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PAYTM One 97 Communications Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services
₹ 1,659.50
+1.37%
1-year price · range ₹976–₹1,717

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Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.8%) on short-covering (OI down -0.6%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about PAYTM

In the last completed session, One 97 Communications Ltd. closed +0.80% with futures open interest moving -0.6%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.63, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,640 sits 1.2% below the current price, a mild magnet near expiry.

On the institutional side, MFs are building positions in One 97 Communications Ltd. — the most recent notable was RESILIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT B V on the sell side at ₹2,949 Cr.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for One 97 Communications Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
18,565,800
-103675 (-0.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.63
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,640
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,637.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
5,191,803
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
60.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,732.30
-4.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 930.60
+78.3% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,234.03
+34.5% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,437.40
+15.4% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+28.8%
1M +15.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Technology

P/E (TTM)
166.1
price / earnings
P/B
6.6
price / book
ROE
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 106,396 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 9.99
earnings per share

Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.

Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-08-18 SELL ₹ 1,535.10 2,948.94 RESILIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT B V MF
2026-08-18 SELL ₹ 1,535.10 2,948.94 RESILIENT ASSET MANAGEMENT B V MF
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 435.97 SOCIETE GENERALE FII
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 422.09 SBI MUTUAL FUND MF
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 346.17 GOLDMAN SACHS BANK EUROPE SE FII
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 222.59 MY ASIAN OPPORTUNITIES MASTER FUND
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 211.08 SBI MUTUAL FUND MF
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 142.76 INTEGRATED CORE STRATEGIES (ASIA) PTE. LTD.
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 99.01 OXBOW MASTER FUND LIMITED
2026-08-18 BUY ₹ 1,535.10 92.80 HSBC MUTUAL FUND MF

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

No insider disclosures filed for this stock in the last 60 days.

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-09-29 · spot 1,637 · EOD 2026-09-03

Option writers expect range between 1,600 and 1,700+3.9% upside, -2.3% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
93,525
IV 62% Δ 0.71 θ -2.0 ν 1
1520
0
IV 272% Δ -0.32 θ -8.2 ν 2
39,875 +15k
IV 29% Δ 0.81 θ -0.9 ν 1
1540
297,975 +13k
IV 33% Δ -0.21 θ -0.8 ν 1
34,075 +9k
IV 26% Δ 0.79 θ -0.8 ν 1
1560
213,875 +31k
IV 33% Δ -0.26 θ -0.8 ν 1
74,675 -3k
IV 29% Δ 0.71 θ -1.0 ν 1
1580
587,250 +27k
IV 33% Δ -0.31 θ -0.9 ν 2
879,425 +4k
IV 29% Δ 0.66 θ -1.1 ν 2
1600 S
1,608,775 +65k
IV 33% Δ -0.36 θ -0.9 ν 2
437,900 +31k
IV 29% Δ 0.59 θ -1.1 ν 2
1620
418,325 +69k
IV 33% Δ -0.41 θ -1.0 ν 2
658,300 +55k
IV 29% Δ 0.53 θ -1.1 ν 2
1640 MP
832,300 -18k
IV 33% Δ -0.47 θ -1.0 ν 2
574,925 +50k
IV 29% Δ 0.47 θ -1.1 ν 2
1660
746,750 -4k
IV 33% Δ -0.53 θ -1.0 ν 2
405,275 -21k
IV 30% Δ 0.41 θ -1.1 ν 2
1680
176,900 -1k
IV 33% Δ -0.58 θ -0.9 ν 2
2,292,450 +113k
IV 30% Δ 0.35 θ -1.1 ν 2
1700 R
583,625 -3k
IV 34% Δ -0.63 θ -0.9 ν 2
418,325 -11k
IV 30% Δ 0.30 θ -1.0 ν 1
1720
263,900 -3k
IV 33% Δ -0.68 θ -0.8 ν 2
582,900 -22k
IV 30% Δ 0.25 θ -0.9 ν 1
1740
190,675
IV 43% Δ -0.67 θ -1.1 ν 2
769,225 -22k
IV 30% Δ 0.21 θ -0.8 ν 1
1760
94,250
IV 45% Δ -0.70 θ -1.1 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,636.93
Key Resistance (R) 1,700
Key Support (S) 1,600
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,640
Concentrations of Option open interest show strong barrier levels. Option writers defend these levels, especially heading into monthly derivatives expiry.

Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for PAYTM options · 2026-09-29 expiry

Underlying: PAYTM · Spot: ₹ 1,636.93 · Expiry: 2026-09-29 · Lot: 725

Legs

Side
Type
Strike
Qty
Premium
Net premium
Max profit
Max loss
Breakevens
Position Delta
Position Theta/day
Position Vega/1% IV

Payoff at expiry

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PAYTM — frequently asked questions

What is the One 97 Communications Ltd. share price today?

PAYTM is trading at ₹1,659.50 (+1.37% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of One 97 Communications Ltd.?

PAYTM (One 97 Communications Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 166.1.

What is the market cap of One 97 Communications Ltd.?

PAYTM has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹106,396 crore.

Is PAYTM near its 52-week high?

PAYTM is trading -4.2% from its 52-week high of ₹1,732.30 as of 2026-09-04.

What is the RSI of PAYTM?

The 14-day RSI of PAYTM is 60.7, which is considered neutral.

Is PAYTM above its 200-day moving average?

PAYTM is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹1,234.03 (+34.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in PAYTM?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies PAYTM as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for PAYTM options?

PAYTM's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,640 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.63, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying PAYTM?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in PAYTM with named buyers and sellers, plus promoter and insider filings — the tables on this page list the most recent institutional activity as disclosed to the exchanges.