Paytm, India’s full stack merchant payments leader serving MSMEs and enterprises, and a leading financial services distribution company, and the pioneer of mobile payments, QR codes, and Soundbox, today announced that it has become an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC).
As per the shareholding pattern for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, domestic investors now hold 50.3% of the Company’s equity share capital, establishing majority Indian ownership and control.
Domestic institutional investors continue to increase their participation, with their holding rising to 23.1% in Q4 FY26 from 20.3% in the previous quarter and 14.0% a year ago. Indian mutual funds hold 16.6% stake in the Company, with 41 mutual funds as shareholders. Domestic insurance companies have also increased their holding to 5.1%.
This milestone reflects growing confidence of Indian investors in Paytm’s business and its role in expanding mobile payments and financial services across the country.
With this, Paytm further strengthens its commitment to building for India, with ownership increasingly aligned with domestic institutions and investors.
