OYO parent PRISM clears SEBI hurdle for Rs 6,650 cr IPO as Agarwal eyes US brand dominance

OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal says Indian corporations are positioned to become major US brand owners, pointing to OYO's USD 525 million Motel 6 acquisition and the extended-stay housing opportunity. Parent PRISM has secured SEBI clearance for a Rs 6,650 crore IPO.

— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 12:43 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 12:48 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Oyo · OYO parent PRISM secured SEBI clearance for Rs 6,650 crore IPO. Founder Ritesh Agarwal said Indian corporations will become major US brand owners, citing

Key facts

  • USD 525 million
  • Rs 6,650 crore
  • USD 2 billion

Why this matters

Agarwal's US brand-ownership thesis signals more outbound Indian acquisitions in extended-stay and budget lodging, opening partnership and bolt-on targets adjacent to the Motel 6 footprint.