Meesho IPO Alert: 10 Key Things to Know Before Subscription Opens Next Week

New Delhi, November 29, 2025: The highly-anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) of value e-commerce platform Meesho is set to open for public subscription next week. With a total issue size of over ₹5,421 crore, this IPO is expected to be a major highlight of India’s booming digital market.

Here are the ten most important details for investors to consider before the subscription window opens.

1. Subscription Dates and Price Band

The Meesho IPO will open on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, and close on Friday, December 5, 2025. The company has fixed the price band for the offering at ₹105 to ₹111 per equity share.

2. IPO Size and Structure

The total issue size is approximately ₹5,421.20 crore. This is a combination of two parts:

• A Fresh Issue of shares worth up to ₹4,250 crore, meaning this money will go directly to the company.
• An Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 10.55 crore shares by existing investors, with the proceeds going to the selling shareholders.

3. Grey Market Premium (GMP) Signals Strong Interest

One of the key indicators of early investor sentiment is the Grey Market Premium (GMP). As of the latest updates, the Meesho IPO is commanding a strong GMP, which is roughly 30-32% above the upper price band of ₹111. This suggests that the stock could potentially see a significant listing gain, though it is important to remember that GMP is unofficial and can change rapidly.

4. Minimum Application Size

Retail investors can apply for a minimum lot size of 135 shares. At the upper price band of ₹111, the minimum investment required will be ₹14,985.

5. Where the Money is Going

The fresh capital raised (₹4,250 crore) will primarily be used for strategic growth initiatives:

• Investing a large sum (around ₹1,390 crore) in cloud infrastructure to support scalability.
• Allocating funds (around ₹480 crore) for hiring top talent in Machine Learning and AI to improve its technology.
• Spending a portion (around ₹1,020 crore) on marketing and branding to expand its market share.

6. Company Background: The Value-E-commerce Leader

Founded in 2015, Meesho is one of India’s fastest-growing e-commerce platforms, particularly strong in the value-commerce segment across Tier II and Tier III cities. Its business model is asset-light, featuring a zero-commission model for sellers, which helps keep product prices low for price-sensitive consumers. It has scaled massively, serving over 234 million annual transacting users.

7. Financial Snapshot: Growth vs. Losses

While Meesho has demonstrated massive growth in users and placed orders, it remains loss-making as per its recent financial statements. The losses are attributed partly to heavy investments in technology and marketing for growth. Investors will need to balance the company’s strong growth metrics against its current negative earnings.

8. Key Strengths: Technology and Market Reach

Meesho’s core strengths lie in its technology-first approach and its deep penetration into non-metro cities. Its logistics network, Valmo, and AI-driven platform offer an efficient, low-cost model that directly competes in the under-served value segment of the market.

9. Potential Risks to Consider

Investors should be aware of key risks, including intense competition from larger e-commerce players, the need to achieve consistent profitability, high volumes of cash-on-delivery (COD) orders (which can increase cancellation risk), and the challenge of managing a vast third-party seller ecosystem.

10. Key Dates for Your Calendar

Event	Tentative Date
IPO Open Date	December 3, 2025
IPO Close Date	December 5, 2025
Allotment Finalization	December 8, 2025
Listing Date	December 10, 2025

The Meesho IPO is clearly one of the most significant public issues of the year. Its success will be a key indicator of investor appetite for India’s new-age digital growth stories.