Stock market news: Paytm share price has been on an uptrend for the last week. In this period, Paytm share price has skyrocketed from around ₹340 to ₹439 per share mark, recording around a 30 per cent rise in this time horizon. Paytm share price today opened with an upside gap at ₹407 apiece on NSE and touched an intraday high of ₹739 per share, logging an intraday rise of nearly 9 percent. The recent surge in Paytm’s share price can be attributed to the IRDAI’s decision to accept the company’s application to withdraw its associate company for general insurance. This move allows Paytm to operate as an insurance agent, a shift from its previous strategy of selling its own insurance policies, which was a loss-making venture. Stock market experts predict that Paytm share price may touch ₹550 and ₹610 targets once it breaches the ₹450 hurdle on a closing basis.
Triggers for Paytm share price
Regarding the catalyst that sparked the Paytm share price surge, Saurabh Jain, Vice President — Research at SMC Global Securities, commented, “The IRDAI’s acceptance of Paytm’s application to withdraw its associate company for general insurance is a game-changer. This move, which transforms Paytm into an insurance agent, is expected to bolster its financial position. This is why investors are showing confidence in Paytm shares.”
On other factors that are fueling Paytm brand’s parent One 97 Communications share price, Amit Goel, Co-Founder & Chief Global Strategist at Pace 360 said, “A significant driver of this surge is Paytm’s partnership with Samsung. This deal will allow users to book flights, buses, movies, and events directly through the Samsung Wallet using Paytm’s services. This expansion of Paytm’s user base could potentially increase their transaction volume.”
“This partnership will help Paytm to enhance its user base while providing enhanced consumer convenience to its counterpart. In addition, the fintech company has also withdrawn its application to register as a general insurance company, redirecting its focus to the insurance distribution business. These reasons have imbibed confidence amongst investors in the company’s revenue visibility going forward,” said Shreyansh V Shah at Research Analyst, StoxBox.
