Paytm slides 5% as 8.6M-share block deal worth ₹964 crore signals continued early-backer exits
An 8.6 million-share block deal (~1.3% equity) priced at a ₹1,120.65 floor moved roughly ₹964 crore ($110M) in Paytm stock, dragging shares down 5%. Comes despite maiden full-year profit of ₹552 crore in FY26 on revenue of ₹8,437 crore (+22% YoY), as Antfin, Saif, Elevation and Citi taper holdings.
What happened
Paytm shares fell 5% after an 8.6 million-share block deal worth ~₹964 crore, as early backers continue gradual exits. Company posted maiden full-year profit of
Key facts
- 8.6 million shares
- 1.3% equity
- ₹1,120.65 floor price
- ₹963.6 crore
- $110 million
- Q4FY26 net profit ₹183 crore
- FY26 revenue ₹8,437 crore
Why this matters
Sustained early-backer tapering at ~₹1,120 floors creates a recurring liquidity window worth tracking for stake-building or strategic partnership conversations as the cap table normalizes.