Meesho to Distribute ₹411 Crore in Bonus Shares Ahead of IPO

Meesho to Distribute ₹411 Crore in Bonus Shares Ahead of IPO

E-commerce firm rewards investors as it prepares for public listing

Social commerce company Meesho, headquartered in Bengaluru, is planning to issue bonus shares valued at ₹411 crore to its current shareholders. This step comes as part of the company’s preparations to launch its initial public offering (IPO), scheduled for 2026.

This bonus share issuance is designed to boost shareholder value and organize the equity distribution before Meesho enters the public market. Additionally, the company is in the process of restructuring its corporate setup. It has filed an application for a reverse merger, intending to merge its Indian subsidiary, Fashnear Technologies, into the parent company based in the U.S., Meesho Inc. The merger aims to streamline governance and simplify regulatory compliance ahead of the IPO.

Meesho has brought on board leading investment banks—Morgan Stanley, Kotak Mahindra Capital, and Citi—to manage its IPO process. The company targets raising about \$1 billion from the offering, with a valuation estimated at \$10 billion. Industry experts expect the public listing to take place around the Diwali festival in late 2025, potentially positioning Meesho ahead of its competitors in the public markets.

Issuing bonus shares signifies Meesho’s effort to reward its early investors and lay a strong foundation for its market debut. As Meesho continues to grow its presence in India’s expanding e-commerce sector, this IPO marks a crucial milestone in the company’s journey toward becoming a publicly traded enterprise.

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