Elon Musk's SpaceX is reportedly planning world's biggest IPO in 2026 as it authorised an insider share sale that values the company at about $800 billion,
a Bloomberg report said. As per the report, the company is offering shares to insiders at $421 apiece as it looks to prepare for a possible IPO in 2026. Musk could see his wealth more than double if SpaceX goes public next year at a $1.5 trillion valuation. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his stake in SpaceX alone would be worth over $625 billion, potentially taking his total net worth close to $1 trillion. The New York Times reported that SpaceX’s chief financial officer, Bret Johnsen, told employees in a letter that the company plans to buy back $2.56 billion worth of shares from shareholders at $421 per share. "Whether it actually happens, when it happens, and at what valuation are still highly uncertain, but the thinking is that if we execute brilliantly and the markets cooperate, a public offering could raise a significant amount of capital," Johnsen said in the letter, according to the NYT. Also Read: How Google May Become Richer by $100 Billion Through Elon Musk's SpaceX - Is Space-Tech Giant Planning Something Big? There has been no confirmation from SpaceX on the matter. Earlier, Reuters had reported that SpaceX was looking to raise more than $25 billion through an IPO in 2026. If this goes as per the plan, it can raise the valuation of SpaceX to a $1 trillion company. The buzz gained further momentum when Musk hinted at a possible SpaceX initial public offering during a social media exchange with Ars Technica space journalist Eric Berger. “As usual, Eric is accurate,” Musk said in response to Berger’s post titled “Here’s why I think SpaceX is going public soon,” which linked to his Ars Technica article on SpaceX’s plans to go public.
Here's why I think SpaceX is going public soon.https://t.co/KEZIjhEsTH
— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) December 10, 2025
How Indians Can Apply for US IPOs
Indian residents can invest in US IPOs under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme, which allows up to $250,000 a year to be sent abroad for investments.Step 1: Choose a broker
Open a global trading account with an Indian platform offering US investing or directly with a US broker that provides IPO access. Not all brokers allow IPO applications, so this must be checked in advance.
Step 2: Complete KYC
Submit basic documents such as PAN and passport. The process is online and usually completed within a short time.
Step 3: Fund the account
Transfer money in US dollars through your bank under the LRS route.
Step 4: Apply for the IPO
Use the broker’s platform to place an IPO application if available. Allotment is not guaranteed.
Step 5: Receive shares or buy after listing
If allotted, shares are credited to your account. If not, most investors buy the stock after it lists on the exchange.
For those seeking a simpler route, US-focused Indian mutual funds and ETFs offer indirect exposure but do not allow direct IPO applications.
