New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- One 97 Communications Ltd., the parent company that operates mobile payments pioneer Paytm, witnessed a further increase in domestic shareholding, with Indian investors holding over 56% of the company, at the end of September quarter (Q2 FY 2027), according to its latest shareholding pattern filed with the stock exchanges.

Paytm remains majority Indian-owned for the third consecutive quarter, further reinforcing its position as an Indian-Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC). Domestic institutional ownership rose to a record 29.5% in Q2 FY 2027, up from 24.9% in the previous quarter. The increase reflects growing participation from marquee domestic institutions. Block deals during the quarter were met with strong dema...