One97 Communications (PAYTM): PAYTM Share Price Falls 2.31% Today; Check Key Levels

Published:   23 September 2026 at 9:49:41 AM IST

PAYTM Share Price moved lower on 23 September 2026, with One97 Communications trading at Rs 1,767.10, down 2.31% from the previous close of Rs 1,808.80. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,16,002.69 crore, placing it in the Large Cap category. The verified data confirms a same-day decline, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking PAYTM Share Price Today, the session offers a clear snapshot of the move, the valuation backdrop and the sector context that continues to frame PAYTM Stock News on Univest.

The stock opened at Rs 1,824.35, matched the day’s high at Rs 1,824.35 and touched a low of Rs 1,766.50. The day move was Rs -41.70. Turnover stood at Rs 5.49 crore. In Univest coverage, PAYTM Share Price remains relevant because the current price, market capitalisation and valuation metrics can be compared directly with other listed fintech names in the IT sector. The supplied data supports a price-fall note, not a cause-and-effect explanation.

One97 Communications (PAYTM) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,767.1
Previous Close	Rs 1,808.8
Today's Move	-Rs 41.70 (-2.31%)
Open	Rs 1,824.35
High	Rs 1,824.35
Low	Rs 1,766.5
Turnover	Rs 5.49 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,16,002.69 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

PAYTM Share Price Today reflects a session where the stock opened above the prior close and then moved lower through the day. One97 Communications ended at Rs 1,767.10 versus the previous close of Rs 1,808.80, translating into a decline of Rs 41.70 or 2.31%. The day’s range was contained between Rs 1,824.35 and Rs 1,766.50, which means the stock finished very close to its low for the session.

From a market-cap perspective, the company is classified as Large Cap and carries a market capitalisation of Rs 1,16,002.69 crore. That size context matters when investors track PAYTM Share Price because it places the move within a larger listed franchise rather than a smaller, niche issuer. The turnover of Rs 5.49 crore is a factual traded-value figure for the session and should be read as part of the day’s market record, not as an explanation for the decline.

For users following PAYTM Stock News, the key point is straightforward: the stock recorded a clear share price fall on the day, but the available data does not identify a fresh corporate event behind it. As a result, the focus shifts to valuation, sector comparison and the company’s reported fundamentals, which often shape how PAYTM Share Price is discussed after a lower close.

One97 Communications (PAYTM) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,16,002.69 crore
P/E Ratio	178.54x
P/B Ratio	7.42x
ROE	3.71%
ROCE	3.87%
EPS	Rs 10.13
Book Value Per Share	Rs 243.73
Dividend Yield	0%

PAYTM Share Price needs to be viewed alongside a set of valuation and operating metrics that are much richer than the day’s move alone. One97 Communications has a price-to-earnings ratio of 178.54 and a price-to-book ratio of 7.42. The enterprise value is not supplied here, so the verified fundamental discussion rests on the metrics that are available: market capitalisation of Rs 1,16,002.69 crore, EPS of Rs 10.13, book value of Rs 243.73 and dividend yield of 0.

The earnings and capital return metrics add more context. ROE stands at 3.71% and ROCE at 3.87%, which should be read alongside the high P/E and P/B when investors review PAYTM Share Price Today. EPS shows earnings attributable to each share, book value per share reflects the accounting net worth behind each share, and dividend yield shows the historical payout relative to the current price. In this case, the zero dividend yield simply means there is no current dividend yield on the supplied data.

For PAYTM Stock News readers, the broader fundamental picture is a company with a large market capitalisation, a premium valuation profile versus many fintech peers, and modest return ratios. That combination does not explain the day’s decline, but it does provide the backdrop against which PAYTM Share Price often gets assessed in market commentary and Univest research coverage.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	IT
Industry	Fintech
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	178.54x
Benchmark Median P/E	38.48x
Benchmark Average P/E	74.6x
Benchmark P/E Range	9.46x to 179.21x
Company P/B Ratio	7.42x
Benchmark Median P/B	3.94x
Benchmark Average P/B	5.06x
Company ROE	3.71%
Benchmark Median ROE	7.08%
Benchmark Average ROE	1.23%
Company ROCE	3.87%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.02%
Benchmark Average ROCE	6.34%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 1,16,002.69 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 5,579.67 crore
Benchmark Average Market Cap	Rs 32,628.01 crore

PAYTM Share Price sits in the IT sector and the Fintech industry, where valuation dispersion is wide and company profiles differ sharply. The sector snapshot covers 11 companies in the same industry, giving a useful benchmark for One97 Communications The company’s P/E of 178.54 is well above the benchmark median of 38.48 and the benchmark average of 74.60, while also sitting near the top end of the peer range, which runs from 9.46 to 179.21.

The P/B ratio of 7.42 is also above the sector median of 3.94 and the average of 5.06. On profitability ratios, ROE of 3.71% is below the benchmark median of 7.08% and ROCE of 3.87% is below the benchmark median of 8.02%. The benchmark scope here is the same industry, with 11 companies in the dataset. Market capitalisation comparison also helps frame PAYTM Share Price: the company’s Rs 1,16,002.69 crore market cap is far above the benchmark median of Rs 5,579.67 crore and close to the benchmark maximum of Rs 1,19,574.75 crore.

The sector view therefore shows a large listed fintech name trading at a rich valuation relative to the central tendency of the industry data. That does not tell us why the stock moved lower today, but it does explain why PAYTM Stock News tends to draw attention whenever the share price changes materially.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
BILLIONBRAINS GARAGE VN L	GROWW	1,19,574.75	48.65	11.68	29.7	37.54
PB Fintech	POLICYBZR	83,202.95	111.32	11.9	10.51	10.84
PINE LABS	PINELABS	22,332.92	179.21	3.85	2.42	4.21
SESHAASAI TECHNOLOGIES L	STYL	5,675.34	22.17	3.94	23.23	28.03
Infibeam Avenues	CCAVENUE	5,579.67	19.13	1.18	7.08	7.98

PAYTM Share Price can also be understood by comparing One97 Communications with listed fintech peers in the same sector. On valuation, PAYTM’s P/E of 178.54 is higher than PB Fintech at 111.32, Groww at 48.65, SESHAASAI TECHNOLOGIES at 22.17 and Infibeam Avenues at 19.13. It is also slightly below Pine Labs at 179.21, which places PAYTM near the upper end of the peer range.

On profitability, PAYTM’s ROE of 3.71% and ROCE of 3.87% are below Groww, PB Fintech, SESHAASAI TECHNOLOGIES and Infibeam Avenues in the supplied peer set. Its market capitalisation of Rs 1,16,002.69 crore is much larger than the other listed peers shown here, including PB Fintech at Rs 83,202.95 crore and Pine Labs at Rs 22,332.92 crore. That makes PAYTM Share Price especially important in the fintech space, because the company combines a large equity value with a valuation and return profile that can be compared directly with peers. The data supports comparison, not inference about today’s fall.

Why Investors Are Watching PAYTM

• PAYTM Share Price fell 2.31% today to Rs 1,767.10 from the previous close of Rs 1,808.80.
• The day’s low was Rs 1,766.50, while the day high was Rs 1,824.35.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,16,002.69 crore and the stock is classified as Large Cap.
• P/E is 178.54 and P/B is 7.42, both above the sector benchmark median.
• ROE is 3.71% and ROCE is 3.87%, both below the benchmark medians in the same industry.

About PAYTM

One97 Communications operates in the IT sector and the Fintech industry. The supplied company context identifies the business within a listed fintech universe that includes payments and digital financial services peers. For PAYTM Share Price readers, this classification matters because the stock is routinely judged against other fintech names rather than against the broader market alone.

PAYTM Stock News and PAYTM Share News are therefore usually read with sector context in mind. The company’s market capitalisation, valuation ratios and return metrics give a factual basis for comparison, while the session’s share price movement adds the day-specific event that brought attention back to PAYTM Share Price Today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did PAYTM Share Price fall today?

Ans.  The verified data shows PAYTM Share Price fell 2.31% today to Rs 1,767.10, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. The session data confirms the move, the price range and the turnover.

What is PAYTM Share Price Today?

Ans.  PAYTM Share Price Today is Rs 1,767.10. The stock closed below the previous close of Rs 1,808.80 and ended Rs 41.70 lower on the day, according to the supplied market data.

How large is PAYTM in market value terms?

Ans.  PAYTM’s market capitalisation is Rs 1,16,002.69 crore. The data places the company in the Large Cap category and makes it one of the largest fintech names in the supplied peer set.

How does PAYTM compare on valuation with peers?

Ans.  PAYTM Share Price sits alongside a P/E of 178.54 and P/B of 7.42. Both are above the sector medians in the same industry benchmark, while its P/E is close to Pine Labs at 179.21.

What do PAYTM’s return ratios show?

Ans.  PAYTM reports ROE of 3.71% and ROCE of 3.87%. Both are below the benchmark medians in the same industry snapshot, which provides useful context for PAYTM Share Price and valuation discussion.

Does PAYTM pay a dividend?

Ans.  The supplied dividend yield for PAYTM is 0. That means the current data does not show a dividend yield, so investors tracking PAYTM Share Price should focus on price action and valuation metrics instead.

Where can investors track PAYTM Share Price news?

Ans.  Investors can track PAYTM Share Price news on Univest, where the stock page brings together price updates, market cap, valuation ratios, peer comparison and sector context in a single research view.