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Updated on 30 Oct 2025, 07:46 pm
Reviewed By
Aditi Singh | Whalesbook News Team
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Billionbrains Garage Ventures, operating the popular digital financial services platform Groww, is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Rs 6,632 crore. The subscription period will be from November 4 to November 7. The company has set a price band of Rs 95-100 per share. At the higher end of this band, Groww is expected to achieve a valuation of nearly Rs 62,000 crore. The IPO proceeds will see Rs 1,060 crore going to Groww itself, while existing shareholders, predominantly private equity investors, will collectively offload stakes valued at Rs 5,572 crore. Established in 2017 and based in Bengaluru, Groww provides retail investors access to various financial and investment products like stocks, derivatives, mutual funds, IPO applications, and bonds through its user-friendly digital platform. Its goal is to be a comprehensive solution for all customer financial and investment needs.
Impact: This IPO is significant for the Indian fintech sector, indicating strong investor confidence in digital financial services. It could lead to increased retail participation in the stock market and potentially boost valuations for other fintech companies. The inflow of funds could also support Groww's expansion plans. Impact Rating: 8/10
Difficult Terms Explained: * Initial Public Offering (IPO): This is the process by which a private company offers its shares to the public for the first time, becoming a publicly traded company. * Fintech: Stands for Financial Technology, referring to companies that use technology to provide financial services. * Derivatives: These are financial contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies. * Retail Investors: These are individual investors who purchase securities for their own account, rather than for another company or organization. * Private Equity Players: These are firms that invest in or acquire private companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange.
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