What is a Confidential IPO Filing?

A confidential IPO filing offers a stealthy path for companies to prepare for public listings without early disclosure pressure. For issuers, it grants privacy, flexibility, and strategic timing control. For regulators, it ensures orderly review. But for investors, it introduces uncertainty and a shorter window for due diligence.

In both U.S. and India, the trend toward confidential filings is gaining momentum. Companies like boAt’s parent, Meesho, and Infra.Market are using this route, suggesting that it’s becoming mainstream in selective sectors.