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Razorpay Files Confidential IPO Paper Eyes 500 600 Million Public Issue
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Fintech unicorn Razorpay has filed a confidential draft prospectus with SEBI, signaling its move toward an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company is expected to raise between $500 million and $600 million through the offering, which will combine fresh shares and existing investor sales. This filing follows several strategic corporate moves by Razorpay.
Key points
- Razorpay filed a confidential draft prospectus with SEBI for its potential IPO.
- The company aims to raise an estimated $500 million to $600 million from the public issue.
- The offering structure will likely include both new shares and sales by current investors (OFS).
- Razorpay recently acquired a majority stake in POP UPI for about $30 million and secured RBI cross-border payment licenses.
- Financially, Razorpay reported strong revenue growth in FY25 but also recorded a net loss due to ESOPs and redomiciling costs.
Claims assessed
- VerifiableRazorpay filed a pre-filed draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI under the confidential filing route.
- VerifiableThe proposed IPO is expected to raise between $500 million and $600 million.
- VerifiableRazorpay converted into a public limited company and relocated to India in 2025, incurring a tax outgo of nearly $150 million.
- VerifiableIn FY25, Razorpay's consolidated operating revenue rose 65% year-on-year to Rs 3,783 crore.
Missing context
The article does not specify the timeline for the actual listing or if any definitive agreements have been reached with investors regarding the final size or structure of the offering, only that it is 'expected' to raise $500-$600 million.
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