Meesho Likely to Launch IPO in December as It Prepares for Domestic Listing

Indian e-commerce platform Meesho is gearing up to go public in the second week of December, with an initial public offering (IPO) estimated between ₹5,500 crore and ₹6,000 crore, as per the Economic Times report.

The company’s public debut follows regulatory clearance and a restructuring exercise that shifted its holding structure from the US to India to comply with domestic listing norms.

Meesho’s IPO Structure and Fundraising Plan

As per news reports, the final IPO size is still being discussed, but the offering aims to bolster the company’s balance sheet and provide liquidity to early investors.

Investors and Partial Stake Sale

The OFS segment will see partial exits by several of Meesho’s early backers. These include Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India), Venture Highway, Y Combinator Continuity, and Golden Summit Limited.

 Founders Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal are also expected to offload a small portion of their personal holdings while maintaining significant ownership and management control post-listing, the report added.

Strategic Move Toward Domestic Listing

Meesho had filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) earlier this year, after completing a major restructuring that relocated its parent company’s base from the United States to India. 

Financial Snapshot and Performance

As per the Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (UDRHP), Meesho’s net loss widened to ₹3,941.7 crore in FY25 from ₹327.6 crore in FY24. The sharp increase was primarily due to one-time costs associated with the restructuring process and transition of its holding structure.

Excluding these non-recurring expenses, the company’s core business operations continued to demonstrate steady traction in its e-commerce and social selling segments.

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Conclusion

With regulatory approval secured and key financial partners onboard, Meesho’s upcoming IPO signals a crucial phase in its growth journey. The offering not only provides an exit route for early investors but also strengthens the company’s domestic presence as it transitions into a publicly listed Indian entity. The December launch could set the tone for renewed activity in India’s IPO market for tech-driven enterprises.

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