One 97 communications has announced the completion of two significant corporate developments through regulatory disclosures filed with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on January 13, 2026. The company has successfully executed strategic expansion moves both domestically and internationally.

Fincollect Services Acquisition Completed

The company has completed the acquisition of 100% stake in Fincollect Services Private Limited from Urja Money Private Limited. This acquisition, which was initially communicated on October 15, 2025, has now been finalized with Fincollect Services becoming a direct wholly owned subsidiary of One 97 Communications effective January 13, 2026.

European Expansion Through Luxembourg Subsidiary

In a parallel development, Paytm Cloud Technologies Limited (PCTL), a subsidiary of One 97 Communications, has successfully incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in Luxembourg. The new entity, named Paytm Europe Payments S.A., was incorporated on January 12, 2026, following the company's earlier communication dated December 22, 2025.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

Both developments have been disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was signed by Sunil Kumar Bansal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (FCS: 4810), and digitally submitted on January 13, 2026.

These strategic moves reflect One 97 Communications' ongoing efforts to strengthen its business portfolio through acquisitions and expand its operational footprint into European markets through the Luxembourg-based entity.

One 97 Communications Ltd. witnessed continued institutional participation in Q3 FY26, reflecting sustained confidence in the company's long-term growth trajectory and improving fundamentals. The quarter saw significant movements across different investor categories, with both foreign and domestic institutions demonstrating strong interest in the fintech major.

Foreign Portfolio Investment Surge

Foreign Portfolio Investors emerged as key incremental buyers during the quarter, with Category I FPIs demonstrating notable confidence in Paytm's prospects.

The increase in FPI shareholding was driven by Paytm's inclusion in the MSCI Global Standard Index in November 2025. However, Foreign Direct Investment shareholding declined due to approximately 2% stake sale by Elevation Capital through a block deal in November 2025.

Domestic Institutional Interest Strengthens

Domestic investors continued their bullish stance on Paytm, steadily increasing their holdings during the quarter. The most significant growth came from insurance companies, reflecting strong confidence in the company's financial performance.

Tata AIA Life Insurance and SBI Life Insurance led the charge, significantly expanding their stakes during the quarter. This growing institutional confidence is underpinned by Paytm's consecutive quarter-on-quarter profitability and robust future earnings visibility.

Strong Operational Performance Drives Confidence

The institutional interest aligns with Paytm's strong operational performance in Q2 FY26. The company reported substantial growth across key metrics, supporting investor confidence in its business model.

The revenue growth was driven by rising subscription-paying merchants, higher payments GMV, and robust growth in financial services distribution. The company also reported a one-time charge of ₹190.00 crores for full impairment of loan to its joint venture, First Games Technology Private Limited.

Technology Integration and Future Focus

Paytm is steadily integrating artificial intelligence across its platform to enhance merchant experiences, strengthen risk management, and improve operational efficiency. The company's continued investment in AI reflects its focus on building future-ready, trusted technology as India's financial and payments ecosystem evolves. By embedding intelligence into everyday payment and commerce solutions, Paytm aims to support scalable growth while deepening engagement with businesses of all sizes.