Investor Moves Bombay HC Over Alleged Disclosure Gaps In WeWork IPO; Company Denies Allegations

An investor has knocked on the doors of the Bombay High Court, alleging that WeWork India and its related entities made selective and incomplete disclosures in connection with the company’s Initial Public

Offering (IPO).

In his petition, Rishab Agarwal has named the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and several Book Running Lead Managers (BRLMs) as respondents, claiming they did not ensure compliance with SEBI’s Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR) Regulations, 2018.

The plea cites earlier complaints filed by Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd to SEBI regarding alleged non-disclosures by WeWork. Agarwal contends that although WeWork published these complaints on its website, the annexures and supporting documents were omitted, thereby withholding vital information from investors.

WeWork India has strongly refuted the allegations, asserting that all disclosures were complete and made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

In its reply dated November 3, 2025, the company noted that while a prosecution complaint has been filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), no chargesheet exists, and some related proceedings remain pending before various courts, including the Bombay High Court.

It also emphasised that the “fit and proper person” criteria under SEBI’s Intermediaries Regulations—invoked by the petitioner—are themselves under judicial review.