E-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket has filed updated draft papers with SEBI to raise Rs 2,342 crore through its initial public offering. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of Rs 1,100 crore and an offer for sale worth Rs 1,242.3 crore by existing shareholders, aimed at funding growth and acquisitions
Shiprocket, backed by investors such as Temasek, Bertelsmann, Tribe Capital, and Lightrock, has officially filed its updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The Gurugram-based logistics and shipping platform plans to raise Rs 2,342.3 crore through a combination of fresh equity issuance and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing stakeholders.
The IPO marks a significant milestone for Shiprocket, which has rapidly grown into one of India’s leading e-commerce enablement platforms, providing logistics, fulfillment, and technology solutions to thousands of small and medium businesses.
Key highlights from the announcement include
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The IPO size is Rs 2,342.3 crore, comprising Rs 1,100 crore fresh issue and Rs 1,242.3 crore OFS.
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Selling shareholders include Lightrock, Tribe Capital, Bertelsmann, Arvind Ltd, Gautam Kapoor, Saahil Goel, and Vishesh Khurana.
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Shiprocket may pursue a pre-IPO placement of up to Rs 220 crore, which would reduce the fresh issue size if undertaken.
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Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used for marketing initiatives, strengthening technology infrastructure, repayment or prepayment of borrowings, and inorganic growth through acquisitions.
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The IPO is managed by Axis Capital, BofA Securities India, JM Financial, and Kotak Mahindra Capital.
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Public shareholders currently hold over 91 percent stake in Shiprocket, reflecting strong institutional backing.
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Industry experts view the IPO as a strategic step to fuel Shiprocket’s expansion in India’s fast-growing e-commerce ecosystem.
This IPO filing underscores Shiprocket’s ambition to scale its operations and solidify its position as a key player in India’s digital commerce infrastructure. By channeling funds into technology, marketing, and acquisitions, the company aims to strengthen its competitive edge and drive long-term growth in the evolving e-commerce landscape.
Sources: NDTV Profit, Financial Express, Moneycontrol, Business Today, Mint