India’s fast-growing ecommerce platform Meesho is set to enter the public markets with its much-anticipated IPO. The company, known for empowering small sellers, resellers and local entrepreneurs across the country, aims to enhance its technological infrastructure and strengthen expansion through this public issue. Here is a clear and concise breakdown of the IPO for retail investors.
IPO Details at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| IPO Type | Book-built issue |
| Issue Size | Approx. ₹5,421 crore |
| Fresh Issue | ₹4,250 crore |
| Offer for Sale (OFS) | ~₹1,171 crore |
| Price Band | ₹105 – ₹111 per share |
| Face Value | ₹1 per share |
| Lot Size | 135 shares |
| Minimum Investment (Retail) | ~₹14,985 at upper price band |
| Exchange Listing | NSE & BSE |
| Meesho IPO Important Dates (Tentative) | |
|---|---|
| Event | Date |
| IPO Open Date | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| IPO Close Date | Friday, December 5, 2025 |
| Basis of Allotment (Tentative) | Monday, December 8, 2025 |
| Initiation of Refunds | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
| Credit of Shares to Demat | Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
| Tentative Listing Date | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 |
About the Company
Founders & Company Background
- Meesho was founded in 2015 by two friends — Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal — both alumni of IIT Delhi.
- The original idea behind Meesho (initially under “Fashnear Technologies”) was to create a social-commerce marketplace that enables people to start online shops and sell products via social channels like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram — with zero capital investment.
- Over time, Meesho transitioned from a reseller-only social commerce app to a full-fledged ecommerce marketplace — offering a wide range of products (fashion, home & kitchen, personal care, electronics accessories, daily-use items) to consumers across India.
How Will the IPO Funds Be Utilised?
According to the RHP, the proceeds from the fresh issue are expected to be used towards:
- Technological enhancements and infrastructure scaling
- Marketing, customer acquisition and brand strengthening
- General corporate purposes
- Expansion of seller and reseller ecosystem
Why the IPO is Gaining Attention
- A strong and rapidly growing user base
- Data-driven ecommerce model with focus on low-cost acquisition
- Lifestyle and fashion segments where Meesho dominates the value category
- Backed by reputed investors including SoftBank and Elevation Capital
Key Factors to Consider
While the growth potential of the ecommerce segment in India remains significant, retail investors should evaluate:
- Intense competition with established ecommerce players
- Profitability and long-term sustainability of discount-led growth
- Cash-burn dependence vs. revenue stabilisation
Final Word
The Meesho IPO provides investors exposure to India’s expanding digital commerce ecosystem. As with all equity investments, especially tech and consumer-internet companies, individuals should analyse the fundamentals, valuations, business model sustainability and risk tolerance before applying.
FAQs
The Meesho IPO is tentatively scheduled to open on December 3, 2025 and close on December 5, 2025. The shares are expected to list on NSE and BSE on December 10, 2025.
The price band for the Meesho IPO is ₹105 to ₹111 per share.
The lot size is 135 shares, which makes the minimum retail investment approximately ₹14,985 at the upper price band.
The total IPO size is around ₹5,421 crore, consisting of:
Fresh Issue – ₹4,250 crore
Offer for Sale (OFS) – ₹1,171 crore
As per the RHP, IPO proceeds will be used for:
a. Technology and infrastructure scaling
b. Marketing and customer acquisition
c. Scaling sellers and reseller ecosystem
d. General corporate purposes
The Meesho IPO will be listed on both NSE and BSE (National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange).
To apply for the Meesho IPO using Profitmart, log in to the Profitmart web portal or mobile app, go to the IPO section, select Meesho IPO, choose Retail Investor, enter the number of lots and bid price, add/confirm your UPI ID, and submit the application.
Approve the UPI mandate on your UPI app to block the funds.
If shares are allotted, they will be credited to your Demat account on listing date.
The Meesho IPO allotment date is December 8, 2025. On this day, investors will be able to check whether they have received shares under the IPO allotment.