PhonePe IPO:
India’s leading digital payments platform, PhonePe, is planning to launch one of the biggest IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) in the country. The company, which started in 2015, is currently preparing to submit its draft papers to SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) by August 2025. Reports say that the IPO could help PhonePe raise around \$1.5 billion (approximately ₹12,525 crore).
Global retail giant Walmart owns PhonePe, which has over 610 million registered users in India. The company handles daily transactions worth ₹340 million, showing its large user base and strong operations in the Indian market. It is one of the top fintech companies in the country, offering services like UPI payments, recharges, bill payments, insurance, and more.
For its IPO process, PhonePe has approached major financial institutions like Kotak Mahindra Bank, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. These companies will manage the IPO, and the firm will soon submit its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP).
In 2023, PhonePe raised \$100 million from investors such as Ribbit Capital, Tiger Global, and TVS Capital Funds, which valued the company at \$12 billion. With this new IPO, PhonePe’s IPO follows recent developments around Tata Capital, as SEBI approved its IPO, which may launch soon. These big moves reflect growing confidence in India’s fintech and financial services sector.These big moves show a growing confidence in India’s fintech and financial services sector.
This IPO will not only boost PhonePe’s brand but also open new opportunities for investors who want to be part of India’s digital growth
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