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Walmart-backed PhonePe is preparing to conclude its public market listing by April 2026, aiming for a valuation of up to $10.5 billion. The fintech giant, India’s largest UPI payments platform, will see Walmart trim its stake, while investors like Tiger Global and Microsoft plan exits in the landmark IPO.
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Key Highlights
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IPO timeline: PhonePe is targeting an April 2026 listing, marking one of India’s most anticipated fintech IPOs.
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Valuation range: Sources indicate a valuation between $9 billion and $10.5 billion, slightly below its last private market valuation of $12 billion in 2023.
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Stake adjustments: Walmart is expected to reduce its holding by about 12%, while Tiger Global and Microsoft plan to fully exit their stakes.
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Fundraising scale: The IPO could raise between $900 million and $1.05 billion, depending on final pricing.
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Market positioning: With nearly 45% UPI market share, PhonePe remains India’s most-used payments app, making this IPO a crucial test of investor confidence in fintech after Paytm’s volatile listing.
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Regulatory nod: SEBI approval has already been secured, clearing the path for the April debut.
This IPO represents a defining moment for India’s fintech sector, positioning PhonePe as a publicly listed leader in digital payments while reshaping investor exposure to the country’s fast-growing financial technology ecosystem.
Sources: ZAWYA, MoneyControl, LinkedIn
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