Bengaluru, India | October 19, 2025: E-commerce platform Meesho has received the green light from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its much-awaited $800 million (₹6,600 crore) Initial Public Offering (IPO). The approval marks a major milestone for the SoftBank and Meta-backed company as it gears up to become one of India’s biggest tech listings in recent years.
The IPO is expected to include both a fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing investors, allowing them to partially exit while raising new capital to strengthen Meesho’s operations, technology, and logistics network.
According to industry sources, Meesho plans to list on both the NSE and BSE, with the IPO launch likely scheduled for early 2026.
Founded in 2015 by Vidit Aatrey and Sanjiv Barnwal, Meesho started as a social commerce platform and has now evolved into a low-cost e-commerce marketplace connecting millions of small sellers with customers across India.
This IPO comes at a time when investor interest in India’s tech startups is reviving, following the successful market debuts of companies like Zomato, Mamaearth, and Nykaa.
Summary Table
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Meesho |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Vidit Aatrey & Sanjiv Barnwal |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, India |
| IPO Size | $800 million (approx. ₹6,600 crore) |
| Regulatory Approval | Received from SEBI |
| IPO Components | Fresh issue + Offer for Sale (OFS) |
| Expected Listing | Early 2026 |
| Backed By | SoftBank, Meta (Facebook), Peak XV Partners |
| Purpose | Expansion, tech enhancement, logistics, and working capital |
What This Means
Meesho’s IPO approval signals growing confidence in India’s e-commerce sector. With its focus on affordability and small-scale sellers, Meesho aims to challenge giants like Flipkart and Amazon India, bringing competitive pricing and deeper market penetration.
