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Ixigo Board Approves ₹1,295.56 Crore Preferential Issue to Prosus for 10.1% Stake

Shareholders will vote on Nov. 1 on a board-cleared plan to channel new capital into AI-first expansion and balance sheet support.

Overview

  • The company will issue 46,270,092 shares at ₹280 each to Prosus unit MIH Investments One B.V., raising ₹1,295.56 crore for a 10.10% post-issue stake.
  • Proceeds are earmarked in four equal buckets of up to ₹323.89 crore each for AI-led organic growth, acquisitions, working capital and general corporate purposes.
  • Use-of-funds timelines run to Mar 31, 2027 for working capital and to Mar 31, 2028–Dec 31, 2028 for the other categories, according to the exchange filing.
  • The share subscription agreement gives Prosus a right to nominate one director while it holds at least 10% on a fully diluted basis, requiring related changes to the articles.
  • The preferential issue is subject to shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting on Nov. 1, 2025, and ixigo shares fell after the announcement.