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PhonePe targets February–March 2027 IPO as UPI MDR clarity improves monetisation outlook

PhonePe plans to revive its IPO and target a February-March 2027 listing after India introduced limited UPI merchant MDR. The Walmart-backed fintech expects clearer payment monetisation, while its FY26 loss widened despite operating-revenue growth.

PhonePe targets a $10 billion IPO in Feb-March 2027; FY26 net loss up 62%
Target IPO valuation
$10 billion
FY26 net loss
₹2,792 crore
up up 62%
FY26 operating revenue
₹7,920.5 crore
up up 11.5%
MDR on merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000
0.4%

Reported figures

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Target valuation: $10 billion
Merchant UPI payments above ₹2,000: 0.4% MDR from October 15
Capital-market MDR: 0.02%, capped at ₹300
FY26 net loss: ₹2,792 crore, up 62%
FY26 operating revenue: ₹7,920.5 crore, up 11.5%

Also in the report

  • Small merchants receiving up to ₹1 lakh monthly via UPI QR are exempt
  • PhonePe holds almost 45% share of merchant payments

The source

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