Layoffs · Commerce & Consumer Brands

Meesho discontinues CPO role, restructures product team

By Startup Enthusiast · 9 September 2026

What they do

Meesho is a social commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers through a zero-commission marketplace model

The company restructured its product leadership team and removed Prasanna Arunachalam from senior management, though he remains employed

Meesho reported a 48% increase in marketplace revenue and a 28.6% rise in annual transacting users in Q1FY27

Meesho restructured its product leadership team and removed Prasanna Arunachalam from senior management, though he remains employed.
Prasanna Arunachalam, who joined Meesho in 2020, was promoted to the C-suite in 2025 and held leadership roles in product management, monetisation, and content commerce.
The company stated that the change aims to strengthen accountability and align product strategy with the long-term needs of each business.
Meesho’s product leaders will now report directly to their respective Business Heads instead of the Chief Product Officer.
Meesho’s spokesperson confirmed that Prasanna Arunachalam will continue to be part of the senior management team, though his new role is still being finalised.

Meesho is a social commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers through a zero-commission marketplace model.
The company reported a 48% increase in marketplace revenue and a 28.6% rise in annual transacting users in Q1FY27.
Meesho’s restructuring comes amid a period of growth and improved financial performance, including a 54.1% reduction in net loss.

Meesho is a social commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers through a zero-commission marketplace model.
The company monetises traffic and transactions through seller advertising, logistics services, and a dedicated segment called Meesho Mall.
Meesho Mall focuses on bringing branded products to value-conscious consumers in Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural markets.
The platform has over 1,200 brands and nearly doubled its Net Merchandise Value (NMV) in Q1FY27.
Meesho’s revenue from marketplace operations rose 48% YoY to ₹3,707 crore in Q1FY27.