Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Kissht, an IPO-bound Lending Tech Startup, Faces Financial Challenges
Kissht, a lending tech company, is planning to sell shares to the public through an IPO.
In the last financial year, its profits decreased, and its revenue fell.
While expenses decreased, borrowing costs significantly increased.
The company, which provides loans to individuals and small businesses, is also dealing with rising bad loans and negative cash flow.
Kissht's parent company and subsidiary also faced challenges, including regulatory scrutiny.
Despite these challenges, the company is moving forward with its IPO plans to raise funds.
Kissht's net profit decreased by 18.6% to INR 160.62 Cr in FY25.
Operating revenue for OnEMI Technology, Kissht's parent, fell over 20% to INR 1,337.47 Cr.
Borrowing costs more than doubled to INR 164.40 Cr in FY25.
Kissht's Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) rose to 2.89% in 2025 from 0.79% in FY24.
Kissht filed a DRHP for an IPO, including a fresh issue of shares up to INR 1,000 Cr.
- Who
- Kissht, a lending tech startup.
- What
- Kissht filed for an IPO.
- When
- Recently, with a DRHP filing.
- Where
- In India.
- Why
- To raise funds.
Business Performance Challenges
Growth Prospects
Risk Factors
Business Performance Challenges
Rising defaults, and negative cash flow
Growth Prospects
Focusing on potential growth and expansion
- Company
- Kissht
- IPO Type
- Fresh issue and OFS
- Net Profit FY25
- INR 160.62 Cr (18.6% decrease)
- Revenue Decline
- 20% YoY
- AUM
- INR 4,086.64 Cr (as of March 2025)
- GNPA
- 2.89%
Sources
Kissht Files DRHP For INR 1,000 Cr IPO
Kissht operator OnEMI Technology Solutions files draft IPO papers with Sebi
Kissht files DRHP for ₹1,000 crore IPO, early investors to partially exit
Tata Capital IPO: 8 things you must know before investing in Tata Group’s latest offer