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Every day, many IPOs hit the market and are then converted into shares, but only a few perform well immediately after listing. One such stock is Groww Shares, which has been living up to its name since its listing, jumping more than 50% from its IPO price in just a few days. This is good news if you’ve already invested, but for everyone else, it raises a question: Is it too late to get involved now?

Groww Shares surge — what happened?

Right after the IPO of Billionbrains Garage Ventures (the parent of Groww), the shares listed at roughly ₹100 and quickly rose to highs around ₹153.50 — an over 50% gain.

The company is already dominant: around 26.3% market share among active retail clients by September 2025.
The strong listing reflects a broader trend — India’s retail investing boom, plus digital platforms like Groww riding the wave.

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Why the surge — real-world insights

• Market excitement: After a stretch of weak IPOs, Groww’s stellar debut gave Indian markets a shot of adrenaline. 
• Growth narrative: The business is fast-growing. From FY21-25, its CAGR and active client growth outpaced industry peers.
• Retail investing momentum: The number of Indian retail investors is climbing, and platforms like Groww benefit directly from that.
• Confidence in digital fintech: Investors seem willing to bet on well-positioned fintech companies, till now a somewhat under-leveraged segment in India.

But there’s a flip side — should you still chase Groww now?

My honest take: the opportunity feels more complicated now. Here’s why:

• Valuation stretch: At IPO price, the stock was already valued at ~34 times FY24 earnings. Now, after the surge, the margin for error is thin.
• Dependency on next triggers: With much of the growth already reflected in price, further gains will depend on new business streams (wealth management, commodities) and flawless execution.
• Broking industry risks: According to Mint, broking is cyclical. The core business is solid but may not guarantee sustained high returns by itself.

So if you’re considering buying now, understand you’re not getting the same “ground floor” upside that early IPO allottees did.

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Strategy for investors in 2025 — what to do?

• If you’re an early allottee: Sitting on a nice gain? It may make sense to book partial profits and still hold exposure for the long term. That approach balances locking in wins and staying invested in the story. 
• If you’re coming in fresh, consider waiting for a dip or consolidation rather than chasing the rally. Entry matters.
• Use time-horizon wisely: If you’re a long-term investor (5-10 years) and believe in the narrative of Indian retail investing + fintech, then positioning makes sense. But if you’re looking for a quick gain, why now may be riskier.
• Watch for triggers: Growth in non-broking revenues (wealth/commodities), regulatory shifts, market sentiment. These will determine if the next chapter unfolds positively.

Conclusion

In my view, Groww’s IPO success is a powerful milestone for Indian fintechs. But the “easy return” phase seems behind it. If I were entering now, I’d approach with caution rather than excitement. The story is still strong, but the runway ahead isn’t as clear, and the margin for error is smaller.

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Source : Mint & Groww - Groww Shares Surge