Goldman Sachs, SocGen lead ₹964 cr block buy of 1.34% Paytm stake as SAIF, Elevation trim

Goldman Sachs, Societe Generale, Citi and domestic MFs including Sundaram and Nippon India picked up 85.98 lakh shares of One97 Communications at ₹1,120.65 apiece via block deals. Early backer SAIF cut its holding to 12.18% as Paytm posts Q4FY26 profit of ₹183 cr on FY26 revenue of ₹8,437 cr.

— Source publishedSat, 23 May, 2026, 17:31 IST·First seen Sat, 23 May, 2026, 17:42 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Goldman Sachs, SocGen, Citi and domestic MFs bought a 1.34% stake in Paytm parent One97 Communications for ₹964 crore via block deals, as early backers SAIF

Key facts

  • 1.34% stake
  • ₹963.60 crore
  • 85.98 lakh shares
  • ₹1,120.65/share
  • SAIF holding down to 12.18%
  • Q4FY26 profit ₹183 cr
  • FY26 revenue ₹8,437 cr

Why this matters

The ₹964 cr block at a defined clearing price sets a fresh institutional benchmark for Paytm's equity, useful as a reference for any future fundraise, ESOP repricing, or strategic stake negotiation.