In keeping with a CNBC-TV18 report citing sources, SAIF III Mauritius, SAIF Companions, and Elevation Capital have offloaded as much as 2% of Paytm’s excellent fairness by way of block offers. The ground worth for the sale was set at Rs 1,281 per share, representing a 3.9% low cost to Monday’s shut. The promoting entities may even face a 60-day lock-in earlier than they’ll pare their holdings additional.
On the indicated worth and proposed share depend, the transaction is estimated to be price round Rs 1,640 crore, the report added. As of the September quarter, Saif III Mauritius owned 10.76% of the corporate, whereas Saif Companions India IV Ltd held a 4.57% stake.
Paytm reported a steep 98% year-on-year decline in consolidated internet revenue for Q2FY26, posting Rs 21 crore in comparison with Rs 928 crore within the year-ago interval. The revenue drop was pushed by a one-time impairment cost of Rs 190 crore associated to its three way partnership, First Video games Expertise. Excluding this, revenue after tax (PAT) stood at Rs 211 crore.
Regardless of the decline in revenue, working efficiency remained sturdy.
Income from operations rose 24% YoY to Rs 2,061 crore, supported by larger subscription retailers, elevated funds GMV, and progress in monetary providers distribution.The corporate stated it continues to realize shopper market share, pushed by product enhancements and the mixing of AI options. It outlined 4 core focus areas: strengthening service provider management (on-line and offline), increasing full-stack choices (fee gateway, QR, Soundbox and All-in-One POS), and scaling credit score and monetary providers.Paytm shares have risen as a lot as 53% up to now six months. Regardless of a fourfold surge from the 2024 lows of Rs 300, the inventory nonetheless trades beneath its IPO worth of Rs 2,150 per share.
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