Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (GROWW)
₹200.85 +1.45% last close, 16 Oct
Q2 FY27 results
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited reported Q2 FY27 results on 15 Oct 2026: net interest income ₹1,497 Cr (+48.5% year on year, +0.2% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹725 Cr (+53.8% year on year).
| Q2 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q2 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net interest income | ₹1,497 | +48.5% | +0.2% |
| Operating profit | ₹985 | +54.3% | -0.8% |
| Net profit | ₹725 | +53.8% | -1.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 1.17 | +48.1% | -1.7% |
GROWW delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 46.86% of the GROWW shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 53.99%. That is close to its usual level.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 50.1% · 53.5% · 35.9% · 47.2% · 46.9%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) released the transcript for its Q2 FY27 earnings conference call held on October 14, 2026. Management highlighted steady expansion in its Margin Trading Facility (MTF) book, adding ₹600 Cr to ₹700 Cr on average every quarter, with MTF accounting for slightly above 5% of cash turnover. The company noted a one-time Cost to Serve impact of ₹10 Cr to ₹13 Cr due to delayed exchange files on an expiry day, alongside incremental compute and AI investments. Additionally, other operating income gained traction from roughly 30 IPO distributions during the quarter, while Cost to Grow normalized lower following the absence of prior quarter IPL brand spending.
- MTF book continues to scale with average quarterly additions of ₹600 Cr to ₹700 Cr
- MTF trades currently account for slightly above 5% of total cash turnover
- Cost to Serve saw a one-time hit of ₹10 Cr to ₹13 Cr due to delayed files on an expiry day
- Other operating income was boosted by distribution across approximately 30 IPOs during the quarter
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) announced that it has formally submitted an application to the stock exchanges (BSE and NSE) on October 14, 2026. The application seeks stock exchange no-objection/approval for the reclassification of certain entity/entities from the 'Promoter Group' category to the 'Public' category under Regulation 31A of SEBI LODR Regulations. This follows earlier company intimations made on October 12, 2026, and October 14, 2026. The specific identity and shareholding quantum of the entity seeking reclassification were not detailed in the filing extract.
- Application submitted to stock exchanges on October 14, 2026
- Filed under Regulation 30 and Regulation 31A of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015
- Seeks approval for reclassification from 'Promoter Group' to 'Public' category
- Follows earlier corporate intimations dated October 12, 2026, and October 14, 2026
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) informed exchanges that its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, have been uploaded to its investor relations website. The disclosure is in accordance with SEBI ICDR and LODR regulations as outlined in its prospectus dated November 07, 2025. The filing itself does not include the underlying operational data points, which must be accessed via the company's portal.
- KPI update applies to the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Disclosed pursuant to Prospectus dated November 07, 2025
- Data published directly to the company's IR website (groww.in/investor-relations)
- Filing made on October 14, 2026 under scrip code 544603 / GROWW
Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww) released its Q2 FY27 shareholders' letter, reporting a 44% YoY increase in consolidated Total Income to ₹1,541 crore and a 54% YoY rise in PAT to ₹725 crore (PAT margin at 47%). Total customer assets rose 46% YoY to ₹3.9 lakh crore, supported by 2.4 crore transacting users. While Equity Derivatives revenue fell 14.3% QoQ following SEBI's Closing Auction System (CAS), non-broking segments expanded rapidly, with the MTF book scaling to ₹4,351 crore (up from ₹1,668 crore in Q2 FY26) and Groww AMC AUM surging 145% YoY to ₹7,179 crore.
- Q2 FY27 consolidated Total Income grew 44% YoY to ₹1,541 crore; EBITDA rose 60% YoY to ₹969 crore.
- PAT climbed 54% YoY to ₹725 crore, achieving a 47% PAT margin (+3.0pp YoY).
- Margin Trading Facility (MTF) book expanded to ₹4,351 crore (2.7% market share) from ₹1,668 crore in Q2 FY26.
- Equity Derivatives revenue fell 14.3% QoQ, driven by industry-wide disruptions following the launch of the Closing Auction System (CAS).
- Completed Fisdom integration and received ₹580 crore strategic investment from State Street Global Advisors.
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) held its board meeting on October 14, 2026, approving the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The board also approved requests from certain promoter group members for reclassification into the 'Public' category, subject to stock exchange and regulatory clearances under Regulation 31A. Additionally, the company reported nil deviation in the utilization of its ₹1,060.00 crore IPO proceeds, with ₹1,054.15 crore already deployed across cloud infrastructure, marketing, and subsidiaries like Groww Creditserv and Groww Invest Tech.
- Board approved reclassification requests of certain promoter group members to the 'Public' category under Regulation 31A
- Nil deviation reported in utilization of ₹1,060.00 crore IPO fresh issue proceeds (₹1,054.15 crore deployed)
- ₹205.00 crore deployed into NBFC subsidiary Groww Creditserv and ₹167.50 crore into Groww Invest Tech for MTF business
- During the quarter, 69,42,862 equity shares were transferred by Groww Employee Welfare Trust via ESOP exercise
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) held its board meeting on October 14, 2026, approving the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The board also approved requests from certain promoter group members for reclassification into the 'Public' category, subject to stock exchange and regulatory clearances under Regulation 31A. Additionally, the company reported nil deviation in the utilization of its ₹1,060.00 crore IPO proceeds, with ₹1,054.15 crore already deployed across cloud infrastructure, marketing, and subsidiaries like Groww Creditserv and Groww Invest Tech.
- Board approved reclassification requests of certain promoter group members to the 'Public' category under Regulation 31A
- Nil deviation reported in utilization of ₹1,060.00 crore IPO fresh issue proceeds (₹1,054.15 crore deployed)
- ₹205.00 crore deployed into NBFC subsidiary Groww Creditserv and ₹167.50 crore into Groww Invest Tech for MTF business
- During the quarter, 69,42,862 equity shares were transferred by Groww Employee Welfare Trust via ESOP exercise
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) held its board meeting on October 14, 2026, approving the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The board also approved requests from certain promoter group members for reclassification into the 'Public' category, subject to stock exchange and regulatory clearances under Regulation 31A. Additionally, the company reported nil deviation in the utilization of its ₹1,060.00 crore IPO proceeds, with ₹1,054.15 crore already deployed across cloud infrastructure, marketing, and subsidiaries like Groww Creditserv and Groww Invest Tech.
- Board approved reclassification requests of certain promoter group members to the 'Public' category under Regulation 31A
- Nil deviation reported in utilization of ₹1,060.00 crore IPO fresh issue proceeds (₹1,054.15 crore deployed)
- ₹205.00 crore deployed into NBFC subsidiary Groww Creditserv and ₹167.50 crore into Groww Invest Tech for MTF business
- During the quarter, 69,42,862 equity shares were transferred by Groww Employee Welfare Trust via ESOP exercise
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) received requests on October 12, 2026, from 41 promoter group entities seeking reclassification to the 'Public' category under Regulation 31A of SEBI LODR. The entities collectively hold 1,21,89,962 equity shares, representing 0.19% of the paid-up share capital as of September 30, 2026. The major holders among the applicants are Rohit Parmar with 80,14,000 shares (0.13%) and Vikas Singh with 40,60,566 shares (0.06%), while most others hold nil shares. The reclassification requests will be placed before the Board of Directors and are subject to regulatory and stock exchange approvals.
- 41 promoter group entities applied for reclassification to the 'Public' category on October 12, 2026
- Applicant entities hold a cumulative 1,21,89,962 shares, representing 0.19% of total paid-up equity
- Rohit Parmar holds 80,14,000 shares (0.13%) and Vikas Singh holds 40,60,566 shares (0.06%), the two largest holdings in the group
- 29 out of the 41 requesting entities hold nil equity shares as of September 30, 2026
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (GROWW) submitted its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate covers the quarter ended September 30, 2026, issued by its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited. It confirms that share certificates received for dematerialisation were duly verified, cancelled, and substituted in depository records. This is a standard quarterly administrative filing with no financial or operational impact.
- Compliance certificate submitted under Regulation 74(5) for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India Private Limited on October 03, 2026
- Company filing submitted to BSE and NSE on October 07, 2026
Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III – U.S./India Annex Fund, L.P announced that it sold 1,55,34,152 equity shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) through open-market transactions between May 12, 2026, and September 17, 2026. Prior to the disposal under consideration, the holding of shares carrying voting rights was 9,85,33,510 shares. The seller does not belong to the promoter or promoter group.
- 1,55,34,152 equity shares sold via open-market transactions
- Disposal took place between May 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026
- Holding prior to the transaction stood at 9,85,33,510 shares carrying voting rights
- Seller does not belong to the promoter or promoter group
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) has granted 3,25,014 stock options to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 on September 08, 2026. Each option is convertible into one fully paid-up equity share with a face value of Rs. 2. The exercise price has been fixed at Rs. 2 per option. This grant is part of regular employee compensation and retention practices in compliance with SEBI SBEB regulations.
- 3,25,014 stock options granted on September 08, 2026
- Each option convertible into 1 equity share of face value Rs. 2
- Exercise price set at Rs. 2 per stock option
- Issued under the Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) has announced the grant of 392,613 stock options to eligible employees on August 28, 2026, under its Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024. Each option is convertible into one equity share of face value Rs 2. The exercise price has been fixed at Rs 2 per option, in compliance with SEBI SBEB Regulations, 2021.
- 392,613 stock options granted to eligible employees on August 28, 2026.
- Each option converts into 1 fully paid-up equity share of face value Rs 2.
- Exercise price determined at Rs 2 per stock option.
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) concluded its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 24, 2026, with all four ordinary and special resolutions approved by over 99.9% shareholder votes. Key approved items include the adoption of FY26 standalone and consolidated financial statements, the reappointment of director Mr. Neeraj Singh, and the appointment of secretarial auditors for 5 years. Shareholders also approved the reclassification of authorized share capital and amendment of the Memorandum of Association (MoA).
- All 4 AGM resolutions passed with over 99.9% majority votes cast in favour
- Adoption of FY26 financial statements approved with 4,656,282,591 votes in favour (99.99%)
- Reclassification of authorized share capital and amendment of MoA capital clause approved with 99.99% votes
- A total of 826,508 shareholders were on record as of the cut-off date August 17, 2026
Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited (Groww) has announced the grant of 149,874 stock options to eligible employees under its 2024 ESOP Scheme. Each option is convertible into one equity share of face value Rs. 2 at an exercise price of Rs. 2 per option. This is a routine administrative action aimed at employee retention and incentive alignment. The immediate impact on the company's total share capital is negligible given the volume of options granted.
- Grant of 149,874 stock options to eligible employees on August 13, 2026
- Exercise price fixed at Rs. 2 per option, matching the face value of the shares
- Each option is convertible into one fully paid-up equity share of Rs. 2
- Grant issued under the Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024
Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww) has successfully completed the strategic investment transaction with State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) in its subsidiary, Groww Asset Management Limited. Following the fulfillment of all regulatory approvals, SSGA now holds a 22.94% economic interest and 4.85% voting rights in the AMC on a fully diluted basis. This partnership, initially announced in January 2026, brings a global institutional leader into Groww's wealth management ecosystem. The deal is a significant milestone for Groww as it seeks to scale its mutual fund offerings beyond its core broking business.
- State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) now holds a 22.94% economic interest in Groww AMC.
- SSGA holds 4.85% voting rights in the subsidiary on a fully diluted share capital basis.
- Transaction completion follows the initial execution of agreements dated January 14, 2026.
- All conditions precedent and regulatory approvals were fulfilled as of August 04, 2026.
- Groww reported a net profit of ₹546.93 cr in the Dec 2025 quarter prior to this deal closure.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations declined 9% YoY in Q2 FY26. Product revenue mix shifted with Stocks increasing by 4pp, Margin Trading Facility (MTF) increasing by 4pp, and Interest-based income (led by LAS) increasing by 2pp, while Derivatives share decreased by 10pp. Revenue per broking order grew 10% YoY from INR 18.0 to INR 19.8.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents; however, the company operates as a pan-India digital platform with 11.9 million NSE active clients.
Profitability Margins
Profit After Tax (PAT) margin was 44% in Q2 FY26, showing a 4.1pp expansion QoQ. PAT grew 12% YoY, primarily aided by the reversal of a one-time long-term incentive provision of INR 159.3 Cr from previous quarters.
EBITDA Margin
The company utilizes Adjusted EBITDA Margin as a key metric, though the specific percentage for Q2 FY26 is not explicitly stated. Management notes that 90% of costs are indirect, allowing incremental revenue to flow directly to the bottom line, improving leverage as revenue outpaces costs.
Capital Expenditure
The group has deployed equity investments of over INR 1,700 Cr in subsidiaries as of March 2025, including INR 568.9 Cr in Groww Invest Tech (GIT), INR 678.2 Cr in Groww CreditServ (GCS), and INR 349.5 Cr in Groww Asset Management.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
ICRA maintains a positive outlook based on a healthy cash buffer of INR 3,016 Cr in unencumbered liquid funds and INR 1,016 Cr net proceeds from the IPO. Borrowing costs for MTF are managed against a lending yield of 14.95%.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
As a digital platform, 'raw materials' consist of 'Cost to Serve' components: (a) Software, server, and technology costs and (b) Transaction and other related charges.
Key Suppliers
Not applicable; the company relies on technology infrastructure and exchange connectivity (NSE/BSE).
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity is defined by 11.9 million NSE active clients (down from 13.2 million peak). The MTF book capacity grew 61% QoQ to INR 1,668.3 Cr in Q2 FY26 from INR 1,035.8 Cr in Q1 FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Cost to Serve (technology and transaction charges) and Cost to Grow (marketing) are the primary drivers. Cost to Grow increased 23% YoY to INR 125.3 Cr in Q2 FY26 due to branding activities like KBC and Asia Cup.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operational efficiency is driven by a software-platform model where 90% of costs are fixed/indirect, leading to high profitability as the user base scales.
Logistics & Distribution
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) for H1 FY26 was INR 1,374, a 72.6% increase from INR 796 in H1 FY25, reflecting higher discretionary branding spends.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through product diversification beyond broking: scaling the MTF book (currently 0.7% penetration), expanding the NBFC arm (Groww CreditServ) which saw 58% QoQ disbursement growth, and integrating Fisdom to add 3-4% to revenue through AIF, PMS, and insurance distribution.
Products & Services
Stock broking, Mutual Fund distribution, Futures & Options (F&O), Margin Trading Facility (MTF), Personal Loans, Loan Against Shares (LAS), Loan Against Mutual Funds (LAMF), Commodities, and Bonds.
Brand Portfolio
Groww, Groww Credit, Fisdom (Finwizard Technology).
New Products/Services
Launched Commodities, Bonds, and '915' product; Fisdom acquisition expected to contribute 3-4% to total revenue operations.
Market Expansion
Focusing on deepening penetration within the existing 11.9 million active client base for credit and wealth products.
Market Share & Ranking
Groww is India's largest investing platform by active NSE clients (11.9 million), despite a recent 9.8% decline in active users in line with industry trends.
Strategic Alliances
Acquisition of Finwizard Technology (Fisdom) completed in October 2025 to bolster wealth management and advisory services.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is seeing a shift from F&O to cash/MTF due to regulatory tightening. Total NSE active users fell from 50.2 Mn to 45.3 Mn (9.7% decline) in 2025, reflecting a cooling period in retail participation.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from traditional brokers and other fintechs, particularly in MTF pricing where competitors offer rates as low as 7.99% compared to Groww's 14.95%.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a massive user base (11.9 Mn active) and a low-cost digital-first delivery model. Sustainability depends on successfully cross-selling credit and wealth products to reduce dependence on volatile F&O brokerage.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to capital market cycles; 90% of Net Operating Income is derived from retail broking, making revenue vulnerable to market volatility.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward 'high-quality' users who place more orders; average order per user grew 10-20% despite a decline in total active user count.
Geopolitical Risks
Indirect impact through global market volatility affecting Indian capital market volumes and investor sentiment.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Impacted by SEBI's 'true-to-label' circular which reduced F&O revenue per order, uniform exchange charges, and increased STT (Securities Transaction Tax) which impacts trading volumes.
Environmental Compliance
Minimal impact as a digital service provider; ESG costs not specifically disclosed.
Taxation Policy Impact
Standard corporate tax rates apply; PAT margins are reported net of tax, with Q2 FY26 PAT at 44%.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Regulatory risk in the F&O segment (80% of broking income) and asset quality risks in the nascent lending business (Groww CreditServ).
Geographic Concentration Risk
Concentrated in the Indian retail market; no international geographic diversification.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on Stock Exchanges (NSE/BSE) and Depository Participants for core operations.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Continuous investment required in app/web interface to maintain the 'simple and transparent' user experience against new fintech entrants.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
MTF and Personal Loan books (INR 1,668.3 Cr MTF book) introduce credit risk; however, MTF is secured by underlying stocks.