Meesho CEO discusses shift in Indian IPO market strategy

Meesho CEO Vidit Aatrey stated that early-stage founders in India are increasingly believing they can go public sooner, leading some to consider skipping private fundraising altogether. Aatrey contrasted the Indian market, where both small and large listings are occurring, with the United States, where small IPOs are rare. He noted that the IPO process typically takes between six and nine months.

The discussion highlights a change in how founders approach capital raising in India, moving toward public listings as an alternative to private funding. Aatrey emphasized that transparency is key for a public offering, citing Meesho's own listing experience.