Milky Mist Pauses Rs 2,035 Crore IPO as Choppy Markets Force Retreat

Temasek-backed dairy brand Milky Mist has shelved its Rs 2,035 crore IPO — Rs 1,785 crore fresh issue plus Rs 250 crore OFS — citing weak recent listings. The pause echoes deferrals by Flipkart, PhonePe and Curefoods, signalling a chill across consumer-facing IPO pipelines after July 2025 DRHP filing.

— Source publishedMon, 8 Jun, 2026, 16:13 IST·First seen Mon, 8 Jun, 2026, 16:20 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Temasek-backed dairy brand Milky Mist has paused its Rs 2,035 crore IPO citing choppy markets and weak recent listings, joining Flipkart, PhonePe and Curefoods

Key facts

  • Rs 2,035 crore IPO
  • Rs 1,785 crore fresh issue
  • Rs 250 crore OFS
  • Rs 3,570 crore pre-IPO placement

Why this matters

Stalled IPO pipelines create a buyer's market for strategic acquirers eyeing dairy and consumer assets, as cash-constrained targets like Milky Mist may entertain partial stake sales over distressed listings.