New Delhi: Fintech major Paytm has officially shed all Chinese ownership, marking a historic shift in its shareholder structure with the exit of Antfin (Netherlands) Holding BV, which offloaded its residual 5.84% stake via a ₹3,800 crore block deal. This transaction renders Paytm entirely Indian-owned, fulfilling a vision long articulated by its founder and CEO, Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
In a remark that now rings prophetic, Sharma had said in 2015, “We are as Indian as Maruti.” Today, insiders close to the development assert, “Paytm is now as Indian as Tata,” underlining the transformation in both ownership and strategic alignment.
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The strategic shareholding change arrives on the heels of the company’s first fully profitable quarter. In Q1 FY26, the Noida-based company posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹123 crore, surpassing market expectations.
Operating revenue grew 28% YoY to ₹1,918 crore, and contribution profit surged 52% YoY to ₹1,151 crore – solidifying investor confidence in the company’s business model.
With Ant Group’s exit, Paytm’s cap table now reflects a healthy mix of domestic and global institutional investors, aligning with India’s regulatory and economic priorities. The move also reinforces Paytm’s identity as a homegrown technology champion committed to building a robust digital economy.
Paytm: New Features to Enhance User Experience
Further strengthening its leadership in digital payments, Paytm has rolled out several new features to enhance user experience:
- Hide/unhide transactions for improved privacy,
- Home screen widgets like “Receive Money” for faster access,
- Personalized UPI IDs without disclosing mobile numbers,
- Downloadable UPI statements in Excel or PDF formats, and
- A consolidated view of total UPI balances across linked accounts.
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On the global front, Paytm now supports UPI payments in the UAE, Singapore, France, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, providing greater ease for Indian travelers abroad.
This development marks a new chapter for the company, not only as a profitable fintech leader but also as a fully Indian company steering innovation and inclusion in the country’s digital economy.
