Shares of One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, fell nearly 5% in early trade on Wednesday, surprising investors after the fintech major reported a strong operational performance for the December quarter (Q3 FY26). The decline highlighted persistent market caution around Paytm’s long-term growth visibility, regulatory overhangs, and competitive pressures, despite improving fundamentals.
Paytm’s stock slipped to around ₹XXX on the NSE and BSE, erasing part of the gains it had accumulated over the past few sessions. The drop came even as the company posted a marked improvement in revenues, operating margins, and cash burn reduction for the quarter ended December 31, reinforcing i
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