Meesho’s $606M IPO Pops As Enthusiasm For India’s E- Commerce Startups Rises

Meesho IPO surges 46% on debut as investor confidence in India’s e-commerce boom strengthens.
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Meesho’s $606M IPO Pops As Enthusiasm For India’s E- Commerce Startups Rises
Meesho IPO Surges as Investor Hype Grows India’s booming e-commerce sector saw a major jolt of momentum this week as the Meesho IPO delivered an explosive debut that answered the question many investors were asking: Is India still producing high-growth consumer tech winners? Within hours of listing, Meesho’s stock climbed nearly 46% above its issue price, signaling strong demand and renewed confidence in value-focused online retail. For thousands of small merchants who rely on Meesho’s marketplace—and for global investors tracking India’s digital rise—this opening day surge set the tone for what could become one of the country’s biggest tech stories of 2025. Credit: Google Meesho IPO Begins With a Sharp Market Debut The Meesho IPO opened at ₹162.50, a major jump from its issue price of ₹111, immediately catching the attention of analysts and traders. The stock briefly hit ₹171.84, pushing the company’s market capitalization to roughly ₹780 billion, or around $8.69 billion. For a platform …