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Chandigarh: Pine Labs Limited, a prominent Indian fintech company specializing in digital payments, merchant commerce, and issuing solutions, has taken a significant step toward entering the capital markets. The company has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) that aims to raise substantial funds for future expansion and strategic initiatives.
Offer Structure: Fresh Issue and Offer for Sale
As per the DRHP, the IPO will consist of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹2,600 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 14.78 crore equity shares by existing shareholders. The OFS will allow early investors and other selling shareholders to partially exit or rebalance their holdings. While the company has not disclosed the names of all selling shareholders in the summary, Pine Labs’ cap table includes global investors such as Sequoia Capital, Temasek, PayPal, Mastercard, Actis, and Elevation Capital, some of whom are expected to participate in the OFS component.
Financial and Operational Metrics
Pine Labs continues to cement its position as a leader in India’s fast-evolving digital payments ecosystem. In the nine-month period ending December 31, 2024, the company processed Gross Transaction Value (GTV) of ₹7,531.05 billion (₹7.53 lakh crore) across 3.97 billion transactions on its platforms, reflecting its scale, deep merchant reach, and the growing adoption of digital payments in India and other operating markets.
As of December 31, 2024, Pine Labs had built a wide ecosystem comprising:
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915,731 merchants across India and Southeast Asia
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666 consumer brands and enterprise clients
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164 financial institutions, including major banks, NBFCs, and card issuers
This broad base of users relies on Pine Labs’ platforms for payment acceptance, customer engagement, credit issuance, and other commerce-enabling services.
Business Model and Key Offerings
Pine Labs operates across two major business verticals:
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Digital Infrastructure and Transaction Platform: This segment includes services such as in-store point-of-sale (PoS) terminals, QR-based payments, cloud-based software for inventory and billing management, real-time transaction analytics, and more.
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Issuing and Acquiring Platform: The company offers customized closed-loop and semi-closed-loop gift cards, prepaid cards, loyalty programs, and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) offerings in partnership with brands and financial institutions.
According to a report by Redseer, Pine Labs was:
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The largest issuer of closed and semi-closed loop gift cards by transaction value in India in FY24
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The leading enabler of digital affordability solutions at Direct Consumer Points (DCPs), such as EMI-based purchases
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Among the top five in-store digital payment platforms in India
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A major provider of “Bharat Connect” transaction solutions, enabling digital commerce in Tier 2, Tier 3 cities and rural markets
These offerings enable Pine Labs to serve not just large retailers and enterprises, but also millions of small and medium businesses (SMBs) seeking integrated digital solutions.
Use of IPO Proceeds
While detailed allocation of the proceeds from the fresh issue will be disclosed in the final Red Herring Prospectus, it is expected that Pine Labs will use the funds to:
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Strengthen its technological infrastructure and product development efforts
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Expand its footprint in international markets, especially Southeast Asia and the Middle East
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Enhance its credit and issuing platforms through deeper integrations with banks and NBFCs
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Pursue inorganic growth through acquisitions and strategic partnerships
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Support general corporate purposes and working capital needs
Listing Details and Lead Managers
The equity shares offered through the IPO are proposed to be listed on both major Indian stock exchanges—BSE and NSE—subject to customary regulatory approvals and market conditions.
The IPO is being managed by a consortium of top-tier investment banks and merchant bankers. The Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) to the issue include:
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Axis Capital Limited
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Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited
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Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited
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J.P. Morgan India Private Limited
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Jefferies India Private Limited
These firms will oversee various aspects of the offering, including institutional book building, retail distribution, pricing strategy, and compliance.
Industry Outlook
India’s digital payments landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by regulatory support, increasing internet penetration, growing consumer adoption, and innovation in fintech infrastructure. As one of the earliest movers and most diversified players in this space, Pine Labs is well-positioned to benefit from this momentum. Its IPO is expected to be one of the most closely watched fintech listings in India in recent years.
