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Bombay HC Dismisses WeWork India IPO Challenge, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Fee

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has dismissed two writ petitions filed by Vinay Bansal and Hemant Kulshrestha that aimed to prevent WeWork India’s initial public offering (IPO), effectively ending their last-minute legal challenge. A Division Bench consisting of Justice RI Chagla and Justice Farhan Parvez Dubash rejected the petitions and imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on Vinay Bansal, instructing him to deposit the amount with the Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority within two weeks. The court reserved its decision on October 8 after the arguments were concluded and delivered the ruling orally today. A detailed written judgment is…

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WeWork India Q2 FY26 Profit Drops to ₹6.4 Crore

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management Ltd has reported a significant decrease in consolidated net profit to Rs 6.4 crore for the quarter ending in September, mainly due to a high base effect. In the same quarter last year, net profit was Rs 203.74 crore, boosted by a deferred tax credit. Total income climbed to Rs 585.54 crore for the July-September period this fiscal, up from Rs 499.47 crore during the same timeframe last year, as per a regulatory filing. Since its inception in 2017, WeWork India has provided flexible workspace solutions to corporations and operates in eight major cities with…

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Embassy Group pays off ₹1,748 crore debt

NEW DELHI: Embassy Group has successfully repaid ₹1,748 crore in non-convertible debentures (NCDs), using funds from the WeWork India IPO offer for sale to lower its group-level debt. Jitendra Virwani, the company’s chairman, stated, “This debt repayment not only strengthens our financial stability but also highlights our ongoing commitment to a solid and sustainable financial framework.” This move has also reduced the group’s stake in WeWork India to 15%. Over the years, it has fully settled its ₹1,600 crore debt with Samaan Capital. Published On Oct 15, 2025 at 03:33 PM IST Join a community of over 2M industry professionals.…

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WeWork India Struggles on Trading Debut Amid Valuation Woes

BENGALURU: WeWork India Management shares made their trading debut on Friday, closing down 3% and valuing the co-working space provider at approximately 84.25 billion rupees (around $950 million). Investors expressed concerns regarding high valuations and governance issues. The shares opened just above the IPO offer price of 648 rupees before dipping as much as 5.2% to 614.25 rupees. The company, which licenses its brand from the now-bankrupt WeWork Global, raised approximately $338.16 million in its IPO, which was subscribed 1.15 times, largely driven by institutional interest. “Investors are uncomfortable with the valuation, and WeWork is feeling the pressure,” commented Aishvarya…

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WeWork IPO Sees 13% Subscription on Day Two

NEW DELHI: The initial public offering (IPO) of WeWork India Management Ltd, a co-working space operator, has seen a 13% subscription rate by the second day of the share sale on Monday. According to NSE data, the IPO has received bids for 3,423,780 shares out of the 25,489,748 shares offered. In terms of investor categories, the Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) segment has been subscribed at 37%, while the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) and non-institutional investor quotas received 9% and 6% subscriptions, respectively. WeWork India has raised over ₹1,348 crore from anchor investors. The ₹3,000 crore issue will close on Tuesday,…

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WeWork IPO Sees 4% Subscription on Opening Day

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management Ltd’s initial public offering (IPO) saw a 4% subscription on its opening day of share sales on Friday. The IPO attracted bids for 1,110,440 shares, compared to the 25,489,748 shares available, according to NSE data. The retail individual investors’ (RII) segment was subscribed at 14%, while both the qualified institutional buyers and non-institutional investors’ segments saw subscriptions of 2% each. WeWork India has secured over Rs 1,348 crore from anchor investors. The company’s Rs 3,000-crore issue will close on October 7, with a price band set between Rs 615 and Rs 648 per share, which…

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WeWork India Reports ₹14.14 Crore Loss Ahead of IPO

NEW DELHI: WeWork India, a major player in co-working spaces, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) this week. The company has reported a loss of Rs 14.14 crore for the first quarter of this fiscal year, despite an increase in revenue, driven by robust office demand. The loss in the same quarter last year was Rs 29.17 crore. WeWork India’s revenue from operations rose by 19% to Rs 535.31 crore in the April-June quarter, compared to Rs 448.65 crore during the same period last year, as indicated in the latest Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) submitted to SEBI.…

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WeWork India sets ₹615-648 price band for ₹3,000 crore IPO

NEW DELHI: WeWork India has set a price band of Rs 615 to Rs 648 per share for its Rs 3,000 crore initial public offering (IPO), scheduled to launch on October 3 and conclude on October 7. Bidding for anchor investors will start on October 1. At the upper end of the pricing, the company’s valuation is approximately Rs 8,685 crore. This IPO consists entirely of an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) of up to 4.63 crore equity shares, with the promoter group, Embassy Buildcon LLP, and investor Ariel Way Tenant Ltd (a part of WeWork Global) relinquishing their shares. Embassy Group currently…

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WeWork India to Launch ₹3,000 Crore IPO on October 3

NEW DELHI: WeWork India is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on October 3, with estimates suggesting an issue size of nearly Rs 3,000 crore. The offering will close on October 7, with anchor investor bidding opening for a day on October 1, according to the red herring prospectus (RHP). The proposed IPO consists entirely of an Offer for Sale (OFS) of up to 4.63 crore equity shares, with promoter group firm Embassy Buildcon LLP and investor 1 Ariel Way Tenant Ltd (part of WeWork Global) slated to offload the shares. Since this is an OFS, WeWork India…

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WeWork India Leases 22,700 sq ft to Chargebee in Chennai

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management, a flexible workspace provider, has leased 22,000 sq ft to Chargebee, a global billing and monetization company, at WeWork Ramanujan Intellion Park in Chennai. Earlier in 2025, Chargebee relocated its office from Ireland to WeWork 5 Harcourt Road in Dublin. In July 2025, WeWork India secured leases for two centers: WeWork EON Free Zone in Pune and WeWork Ramanujan Intellion Park in Chennai. The Chennai location occupies three floors within the Littlewood Tower, offering 150,000 sq ft of space and 2,400 desks, while the Pune center features 60,000 sq ft in Kharadi. WeWork India is…