Zomato IPO draws 1.05x subscription on Day 1, led by retail investors

Zomato’s initial public offering was subscribed 1.05 times on its first day of bidding, with retail investors driving early demand for the food-delivery platform’s shares.

— FiledMon, 21 Sept, 2026, 20:47 IST·First seen Mon, 21 Sept, 2026, 20:46 IST·Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce

What happened

Zomato’s IPO was oversubscribed 1.05 times on its first day, with retail investors driving demand.

Key facts

  • 1.05 times oversubscribed

Why this matters

The retail-led IPO response validates food delivery as a strategically investable category and may strengthen Zomato’s position in partnership and consolidation discussions.