Vidit Aatrey hits $1 billion mark as Meesho IPO shares soar 74%

• Meesho co-founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey became a billionaire following the company's strong IPO debut.
• Meesho's shares surged over 74% since listing on December 10, 2025, from Rs 111 to Rs 182 apiece.
• Aatrey's 11.1% stake, comprising 47.25 crore shares, is now valued at approximately $1 billion.
• The IPO was heavily oversubscribed, with overall subscription at 79 times and retail portion booked over 19 times.
• Co-founder and CTO Sanjeev Barnwal also saw a significant increase in his net worth.

Why It Matters: India's booming IPO market is minting new startup billionaires like Meesho's founder.