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The Indian IPO market continues to heat up in 2026. Audio entertainment company Kuku Technologies Ltd (parent of popular platforms Kuku FM and Kuku TV ) has filed confidential draft papers with SEBI for a massive IPO that could raise up to ₹3,500 crore . The company is targeting a valuation of around ₹15,000 crore ($1.8 billion). This marks a significant milestone for the vernacular audio and short-video content space. Here’s a detailed look at the Kuku Technologies IPO, its business, financials, and a balanced view of the pros and cons of investing. About Kuku Technologies Founded in 2018 by IIT Jodhpur alumni — Lal Chand Bisu, Vinod Kumar Meena, and Vikas Goyal — Kuku Technologies started as an audio-first platform focused on regional Indian languages. Kuku FM : Offers audiobooks, podcasts, stories, micro-dramas, self-help, and devotional content. It has over 400 million downloads and 10 million paying subscribers . Kuku TV : A short-video streaming app expanding the comp...