Indian e-commerce platform Meesho Ltd. has delivered a robust post-IPO performance, with its share price rallying sharply in the first week of trading — rising about 71 % from its IPO issue price of ₹111 per share. The surge reflects strong investor confidence following the company’s much-anticipated public market debut.
🪙 How the Gains Unfolded
Meesho’s ₹5,421 crore IPO, which opened with a price band of ₹105–₹111, received overwhelming demand from investors, with subscriptions many times over the shares on offer.
- 📍 Issue Price: ₹111 per share (upper band)
- 📍 Listing Price: Around ₹162.50 on the NSE and ₹161.20 on the BSE, representing a ~46 % premium on debut.
- 📍 Post-Listing High: The stock continued its upward trajectory after listing, reaching intraday highs of about ₹193.44 — roughly 74 % above the IPO price in the first five trading sessions
Overall, the rally puts the share price up around 71 % compared with the issue price when measured across the initial trading period.
📊 Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
Analysts attribute Meesho’s strong listing performance and ongoing gains to several factors:
📌 High Retail and Institutional Interest
The IPO saw strong interest from both retail and institutional investors, reflecting confidence in Meesho’s business model and growth prospects.
📌 E-Commerce Growth Narrative
Meesho’s focus on value-oriented retail, especially in smaller towns and price-sensitive customer segments, resonates with the broader growth story in India’s e-commerce market.
📌 Fidelity and Large Investors Backing
Global investment firms such as Fidelity International have taken significant post-IPO stakes, signaling confidence in the company’s strategy.
Even as broader markets showed weakness, Meesho’s share price maintained strong momentum, underscoring investor appetite for high-growth tech stocks in India. The Economic Times
📍 What This Means for Meesho
The significant post-IPO gains position Meesho among the top performing IPOs in India in 2025. A sustained rally like this not only boosts the company’s market capitalization but also helps co-founders and early investors — for example, CEO Vidit Aatrey joined the billionaire club as share prices climbed sharply from the debut price.
Additionally, strong stock performance gives Meesho greater leverage for future capital raising, strategic acquisitions, and investment in technology and logistics infrastructure as it scales its marketplace business.
