Groww shares dropped 6.7% on November 19 following massive profit booking by investors after an extraordinary 94% surge since IPO. Valuation concerns and a notable short-seller squeeze contributed to the sharp pullback amid anticipation of upcoming Q2 earnings.
Key Highlights
Groww shares fell as much as 6.7% to ₹177 on the NSE on November 19.
The stock had surged over 90% from its IPO price within days of listing.
Analysts cite profit booking and elevated valuation multiples as key reasons for the correction.
Groww trades at a P/E multiple over 45-50x, significantly above broking peers like Motilal Oswal and Angel One.
More than 30 lakh shares entered the NSE auction window due to short-seller delivery failures, highlighting a short squeeze.
Board meeting and Q2 earnings call scheduled for November 21, 2025, expected to set future tone for the stock.
Detailed Report
Shares of Groww , the parent company of the popular stockbroking platform Groww, saw a sharp correction of 6.7% in early trade on November 19 after an unprecedented post-IPO rally that had seen the stock nearly double (94%) from its issue price of ₹100 within days of listing.
The decline came as investors booked profits following the rapid run-up, while analysts pointed out that the stock currently commands a rich valuation with a price-to-earnings multiple more than twice that of established capital market peers such as Motilal Oswal and Angel One. This pricing premium reflects high growth expectations and confidence in Groww’s digital scale and expansion prospects but also raises caution for value-focused investors.
The stock also faced technical pressure from a large auction of over 30 lakh shares on the NSE caused by short sellers unable to deliver borrowed shares amid the rally. This short squeeze intensified volatility and partly drove the sharp price dip.
Investor attention now turns to Groww’s upcoming board meeting and Q2 FY26 earnings call scheduled for November 21, 2025, which could provide clearer insights into the company’s growth trajectory, margin outlook, and regulatory environment. While some traders have taken partial profits, longer-term believers remain optimistic about Groww’s strong momentum and potential in India’s expanding retail investing market.
Source: Moneycontrol, India Today, Bloomberg, Financial Express