SAIF Partners India IV Limited and affiliated entities have collectively sold 12,800,000 shares of One97 Communications (Paytm) through an open market transaction. This sale reduces their combined shareholding from 16.46% to 14.45% of the company’s equity. The transaction took place on November 18, 2025. Despite the reduction, they remain significant shareholders in Paytm.
Shareholding Update
Key shareholders, including SAIF Partners India IV Limited, SAIF III Mauritius Company Limited, Elevation Capital V Limited, and Elevation Capital V FII Holdings Limited, have collectively decreased their stake in One97 Communications Limited (Paytm) through an open market sale.
Details of the Transaction
On November 18, 2025, the entities sold a total of 12,800,000 shares. Prior to this transaction, their combined holding was 105,113,737 shares, representing 16.46% of the total share/voting capital. Following the sale, their combined holding is now 92,313,737 shares, representing 14.45% of the total share/voting capital.
Impact on Shareholding
Specifically, SAIF Partners India IV Limited’s holding decreased as a result of this sale. The transaction was executed through the open market.
Individual Holdings Breakdown
The break-up of the shares held by each entity before and after the disposal is as follows:
SAIF III Mauritius Company Limited: Before – 68,735,489 shares (10.76%); After – 60,365,369 shares (9.45%)
SAIF Partners India IV Limited: Before – 29,180,478 shares (4.57%); After – 25,627,088 shares (4.01%)
Elevation Capital V Limited: Before – 3,313,710 shares (0.52%); After – 2,437,220 shares (0.38%)
Elevation Capital V FII Holdings Limited: Before – 3,884,060 shares (0.61%); After – 3,884,060 shares (0.61%)
Source: BSE