PhonePe reported a net loss of ₹14.44 billion for the half-year ended September 30, 2025, despite revenues surging to ₹39.18 billion, according to its IPO filing. The upcoming IPO will be a pure offer-for-sale, with Walmart trimming its stake and Microsoft and Tiger Global fully exiting their investments.
India’s leading digital payments platform PhonePe has unveiled its financials ahead of its highly anticipated IPO, highlighting both rapid growth and persistent losses. The company’s filing with SEBI revealed widening losses but strong revenue momentum, underscoring its aggressive expansion strategy in India’s fintech ecosystem.
Key Highlights:
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Financials: Net loss of ₹14.44 billion in H1 FY25; revenue surged to ₹39.18 billion.
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IPO Structure: Entirely an offer-for-sale (OFS), with no fresh capital infusion.
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Walmart’s Role: Through WM Digital Commerce Holdings, Walmart will pare its stake by about 9%, while retaining majority ownership.
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Investor Exits: Microsoft and Tiger Global will fully divest their holdings, marking complete exits.
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IPO Size & Valuation: The issue comprises 50.66 million shares, expected to raise up to $1.5 billion, valuing PhonePe at around $15 billion.
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Strategic Outlook: Despite losses, PhonePe continues to expand into insurance, lending, and wealth management, aiming for long-term profitability.
The IPO marks a pivotal moment for PhonePe, offering liquidity to global investors while reinforcing its ambition to dominate India’s digital finance landscape.
Sources: Reuters, The Economic Times, Business Standard, Moneycontrol