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Groww widens lead over Zerodha in Oct despite market slowdown

EntrackrEntrackr · 20d ago
Groww widens lead over Zerodha in Oct despite market slowdown
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Groww widens lead over Zerodha in Oct despite market slowdown Amid a slowdown in India’s retail broking industry, wealth-tech platform Groww was the only major player to record growth in October 2025. According to NSE data, Groww added 1.38 lakh active demat accounts during the month, taking its total to 1.2 crore (12 million). Other leading discount brokers saw a decline in active users. Zerodha and Angel One reported drops of 62,000 and 34,000 accounts, respectively, while Upstox lost about 59,000. The total number of active demat accounts across the top 25 brokers slipped 0.13% in October, indicating a phase of consolidation in the retail investing segment. Among traditional players, ICICI Securities and SBI Caps added 13,000 and 25,000 accounts, respectively. Paytm gained around 30,000 new accounts, while most other brokers, including HDFC and Kotak Securities, reported small declines. Digital-first platforms continue to lead the broking market, with Groww, Zerodha, and Angel One together holding over 57% of NSE demat accounts. Groww accounts for about 26.6% of the total, highlighting its growing share among retail investors. Between July and October 2025, the number of active demat accounts across leading brokers fell from 4.72 crore (47.2 million) to 4.52 crore (45.2 million), reflecting the slowdown after the post-pandemic expansion. The rate of decline has eased, pointing to early signs of stabilization in the market. Groww’s continued growth indicates steady user additions despite the broader industry slowdown.

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Groww widens lead over Zerodha in active users; Dhan, INDmoney surge

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
Groww widens lead over Zerodha in active users; Dhan, INDmoney surge
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News All Stories Groww widens lead over Zerodha in active users; Dhan, INDmoney surge Despite its dominant position, Groww's month-on-month (MoM) growth slowed slightly as the platform added only 76,135 new users in January, reflecting a 0.58% increase from December. India’s stockbroking landscape continues to see major shifts as Groww maintains its lead with 13.23 million active users, according to the latest data from January 2025. The platform now holds a 26.66% market share among the stock broking apps. Despite its dominant position, Groww's month-on-month (MoM) growth slowed slightly as the platform added only 76,135 new users in January, reflecting a 0.58% increase from December. As per media reports, the Lalit Keshre-led company is targeting a public listing in 10-12 months, with a valuation goal between $6 billion to $8 billion. Meanwhile, Zerodha, once the market leader in India’s brokerage industry, saw a decline in its user base. The discount broker ended January with 8.08 million active clients, down from 8.12 million in December. This slowdown highlights increasing competition in the sector, with users migrating to newer platforms offering more features and incentives. Angel One, the third-largest broker, also maintained strong numbers, recording 7.77 million active clients with 15.65% market share. However, its M-o-M growth remained modest at 0.18%. Other major brokers, including Upstox and ICICIdirect, continue to hold their positions but with mixed performance. While Ratan Tata-backed Upstox reported 2.86 million active users, ICICIdirect reached 1.95 million clients with a 0.13% growth. Among traditional players, HDFC Securities showed a 2.82% MoM growth whereas Kotak Securities had a marginal increase of 0.08%. Emerging broker Dhan saw one of the highest growth rates. The firm expanded its user base by 3% to 960,668 active clients. Similarly, INDmoney posted a 3.50% MoM growth. While some legacy players such as Sharekhan, Paytm Money, and 5paisa registered a decline in users, newer entrants like Share.Market grew by 6.09%, signaling a shift in investor preferences. When it comes to revenue, Zerodha is the largest player among new-age stockbroking apps, with Rs 9,372 crore in revenue and Rs 5,496 crore in profits in FY24. Groww's revenue surged to Rs 3,145 crore in FY24, while Upstox reported Rs 1,311 crore in revenue with a Rs 190 crore profit. Groww incurred losses due to a one-time tax payment for shifting its domicile.

Groww nears 13 Mn active users in November, INDmoney overtakes Paytm Money

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Groww nears 13 Mn active users in November, INDmoney overtakes Paytm Money
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Bengaluru-based fintech unicorn Groww continues to dominate the Indian stockbroking space, expanding its lead over competitors by achieving a milestone of 12.88 million active clients in November 2024. This translates to a commanding 26.35% market share, according to the latest data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Groww added 2,82,577 new users in November alone. The Lalit Keshre-led company surpassed Zerodha in October last year and has maintained its leading position ever since. Zerodha retained its second position with 8.12 million active users, accounting for 16.62% of the market share. Angel One, ranked third, has 7.63 million active clients and a 15.61% market share, closely following Zerodha. Angel One's consistent growth suggests it could potentially challenge Zerodha’s position in the near future. Upstox, the fourth-largest broker, had 2.87 million active users in November with 5.88% of the market. ICICI Direct secured the fifth spot with 1.94 million users and a 3.97% market share. Key performers in the top 10 include Kotak Securities with 1.48 million active users (3.03% market share), HDFC Securities with 1.38 million active users (2.81% market share), Motilal Oswal with 1.02 million active users (2.08% market share), SBI Securities with 0.98 million active users (2.01% market share), and Dhan with 0.89 million active users (1.83% market share). Outpacing Paytm Money and Sharekhan, INDmoney captured the 11th spot, with 7,32,437 users (1.50% market share). Paytm Money and Sharekhan are next with 7,15,020 and 7,07,984 users, respectively. Mirae Asset, 5paisa, and IIFL Securities are also among the top 15. Notable players such as PhonePe’s Share.Market and FYERS, are contributing to the vibrant competition in the space. The combined market share of the top three brokers—Groww, Zerodha, and Angel One—stands at over 58.58%. Traditional players like ICICI Direct, Kotak Securities, and HDFC Securities continue to hold ground against discount brokers.

Zerodha brokerage revenue drops 40% in Q1 FY26

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Zerodha brokerage revenue drops 40% in Q1 FY26
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Zerodha brokerage revenue drops 40% in Q1 FY26 India’s largest stockbroker, Zerodha, is facing its first real earnings test after a record FY24. Founder Nithin Kamath revealed that brokerage revenues in June 2025 were down nearly 40% year-on-year, as regulatory changes and declining market activity weighed on the firm’s core business. The drop comes after FY24, when Zerodha posted Rs 8,370 crore in revenue with over Rs 4,700 crore in profit, translating into margins of 55%. The prior fiscal, FY23, had seen revenue of Rs 6,875 crore and profit of Rs 2,907 crore, highlighting the explosive growth trajectory the company had enjoyed in the past three years. Kamath said the June decline reflects the crystallization of risks he had long flagged, which are higher STT on options, a reduction in weekly expiries, the removal of exchange transaction charge rebates, and the increase in BSDA limits. Together with a slowdown in retail trading activity, these changes are hitting earnings hard. FY24’s performance, in contrast, benefited from soaring retail options volumes and operating efficiency. The company’s net worth stood at over Rs 13,000 crore with zero debt, and more than half of client funds were matched by net worth. Zerodha is simultaneously expanding its non-broking operations. Its Margin Trading Facility (MTF) now has a Rs 5,000 crore book with 5% market share, and customer assets on the platform account for 10% of India’s retail and HNI AUM. Meanwhile, in the Indian stock market’s active user base, Groww continues to lead the stock broking space with 12.07 million active clients, whereas Zerodha retained its second position in August with 7.26 million clients and a 15.8% market share.

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