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FPIs ditch Indian retail IPOs for blocks; Zepto, PhonePe face pricing reset

Foreign investors are skipping primary issues at stretched valuations and routing ₹1.1 trillion into block trades YTD. FPI share of QIB allocations is set to drop to 25% in 2026 from 42% in 2025, forcing Zepto, Jio Platforms, PhonePe ($1.3bn IPO deferred) and boAt to accept domestic MF-led pricing discipline.

Mint · Markets · 6/1/2026, 12:42:17 AM

PE funds line up staggered exits from $32B listed bets, with Lenskart, Vishal Mega Mart in focus

PE/VC investors are sitting on $32 billion of listed Indian holdings and pursuing block-deal sell-downs over 12-18 months. Lenskart's 50% PE stake is worth $4.66B, Vishal Mega Mart's 40% at $2.38B and Swiggy's 16.5% at $1.18B. CY2025 sell-downs already hit $8.2B, signaling sustained ownership churn in consumer internet and retail.

The Hindu BusinessLine · 5/27/2026, 3:19:01 PM

Info Edge takes Rs 8,000 Cr+ Q4 valuation hit on Eternal, PB Fintech stakes

Info Edge booked over Rs 8,000 crore in unrealised Q4 FY26 OCI losses on its Eternal (Zomato) and PB Fintech holdings, including a Rs 5,874 Cr Eternal markdown and Rs 2,287 Cr PB Fintech hit. Investors are pressing to ringfence the venture book from core Naukri, 99acres and Jeevansathi operations.

Entrackr · 5/22/2026, 12:42:00 PM