**Meesho CEO Vidit Aatrey Joins Indian Billionaire’s Club After IPO Surge**
Vidit Aatrey, the co-founder and CEO of Meesho, a SoftBank-backed e-commerce platform, officially entered the ranks of India’s billionaires on December 16, 2025. This milestone followed a remarkable surge in Meesho’s share price, which soared over 74% after its initial public offering (IPO) debuted on the Indian stock market, as reported by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
During the trading session on December 16, Meesho’s shares reached an intraday high of ₹193.50, significantly boosting Aatrey’s wealth tied to the company. The stock closed at ₹170.45 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), reflecting a premium of 53.56% above the upper price band of ₹111 per share set for the public issue on December 10, 2025. On the BSE, shares debuted at ₹170.20, marking a 53.33% premium.
According to the latest shareholding data, Aatrey holds a 10.12% stake in Meesho, amounting to over 45.65 crore equity shares. At the peak share price, this stake was valued at more than ₹8,834 crore, solidifying his status as a billionaire.
In addition to his stake, Aatrey sold 1.6 crore equity shares during the IPO through an offer for sale (OFS), raising approximately ₹177.60 crore at the upper price band. While the exact total net worth of Aatrey remains undisclosed, the recent stock performance and shareholding information provide insight into his financial standing.
As of the latest trading session, Meesho’s share price was up 5.62%, trading at ₹180.35, compared to the previous close of ₹170.75.
**Who is Vidit Aatrey?**
Vidit Aatrey is the co-founder and CEO of Meesho, an e-commerce startup based in Bengaluru and backed by SoftBank. He began his career in 2012 at ITC Limited, a major FMCG company, before moving to InMobi in 2014. Aatrey founded Meesho in 2015 and has served as its CEO since then. He holds a B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and has received additional training from Y Combinator.
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**What is Meesho?**
Meesho is an e-commerce platform that enables small businesses and individuals to start their online stores, primarily focusing on social commerce.