$31bn share lock-ins expire by September across 75 IPOs, opening PE/VC exits at Meesho, Vishal Mega Mart

Lock-in expiries on 75 recent IPOs unlock $31 billion in tradable shares between June and September. Retail-linked names dominate: Meesho frees 3.08 billion shares (68% of equity), Vishal Mega Mart 923 million, Shadowfax 260 million, alongside Wakefit. Expect staggered block deals as PE/VC backers trim stakes.

— Filed Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 19:57 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Lock-in expiries on 75 recent IPOs unlock $31 billion in shares by September, including Meesho (3.08 billion shares), Vishal Mega Mart (923 million), Wakefit and Shadowfax, opening PE/VC exit windows via staggered block deals.