Groww files confidential IPO papers, seeks to raise up to $1 billion

NEW DELHI: Groww, a retail broking platform in India, has filed draft papers with Sebi for an initial public offering ( IPO ) estimated between $700 million to $1 billion.

The IPO will be a mix of a fresh issue of equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources told news agency PTI on Monday.

The filing was done through the confidential pre-filing route, a mechanism that allows companies to test investor interest and regulatory feedback without immediate public disclosure.

The company, which is backed by marquee investors like Peak XV, Tiger Capital, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, plans to use proceeds of the IPO for investment in technology development and business expansion.

The company has selected JP Morgan India Private Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Ltd, Citigroup Global Markets Private Ltd, Axis Capital Ltd, and Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd to handle the offering.

Established in 2016, Groww has emerged as India’s fastest-growing retail broking platform in FY25, commanding over 26 per cent market share as of March 2025.

In FY25, the platform registered 34 lakh new accounts, with its active client base increasing from 95 lakh in March 2024 to 1.29 crore in March 2025, showing a 36 per cent annual growth.

This substantial growth stems from Groww’s mobile-first, accessible interface and its dedication to investor education, which has attracted retail investors nationwide.

The platform leads in digitalising retail investing in India, offering straightforward access to financial markets and fostering informed investment practices.

The company maintained strong performance in FY24, with operating profit of Rs 535 crore and revenue of Rs 3,145 crore. However, it reported a net loss of Rs 805 crore in FY24, mainly due to a one-time tax payment of Rs 1,340 crore linked to its India domicile transition.

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