Meesho and Groww CEOs Discuss Early IPO Trends and Post-Listing Challenges
At the ET Startup Awards 2026 in Bengaluru, Meesho CEO Vidit Aatrey and Groww CEO Lalit Keshre discussed the evolving approach of Indian startups toward IPOs. Aatrey noted that Indian founders increasingly consider going public early, sometimes bypassing private funding, contrasting this with the US market. He emphasized transparency and the lengthy IPO process. Post-IPO, Meesho faces new accountability to retail investors and the challenge of balancing innovation with quarterly expectations. Groww maintains its long-term focus despite public listing, with customers also becoming investors.
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We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (61/100). Lens Score 39/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 9 Oct, 02:14 pm. Other outlets followed.