Shiprocket is targeting an IPO size in the range of ₹2,000-2,500 crore.
Shiprocket is planning an IPO with a target size in the range of ₹2,000-2,500 crore.
The company recently received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to proceed with the initial public offering.
Key Details:
Total IPO Size: Expected to be between ₹2,000 crore and ₹2,500 crore.
Fresh Issue: Around half of the total amount (approximately ₹1,000-1,200 crore) will be a fresh issue of shares to raise new capital for the company.
Offer for Sale (OFS): The remainder will be an OFS, where existing founders and early investors will sell some of their stakes.
Major Investors: Significant backers like Zomato and Temasek are reportedly not selling their shares in the IPO, indicating continued confidence in the company.
Purpose of Funds: The fresh capital is intended to be used to invest in and strengthen Shiprocket’s emerging business verticals, such as cross-border shipping, marketing services, and checkout and fulfillment operations.
Shiprocket IPO: An Overview
Logistics-tech firm Shiprocket is gearing up to make its debut on the Indian stock markets. The company recently filed its draft red-herring prospectus (DRHP) via the confidential route with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), signalling its intent to raise fresh capital and provide liquidity to existing investors.
Size & Structure of the Issue
Shiprocket is targeting an IPO size in the range of ₹2,000-2,500 crore. The issue is expected to comprise:
A fresh issue (i.e., new shares issued by the company) of about ₹1,000-1,200 crore.
The balance via an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) by existing shareholders (i.e., sale of existing shares rather than new issuance).
The shares are expected to be listed on both the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Strategic Objectives
The proceeds from the fresh issue are earmarked for several growth initiatives:
Technology upgrades (including automation, data analytics) and infrastructure build-out (warehousing, fulfilment)
Expanding logistics and warehousing capacity across India, particularly to support the rise of D2C (direct-to-consumer) brands and Tier-2/3 market sellers
Cross-border shipping capabilities and potentially expansions into adjacent services such as payments/financing for merchants.
Company Background & Business Model
Founded in 2012 (initially as “BigFoot Retail Solution Pvt Ltd”) by founders such as Saahil Goel, Gautam Kapoor, Vishesh Khurana and Akshay Gulati, the company rebranded and evolved into Shiprocket with the ambition of enabling e-commerce sellers across India.
The company offers end-to-end logistics and supply-chain solutions for e-commerce merchants and D2C brands: shipping, warehousing, return management, tracking, courier partner integration etc.
Some key statistics:
It claims coverage across 24,000+ pin codes in India and across 220 countries for cross-border shipping.
It supports a large base of merchants (250,000+ cited) and aims to tap the growth in Tier-2/Tier-3 India and global micro-exporters.
Shiprocket is backed by marquee investors including Temasek Holdings, Zomato Ltd, PayPal Holdings, Info Edge Ventures, among others.
Financial Performance
In FY24 (year ended March 2024), Shiprocket reported operating revenue of ₹1,316 crore, up ~21 % from the prior year (₹1,089 crore).
However, the company recorded a net loss of ₹595 crore in FY24, up from ₹341 crore in FY23.
Growth continues: in FY25 (year ending March 2025) the company’s revenue reportedly rose ~24% to ₹1,632 crore.
Thus, while topline growth is healthy, profitability remains a challenge (common in scaling logistics/tech businesses) and will be a key focus for investors.
Key Strengths & Opportunities
1. Strong tailwinds – With India’s e-commerce market growing (and increasingly covering Tier-2/Tier-3 geographies) and D2C brands proliferating, the logistics/enablement segment (which Shiprocket serves) stands to benefit.
2. Integrated service offering – Beyond mere courier aggregation, Shiprocket brings software, warehousing, shipping, returns, cross-border, etc—making it a one-stop stack for small and mid-sized merchants.
3. Backed by established investors – Helps with credibility, global linkages, and scale-up muscle.
4. Scalability potential – The move into cross-border and payments opens new revenue streams and margin levers.
Key Risks & Challenges
1. Profitability and cash-flow – The company is yet to post profits (and losses are material). Investors will closely watch the path to profitability and margin improvement.
2. Competitive intensity – Logistics and fulfilment in India is crowded, with traditional couriers, new-age players, marketplaces building in-house capabilities, etc. Shiprocket needs to maintain differentiation and cost efficiency.
3. Execution risk – Scaling warehousing, fulfilment, cross-border operations is capital intensive and complex. Mis-execution could hurt performance.
4. Market conditions & IPO timing – The success of the listing (valuation, subscription, listing pop) will depend on broader market sentiment and regulatory environment.
5. Dependence on e-commerce growth – Slower growth in the e-commerce market (or margin compression) could impact the company’s outlook.
What to Watch: The Road to Listing
Pricing and valuation – Final price band, share-lot size, and total issue size once announced will be key decision points for investors.
Use of proceeds – Clarity on how the fresh capital will be deployed will matter.
Financial disclosures & profit guidance – As more data becomes public (post DRHP approval) the market will assess how realistic the path to breakeven is.
Listing brokerage and merchant bankers – The company has already appointed lead managers: Axis Capital Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Ltd, JM Financial Ltd, and BofA Securities India Pvt Ltd.
Market subscription and listing performance – Given the buzz around tech/logistics IPOs, the demand from retail/institutional investors will be watched.
Post-listing operational performance – It is one thing to list; sustaining growth, managing costs, delivering on promises is the longer test.
Investor Takeaway
For investors, Shiprocket presents a classic high-growth, high-risk opportunity: the logistics/internet infrastructure play for India’s commerce economy. If the company executes well, leverages its strengths and manages costs, there is upside potential. However, the key caveats (profitability path, competitive dynamics, execution risk) cannot be ignored.
Potential positives:
Captures growth in e-commerce / D2C / global micro-exports.
Strategic backing and integrated offering.
Potential concerns:
Still loss-making, significant capital needs.
Heavy dependence on growth staying intact and margins being preserved.
Execution (scale, cost control) will determine long-term success.
Hence, for long-term oriented investors with a higher risk appetite, the IPO may be attractive; for conservative investors looking for stable, profitable businesses, this may need more scrutiny.
Summary
Shiprocket is taking a major step toward listing with an IPO sized around ₹2,000-2,500 crore (fresh issue + OFS). It is well positioned in the fast-growing logistics/enablement slice of India’s commerce economy, but the company still has challenges ahead—particularly around profitability, execution and competition. The market will closely monitor how the company transitions from a private growth spell into a public company focused on scalable, sustainable returns.
As further details become public (price band, lot-size, valuations, pre-listing financials) we will have a clearer picture of the investment case. For now, Shiprocket’s IPO is a compelling story to follow in the Indian start-up / tech-logistics space.
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