Billionbrains Garages Ventures shares fell after a large block deal occurred. Peak XV Partners and Sequoi ...More

Billionbrains Garages Ventures shares fell after a large block deal occurred. Peak XV Partners and Sequoia Capital were reportedly selling their stake. Jefferies maintains a Buy rating on the Groww parent company. The brokerage sees significant upside potential from the current stock price. Groww reported strong year-on-year profit growth in its recent quarterly results. ...Less

Peak XV Partners sold about 91.7 million shares at an average price of Rs 191.49 apiece through a bulk de ...More

Peak XV Partners sold about 91.7 million shares at an average price of Rs 191.49 apiece through a bulk deal on Wednesday, according to stock exchange data. The sale reduces its holding from 15.68% at the end of June to about 14.2%. ...Less

BSE, Groww, Angel One and Motilal Oswal are in focus after Sebi proposed changes to the Closing Auction S ...More

BSE, Groww, Angel One and Motilal Oswal are in focus after Sebi proposed changes to the Closing Auction Session and expiry-day settlement methodology. Jefferies remains bearish on BSE but sees Groww as a better play on India’s equity market. ...Less

The representation from brokers is likely to propose capping the charge at Rs 5 instead of Rs 300, raisin ...More

The representation from brokers is likely to propose capping the charge at Rs 5 instead of Rs 300, raising the zero-MDR threshold from Rs 2,000 to Rs 20,000, and reconsidering the mandatory periodic settlement of unused client funds that has been a long-standing ask, they said. ...Less

Jefferies expects Sebi’s proposed CAS changes to reduce expiry-day volatility and uncertainty but remains ...More

Jefferies expects Sebi’s proposed CAS changes to reduce expiry-day volatility and uncertainty but remains negative on BSE shares, citing limited options-industry growth, a ceiling in market-share gains, tighter bank guarantee norms and a potential management transition. The brokerage prefers Groww, citing strong earnings growth levers and recovery in F&O activity. ...Less

Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund increased its holdings in 32 stocks during August, includin ...More

Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund increased its holdings in 32 stocks during August, including Dixon Technologies, OFSS, NTPC, and Tata Steel. The fund also added Groww and Jubilant Pharmova as new entrants, expanding its AUM to Rs 7,394 crore across 46 portfolio stocks. ...Less

Macquarie projects a robust growth trajectory for India's capital market sector between fiscal years 2026 ...More

Macquarie projects a robust growth trajectory for India's capital market sector between fiscal years 2026 to 2030. This optimistic outlook hinges on a notable redirection of household savings towards market-based financial products. Key growth drivers identified are financialisation, equitisation, and productisation, which together enhance investment opportunities. Consequently, brokers and exchanges are likely to see substantial advantages from an expanding investor demographic. ...Less

The figure was calculated by dividing each company’s value equally among its founders and adding only the ...More

The figure was calculated by dividing each company’s value equally among its founders and adding only the share of those who grew up in India. If one of four founders of a $10-billion company met that definition, $2.5 billion was counted. It does not represent actual shareholdings or personal wealth. The 205 companies had a total valuation of $1.09 trillion. ...Less

Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday, extending their monthly decline. Nifty50 reached a key sup ...More

Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday, extending their monthly decline. Nifty50 reached a key support level, indicating a potential technical bounce. Several companies, including Yes Bank and Vedanta, are expected to be in focus. Bharat Forge and BHEL announced significant collaborations and joint ventures. Other firms reported regulatory updates and investment plans for future growth. ...Less

Jefferies has identified Paytm, Groww, PB Fintech, AU Small Finance Bank and Poonawalla Fincorp as its 25 ...More

Jefferies has identified Paytm, Groww, PB Fintech, AU Small Finance Bank and Poonawalla Fincorp as its 25% CAGR club of Indian financial stocks. The brokerage expects strong earnings and revenue growth over FY26-29, supported by scale, new business initiatives and operating leverage, while maintaining Buy calls on all five stocks. ...Less

This year has seen a remarkable surge in unlisted shares, particularly with MSEI, witnessing a staggering ...More

This year has seen a remarkable surge in unlisted shares, particularly with MSEI, witnessing a staggering rise of approximately 108% year-to-date in the unlisted market. Simultaneously, CSE shares have gained momentum, echoing the trend amidst increasing investor interest in smaller exchanges following the NSE IPO filing. Factors such as revival plans and enhanced broker integrations are fueling this noteworthy shift. ...Less

Indian equities rebounded on September 16 after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, with Sensex gaining 333 points ...More

Indian equities rebounded on September 16 after Tuesday’s sharp sell-off, with Sensex gaining 333 points and Nifty rising 99 points. Large caps led gains, while broader markets declined. Groww, Paytm and Pine Labs featured among the most active stocks. ...Less

India’s new MDR framework for UPI is raising concern among new-age stockbrokers, who are planning to take ...More

India’s new MDR framework for UPI is raising concern among new-age stockbrokers, who are planning to take it up with Sebi. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

The PB Fintech-owned marketplace, which added fixed deposits and bonds last year, currently gets around t ...More

The PB Fintech-owned marketplace, which added fixed deposits and bonds last year, currently gets around two-thirds of its revenue from unsecured credit and a third from secured products. It is now looking to build a wealth business, comprising mutual funds, bonds and deposits, as another revenue stream. ...Less

New UPI rules will introduce a 0.02% merchant discount rate for capital market transactions. This special ...More

New UPI rules will introduce a 0.02% merchant discount rate for capital market transactions. This special rate applies to mutual funds and investment platforms, capped at Rs 300. Standard person-to-merchant UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% charge. Other sectors like railways and telecom will see a flat Rs 5 fee. These changes aim to support UPI infrastructure and keep consumer payments free. ...Less

The landscape of Indian brokerage firms is changing as smaller platforms enjoy a boom in clientele, leavi ...More

The landscape of Indian brokerage firms is changing as smaller platforms enjoy a boom in clientele, leaving larger firms in a state of flux. Experienced traders are gravitating toward these nimble, innovative platforms that emphasize robust trading capabilities rather than just competitive pricing. In contrast, giants such as Groww, Zerodha, and Angel One are seeing a notable decline in user growth. ...Less

Kissht plans to issue up to 26.49 million equity shares at Rs 314.11 apiece to 34 investors in the non-pr ...More

Kissht plans to issue up to 26.49 million equity shares at Rs 314.11 apiece to 34 investors in the non-promoter category, according to an exchange filing on Thursday. The transaction is subject to shareholder and other statutory and regulatory approvals, the company said. ...Less

With a stock price target price of Rs 1,250, the brokerage forecasts an upside of 17%. The lender will tr ...More

With a stock price target price of Rs 1,250, the brokerage forecasts an upside of 17%. The lender will transition from a small-finance bank to a Universal bank that can lower funding cost, lift fees and strengthen brand to aid growth. Over FY26-29, strong deposit growth will aid credit growth of 22% CAGR and 29% in PPP (ex-treasury), highest in its coverage. ...Less

Under the framework effective October 15, regular merchant payments above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% me ...More

Under the framework effective October 15, regular merchant payments above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR), capped at Rs 300 for transactions of Rs 75,000 or more. ...Less

Indian equities extended their recovery, with Nifty gaining 0.33% as moderation in crude and global yield ...More

Indian equities extended their recovery, with Nifty gaining 0.33% as moderation in crude and global yields supported sentiment. Sensex slipped 0.03%, while broader markets outperformed. Here are 10 key factors that could influence Friday’s market action. ...Less

Five midcap stocks witnessed the highest net buying by mutual funds in August, according to Motilal Oswal ...More

Five midcap stocks witnessed the highest net buying by mutual funds in August, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Cochin Shipyard led the list, followed by Patanjali Foods, ICICI Prudential AMC, Billionbrains Garage Ventures and One97 Communications. ...Less

With this, Upstox will be joining a segment where players such as Vested Finance and IndMoney already pro ...More

With this, Upstox will be joining a segment where players such as Vested Finance and IndMoney already provide Indians access to global equities. Under the Reserve Bank of India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), resident Indians can remit up to $250,000 annually for permitted overseas investments, including foreign-listed shares. ...Less

Spinny has confidentially filed for its initial public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...More

Spinny has confidentially filed for its initial public offering. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Happy Friday! Theranautilus is set to begin human trials of its nanorobot-based dental tech soon. This an ...More

Happy Friday! Theranautilus is set to begin human trials of its nanorobot-based dental tech soon. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

State Street Investment Management has completed its $65 million investment in Groww Asset Management, ac ...More

State Street Investment Management has completed its $65 million investment in Groww Asset Management, acquiring a 23% stake after regulatory approvals. The partnership will focus on product development, distribution and global market access, including index funds and exchange-traded funds. Groww is also expanding into wealth management and overseas investment opportunities. ...Less

Paytm shares fell after the government directed banks and payment providers not to charge for UPI transac ...More

Paytm shares fell after the government directed banks and payment providers not to charge for UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000, raising uncertainty over charges for higher-value transactions. The decline came a day after Paytm hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 1,840, with the stock having nearly doubled from its March low of Rs 930.6. ...Less

Groww AMC has completed State Street Investment Management’s strategic investment after receiving all nec ...More

Groww AMC has completed State Street Investment Management’s strategic investment after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals. State Street now holds a 4.85% voting interest and 23% economic interest in Groww AMC, with the partnership set to strengthen its capabilities across ETFs, indexing, systematic investing and global market access. ...Less

Defence sector funds have delivered strong returns in 2026, averaging nineteen percent year-to-date. HDFC ...More

Defence sector funds have delivered strong returns in 2026, averaging nineteen percent year-to-date. HDFC Defence Fund led this category with a notable twenty-four point five one percent gain. Experts cite increased defence spending and government policies supporting domestic manufacturing. Investors should review their existing allocation and avoid chasing recent sharp rallies. A five percent allocation cap is suggested for most investors in this sector. ...Less

Indian markets reversed morning gains to plunge over 1% on Tuesday as surging oil prices, rising bond yie ...More

Indian markets reversed morning gains to plunge over 1% on Tuesday as surging oil prices, rising bond yields, global uncertainty and foreign outflows pressured sentiment. Nifty breached 23,231 support, while 2,824 NSE stocks declined, signalling strong bearish market breadth. ...Less

On Friday, Indian stock indices bounced back notably after a sluggish start, largely due to declining oil ...More

On Friday, Indian stock indices bounced back notably after a sluggish start, largely due to declining oil prices and bond yields. The shift in market sentiment was fueled by news of an upcoming summit between Gulf nations and Iran aimed at regulating shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This potential agreement has raised hopes of better supply management, but experts advise maintaining vigilance amidst the current market’s unpredictability. ...Less

Asset Reconstruction Company India has raised Rs 220 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, which ...More

Asset Reconstruction Company India has raised Rs 220 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, which opens on September 9. The company allotted 1.58 crore shares to 21 investors at Rs 139 each. Goldman Sachs, BofA Securities, mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors participated in the anchor allocation. ...Less

Small- and mid-cap mutual funds attracted strong investor interest in August, with small-cap inflows reac ...More

Small- and mid-cap mutual funds attracted strong investor interest in August, with small-cap inflows reaching a record Rs 7,973 crore. Large-cap funds, meanwhile, recorded outflows for the second consecutive month amid weaker performance. ...Less

Slice led the week with $100 million, followed by Ultrahuman at $70 million, Yuma Energy at $35 million a ...More

Slice led the week with $100 million, followed by Ultrahuman at $70 million, Yuma Energy at $35 million and Groww MF at $20.7 million. Info Edge Ventures, Equentis Wealth Advisory Services and Blume Ventures were among the active investors this week. ...Less

Sebi plans to review the methodology for setting derivative settlement prices on expiry after market part ...More

Sebi plans to review the methodology for setting derivative settlement prices on expiry after market participants raised concerns over the new Closing Auction Session (CAS). The regulator will issue a consultation paper next week. ...Less

Nifty faces continued bearish pressure after a fourth weekly decline, with 23,750-23,700 as crucial suppo ...More

Nifty faces continued bearish pressure after a fourth weekly decline, with 23,750-23,700 as crucial support and 24,150-24,200 resistance. Analysts expect volatility to stay subdued, while Bank Nifty remains range-bound. BSE, Groww and Angel One also await decisive breakouts for direction. ...Less

Capital market stocks saw gains Friday after regulator Sebi's circular on the Closing Auction Session mec ...More

Capital market stocks saw gains Friday after regulator Sebi's circular on the Closing Auction Session mechanism. Trader pushback against CAS-linked settlement pricing prompted Sebi to respond to market concerns. Erratic settlement prints since August 3 caused option premiums to swing significantly. Market participants anticipate Sebi's paper will reduce reliance on the single CAS print. This move is expected to restore trader confidence and remove trading volume overhang. ...Less

Groww widened its lead in active clients and grew faster in FY26, but Zerodha remained nearly twice as la ...More

Groww widened its lead in active clients and grew faster in FY26, but Zerodha remained nearly twice as large in revenue and profits. As retail trading cooled, Groww is adding products and going upmarket to monetise its larger user base, while Zerodha is protecting its mature profit pool and diversifying beyond broking. ...Less

To amass a retirement corpus of Rs 1 crore by the age of fifty, meticulous financial planning is essentia ...More

To amass a retirement corpus of Rs 1 crore by the age of fifty, meticulous financial planning is essential. For those starting their investment journey at thirty, a monthly SIP of Rs 10,875 is crucial. If you begin at thirty-five, the amount needed increases to Rs 21,020 per month, and forty-year-olds will require a hefty Rs 46,640 monthly. ...Less

BSE Ltd. is taking steps to engage traders in order to enhance day-end trading volumes after encountering ...More

BSE Ltd. is taking steps to engage traders in order to enhance day-end trading volumes after encountering liquidity challenges. The implementation of a new closing auction system has led to pronounced price fluctuations and diminished options turnover. According to the CEO, market participants are not experiencing the intended benefits. Since the system's rollout in August, BSE's stock has dropped sharply, prompting consideration of minor adjustments to improve efficiency. ...Less

The government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today' ...More

The government has notified Semicon 2.0 to boost India’s semiconductor ecosystem. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Groww won the top prize at the 12th edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards. The list of other winne ...More

Groww won the top prize at the 12th edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards. The list of other winners, and more, in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

With the win, Groww joins the likes of Urban Company, Lenskart, OfBusiness, Razorpay, Zomato, Zerodha, De ...More

With the win, Groww joins the likes of Urban Company, Lenskart, OfBusiness, Razorpay, Zomato, Zerodha, Delhivery, Swiggy, Oyo, Freshworks and Ola, all of which won the biggest honour over the 11-year history of the awards. ...Less

Calcutta Stock Exchange shares have more than doubled in the unlisted market in three months as hopes of ...More

Calcutta Stock Exchange shares have more than doubled in the unlisted market in three months as hopes of a revival gain momentum. The exchange is seeking to pause its voluntary exit process and explore opportunities across equities, derivatives, bonds, currencies and commodities, though any revival will require regulatory approvals and potential anchor investors. ...Less

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, will be in focus as early investor Ribbit Cap ...More

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of Groww, will be in focus as early investor Ribbit Capital plans to sell a 1.6% stake through a block deal worth Rs 1,914 crore. The shares are being offered at Rs 195 apiece, a 4% discount to the previous close. ...Less

MSCI’s latest rebalancing is set to drive heightened trading activity in several Indian stocks on Monday, ...More

MSCI’s latest rebalancing is set to drive heightened trading activity in several Indian stocks on Monday, with revised weights taking effect from September 1. The final 30 minutes of Monday’s session could see significant activity as investors adjust positions. According to Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research, the changes include index additions and exclusions, along with weight revisions across several stocks. ...Less

Over the next three to four years, Groww will continue investing in its technology platform to improve cu ...More

Over the next three to four years, Groww will continue investing in its technology platform to improve customer onboarding and payments, CEO Lalit Keshre said. Capital expenditure would remain largely directed towards technology infrastructure, cloud capacity, cybersecurity and data systems. ...Less

James said 23,800 remains a firm near-term support, but any recovery will need to push the Nifty above 24 ...More

James said 23,800 remains a firm near-term support, but any recovery will need to push the Nifty above 24,215 for the market structure to turn constructive. Until then, attempts to bounce could remain short-lived as traders assess whether the index is entering a wider corrective phase. ...Less

Groww may see a Rs 1,914 crore block deal as investor Ribbit Capital reportedly plans to sell around 1.6% ...More

Groww may see a Rs 1,914 crore block deal as investor Ribbit Capital reportedly plans to sell around 1.6% stake at Rs 195 per share. Groww shares rose 3.33% Tuesday, while strong Q1FY27 earnings showed robust profit and revenue growth. ...Less

Happy Friday! Block deals are putting startups’ private valuations to the test. This and more in today’s ...More

Happy Friday! Block deals are putting startups’ private valuations to the test. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

BSE shares fell dropped on Wednesday after the exchange acknowledged that the newly introduced Closing Au ...More

BSE shares fell dropped on Wednesday after the exchange acknowledged that the newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) had contributed to lower trading volumes. Equity derivatives turnover hit multi-month lows in August, while BSE’s average daily traded turnover declined 26% month-on-month as traders reduced activity amid heightened expiry-day volatility. ...Less

A rush of block deals in newly listed Indian startups is putting private-market valuations to the test. E ...More

A rush of block deals in newly listed Indian startups is putting private-market valuations to the test. Early investors in Groww and Meesho have made standout returns, while late-stage investments have delivered mixed outcomes. As IPO lock-ins expire, public-market price discovery is showing which private valuations hold up and how investors are cashing out. ...Less

The elite jury was chaired by Wipro executive chairman Rishad Premji. The 11-member panel deliberated for ...More

The elite jury was chaired by Wipro executive chairman Rishad Premji. The 11-member panel deliberated for nearly three hours on Tuesday to pick winners in eight categories. ...Less

Zerodha's net profit increased by 1.2 percent to ₹4,283 crore in FY26. Revenue remained largely unchanged ...More

Zerodha's net profit increased by 1.2 percent to ₹4,283 crore in FY26. Revenue remained largely unchanged from the previous year's ₹8,847 crore. Income from margin trading helped offset a slowdown in its core broking business. Smaller rival Groww expanded both revenue and profit by about 14 percent. Zerodha remains nearly twice as large on key financial measures. ...Less

Do you consider a public market company a startup, or do those not qualify? That was the big debate when ...More

Do you consider a public market company a startup, or do those not qualify? That was the big debate when the jury met to decide the next cohort of winners for The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026. ...Less

Indian markets fell as rising US bond yields, hawkish Fed signals, renewed US-Iran tensions and crude abo ...More

Indian markets fell as rising US bond yields, hawkish Fed signals, renewed US-Iran tensions and crude above $90 pressured sentiment, while broader indices declined and technical indicators pointed to continued near-term volatility. ...Less

Happy Wednesday! AMI has ordered 9,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips, becoming one of Asia’s first such adopter ...More

Happy Wednesday! AMI has ordered 9,000 Nvidia Vera Rubin chips, becoming one of Asia’s first such adopters. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

Indian equities plunged nearly 1% before recovering, as escalating US-Iran tensions, soaring crude prices ...More

Indian equities plunged nearly 1% before recovering, as escalating US-Iran tensions, soaring crude prices and global bond stress battered sentiment. Sensex closed 374 points lower, while Nifty fell 141 points, with analysts warning of continued bearishness below 24,000. ...Less

Young investors are embracing Systematic Investment Plans for disciplined wealth creation. Data shows a s ...More

Young investors are embracing Systematic Investment Plans for disciplined wealth creation. Data shows a significant rise in SIPs among those under thirty years old. Fintech platforms are observing increased SIP adoption across various asset classes. Parents are also initiating SIPs for their children's future education needs. This growing SIP habit faces challenges from market volatility and investor education. ...Less

Happy Thursday! Top entrepreneurs and business leaders came together in Bengaluru on August 25 to pick th ...More

Happy Thursday! Top entrepreneurs and business leaders came together in Bengaluru on August 25 to pick the winners of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) 2026. ...Less

Sauce VC founder and managing partner Manu Chandra has won the Midas Touch award for Best Investor at the ...More

Sauce VC founder and managing partner Manu Chandra has won the Midas Touch award for Best Investor at the ET Startup Awards 2026. The jury recognised his early bets on consumer startups and strong exit track record, including Sauce’s estimated Rs 500-550 crore exit from portfolio company Innovist to L’Oréal. ...Less

WestBridge began monetising its holding in PhysicsWallah as the stock recovered from its post-listing low ...More

WestBridge began monetising its holding in PhysicsWallah as the stock recovered from its post-listing lows. It is likely to continue trimming its stake in the current quarter, people aware of the matter told ET. ...Less

Indian equities rebounded on Friday, with strong gains in heavyweight IT stocks lifting the Sensex and Ni ...More

Indian equities rebounded on Friday, with strong gains in heavyweight IT stocks lifting the Sensex and Nifty after two consecutive sessions of losses. Analysts expect range-bound trading amid mixed global cues and geopolitical tensions, while Nifty faces resistance near 24,200 and support around 23,900. ...Less

The Indian equity market experienced a positive turnaround on Tuesday, August 25, highlighted by the Nift ...More

The Indian equity market experienced a positive turnaround on Tuesday, August 25, highlighted by the Nifty 50 making a robust recovery. Anticipation builds for Wednesday as Groww gears up for a significant block deal, while Cipla faces new USFDA inspectional observations. In other news, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is set to enhance its electric vehicle offerings through a collaboration with Tata Communications for 5G technology. ...Less

Investors are pouring fresh capital into wealthtech startups as demand for financial products grows. This ...More

Investors are pouring fresh capital into wealthtech startups as demand for financial products grows. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Indian equities reversed morning gains to close sharply lower, with Sensex falling 183 points and Nifty d ...More

Indian equities reversed morning gains to close sharply lower, with Sensex falling 183 points and Nifty declining 0.52%. IT stocks weakened on visa concerns, offsetting gains in banks and metals. Technical signals pointed to continued range-bound trading and caution. ...Less

Y Combinator has sold nearly Rs 970 crore worth of Meesho shares through a block deal, adding to its retu ...More

Y Combinator has sold nearly Rs 970 crore worth of Meesho shares through a block deal, adding to its returns from the ecommerce company. The accelerator has now realised around Rs 1,050 crore from Meesho. The sale comes days after it cashed out Rs 1,435 crore from Groww. ...Less

Gold and silver ETFs fell sharply on Monday, with some funds declining up to 8% as precious metal prices ...More

Gold and silver ETFs fell sharply on Monday, with some funds declining up to 8% as precious metal prices extended their losses. Rising expectations of a US Fed rate hike, profit booking and a stronger dollar weighed on sentiment. Experts advised investors against panic selling and suggested rebalancing or staggered buying. ...Less

Around 19 equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns on lumpsum investments over the last one year, a ...More

Around 19 equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns on lumpsum investments over the last one year, according to an ETMutualFunds analysis. Small-cap funds dominated the list, with TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund topping the chart with a 33.73% return. Invesco India Smallcap Fund also featured among the top performers, delivering a 20.39% return during the period. ...Less

Brokerage income fell 10.7% to Rs 2,738 crore during the year, while net transaction-charge income droppe ...More

Brokerage income fell 10.7% to Rs 2,738 crore during the year, while net transaction-charge income dropped to zero from Rs 400 crore after a regulatory change ended the rebates brokers received from stock exchanges. Annual maintenance charges rose marginally to Rs 180 crore, while interest income declined about 4% to Rs 2,269 crore. ...Less

Founded in 2023 by Siddharth Tripathi, Kali Charan Vemuru and Utkarsh Shukla, the startup counts Policyba ...More

Founded in 2023 by Siddharth Tripathi, Kali Charan Vemuru and Utkarsh Shukla, the startup counts Policybazaar, CRED, Flipkart, Groww and Practo among its customers. ...Less

Having seen multiple cycles of a funding boom followed by a tech winter, the awards are a true testament ...More

Having seen multiple cycles of a funding boom followed by a tech winter, the awards are a true testament to the way Indian entrepreneurship has matured in the past decade, despite many crests and troughs. ...Less

A distinguished jury led by Wipro’s Rishad Premji will select winners for the 12th edition of The Economi ...More

A distinguished jury led by Wipro’s Rishad Premji will select winners for the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards. The awards recognise entrepreneurial excellence across categories including innovation, women-led ventures and social enterprise. The coveted Startup of the Year nominees include Porter, Skyroot Aerospace, Rapido, Meesho, Groww and Sarvam. ...Less

The elite jury was chaired by one of India’s brightest next-generation leaders Rishad Premji, executive c ...More

The elite jury was chaired by one of India’s brightest next-generation leaders Rishad Premji, executive chairman, Wipro. Members of the jury included Sachin Bansal, cofounder, Flipkart and Navi; Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder and CEO, Paytm; Mukesh Bansal, cofounder, Myntra; Mithun Sacheti, cofounder, CaratLane; Nandita Sinha, CEO, Swiggy Instamart; Ajit Mohan, chief business officer, Snap Inc; Irina Ghose, MD, Anthropic India; Paras Chopra, founder, Wingify, Lossfunk; Abhiraj Singh Bhal, cofounder and CEO, Urban Company; and Aryaman Birla, director, Aditya Birla Group. ...Less

Armatrix has won the Best on Campus award at the ET Startup Awards 2026 for its snake-like robotic arms d ...More

Armatrix has won the Best on Campus award at the ET Startup Awards 2026 for its snake-like robotic arms designed to work in narrow, hazardous industrial spaces. Founded on the IIT-Kanpur campus in 2024, the startup is running paid pilots in shipbuilding and plans to expand into aviation, oil and gas and nuclear industries. ...Less

Zerodha’s profit growth has slowed as its core broking business comes under pressure. This and more in to ...More

Zerodha’s profit growth has slowed as its core broking business comes under pressure. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

Founded in 2020 by Saurabh and Trishala Bothra and Anshul Agrawal, the platform aimed to make yoga more a ...More

Founded in 2020 by Saurabh and Trishala Bothra and Anshul Agrawal, the platform aimed to make yoga more accessible and has become one of India's largest digital wellness platforms, growing without external funding. ...Less

Y Combinator has sold Groww-parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures shares worth Rs 1,434.5 crore, earning a ...More

Y Combinator has sold Groww-parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures shares worth Rs 1,434.5 crore, earning about 54x returns on its investment. The latest transaction takes its total realised proceeds from Groww to Rs 4,132 crore. Y Combinator still holds a 46.4 crore-share stake worth nearly Rs 8,990 crore. ...Less

Sensex and Nifty reversed morning losses to close higher on Tuesday, amid sharp volatility on the first e ...More

Sensex and Nifty reversed morning losses to close higher on Tuesday, amid sharp volatility on the first expiry day after the closing auction session launch. Healthcare and financial stocks gained, while broader market breadth remained mixed and cautious. ...Less

Indian equities ended sharply lower on Thursday as expiry-day volatility intensified after the first mont ...More

Indian equities ended sharply lower on Thursday as expiry-day volatility intensified after the first monthly expiry under the Closing Auction Session. Sensex fell 539 points and Nifty 117 points, while technical indicators signalled weakening momentum amid global and geopolitical uncertainty. ...Less

Varaha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting ...More

Varaha is helping farmers adopt sustainable farming practices such as regenerative farming, tree planting, biochar and enhanced rock weathering that improve organic carbon and moisture retention in soil and boost biodiversity, while reducing farmers’ dependence on synthetic inputs. ...Less

Deeptech startup Theranautilus has won the Top Innovator award at the ET Startup Awards 2026 for its work ...More

Deeptech startup Theranautilus has won the Top Innovator award at the ET Startup Awards 2026 for its work on microscopic robots that can navigate the human body for targeted treatments. Founded in 2020, the Bengaluru-based startup is developing the technology for dental care, with human trials planned for September 2026. ...Less

The Midas Touch award recognises the most lucrative exit of the year. The decision will be based on both ...More

The Midas Touch award recognises the most lucrative exit of the year. The decision will be based on both the number of deals and the size of the exit. ...Less

Emergent cofounder Mukund Jha has won the Comeback Kid award at the ET Startup Awards 2026, marking a ret ...More

Emergent cofounder Mukund Jha has won the Comeback Kid award at the ET Startup Awards 2026, marking a return after the collapse of Dunzo. The jury recognised his second act with AI startup Emergent, which recently raised $230 million at a $1.5 billion valuation and built more than 12 million applications through its AI-powered platform. ...Less

Palmonas cofounder Pallavi Mohadikar and Progcap cofounder Pallavi Shrivastava jointly won the Woman Ahea ...More

Palmonas cofounder Pallavi Mohadikar and Progcap cofounder Pallavi Shrivastava jointly won the Woman Ahead award at the ET Startup Awards 2026. The jury recognised their distinct journeys in building high-impact businesses in jewellery and supply-chain finance, as both founders tackle underserved markets in the country. ...Less

Upstox is currently in talks with investment banks regarding a possible initial public offering. Backed b ...More

Upstox is currently in talks with investment banks regarding a possible initial public offering. Backed by Tiger Global, the company plans to hire advisers shortly for the imminent listing. This IPO could potentially generate approximately $400 million from both new and existing investors. Following Groww's impactful IPO last year, Upstox reached unicorn status in 2021 subsequent to a significant funding round. ...Less

Happy Wednesday! India’s new-age companies are gaining ground in public markets as more startups go publi ...More

Happy Wednesday! India’s new-age companies are gaining ground in public markets as more startups go public. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

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Upstox has crossed 2 crore demat accounts, with 85% of customers from Tier-II and Tier-III cities and 70% ...More

Upstox has crossed 2 crore demat accounts, with 85% of customers from Tier-II and Tier-III cities and 70% first-time investors. The investment platform aims for 10 crore users within five years and is reportedly exploring a $350-400 million IPO. ...Less

The ET Startup of the Year will be characterised by breakthrough innovation, top-class execution and fast ...More

The ET Startup of the Year will be characterised by breakthrough innovation, top-class execution and fast-paced growth. The quality of the founding and management team will be an important component in decision making. ...Less

The day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru t ...More

The day has arrived! The elite jury of The Economic Times Startup Awards 2026 will convene in Bengaluru today to select the brightest stars in India’s startup galaxy. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

Happy Friday! We are excited to bring to you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) ...More

Happy Friday! We are excited to bring to you the 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA). A few days before our esteemed jury convenes to pick the winners, we reveal nominees for the most coveted categories: Startup of the Year and Midas Touch for the best investor. ...Less

Investment platform Upstox is exploring a potential initial public offering. The company aims to raise ap ...More

Investment platform Upstox is exploring a potential initial public offering. The company aims to raise approximately USD 350-400 million through this offering. This proposed IPO will include both new shares and an offer-for-sale. ...Less

Groww shares rose 1.91% after the company added 70,119 clients in July, taking its active client base to ...More

Groww shares rose 1.91% after the company added 70,119 clients in July, taking its active client base to 13.12 million and market share to 28.88%. The stock has gained nearly 27% in 2026 so far, outperforming the Sensex, while remaining 13% below its 52-week high. ...Less

India’s 50 listed, institutionally backed new-age companies are now worth $165 billion, but performance r ...More

India’s 50 listed, institutionally backed new-age companies are now worth $165 billion, but performance remains sharply divided. A growing listed universe is giving venture investors clearer exit routes and private companies more valuation benchmarks. Public-market discipline is also influencing late-stage funding and forcing companies such as PhonePe and Zepto to rethink IPO valuations. ...Less

The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is approaching. Our esteemed jury will conve ...More

The 12th edition of The Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is approaching. Our esteemed jury will convene in Bengaluru next week to pick the winners. Today, we revealed the most coveted categories of ETSA: Startup of the Year and Midas Touch, for the best investor. ...Less

Groww strengthened its brokerage lead in July, adding over seventy thousand active accounts. This growth ...More

Groww strengthened its brokerage lead in July, adding over seventy thousand active accounts. This growth contrasts with a general industry slowdown in user additions this year. Zerodha, the second-largest broker, continued to lose active accounts, shrinking its user base. Angel One and Upstox Securities also experienced declines in their active client numbers. HDFC Securities similarly shed active accounts during the month and year. ...Less

Indian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak as falling US bond yields, short-covering and stron ...More

Indian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak as falling US bond yields, short-covering and stronger sentiment lifted markets. Sensex surged 628 points and Nifty gained 154 points. Analysts remained cautious, citing elevated crude prices and geopolitical risks despite improving technical momentum. ...Less

July was a busy month for HDFC Mutual Fund, which ramped up its investments by increasing its stakes in a ...More

July was a busy month for HDFC Mutual Fund, which ramped up its investments by increasing its stakes in about 422 stocks. Simultaneously, the fund reduced its involvement in 164 stocks, affecting numerous prominent companies. They integrated five new stocks and fully exited from J.B. Chemicals and Nilkamal. HDFC Mutual Fund now manages a total of around 703 stocks, heavily weighted towards financial services. ...Less

Indian equities extended losses as fading Middle East peace hopes, elevated crude prices, rising US yield ...More

Indian equities extended losses as fading Middle East peace hopes, elevated crude prices, rising US yields and weak global cues intensified risk-off sentiment. Sensex fell 493 points and Nifty 133 points, while technical indicators pointed to further downside. ...Less