Akash Bhanshali Portfolio Stock Adds Rs 49,26,96,276 To His Wealth In A Single Day As Fintech Company Jumps 5%; DII Stake Increases

On Wednesday, Indian benchmark indices traded higher, with the Nifty 50 rising 140.10 points, or 0.58 per cent, to 24,005.85. Amid the positive market sentiment, One97 Communications (Paytm) share price gained 5.45 per cent to Rs 1,203.70, rising Rs 62.20 during the session. The stock witnessed strong trading activity, with 42.3 lakh shares changing hands compared with the 10-day average volume of 28 lakh shares, indicating healthy investor participation.

Akash Bhanshali Holds 1.24 per cent Stake

According to the March 2026 shareholding pattern, Ace Investor Akash Bhanshali held 7,921,162 equity shares, representing a 1.24 per cent stake in the company.

With the stock gaining Rs 62.20 during Wednesday's trading session, the value of his holding increased by approximately Rs 49,26,96,276.40 (around Rs 49.27 crore) in a single day.

Paytm Institutional Shareholding Pattern

Institutional ownership continues to remain strong in the company. As of the March 2026 quarter, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) held 49.40 per cent, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) owned 23.08 per cent.

Over the past three years, DII ownership has increased significantly from 3.54 per cent in June 2023 to 23.08 per cent in March 2026, reflecting growing confidence from domestic institutional investors. Meanwhile, FII holding moderated from 72.11 per cent to 49.40 per cent during the same period.

Among the key shareholders, Vijay Shekhar Sharma continued to hold 9.04 per cent, while Resilient Asset Management B.V. owned 10.30 per cent of the company.

Paytm Share Price Performance

The stock has delivered healthy returns over multiple timeframes. Shares have gained 10.13 per cent over the past one month and 29.63 per cent over the past one year, while declining 6.64 per cent over the last six months. The company currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 77,103 crore.
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About Paytm

One97 Communications Limited, the parent company of Paytm, is one of India's leading fintech companies, offering digital payments, merchant acquiring, financial services, lending distribution, insurance, wealth management and commerce solutions. The company serves millions of consumers and merchants through its technology-driven financial ecosystem.

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