Paytm Shares Extend Rally, Gain Nearly 2% to Fresh 52-Week High

Mumbai, August 22, 2025 — Paytm shares continued their upward momentum on Friday, rising nearly 2% intraday to hit a new 52-week high of ₹1,277.80. At 12:21 PM IST, the stock was trading at ₹1,269.70, up 1.93% from the previous close of ₹1,245.60. The gains come on the back of strong buying interest following recent institutional stake hikes and robust Q1FY26 earnings.

Q1FY26 Performance Highlights

The rally also reflects investor optimism after Paytm posted a consolidated net profit of ₹122.5 crore in Q1FY26, a sharp turnaround from the ₹839 crore net loss a year earlier.

• Revenue from operations rose 28% YoY to ₹1,917 crore. This is compared with ₹1,502 crore in Q1FY25.
• On a sequential basis, revenue grew marginally by 0.3%. This is up from ₹1,911 crore in Q4FY25, when the company had reported a net loss of ₹540 crore.
• Growth was driven by higher merchant subscriptions, increased Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), and improved income from financial services distribution.

Share Price Update

Paytm shares gained 1.41% on August 22, 2025, closing at ₹1,263 on the NSE. Paytm shares have gained 128% in the last year, 67% in the previous six months, and 9.17% in the last 5 days.

Investor Takeaway

With the stock more than doubling from its 52-week low of ₹505.55, Paytm continues to draw strong investor attention. The rally highlights renewed confidence in the company’s turnaround, supported by institutional inflows and steady revenue growth.

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