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Paytm parent One97 hits 4-year high after Bernstein upgrade
Paytm is a popular money app in India.
The company that owns Paytm, called One97 Communications, saw its shares jump 10% in a single day.
A research firm called Bernstein believes the company could make more money soon.
Bernstein told investors the shares could be worth ₹2,200, more than today's price.
One reason is that the government may let companies charge shops a small fee for UPI payments.
UPI is the way people pay using their phones.
If shops pay a small fee, Paytm could earn more for every payment.
Because of this news, the share price reached its highest level in more than four years.
The company also reported much bigger profits for the last quarter, which makes investors more confident.
One97 Communications, Paytm's parent, jumped 10% on 10 August to a 54-month high of ₹1,598 a share.
Bernstein raised its target price to a Street-high of ₹2,200, implying about 38% upside, while keeping an 'Outperform' rating.
The upgrade is driven by UPI monetisation potential, as the government weighs a nominal merchant discount rate on select UPI merchant transactions.
The stock has recovered 70% from its March lows and finished each of the last four months in the green.
June-quarter net profit jumped 79% year-on-year to ₹220 crore, with revenue up 28% to ₹2,448 crore.
- Who
- One97 Communications, parent company of Paytm, and global brokerage firm Bernstein
- What
- Paytm's stock jumped 10% to a 54-month high of ₹1,598 after Bernstein raised its target price to a Street-high ₹2,200, citing UPI monetisation potential
- Where
- India
- When
- Monday, 10 August 2026
- Why
- Bernstein's upgrade on potential UPI fee monetisation, easing regulatory headwinds, and improved earnings visibility
Key facts
- Stock gain (10 August)
- +10% to ₹1,598, a 54-month high
- Bernstein target price
- ₹2,200 (Street-high, ~38% upside)
- Previous target / rating
- ₹1,500, raised by ₹700; 'Outperform' maintained
- Recovery from March lows
- 70%
- June quarter net profit
- ₹220 crore, up 79% YoY
- June quarter revenue
- ₹2,448 crore, up 28% YoY
- Payment Services revenue
- ₹1,384 crore, up 33% YoY
- IPO price
- ₹2,150 a share









