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CLSA sees 29% downside in Meesho despite a 19% YTD rally. Buy, sell or hold?

CLSA maintained an Underperform rating on Meesho with a Rs 150 target, citing stretched valuations and optimism around advertising monetisation, order frequency and logistics savings. The brokerage sees significant downside if these growth drivers fail to meet market expectations.

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India's festive season promises strong show as quick commerce reshapes online shopping battle

India’s festive e-commerce season is expected to deliver healthy spending growth, with premium purchases coexisting with aggressive bargain-hunting. Quick commerce is expanding beyond groceries, non-metro India is driving online demand, and AI is increasingly shaping how consumers discover and buy products.

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As startups go public, ETSA jury asks: When does a startup cease to be one?

Do you consider a public market company a startup, or do those not qualify? That was the big debate when the jury met to decide the next cohort of winners for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026.

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Ventura initiates coverage on Meesho and LG India, sees up to 35% upside

Ventura Securities has initiated coverage on Meesho and LG Electronics India with Buy ratings, seeing up to 35% upside. The brokerage expects Meesho to benefit from value-commerce growth and improved monetisation, while LG India could gain from appliance premiumisation, localisation, exports and rising demand for cooling solutions.

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Y Combinator sells Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore in block deals; Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup among buyers

Y Combinator-linked entities sold 4.85 crore Meesho shares worth Rs 970 crore through block deals at Rs 200.01 apiece. Institutional buyers including Nippon India Mutual Fund, HDFC Life, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Citigroup acquired significant stakes.

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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

Indian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak as falling US bond yields, short-covering and stronger sentiment lifted markets. Sensex surged 628 points and Nifty gained 154 points. Analysts remained cautious, citing elevated crude prices and geopolitical risks despite improving technical momentum.

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Strong Q1 results spark stock-picking rush: 50 top ideas for investors to buy

The impressive earnings reported in the first quarter have led brokerages to unveil fresh stock-picking avenues. Investors are encouraged to seek out firms showcasing strong earnings and solid financial fundamentals. A collective effort from various brokerages has resulted in the identification of fifty prime stock options, covering diverse industries such…

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High tech, but low trust: Agentic tech meets old-school scepticism at AI checkout

AI’s ecommerce ambitions are hitting a reality check as trust and changing buying habits are holding back chatbot-led commerce, writes Swathi Moorthy

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India Fashion Week Trends and the Wardrobes of Real Women: Why Four Cities Decide What India Wears

The runway exists in a different countryYou watch the reel. A model moves down a white-lit runway in something that is half-sari, half-structured coat, hand-embroidered at the hem, priced somewhere between a month's rent and a small car. The designer takes a bow. The front row applauds. By the next…

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What Lakme Fashion Week Actually Means for How Everyday Indian Women Are Dressing

The runway is not a wardrobeYou watch the models walk. The silhouettes are architectural, the fabrics are things you'd need to Google, and the styling involves a kind of studied dishevelment that takes a team of people to achieve. Lakme Fashion Week is, in this sense, a performance. A very…

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Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025

Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of e-commerce platforms. The National Consumer Helpline facilitated over 91 crore in refunds to consumers. Non-delivery of products constituted the largest category of complaints filed. The government has taken…

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Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners sell 2.3% stake in Meesho for Rs 1,949 crore; stock falls

Following the stake sale, Meesho's shares fell nearly 1 per cent on Wednesday to trade at Rs 190.50 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

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Block deal alert: Meesho shares in focus as Peak XV, Elevation Capital eye Rs 1,900 crore stake sale

Peak XV and Elevation Capital plan to sell a 2.3 per cent stake in Meesho via Rs 1,900 crore block deals. This follows Meesho narrowing its Q1 net loss to Rs 133 crore, while brokerages like Citi and Morgan Stanley remain divided on near-term growth dynamics.

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Meesho shares can rally to Rs 240? Why Motilal Oswal initiated coverage on the platform stock

Motilal Oswal has begun coverage on Meesho, awarding it a buy rating along with a target price indicating strong potential. The brokerage believes that free cash flow will start manifesting from FY27, highlighting Meesho's asset-light model as a crucial factor for growth. The company's recent Q1 performance showed reduced losses…

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Meesho shares crack 5% as weak Q2 outlook spooks Street; Citi, Morgan Stanley react

Meesho shares fell after the company warned of slower NMV growth in the September quarter due to the rescheduling of its flagship festive sale and higher customer acquisition spending. While the outlook weighed on sentiment, the e-commerce firm narrowed its quarterly loss to Rs 133 crore from Rs 289 crore…

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Stocks in news: Infosys, Cipla, Meesho, Suzlon Energy, IndiGo, NTPC

Markets extended their losing streak for a fourth consecutive session. Infosys reported a 12% year-on-year profit growth in its first quarter. Cipla's net profit fell 39% due to weakness in its North America business. IndiGo reported a loss of Rs 238 crore in its first quarter. Several other companies will…

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Meesho Q1 Results: Loss narrows to Rs 133 crore; marketplace revenue rises 48%

Meesho narrowed its June-quarter loss to Rs 133 crore as marketplace revenue surged 48% and user engagement strengthened. Better delivery conversion, higher monetisation, AI-led productivity gains and rapid seller growth, especially from smaller cities, supported improved operating performance.

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Stocks in news: Infosys, IndusInd Bank, Eternal, Adani Green, Dr Reddy's

Indian markets experienced a decline on Wednesday due to global and geopolitical concerns. IndusInd Bank reported a significant profit increase while Eternal saw substantial net profit growth. BPCL, however, posted a considerable loss in the first quarter. Adani Green announced a moderate profit rise, and Dr Reddy's profit declined. Several…

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Reliance Industries, Groww and MTAR Technologies among stocks bought and sold by mutual funds in June

Mutual funds invested Rs 50,600 crore in stocks during June. They significantly bought JSWInfra, Bajaj Finance, and HDFC Bank. Conversely, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, and SBI saw major reductions. In midcaps, JSW Infrastructure and Meesho were key additions by funds. Smallcap segment saw buying in Acme Solar Holdings and Craftsman…

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Meesho, Dailyhunt investor B Capital closes $500 million early-stage fund

The new fund will invest mainly in seed, Series A, and Series B rounds across technology, healthcare, energy, and frontier technology companies in North America and Asia. B Capital said the vehicle will back companies developing next-generation technologies, with artificial intelligence becoming a core layer across sectors.

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Logistics market can’t support more than three players, further consolidation likely: Delhivery's Sahil Barua

Delhivery is entering its next phase of growth, with CEO Sahil Barua betting on high-growth segments while continuing to push hard to expand margins. Four years after its listing and a year after acquiring Ecom Express, Barua says India’s logistics sector is headed for consolidation, arguing that the market can…

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ETtech Q&A | We don't intend to get into last-mile quick commerce delivery: Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua

Gurugram-based Delhivery, which went public in May 2022, had been the bellwether for the performance of India’s ecommerce industry until the December 2025 listing of Meesho. Barua said that the company was increasingly witnessing vertical ecommerce players and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands taking away market share from horizontals like Amazon, Flipkart…

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Inside Meta's India investments: First Reliance, now Cred

This was among the tech giant's biggest investments in the Indian startup ecosystem, which also shot Shah into the elite club of global tech leaders. Zooming out, here’s a look at Meta’s other investments in India, one of its biggest and most lucrative markets.

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Meesho shares rise 2% as Citi initiates coverage with Buy rating. Here's why

International brokerage Citi initiated coverage on Meesho with a 'Buy' rating, setting a target price of Rs 210 and anticipating a 23% upside. The firm is optimistic about Meesho's growth in India's e-commerce sector, citing its strong presence beyond major cities and a robust seller network. The company reported significantly…

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Flipkart extends lead in Indian e-commerce, Myntra widens lead in fashion, says BofA

Flipkart Group solidifies its e-commerce dominance in India, with Myntra leading the online fashion segment, according to a Bank of America Securities report. Despite intense competition, consumer demand remains robust, defying concerns about slowing discretionary spending. The report highlights resilient growth across various internet sectors, including online travel, quick commerce,…

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