Paytm rises as Elevation affiliates sell ₹2,038 crore stake in block deal

Paytm shares gained over 1% after Elevation Capital-affiliated entities sold 1.49 crore shares. NPS Trust and Axis Mutual Fund emerged as major buyers, acquiring shares worth ₹413.07 crore and ₹369.3 crore, respectively.

— Filed Thu, 6 Aug, 2026, 13:20 IST · Source Mint · Markets · Updated

Paytm shares gained over 1% after Elevation Capital affiliates sold 1.49 crore shares worth ₹2,038.02 crore in a block deal. NPS Trust and Axis Mutual Fund were major buyers, acquiring shares worth ₹413.07 crore and ₹369.3 crore respectively.

Why this matters

The sale adds to recent Paytm signals reporting SAIF Partners and Elevation Capital sold 2.33% for ₹2,038 crore and Elevation sold 2.3% for about ₹2,038 crore, highlighting continued stake churn among major investors.

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