Meesho Share Price Hits Lower Circuit of 5% as Share Lock-In Expires on January 7

On January 7, 2026, Meesho Ltd. came under spotlight as the lock-in period for a segment of its shares ended, making ₹1,997 crore worth of equity eligible for trading, as per Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research.  

The e-commerce firm had launched its IPO on December 10, 2025, and this marked the first wave of unlock since its listing. 

₹1,997 Crore Worth Shares Eligible for Trade After Lock-In Expiry 

As per the lock-in conditions, 109.9 million shares, representing 2% of Meesho's outstanding equity, became tradeable on January 7, 2026.  

At the last closing price of ₹181.69 on January 6, 2026, the value of these shares stood at approximately ₹1,997 crore.  

It is important to note that expiry of the lock-in period does not mandate sale of shares, but provides shareholders the option to trade them henceforth. 

Stock Movement and IPO Response 

Since listing, Meesho's shares have seen notable movement. The IPO was issued at ₹111, and the stock listed with a significant premium, ending its debut day 53% higher.  

Though the share recorded a post listing high of ₹254, it has since seen a correction of approximately 28% from that level.  

Despite this pullback, it continues to stay about 64% above its issue price. 

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IPO Details and Subscription Data 

The ₹5,000 crore public issue of Meesho drew considerable interest. The offer was subscribed 79 times overall.  

The retail portion saw more than 19 times subscription, while the qualified institutional buyers' segment was subscribed 120 times.  

This strong demand contributed to Meesho’s strong debut performance. 

Revenue Sources and Business Metrics 

Meesho generates its primary revenue from services provided to sellers, notably logistics and advertising.  

According to company management, free cash flow is a key performance metric, and the business has remained free cash flow positive for the past 2 years.  

The focus remains on maintaining this while expanding its operations. 

Meesho Share Price Performance  

As of January 07, 2026, at 9:17 AM, Meesho share price on NSE was trading at ₹173.88 down by 4.59% from the previous closing price.  

Conclusion 

The end of Meesho’s lock-in period saw shares worth ₹1,997 crore eligible for trading. Even amid recent corrections, the stock remains above IPO levels and continues to draw market interest. 

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