IPO of PayTm

IPO on 8th November 2021




The public issue comprises issuance of fresh equity shares worth 8,300 crore and Offer for Sale (OFS) by existing shareholders to the tune of 10,000 crore. Paytm's IPO is likely to be the biggest in the country's corporate history, breaking a record held by Coal India Ltd, which raised over 15,000 crore more than a decade earlier.As per market observers, Paytm shares premium has slipped in the grey market, and commanding a GMP of 62 today. The shares of the company are expected to list on leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE on November 18, 2021.

“While valuations may appear to be expensive, Paytm has become synonymous with digital payments through mobile and is the market leader in the mobile payment space. Patym is well positioned to benefit from the exponential 5x growth in mobile payments between FY2021 – FY2026 and hence believe that the valuations are justified. We recommend investors to SUBSCRIBE to the issue," said Jyoti Roy - DVP- Equity Strategist, Angel One.

Paytm plans to use proceeds of the fresh issue to grow its business lines and acquire new merchants and customers. The company skipped pre-IPO funding round to expedite launch of the initial share sale.

The growth shown by the revenue and loss ratio of Paytm doesn’t seem to be excited. However, company is being successful in narrowing its losses by restricting the branding expenses. Acquiring new merchants and customers will decide the further growth trajectory. The dependency of Paytm on payment services for majority of revenue is a key matter of concern. Keeping in view of overall business model, we advice investors to subscribe the issue," said Ravi Singhal, Vice Chairman, GCL Securities.

One 97 communications (Paytm) is India’s leading digital ecosystem for consumers and merchants. It is the largest payments platform in India, with a GMV of around 4 lakh crore in FY21. As of June 30, 2021, it offers payment services, commerce & cloud services, and financial services to 33.7 crore consumers & over 2.2 crore merchants.

Analysts at Choice Broking have recommended to subscribe for long term on the back of large market opportunities, product and technology DNA, leadership and culture. Though, the brokerage sees fast changing technological and services landscape in the payment services domain, revenue concentration risk, declining operational efficiencies and continued higher losses as key risks and concerns.

Competitive strengths

  • India's leading digital payment service platform.
  • Strong brand identity with a brand value of US$6.3 billion.
  • Large customer base with 333 million total customers, 114 million annual transacting users, and 21 million registered merchants.
  • Paytm Super-app to access a wide range of digital payment services over mobile phones.

Company Promoters:

Paytm is a professionally managed company with no identifiable promoters.

Company Financials:

Summary of financial Information (Restated Consolidated)
ParticularsFor the year/period ended (₹ in million)
30-Jun-2130-Jun-2031-Mar-2131-Mar-2031-Mar-19
Total Assets94,590102,77791,513103,03187,668
Total Revenue9,4806,49431,86835,40735,797
Profit After Tax(3,819)(2,844)(17,010)(29,424)(42,309)

Objects of the Issue:

The net proceed from the IPO will be utilized towards the following purposes;

  • Growing and strengthening Paytm ecosystem, including through acquisition and retention of consumers and merchants and providing them with greater access to technology and financial services - ₹ 4,300 Crores
  • Investing in new business initiatives, acquisitions and strategic partnerships - ₹ 2,000 Crores
  • General corporate purposes

Paytm IPO Details

IPO Opening DateNov 8, 2021
IPO Closing DateNov 10, 2021
Issue TypeBook Built Issue IPO
Face Value₹1 per equity share
IPO Price₹2080 to ₹2150 per equity share
Market Lot6 Shares
Min Order Quantity6 Shares
Listing AtBSE, NSE
Issue Size[.] Eq Shares of ₹1
(aggregating up to ₹18,300.00 Cr)
Fresh Issue[.] Eq Shares of ₹1
(aggregating up to ₹8,300.00 Cr)
Offer for Sale[.] Eq Shares of ₹1
(aggregating up to ₹10,000.00 Cr)

Paytm IPO Tentative Timetable

The Paytm IPO open date is Nov 8, 2021, and the close date is Nov 10, 2021. The issue may list on Nov 18, 2021.

IPO Open DateNov 8, 2021
IPO Close DateNov 10, 2021
Basis of Allotment DateNov 15, 2021
Initiation of RefundsNov 16, 2021
Credit of Shares to Demat AccountNov 17, 2021
IPO Listing DateNov 18, 2021

Paytm IPO Lot Size

The Paytm IPO market lot size is 6 shares. A retail-individual investor can apply for up to 15 lots (90 shares or ₹193,500).

ApplicationLotsSharesAmount (Cut-off)
Minimum16₹12,900
Maximum1590₹193,500

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