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Meesho narrows net loss to ₹166.3 Cr in Q4 FY26

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Date
Company
Meesho
What it does
Social commerce marketplace for small sellers
Kind
Results
Amount
₹166.3 Cr
Based in
Bengaluru
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Meesho is a social commerce platform connecting small sellers with buyers via WhatsApp and other apps

What happened

The company reported an 88% year-on-year drop in net loss to ₹166.3 Cr while revenue grew 47%

Why it matters

AI-generated code now powers over 70% of the marketplace as Meesho expands into financial services

The details

  • Meesho released its Q4 FY26 results showing a significant improvement in financial health.
  • The company's net loss narrowed by 88% year-on-year to ₹166.3 Cr from ₹1,391.4 Cr.
  • Operating revenue jumped 47.1% to ₹3,531.2 Cr, driven by strong growth in order volumes.
  • Total transactions reached ₹11,371 Cr in NMV with 71.7 Cr orders placed during the quarter.
  • The board approved up to ₹100 Cr investment in its financial services subsidiary Meesho Payments Private Ltd.
  • Stock closed at ₹198.6 on May 7.
  • Morgan Stanley maintained an Equal-weight rating but raised its target price to ₹190 per share.
  • JM Financial upgraded estimates citing strong operational performance and improving margin trends.

About the business

  • Meesho operates a social commerce model allowing users to resell products through social networks.
  • The platform serves 26.4 Cr transacting users and supports 9.6 Lakh active sellers annually.
  • It maintains a logistics network with 18K providers and 1.2 Lakh last-mile delivery agents.
  • An emerging advertising business is becoming a high-margin engine with over 40% catalog growth.
  • The company is expanding into financial services through its subsidiary Meesho Payments Private Ltd.
  • Lending services are being offered to both customers and sellers via partnerships with financial providers.
  • A shift from cash-on-delivery to prepaid orders is helping improve overall unit economics.
  • Marketplace segment generated ₹12,614 Cr in revenue while new initiatives contributed minimally so far.

What happens next

  • Completion of the ₹100 Cr rights issue for Meesho Payments Private Ltd is expected by June 30.
  • The company plans to continue hiring AI engineers to support its agentic platforms.

Investors

  • Morgan Stanley (analyst) — Maintained Equal-weight rating and raised target price citing strong quarterly performance.
  • JM Financial (analyst) — Raised NMV and EBITDA estimates for future fiscal years based on operational metrics.

Founders

  • Vidit Aatrey, Founder and CEO
  • Sanjeev Barnwal, Co-founder

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