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PhonePe Files Confidential DRHP for $1.5 Billion Indian IPO

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PhonePe files confidential DRHP for 1.5 billion Indian IPO May 2026

Walmart-backed PhonePe has confidentially filed its draft red herring prospectus with SEBI for a $1.5 billion Indian IPO, targeting a valuation of $18–20 billion in what would be India’s largest fintech listing.

Key Facts

Key facts: PhonePe Files Confidential DRHP for $1.5 Billion Indian IPO
DetailValue
Deal size$1.5 B
StageIPO
Valuation$18
SectorPhonepe
CoverageStartup News

PhonePe has confidentially filed its DRHP with SEBI for a $1.5 billion IPO, setting up what could become India's largest fintech public listing.


IPO Snapshot


  • Issue size: $1.5 billion (~₹12,500 crore)
  • Fresh issue: $800 million
  • OFS: $700 million (Walmart paring down stake)
  • Target valuation: $18–20 billion
  • Listing exchanges: NSE, BSE
  • Bankers: Kotak, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citi, ICICI Securities

  • Financial Highlights (FY26)


  • Revenue: ₹8,500 crore (up 48% YoY)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: Positive for FY26 (full year)
  • PAT: ₹420 crore (turned profitable in H2 FY26)
  • UPI market share: 47% of monthly UPI transactions
  • MTU: 580 million

  • Use of Fresh Issue Proceeds


  • ₹2,500 crore for lending tech and partner-NBFC capital
  • ₹1,800 crore for insurance and wealth-management buildout
  • ₹1,200 crore for technology, data centres and AI infrastructure
  • ₹1,500 crore for general corporate purposes and M&A

  • Why It Matters


    A successful PhonePe listing would be a watershed for Indian fintech and provide a credible benchmark valuation for the rest of the UPI ecosystem. Watch for SEBI's nod on the confidential DRHP within 60 days.

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    Reported by Ananya Raghavan. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.

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