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PhonePe begins preparations for IPO

PhonePe has taken preliminary steps toward an IPO, though the size, valuation, and timeline remain undisclosed.

The company believes market conditions are favorable for a public listing.

This marks a shift from last year when CEO Sameer Nigam said that IPO plans would be delayed until Unified Payments Interface (UPI) market share regulations were clarified.

PhonePe continues to dominate the UPI payments sector, processing nearly half of all transactions in India.

Beyond digital payments, PhonePe has expanded into wealth management, digital lending, ecommerce, and its own app store.

The IPO decision follows its relocation back to India nearly three years ago and the resolution of tax obligations.

Recent PhonePe developments

Timeline
14-Jan-2025 🚀 PhonePe launches 15-minute delivery app
  • PhonePe launches 15-min delivery service.
  • Service covers 10-15% areas, targets 25% soon.
13-Jan-2025 📈 PhonePe leads as India’s UPI transactions hit record high
  • PhonePe hits ₹798.4 crore UPI in Dec 2024.
  • UPI transactions grow 8.08% to record ₹1,673 crore.
17-Mar-2023 💰 PhonePe secures $200m from Walmart to develop new businesses
  • PhonePe secures $200M from Walmart, valuation at $12B
  • Total of $650M raised in efforts to reach $1B goal
14-Feb-2023 💰 PhonePe raises another $100m round at $12b valuation
  • PhonePe raises $100M, valued at $12B.
  • Total funding hits $450M in six weeks.

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