Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Meesho shares drop 5% after lock-in expiry
Meesho is an online shopping company that recently started selling shares to the public.
After the initial sale, some investors had to wait a month before they could sell their shares.
When that waiting period ended, many investors sold their shares, which made the price of Meesho's shares go down by 5%.
Even though the price went down, it's still higher than when they first started selling shares.
Experts think the company is doing well and might keep growing.
The shares are now worth less than their highest price after the initial sale, but still more than the starting price.
Meesho shares dropped 5% to Rs 173.20 after the one-month lock-in period expired for anchor investors.
110 million shares (2% of outstanding equity) became eligible for trading, increasing supply in the market.
Shares are still 56% above the IPO issue price of Rs 111 but have fallen 32% from their post-listing high of Rs 254.
UBS initiated coverage on Meesho with a 'Buy' rating and a 12-month target price of Rs 220, citing strong growth trajectory.
Meesho's IPO was subscribed 79 times, with strong demand from institutional investors, and the company reported narrowing losses in H1 FY26.
- Who
- Meesho, an e-commerce platform
- What
- Shares dropped 5% after lock-in expiry
- When
- January 7, 2026
- Where
- National Stock Exchange (NSE)
- Why
- Lock-in period for anchor investors expired, increasing tradable shares
- Company
- Meesho
- Market Cap
- Rs 78,167 crore
- IPO Price
- Rs 111 per share
- Current Share Price
- Rs 173.20 - Rs 180 per share
- Lock-in Expiry
- January 7, 2026
- IPO Subscription
- 79 times
- Retail Subscription
- 19 times
- QIB Subscription
- 120 times
- Shares Unlocked
- 110 million (2% of outstanding equity)
- UBS Target Price
- Rs 220
Sources
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