Sharma-controlled Resilient may sell up to 4.98% stake in Paytm

Resilient Asset Management BV, controlled by Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, may sell up to 4.98% in One 97 Communications. Proceeds would be payable to Antfin under a 2023 agreement; Paytm is not a party and Sharma’s direct shareholding is unchanged.

— Source published Mon, 17 Aug, 2026, 22:04 IST · First seen Mon, 17 Aug, 2026, 22:08 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Vijay Shekhar Sharma-controlled Resilient Asset Management may sell up to 4.98% of Paytm, with proceeds payable to Antfin under a 2023 agreement. Paytm is not a

Key facts

  • Resilient may sell up to 4.98% stake in One 97 Communications
  • Vijay Shekhar Sharma held 9.03% of Paytm as of June 2026
  • Resilient held 10.24% stake
  • Resilient acquired about 10.20% equity stake from Antfin in 2023
  • Paytm shares closed 1.31% lower at Rs 1,583
  • Bernstein target price: Rs 2,200 per share
  • Paytm IPO issue price: Rs 2,150 per share

Why this matters

The transaction is a shareholder-level settlement rather than a Paytm capital-markets action, so it does not alter the company’s balance sheet, ownership of assets, or strategic control.

What to watch

  • Exchange filings confirming sale size, execution method, price, and buyer identity.
  • Any disclosure of a lock-up, minimum-price arrangement, or timeline tied to Resilient's obligation to Antfin.
  • Changes in Resilient's and Antfin-related shareholding disclosures after the transaction.
  • Block-deal volume, discount to prevailing market price, and subsequent institutional ownership data.
  • Management commentary on whether the transaction resolves all obligations arising from the 2023 Antfin stake acquisition.
  • Resilient may appoint brokers and pursue an accelerated block deal or a series of market sales.
  • Paytm/One 97 Communications may clarify that it is not a transaction party and that no company proceeds or dilution are involved.
  • Institutional investors may seek disclosure on the timing, pricing, lock-up terms, remaining Resilient stake, and whether Antfin retains any indirect economic exposure.
  • Paytm shares may see elevated volume and short-term volatility as the market absorbs prospective supply.