{"id":225928,"date":"2026-09-01T13:35:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=225928"},"modified":"2026-09-01T13:35:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:05:59","slug":"why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"One97 Communications (PAYTM) Share Price Falls 2.05% Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin-top:0!important;\">One97 Communications Share Price fell to Rs 1,644 on 01 September 2026 at 1:19:17 PM IST, down 2.05% for the day, taking the company\u2019s market capitalisation to Rs 1,05,754.91 crore. The stock is in the Large Cap category, and the move followed an opening of Rs 1,710.95 and a session high at the same level before sliding close to the day\u2019s low.<\/p>\n<p>For readers tracking PAYTM stock news, the supplied data confirms a clear same-day decline, but it does not establish any company-specific catalyst behind the move. That keeps the focus on the price action itself, along with valuation and peer comparison.<\/p>\n<p>At Univest, the key numbers to watch are the stock\u2019s proximity to its intraday low of Rs 1,642.25, its P\/E ratio of 165.55, its P\/B ratio of 6.88, and how its profitability compares with listed fintech peers. That combination makes today\u2019s move relevant for both short-term tracking and broader analysis.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#One97_Communications_PAYTM_Fundamental_Analysis\" title=\"One97 Communications (PAYTM) Fundamental Analysis\">One97 Communications (PAYTM) Fundamental Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Sector_and_Industry_Context\" title=\"Sector and Industry Context\">Sector and Industry Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Peer_Comparison\" title=\"Peer Comparison\">Peer Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Why_Investors_Are_Watching_One97_Communications\" title=\"Why Investors Are Watching One97 Communications\">Why Investors Are Watching One97 Communications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#About_One97_Communications\" title=\"About One97 Communications\">About One97 Communications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Track_One97_Communications_Share_Price_on_Univest\" title=\"Track One97 Communications Share Price on Univest\">Track One97 Communications Share Price on Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Why_did_One97_Communications_Share_Price_fall_today\" title=\"Why did One97 Communications Share Price fall today?\">Why did One97 Communications Share Price fall today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_is_One97_Communications_Share_Price_Today\" title=\"What is One97 Communications Share Price Today?\">What is One97 Communications Share Price Today?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_much_did_PAYTM_stock_decline_in_todays_session\" title=\"How much did PAYTM stock decline in today\u2019s session?\">How much did PAYTM stock decline in today\u2019s session?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_does_todays_price_action_indicate_for_the_stock\" title=\"What does today\u2019s price action indicate for the stock?\">What does today\u2019s price action indicate for the stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_One97_Communications\" title=\"What is the market capitalisation of One97 Communications ?\">What is the market capitalisation of One97 Communications ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#Is_One97_Communications_expensive_compared_with_its_industry\" title=\"Is One97 Communications expensive compared with its industry?\">Is One97 Communications expensive compared with its industry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_profitable_is_One97_Communications_on_current_ratios\" title=\"How profitable is One97 Communications on current ratios?\">How profitable is One97 Communications on current ratios?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_do_EPS_book_value_and_dividend_yield_show\" title=\"What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show?\">What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#How_does_One97_Communications_compare_with_major_fintech_peers\" title=\"How does One97 Communications compare with major fintech peers?\">How does One97 Communications compare with major fintech peers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/why-one97-communications-share-price-fall-today-2026\/#What_should_investors_monitor_next_in_One97_Communications_Stock_News\" title=\"What should investors monitor next in One97 Communications Stock News?\">What should investors monitor next in One97 Communications Stock News?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One97_Communications_PAYTM_Share_Price_Today_Price_Action_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>One97 Communications (PAYTM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Current Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,644<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Previous Close<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,678.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Today&#39;s Move<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">-Rs 34.40 (-2.05%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Open<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,710.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>High<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,710.95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,642.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Turnover<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 12.54 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,05,754.91 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Cap Category<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Large Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>One97 Communications Share Price Today reflects a session that started strong but weakened through the day. The stock opened at Rs 1,710.95, which was also the day\u2019s high, and then declined to a low of Rs 1,642.25 before trading at Rs 1,644, down Rs 34.4 from the previous close of Rs 1,678.4.<\/p>\n<p>This intraday structure matters because the stock opened at the high and then moved lower without a visible late recovery in the supplied data. The day range of Rs 68.70, between Rs 1,710.95 and Rs 1,642.25, shows the move was notable rather than marginal. Turnover stood at Rs 12.54 crore, indicating active trading during the decline.<\/p>\n<p>For readers searching for a quick update, the main takeaway is straightforward: the stock spent the session weakening and ended close to the lower end of its range. That naturally shifts attention to valuation, financial quality and sector positioning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One97_Communications_PAYTM_Fundamental_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>One97 Communications (PAYTM) Fundamental Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,05,754.91 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">165.55x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">6.88x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">3.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>EPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 10.14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Book Value Per Share<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 243.91<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>One97 Communications fundamental analysis shows a business with a very large market value and demanding valuation multiples relative to its earnings base. At a market cap of Rs 1,05,754.91 crore, the company is among the largest listed names in the Indian fintech space. Its P\/E ratio stands at 165.55 and its P\/B ratio at 6.88.<\/p>\n<p>The earnings profile behind that valuation remains modest on the supplied numbers. EPS is Rs 10.14, while book value per share is Rs 243.91. Return ratios are also restrained, with ROE at 3.71% and ROCE at 3.87%. Those measures show positive returns, but at levels that invite comparison with stronger-profitability peers.<\/p>\n<p>Dividend yield is 0, so the current stock profile is not supported by a historical cash payout yield. For readers following PAYTM stock analysis, today\u2019s attention appears tied less to income characteristics and more to whether the present valuation aligns with the company\u2019s returns profile.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sector_and_Industry_Context\"><\/span><strong>Sector and Industry Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Metric<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">IT<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Fintech<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Scope<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">same industry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/E Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">165.55x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">37.98x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/E<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">69.78x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark P\/E Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">13.02x to 165.55x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company P\/B Ratio<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">6.88x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">4.2x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average P\/B<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">4.9x<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">6.55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average ROE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">2.35%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">3.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">8.02%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average ROCE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">7.38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Company Market Capitalisation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 1,05,754.91 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Median Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 5,342.53 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\"><strong>Benchmark Average Market Cap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:10px 12px;\">Rs 31,619.48 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>One97 Communications operates in the IT sector and Fintech industry, and the sector snapshot shows why the stock attracts debate during a price fall. The same-industry benchmark covers 11 companies and provides a useful valuation and profitability frame.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s P\/E ratio of 165.55 is the highest in the benchmark universe. It is above the industry median of 37.98, above the average of 69.78, and equal to the benchmark maximum of 165.55. On price-to-book, its P\/B of 6.88 is also above the median of 4.2 and the average of 4.9, though below the benchmark maximum of 11.88.<\/p>\n<p>Profitability presents a mixed picture. ROE at 3.71% is below the industry median of 6.55% but above the average of 2.35%. ROCE at 3.87% is below both the median of 8.02% and the average of 7.38%. On size, however, the company remains far above the industry median market capitalisation of Rs 5,342.53 crore and the average of Rs 31,619.48 crore, though still below the benchmark maximum of Rs 1,20,108.01 crore.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Peer Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0 22px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Company<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Symbol<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">Market Cap (Cr)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/E<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">P\/B<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROE (%)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;background:#F7F9FC;\">ROCE (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/groww\/billionbrains-garage-vn-l-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>BILLIONBRAINS GARAGE VN L<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">GROWW<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1,20,108.01<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">49.46<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">11.88<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">29.7<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">37.54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/policybzr\/pb-fintech-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>PB Fintech<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">POLICYBZR<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">83,988.37<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">113.04<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">11.3<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6.55<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6.85<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/pinelabs\/pine-labs-limited-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>PINE LABS<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">PINELABS<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">19,050.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">149.12<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">3.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">2.42<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">4.21<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/styl\/seshaasai-technologies-l-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>SESHAASAI TECHNOLOGIES L<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">STYL<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6,506.21<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.65<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">4.2<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">23.23<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">28.03<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/ccavenue\/infibeam-avenues-ltd-share-price-today\" style=\"color:#0645AD;text-decoration:underline;\"><strong>Infibeam Avenues<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">CCAVENUE<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">5,342.53<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">17.88<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">1.04<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">6.79<\/td>\n<td style=\"border:1px solid #E3E7EE;padding:8px;\">8.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Against key listed fintech peers, the company combines strong scale with profitability and valuation metrics that need careful comparison. BILLIONBRAINS GARAGE VN L has a market cap of Rs 1,20,108.01 crore, slightly above One97 Communications, but trades at a much lower P\/E of 49.46 while posting ROE of 29.7% and ROCE of 37.54%. PB Fintech, with a market cap of Rs 83,988.37 crore, also trades below PAYTM on P\/E at 113.04 and posts higher ROE of 6.55% and ROCE of 6.85%.<\/p>\n<p>PINE LABS comes closer on valuation style, with a P\/E of 149.12, but even there One97 Communications remains more expensive on earnings while showing ROE of 3.71% versus 2.42% and ROCE of 3.87% versus 4.21%. SESHAASAI TECHNOLOGIES L and Infibeam Avenues are much smaller at Rs 6,506.21 crore and Rs 5,342.53 crore, yet they trade at far lower P\/E ratios of 23.65 and 17.88 respectively, while delivering higher ROE and ROCE.<\/p>\n<p>The peer picture is clear: PAYTM commands one of the largest market capitalisations in the space, but it also trades at the richest earnings multiple among the supplied peer and benchmark figures. That is a notable backdrop when the stock falls during the session.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investors_Are_Watching_One97_Communications\"><\/span><strong>Why Investors Are Watching One97 Communications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price action:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;The stock opened at Rs 1,710.95, hit the same level as the day\u2019s high, and then fell to Rs 1,644, down 2.05%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Intraday positioning:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;The current price is close to the day low of Rs 1,642.25, highlighting a weak end-of-range trade.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation context:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;A P\/E of 165.55 and P\/B of 6.88 place it above industry median and average levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Profitability lens:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;ROE of 3.71% and ROCE of 3.87% trail several major fintech peers despite the company\u2019s scale.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market stature:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;At Rs 1,05,754.91 crore market cap, it remains one of the largest listed fintech businesses tracked by Univest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_One97_Communications\"><\/span><strong>About One97 Communications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One97 Communications is positioned in the IT sector under the Fintech industry. Based on the supplied classification and peer set, the company is part of a listed digital financial-services universe that includes PB Fintech, PINE LABS, Infibeam Avenues and other platform-led businesses. Its market capitalisation of Rs 1,05,754.91 crore places it among the biggest fintech companies in the benchmark group, which helps explain why moves in the stock draw regular comparison with peer valuation and profitability metrics on Univest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Track_One97_Communications_Share_Price_on_Univest\"><\/span><strong>Track One97 Communications Share Price on Univest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/paytm\/one97-communications-ltd-share-price-today\">One97 Communications (PAYTM) live share-price page<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/screeners\/top-decliners\">Univest top decliners screener<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\">Univest market blogs<\/a>to review live stock data, top decliners and related market analysis.<\/p>\n<p>Investors using Univest can track the stock live alongside market-cap data, valuation ratios, return metrics and broader analysis tools. The platform also helps readers compare today\u2019s move with sector benchmarks, peer data and historical trends rather than viewing the decline in isolation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_One97_Communications_Share_Price_fall_today\"><\/span><strong>Why did One97 Communications Share Price fall today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;One97 Communications Share Price fell 2.05% to Rs 1,644 from the previous close of Rs 1,678.4. The supplied data confirms the decline and intraday weakness, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind today\u2019s move.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_One97_Communications_Share_Price_Today\"><\/span><strong>What is One97 Communications Share Price Today?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;One97 Communications Share Price Today is Rs 1,644 as of 01 September 2026 at 1:19:17 PM IST. The stock traded between Rs 1,710.95 and Rs 1,642.25 during the session. The previous close was Rs 1,678.4.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_did_PAYTM_stock_decline_in_todays_session\"><\/span><strong>How much did PAYTM stock decline in today\u2019s session?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;PAYTM stock declined by Rs 34.4, or 2.05%, versus its previous close of Rs 1,678.4. The stock opened at Rs 1,710.95 and later moved down near the lower end of its intraday range.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_todays_price_action_indicate_for_the_stock\"><\/span><strong>What does today\u2019s price action indicate for the stock?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;The stock opened at its session high of Rs 1,710.95 and later weakened to Rs 1,644. Trading close to the day low of Rs 1,642.25 suggests intraday pressure remained visible through the session.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_market_capitalisation_of_One97_Communications\"><\/span><strong>What is the market capitalisation of One97 Communications ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;One97 Communications has a market capitalisation of Rs 1,05,754.91 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. That makes it one of the biggest companies in the supplied listed fintech peer universe.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_One97_Communications_expensive_compared_with_its_industry\"><\/span><strong>Is One97 Communications expensive compared with its industry?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;On the supplied numbers, the company\u2019s P\/E ratio of 165.55 is above the fintech industry median of 37.98 and average of 69.78. Its P\/B ratio of 6.88 is also above the industry median of 4.2.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_profitable_is_One97_Communications_on_current_ratios\"><\/span><strong>How profitable is One97 Communications on current ratios?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;The supplied profitability ratios show ROE at 3.71% and ROCE at 3.87%. ROE is below the industry median of 6.55%, while ROCE is below both the industry median of 8.02% and average of 7.38%.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_EPS_book_value_and_dividend_yield_show\"><\/span><strong>What do EPS, book value and dividend yield show?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;EPS stands at Rs 10.14, book value per share is Rs 243.91, and dividend yield is 0. That means the current stock profile is not supported by a historical payout yield.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_One97_Communications_compare_with_major_fintech_peers\"><\/span><strong>How does One97 Communications compare with major fintech peers?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;The company is larger than PB Fintech, PINE LABS, SESHAASAI TECHNOLOGIES and Infibeam Avenues, but smaller than BILLIONBRAINS GARAGE VN L. Its P\/E of 165.55 is the highest among the supplied peer and benchmark figures.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_investors_monitor_next_in_One97_Communications_Stock_News\"><\/span><strong>What should investors monitor next in One97 Communications Stock News?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Investors may watch whether the stock stabilises above the day low of Rs 1,642.25, and how the market weighs its Rs 1,05,754.91 crore size against a P\/E of 165.55 and relatively moderate return ratios.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One97 Communications Share Price falls to Rs 1,644. marking a 2.05% fall today. 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