed a sharp increase in institutional participation in the September quarter, underlining the increasing confidence of investors in the company’s financial and operational performance. According to the shareholding model in the second quarter, domestic institutional investors increased their shares in the company from 16 percent in the previous quarter to almost 20 percent, with the effect of the increasing assets of investment funds and insurance companies.

Domestic investment funds increased their stake from 14 per cent to 16 per cent in the quarter, with the support of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund. Insurance companies also increased their holdings from 1 percent to 3 percent; Tata AIA Life Insurance Company was also among those who contributed to this increase. This increase reflects domestic investors’ consistent confidence in Paytm’s fundamentals and long-term growth strategy. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) also increased their stake from 22 percent to 24 percent, with Societe Generale – Odi also among the major contributors.

In particular, following the complete exit of Antfin (Netherlands) Holding BV, foreign direct investment fell from 33 percent in FY26 to 27 percent in Q2FY26. This exit marks a major change in Paytm’s partnership structure; The shareholding base is now more diverse and institutionally driven. The transition reflects a broader shift from concentrated strategic ownership to a widely held shareholder profile anchored by local and global institutions.

The change in ownership structure comes as Paytm continues to deliver strong financial performance. The company achieved profitability on all key financial metrics and reported profit after tax in the first quarter of 2026. ₹123 crore and EBITDA ₹72 crore, while operating income increased by 28 percent year-on-year ₹1,918 crore.

As India enters what many call the intelligence revolution, Paytm is positioning itself at the forefront of AI-driven financial technology with its growing suite of smart products that empower merchants and businesses of all sizes. Building on its legacy of pioneering QR code-based mobile payments and delivering the reliable Soundbox that transforms in-store transactions, the company is now taking the next step with AI innovations like Paytm AI Soundbox.

Designed to make AI accessible to millions of small and micro businesses, these solutions aim to help businesses scale faster and operate more efficiently. As a homegrown fintech pioneer, Paytm continues to focus on developing inclusive, reliable and secure technologies that strengthen trust and drive sustainable growth in India’s digital economy. (MOMENT)