Kuku Technologies gets SEBI approval for IPO targeting ₹2,500–₹3,500 crore

Indian audio-video platform Kuku Technologies has received SEBI approval to launch an IPO, targeting a ₹2,500–₹3,500 crore raise. The company plans to deploy proceeds toward AI and technology infrastructure, content production and geographic expansion.

— Source publishedSat, 19 Sept, 2026, 01:16 IST·First seen Sat, 19 Sept, 2026, 01:20 IST·Source Mint · Markets

What happened

SEBI has approved Indian audio-video platform Kuku Technologies’ IPO plans. The company targets a ₹2,500-₹3,500 crore raise, with proceeds for AI, technology,

Key facts

  • ₹2,500 crore-₹3,500 crore planned fundraise
  • Up to ₹15,000 crore ($1.8 billion) targeted valuation
  • More than 10 million active paying subscribers
  • Over 400 million cumulative downloads
  • More than 60,000 content hours

What changed

SEBI has approved Indian audio-video platform Kuku Technologies’ IPO plans. The company targets a ₹2,500-₹3,500 crore raise, with proceeds for AI, technology, content and expansion. Kuku has over 10 million paying subscribers and 400 million downloads.

Why this matters

SEBI approval advances Kuku toward a ₹2,500–₹3,500 crore public raise, with its 10 million-plus paying subscribers providing a meaningful scale proof point ahead of listing.

What to watch

  • Final IPO size, offer-for-sale versus fresh-issue mix, valuation range and anchor-investor demand.
  • Paid subscriber growth, monthly versus annual plan mix, renewal rates, ARPU and discount dependence.
  • Content-production commitments, creator/talent costs and the share of spending allocated to proprietary versus licensed content.
  • AI infrastructure capex and evidence that personalization improves completion rates, conversion or churn.
  • Partnership announcements with telcos, device makers, payment platforms or consumer loyalty programs.