Y Combinator exits part of Meesho stake as tax disputes reach Rs 2,071 crore. Revenue growth and narrowing loss offer some buffer.
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Meesho's tax disputes totaled Rs 2,071.8 crore at the end of FY26, according to the company's disclosures. Revenue during the year climbed to Rs 12,626 crore. Its net loss narrowed to Rs 1,358 crore.
Y Combinator sold a 1.05% stake in Meesho for nearly Rs 970 crore through a block deal. Domestic and foreign institutional investors bought the shares. The transaction valued the e-commerce firm at roughly Rs 92,000 crore, based on the deal terms.
The tax liability, now more than 16% of annual revenue, stems from various demands raised by tax authorities. They cover goods and services tax credits and income tax assessments. Meesho has contested these demands. The figure includes penalties and interest.
The narrowing loss and steady revenue growth show progress on the path to profitability. An adverse ruling on the tax disputes could eat into cash flows. The company hasn't given a timeline for resolution.
For the broader market, the block deal went through without disturbing the underlying stock price. The Sensex and Nifty have been firm. The Nifty is consolidating above 24,300 on monsoon progress and foreign institutional buying. The US proposal to add a $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject applications could affect Indian IT firms. Any impact would be gradual.
Meesho has some buffer from the narrowing loss. The tax disputes haven't been resolved. The next earnings report is the earliest scheduled event that could bring clarity on the litigation.
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