Your directors have the pleasure of presenting the Seventh Annual Report together with Audited FinancialStatements for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE:
Particulars
Standalone
Consolidated
As at March31,2025
*As at March31,2024
Revenue from Operations
27,425.11
19,394.41
39,010.23
26,092.81
Other Income
1,676.75
1,761.45
1,599.22
1,867.09
Total Revenue
29,101.86
21,155.86
40,609.46
27,959.90
Less: Total Expenses
9,234.51
17,232.57
15,957.91
20,681.10
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax ,share of net loss ofassociate and exceptionalitem
19,867.35
3,923.29
24,651.55
7,278.80
Share of net loss of associateaccounted for using equitymethod (net of tax)
(13.77)
(66.78)
Exceptional item
-
(13,396.84)
Profit/ (Loss) before Tax
(9,473.55)
24,637.78
(6,184.82)
Add/(Less): Tax Expense
(4,951.74)
(946.55)
(6,396.17)
(1,869.68)
Profit/(Loss) after Taxes
14,915.61
(10,420.10)
18,241.61
(8,054.50)
Other comprehensiveincome/(loss), net of tax
366.74
1.06
375.14
(3.93)
Total Comprehensiveincome/(loss) for the year
15,282.35
(10,419.04)
18,616.75
(8,058.43)
Basic earnings per share
2.80
(1.95)
3.34
(1.50)
Diluted earnings per share
2.67
3.19
• Previous year’s figures have been restated as if the business combination had occurred from thebeginning of the earliest period reported in the financial statements
2. STATE OF COMPANY’S AFFAIRS AND BUSINESS OVERVIEW
The Company operates a direct to customer digital investment platform, offering a comprehensive suite offinancial products and services to retail investors across India. Through our user-friendly platform,customers can seamlessly invest and trade in:
• Stocks, including access to Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
• Derivatives
• Bonds
• Mutual Funds, including offerings from our in-house Grown Mutual Fund
• Other financial instruments as made available over time
On a standalone basis, the Company's total revenues increased by Rs. 7,946.00 million over the previousyear to Rs. 29,101.86 million in FY 2025. Profit after tax increased by Rs. 25,335.71 million over theprevious year to Rs. 14,915.61 million in FY 2025.
On a Consolidated basis, the Company’s total revenues increased by Rs. 12,649.56 million over theprevious year to Rs. 40,609.46 million in FY 2025. Profit after tax increased by Rs. 26,296.11 million overthe previous year to Rs. 18,241.61 million in FY 2025.
3. CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BUSINESS:
There has been no change in business during the year under review.
4. MATERIAL CHANGES AND COMMITMENTS IF ANY, AFFECTING THE FINANCIALPOSITION OF THE COMPANY WHICH HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THE END OF THEFINANCIAL YEAR OF THE COMPANY TO WHICH THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTSRELATE AND THE DATE OF THE REPORT:
a. Conversion of Company into Public Company:
The Company was converted into a public limited company pursuant to a resolution passed by the Boardof Directors on January 29, 2025, and subsequently approved by the shareholders through a resolutiondated February 21, 2025. The conversion was duly approved by the Registrar of Companies, CentralProcessing Centre (ROC, CPC), on April 11, 2025. Following the approval, a fresh Certificate ofIncorporation was issued in the name of Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited, bearing CorporateIdentification Number (CIN): U72900KA2018PLC109343.
b. Initial Public Offering (IPO):
The Company has proposed to undertake an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) of its equity shares (the “EquityShares”), comprising a fresh issue of Equity Shares by the Company (the “Fresh Issue”) and an offer forsale of Equity Shares by certain existing shareholders (the “Selling Shareholders”) (together, the “Offer”).
In connection with the proposed IPO, the Board of Directors of the Company approved the Offer videresolution dated April 22,2025, which was subsequently approved by the shareholders through a resolutionpassed on May 06, 2025.
Pursuant to the above approvals, the Company filed a Confidential Prefiled Draft Red Herring Prospectus(“PDRHP”) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”), BSE Limited (“BSE”), and theNational Stock Exchange of India Limited (“NSE”) on May 25, 2025. A public announcement regardingthe filing of the PDRHP was published in newspapers on May 26, 2025.
c. Issuance of further shares on a preferential basis through private placement
The Board vide resolution dated May 30, 2025, and the shareholders vide resolution dated June 6, 2025,had approved to raise funds by offering and issuing 3,59,36,286 (Three Crores Fifty-Nine Lakhs Thirty-Six Thousand Two Hundred and Eighty-Six) Series F Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (SeriesF CCPS) of the Company of face value of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each at a premium of Rs. 472.80(Rupees Four Hundred and Seventy-Two point Eighty Only) each, amounting to Rs. 1735,00,38,880.80(One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-Five Crores Thirty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred and Eightypoint Eighty Only) and 1,000 (One Thousand) equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only)each at a premium of Rs. 96.56 (Ninety-Six point Fifty-Six Only) amounting to Rs. 96,560 (Rupees Ninety-Six Thousand Five Hundred and Sixty Only) on preferential basis through private placement to the selectedinvestors.
Accordingly, the Board, through its resolution dated June 17, 2025, approved the allotment of 1,79,68,243Series F Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) to ISP VII-B Blocker GW, Ltd and ISP VIIBlocker GW, Ltd. Further, pursuant to its resolution dated July 10,2025, the Board approved the allotmentof 1,79,68,043 Series F CCPS and 1,000 equity shares to Viggo Investments Pte. Ltd.
d. Acquisition of Target Company (Unlisted Company)
During the year under review, your Company entered into various Share Purchase Agreement to acquire100% shareholding of a Target Company (Unlisted Company) from its shareholders for an aggregateconsideration of Rs. 9,611.05 million, payable in cash at closing (“Acquisition”). The Acquisition remainssubject to various closing conditions including, completion of due diligence, receipt of regulatoryapprovals, receipt of consents from relevant lenders and other customary closing conditions. The businessof the aforesaid Target Company, proposed to be acquired by us, includes, among others (a) distributionof various financial products and services, including mutual fund units, insurance products, units ofalternate investment fund schemes; (b) stock broking activities and (c) electronic filing of tax returns.
5. ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS FROM THE SUBSIDIARY THROUGH SCHEME OFARRANGEMENT (DEMERGER):
The Scheme of Arrangement (“Demerger Scheme”) under Section 233, read with Section 230 and otherapplicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, between Neobillion Fin tech Private Limited and ourCompany, which was filed on November 22, 2024, with the Regional Director (South East Region),Ministry of Corporate Affairs, was approved with effect from March 21, 2025 (“Effective Date”), pursuantto the confirmation order issued by the Regional Director on the same date.
Accordingly, the online credit distribution business division of Neobillion Fin tech Private Limited(“Demerged Undertaking”), stood transferred and vested into our Company on a ‘going concern basis’.Since Neobillion Fin tech Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of our Company, no new shareswere issued pursuant to the Demerger Scheme.
6. DIVIDEND:
The Board of Directors does not recommend any dividend for the financial year 2024-25. This decisionhas been taken with a view to conserve resources and retain profits within the Company to support itsstrategic growth plans, strengthen the financial position, and fund future business opportunities. The Boardbelieves that reinvesting the earnings will contribute to long-term value creation for shareholders.
7. RESERVES:
The Board of Directors has not transferred any amount to the statutory reserves for the financial year 2024-25. The entire profit for the year has been retained in the Profit and Loss Account to be utilized for theCompany’s ongoing business operations and future growth initiatives.
8. DETAILS REGARDING SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES. ASSOCIATE COMPANIES ANDJOINT VENTURE COMPANIES:
During the year under review, the Company made certain strategic acquisitions and investments in linewith its business objectives:
• Pursuant to the approval received from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for achange in control of Groww Mutual Fund, the Company acquired 100% of the share capital ofGroww Asset Management Limited and Groww Trustee Limited with effect from August 22,2024.
• The Company also acquired the remaining equity shares (representing a negligible percentage) ofGroww Invest Tech Private Limited, thereby making it a wholly owned subsidiary of the Companywith effect from August 16, 2024.
• Additionally, on July 26, 2024, the Company acquired a 31.20% equity stake (on a fully dilutedbasis) in M/s. Saafe Fintech Solutions Private Limited (Formerly known as Dashboard FinancialHoldings Private Limited), thereby classifying it as an associate company with effect from thesame date.
As on March 31, 2025, the Company has 10 wholly owned subsidiaries and 1 step-down subsidiary,namely:
1. Groww Invest Tech Private Limited
2. Groww Asset Management Limited
3. Groww Trustee Limited
4. Groww Serv Private Limited
5. Neobillion Fintech Private Limited
6. Billionblocks Finserv Private Limited
7. Groww Pay Services Private Limited
8. Groww Wealth Tech Private Limited
9. Groww Creditserv Technology Private Limited
10. Groww Insurance Broking Private Limited
11. Groww IFSC Private Limited (Step-down subsidiary)
The Company does not have any joint venture company as on the date of this report.
In compliance with the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Companies Act, 2013, the ConsolidatedFinancial Statements of the Company and its subsidiaries and associate company have been prepared andform part of this Annual Report.
Further, a statement containing the salient features of the financial performance of each subsidiary andassociate company, as prescribed under Form AOC-1, is attached as Annexure I to this Report.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Companies Act, 2013, the audited financial statements of theCompany, including the consolidated financial statements and other related information, along with theaccounts of the subsidiaries, are available for inspection at the Company's registered office and can also beaccessed at www.groww.in.
Your Company doesn’t have any holding company.
(i) The Board and Shareholders at their respective meetings dated June 28, 2024, and July 05, 2024,approved the increase of Authorised Share Capital from Rs. 150,00,10,000 (Rupees One Hundredand Fifty Crores and Ten Thousand only) to Rs. 1200,00,00,000 (Rupees One Thousand TwoHundred Crores Only) comprising of:
(a) 112,49,75,000 (One Hundred Twelve Crores Forty-Nine Lakhs Seventy-Five Thousand)Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each.
(b) 25,000 (Twenty-Five Thousand) Class A Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each;and
(c) 7,50,00,000 (Seven Crores Fifty Lakhs) Preference Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each.
(ii) Further, the Board and Shareholders at their respective meetings dated January 29, 2025, andFebruary 21, 2025, approved the increase in Authorised Share Capital from Rs. 1200,00,00,000/-(Rupees One Thousand Two Hundred Crores Only) to Rs. 2000,00,00,000/- (Rupees TwoThousand Crores Only comprising of:
(a) 191,49,75,000 (One Hundred Ninety-One Crores Forty-Nine Lakhs Seventy-FiveThousand) Equity Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each,
(c) 8,50,00,000 (Eight Crores Fifty Lakhs) Preference Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each.
(iii) The Board and Shareholders at their respective meetings dated February 20, 2024, and March 04,2025, approved the sub-division of shares such that each Equity Share and Class A Equity Shareof face value Rs. 10 each was sub-divided into 5 (five) Equity Shares and Class A Equity Share offace value Rs. 2 each respectively. Accordingly, pursuant to the terms of reference of CompulsorilyConvertible Preference Shares (CCPS), the conversion ratio and conversion price were adjusted.
(iv) The Board and Shareholders at their respective meetings dated February 20, 2024, and March 04,2025, subject to obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals, approved the reclassification of ClassA equity shares into ordinary equity shares.
Subsequently after receiving the requisite approval on April 03, 2025, the Board approved theresolution for the extinguishment of the Class A equity shares and authorized the issuance ofordinary equity shares to the Class A shareholders. The newly issued ordinary equity shares carryidentical rights, preferences, privileges, voting powers, and restrictions as the existing ordinaryequity shares.
(v) As on March 31, 2025, the Authorised Share Capital was Rs. 2000,00,00,000 (Rupees TwoThousand Crores Only comprising of:
(a) 957,48,75,000 (Nine Hundred Fifty-Seven Crores Forty-Eight Lakhs Seventy-Five Thousand)Equity Shares of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two Only) each,
(b) 1,25,000 (One Lakh Twenty-Five Thousand) Class A Equity Shares of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two Only)each; and
(c) 8,50, 00,000 (Eight Crores Fifty Lakh Preference Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only) each
(vi) Post March 31,2025, the shareholders vide their resolution dated May 06,2025, amended the capitalclause in Memorandum of Association was amended by deleting the Class A equity Shares andincreased the Authorised Share Capital from Rs. 2000,00,00,000 (Rupees Two Thousand CroresOnly) to Rs. 5000,00,00,000 (Rupees Five Thousand Crores Only) comprising of:
(a) 2332,50,00,000 (Two Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty-Two Crores and Fifty Lakhs) EquityShares of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two Only) each,
(b) 33,50,00,000 (Thirty-Three Crores Fifty Lakhs) Preference Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten Only)each.
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up share Capital:
The issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company as on March 31, 2025, is Rs.
187,23,42,733 (Rupees One Hundred and Eighty-Seven Crores Twenty-Three Lakhs Forty-Two Thousand
Seven Hundred and Thirty-Three), divided into
a) 182,80,86,750 (One Hundred and Eighty-Two crore Eighty Lakh Eighty-Six Thousand Sevenhundred and fifty) equity shares having face value of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two) each.
b) 66,000 (Sixty-Six Thousand) Class A equity shares having face value of Rs. 2 (Rupees Two) each.
c) 4,41,89,983 (Four Crore Forty-One Lakh Eighty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty-Three)
Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares of Rs. 10 (Rupees Ten) eachThe below are the details for the changes to the issued, subscribed and paid up-share capital:
a. Allotment of shares pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation:
The Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench (“NCLT”) vide its Order No. C.P. (CAA)No. 36/BB/2023 dated March 28, 2024 approved the scheme of amalgamation amongst M/s. BillionbrainsGarage Ventures Private Limited (Transferee Company) and Groww Inc. (Transferor Company) and theirrespective shareholders under the Sections 230 to 232 read with Section 234 and other applicableprovisions of the Companies Act, 2013 (Act) read with the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements andAmalgamations) Rules, 2016 effective from March 29, 2024 and vide order dated March 28, 2024, theCompany needed to allot the equity shares, Class A equity shares and Preference shares of the Companyto the members of the Transferor Company as provided vide clause No. 6.2 in the Scheme ofAmalgamation. Accordingly, on May 09, 2024, at the Board Meeting, the members of the TransferorCompany were allotted 2,07,32,089 (Two Crore Seven Lakh Thirty-Two Thousand and Eighty-Nine)Equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Rupees Ten) each, 880 (Eight Hundred and Eighty) Class A Equity shares of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) each and series of Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares as given below:
1. 1,04,46,663 Series A1 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
2. 5,09,299 Series A2 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
3. 18,42,500 Series A3 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
4. 26,53,200 Series A4 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
5. 1,08,20,404 Series B 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
6. 64,11,899 Series Cl 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
7. 5,42,340 Series C2 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
8. 49,18,507 Series D 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- each,
9. 60,45,171 Series E 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible Preference shares of Rs. 10/- eachon such terms and conditions approved by the Board.
b. Allotment of Bonus Equity and Class A Equity
Pursuant to the resolution passed by the Board on August 27, 2024, the Company allotted bonus sharesaggregating to Rs. 290,26,24,200 (Rupees Two Hundred Ninety Crores Twenty-Six Lakhs Twenty-FourThousand Two Hundred Only). The allotment comprised 29,02,50,100 (Twenty-Nine Crores Two LakhsFifty Thousand One Hundred) equity shares of Rs. 10 each and 12,320 (Twelve Thousand Three HundredTwenty) Class A equity shares of Rs. 10 each. The bonus shares were fully paid up and allotted bycapitalizing the securities premium account and were distributed in the ratio of 14:1 i.e., 14 equity sharesof Rs. 10 each were issued for every one equity share of Rs. 10 each held.
Pursuant to the aforesaid bonus issue, the Board and the shareholder approved the extension of its benefitsto all holders of employee stock options under the Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited Employee StockOption Scheme 2024 (Erstwhile Billionbrains Garage Ventures Private Limited Employee Stock OptionScheme 2024), as well as to holders of the Company’s 0.00001% Compulsorily Convertible PreferenceShares (Series Al, A2, A3, A4, B, Cl, C2, D, and E), such that upon conversion, each CCPS holder shallreceive 15 equity shares of Rs. 10 each for every 1 CCPS held.
c. Rights issue
During the year under review, the Board of Directors approved the allotment of 5,46,35,100 (Five CroreForty-Six Lakh Thirty-Five Thousand One Hundred) equity shares of Rs. 10 each, at a premium of Rs. 65per share, on November 27,2024, on rights basis. The total amount raised aggregated to Rs. 409,76,32,500(Rupees Four Hundred Nine Crore Seventy-Six Lakh Thirty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Only). Theseequity shares were offered to existing equity shareholders and Class A equity shareholders and ranking paripassu in all respects with the existing equity shares, including Class A equity shares.
d. Allotment of Bonus CCPS
The Company sought and obtained approvals from the Board of Directors and the shareholders at theirrespective meetings held on January 29, 2025, and February 21, 2025, for the capitalization of a sum notexceeding Rs. 36,56,30,600 (Rupees Thirty-Six Crores Fifty-Six Lakhs Thirty Thousand and Six HundredOnly) from the Securities Premium Account, for the purpose of issuing fully paid-up CompulsorilyConvertible Preference Shares (CCPS) of Rs. 10 each, as a bonus issue.
These Bonus CCPS were issued to all existing equity shareholders (including Class A Equity Shares)(“Shareholders”) in the ratio of 1:10, i.e., 1 Bonus CCPS of face value Rs. 10 for every 10 equity sharesheld.
Accordingly, pursuant to the terms governing the CCPS, appropriate adjustments were made to theconversion ratio and conversion price. Further, equivalent benefits were extended to the holders of stockoptions under the Billionbrains Garage Ventures Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024.
Pursuant to the approval of the Scheme of Amalgamation amongst M/s. Billionbrains Garage VenturesPrivate Limited (Transferee Company) and Groww Inc. (Transferor Company) and their respectiveshareholders under the Sections 230 to 232 read with Section 234 and other applicable provisions of theCompanies Act, 2013 (Act) along with the Companies (Compromises, Arrangements and Amalgamations)Rules, 2016, by Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench (“NCLT”) vide its Order No.C.P. (CAA) No. 36/BB/2023 dated March 28, 2024, the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on May09, 2024 approved the allotment of Class A equity shares i.e. shares with Differential Voting Rights(DVR). The details of the DVR are as follows:
Sr. No.
Remarks
1.
The total number of shares allotted withdifferential rights
880 shares
2.
The details of the differential rightsrelating to voting rights and dividends
Each holder of Class A Equity Shares entitled tovote on all resolutions in a manner as provided inthe shareholders' agreement proposed to beentered between the Company and other partiesthereof ("Agreement"). Each Class A EquityShare carried such voting right such that all ClassA Equity Shares, shall in aggregate, entitle theholders of all Class A Equity Shares, to votingrights (rounded down to the nearest wholenumber) equal to 81% (eighty one percent) of allissued and outstanding Equity Shares (as definedin the Agreement), Class A Equity Shares andPreference Shares (as defined in the Agreement),on an as if converted basis.
Subject to Applicable Law and the differentialvoting rights which the Class A Equity Shareshave as set out herein above, the holders of theClass A Equity Shares had the same rights,privileges, limitations, and restrictions pari-passuwith the holder of Equity Shares and shall enjoyall other rights such as bonus shares, rights shares
etc. which the holders of Equity Shares are entitledto.
3.
The percentage of the shares withdifferential rights to the total post issueequity share capital with differential rightsissued at any point of time and percentageof voting rights which the equity sharecapital with differential voting right shallcarry to the total voting right of theaggregate equity share capital
Class A Equity Shares representing a negligiblepercentage of total post issue equity share capitalwith differential rights of the company. Each ClassA Equity Share shall carry such voting right suchthat all Class A Equity Shares, shall in aggregate,entitle the holders of all Class A Equity Shares, tovoting rights (rounded down to the nearest wholenumber) equal to 81% (eighty one percent) of allissued and outstanding Equity Shares (as definedin the Agreement), Class A Equity Shares andPreference Shares (as defined in the Agreement),on an as if converted basis.
4.
The price at which such shares have beenissued
Pursuant to the scheme of amalgamation, theshares were issued without any consideration.
5.
The particulars of promoters, directors orkey managerial personnel to whom suchshares are issued
Mr. Lalit Keshre, Mr. Harsh Jain, Mr. IshanBansal and Mr. Neeraj Singh (Promoters andDirectors)
6.
The change in control, if any, in theCompany, consequent to the issue ofequity shares with differential voting rights
Nil, the promoters and directors were holdingsimilar rights in the erstwhile holding company.
7.
The diluted earnings per share pursuant tothe issue of each class of shares, calculatedin accordance with the applicableaccounting standard
Please refer the point no. 1 of the Director Report
8.
The pre and post issue shareholding patternalong with voting rights
Refer to Annexure IV
During the year under review, the Board of Directors and the shareholders, at their respective meetingsheld on February 27, 2025, and March 04, 2025, approved a resolution for the reclassification of Class AEquity Shares, pursuant to which an equal number of Ordinary Equity Shares were proposed to be allottedin lieu thereof. Subsequently, upon receipt of approval from respective regulatory authority, the Board ofDirectors, at its meeting held on April 03,2025, approved the extinguishment of the Class A Equity Sharesand, in lieu thereof, issued the corresponding Ordinary Equity Shares. As a result, the rights attached to theClass A Equity Shares stood extinguished.
During the year under review, the Company has not bought back its shares or securities.
The Company intended to implement Billionbrains Garage Ventures Private Limited Employees StockOption Scheme 2024 (“Plan”) with a view to attract and retain key talents working with the Company andits Subsidiary Companies (present and future), by way of rewarding their performance in proportion totheir contribution and motivate them to contribute to the overall corporate growth and profitability.Accordingly, the plan was approved and adopted by Board of Directors and shareholders vide resolutiondated June 28, 2024, and July 5, 2024, respectively.
Pursuant to the proposed IPO, the Company aligned its scheme with the SEBI (Share Based EmployeeBenefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021 and on receipt of approval from the Board of Directors andthe shareholders at their respective meetings held on April 08, 2025, and May 06, 2025, the policy wasrestated and subsequently, the name of the stock option plan was revised to Billionbrains Garage VenturesLimited Employees Stock Option Scheme 2024,
Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014 the detailsof ESOP plan is given below:
SI. No.
Options
a.
Options granted
50,995,871*
b
Options vested
10,156,260
c.
Options exercised
d
The total number of shares arising as a result ofexercise of option
e.
Options lapsed
(436,822)
f.
The exercise price
Rs. 2/- per share
g-
Variation of terms of options
Nil
h.
Money realized by exercise of options;
i.
Total number of options in force;
50,559,049
j-
Employee wise details of options granted to; -i) key managerial personnel.
i) Roshan Dave (CS) - 9,865
(ii) any other employee who receives a grant ofoptions in any one year of option amounting tofive percent or more of options granted duringthat year.
ii) a. Nishant Singh - 6,979,070
b. Sourav De - 975,930
c. Varun Gupta - 5,399,250
d. Vikas Bansal - 900,235
(iii) identified employees who were grantedoption, during any one year, equal to orexceeding one percent of the issued capital(excluding outstanding warrants andconversions) of the company at the time ofgrant;
iii) Nil
* The Hon’ble NCLT, Bengaluru Bench, vide Order No. C.P. (CAA) No. 36/BB/2023 dated March 28,2024, approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between M/s. Billionbrains Garage Ventures Private Limited(“Transferee Company”) and Groww Inc. (“Transferor Company”) under Sections 230-232 read withSection 234 of the Companies Act, 2013, which became effective on March 29, 2024.
Pursuant to the Scheme, the Company granted stock options to eligible employees holding outstandingoptions under the Groww Inc. Amended and Restated 2017 Stock Incentive Plan at a 1:2.2 ratio. The figuresin serial no. (a) of the table include 12,244,125 options granted on July 5, 2024, equivalent to 2,448,825options post stock split (face value 2 each).
As on March 31, 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises of 9 (Nine) members of which 4(Four) are independent Directors including 2 (two) women independent directors, and 1 (one) NomineeDirector.
During the year under review, the following changes took place in the composition of the Board ofDirectors:
1. Mr. Ashish Agrawal was appointed as a Non-Executive Director by the Board on May 09, 2024.His appointment was approved by the shareholders at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting(EOGM) held on July 05, 2024. Subsequently, he was re-designated as a Nominee Directoreffective April 08, 2025.
2. Mr. Gaurang Shah was appointed as an Independent Director for a term of three years, effectiveJune 07, 2024. His appointment was approved by the shareholders at the Extra-Ordinary GeneralMeeting held on July 5, 2024. He was further appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of theBoard effective April 08, 2025.
3. Ms. Neetu Kashiramka was appointed as an Independent Director for a term of three years,effective January 29, 2025. Her appointment was approved by the shareholders at the EOGM heldon February 21, 2025.
4. Dr. Neeru Chaudhry and Mr. Ankit Nagori were appointed as Independent Directors for a term ofthree years, effective February 20, 2025. Their appointments were approved by the shareholders atthe EOGM held on March 04, 2025.
Further post completion of the financial year under review, Mr. Lalit Keshre, Mr. Ishan Bansal, Mr. HarshJain, and Mr. Neeraj Singh were appointed as Whole-Time Directors of the Company for a period of Fiveyears, effective April 08, 2025. Their appointments were approved by the shareholders at the EOGM heldon May 06, 2025.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with the Companies(Appointment and Qualification of the Directors) Rules, 2014 amended from time to time, Mr. Harsh Jainand Mr. Ishan Bansal, Directors of the Company, shall be liable to retire by rotation at the ensuing AnnualGeneral Meeting of the Company and being eligible for re-appointment. The Board recommends their re¬appointment.
As on the date of this report the board comprises of the following directors:
a. Mr. Gaurang Shah - Chairman and Independent Director.
b. Mr. Lalit Keshre - Whole Time Director.
c. Mr. Harsh Jain - Whole Time Director.
d. Mr. Ishan Bansal - Whole Time Director.
e. Mr. Neeraj Singh - Whole Time Director.
f. Mr. Ashish Agrawal - Non-Executive and Nominee Director.
g. Ms. Neetu Kashiramka - Independent Director
h. Mr. Ankit Nagori - Independent Director; and
i. Dr. Neeru Chaudhry - Independent Director
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 149(7) of the Act, the Independent Directors have submitteddeclarations that each of them meets the criteria of independence as provided in Section 149(6) of the Actalong with Rules framed thereunder.
Based on the declaration documents provided, the Board members believes that Independent Directorsappointed hold requisite integrity, expertise and experience (including the proficiency) to serve the Board.
The Board of Directors at its Meeting held on April 08, 2025, appointed Mr. Lalit Keshre as ChiefExecutive Officer, Mr. Ishan Bansal as Chief Financial Officer and redesignated Mr. Roshan Dave asCompany Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company. Also, the Shareholders approved theappointment of Mr. Lalit Keshre, Mr. Ishan Bansal, Mr. Harsh Jain, and Mr. Neeraj Singh as the Wholetime Director at the EOGM held on May 06, 2025.
During the financial year under review, the Company had 7 (Seven) Board Meetings i.e., May 09, 2024,June 28,2024, July 31,2024, August 27,2024, October 29,2024, January 29,2025, and February 20,2025.
The Company was not required to constitute the Committees to the Board, during the financial year underreview. However, the following Committees were constituted post completion of the Financial Year at theBoard Meeting dated April 08, 2025:
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No.
Name of the Committee
Composition
Audit Committee
1. Ms. Neetu Kashiramka (Independent Director) -Chairperson
2. Mr. Gaurang Shah (Independent Director) - Member
3. Dr. Neeru Chaudhry (Independent Director) -Member
Nomination andRemuneration Committee
1. Dr. Neeru Chaudhry (Independent Director) - Chairperson
3. Mr. Ankit Nagori (Independent Director) - Member
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Risk ManagementCommittee
2. Mr. Ankit Nagori (Independent Director) - Member
3. Mr. Ishan Bansal (Whole Time Director and CFO) -Member
4. Mr. Neeraj Singh (Whole Time Director) -Member
Corporate SocialResponsibility Committee
1. Mr. Ankit Nagori (Independent Director) - Chairman
2. Ms. Neetu Kashiramka (Independent Director) - Member
3. Mr. Ashish Agrawal (Non-Executive and Nominee Director) -Member
4. Mr. Harsh Jain (Whole Time Director) - Member
Stakeholders RelationshipCommittee
1. Mr. Ashish Agrawal (Non-Executive and Nominee Director) -Chairman
2. Dr. Neeru Chaudhry (Independent Director) - Member
3. Mr. Lalit Keshre (Whole Time Director and CEO) - Member
The Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on April 22, 2025, approved the Nominationand Remuneration Policy under sub-section (3) of section 178 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Policy isavailable on the Company’s website at www.groww.in.
The Company strives to carry out its operations with fairness and transparency, maintaining the highestlevels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical principles. These principles guide our actions and decision¬making processes across all levels of the organization. In line with this, the Company has formulated aVigil Mechanism and Whistle-Blower Policy (“Policy”) which is overseen by the Audit Committee. Thepolicy inter alia provides safeguards against victimisation of the Whistle Blower. The policy is availableon the Company’s website at www.groww.in. As on March 31, 2025, there were no complaints under thispolicy reported.
In exceptional and appropriate cases, an employee can make direct appeal to the Audit CommitteeChairman.
The Shareholders of the Company in their Annual General meeting held on September 25, 2023, approvedthe appointment of M/s. BSR & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, (101248W/W-100022), as the StatutoryAuditors of the Company for the term of five years commencing from the Financial Year 2023-24 until theconclusion of the 10th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2028.
The statutory auditors have confirmed that they are not disqualified from continuing as auditors of theCompany.
The comments by the auditors in their report read along with information and explanation given in notesto accounts are self-explanatory and do not call for further explanation.
There have been no instances of fraud reported by the Auditors under Section 143(12) of the CompaniesAct, 2013.
Your Company did not have any funds as contemplated under Section 125 of the Act lying unpaid orunclaimed for a period of seven years. Therefore, there were no funds which were required to be transferredto Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
In compliance with the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal)Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and its Rules, the Company has established a strict no-tolerance policy against anyform of sexual harassment of women at the workplace. To address and resolve complaints under the POSHAct, the Company has constituted Internal Complaints Committee(s) (ICCs). Regular training andawareness programs are conducted throughout the year to foster sensitivity and promote a respectful workenvironment.
The following is the summary of the complaints received and disposed of during the financial year 2024-25:
a. Number of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year- Nil
b. Number of complaints received during the year - Nil
c. number of cases pending for more than ninety days- Nil
The Company has adopted a structured Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework in line with theprovisions of SEBI Listing Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013. The Risk Management Policyprovides for the identification, assessment, classification, and mitigation of various internal and externalrisks that may impact the Company’s operations, financial stability, and strategic objectives. The RiskManagement Committee shall oversee the implementation of the policy and its periodic review. TheCompany regularly monitors key risks—categorized as preventable, strategic, or external—and formulates
appropriate mitigation strategies through a combination of preventive, detective, and corrective controls tosafeguard stakeholder interests and enable sustained business performance.
Your Company continues to demonstrate its commitment to energy efficiency and environmentalresponsibility by strengthening its efforts in the area of energy conservation. While the nature of operationsin the technology services sector is not energy-intensive, your Company actively pursues opportunities toreduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability within its business environment.
The Company continuously explores and adopts energy-efficient measures across its operations, with astrong emphasis on leveraging the latest technologies to ensure high service quality while minimizingenergy use. From the design of workspaces to the selection of IT infrastructure, energy efficiency remainsa key consideration.
All computing equipment and office hardware procured by the Company are carefully evaluated to ensurecompliance with global environmental and energy efficiency standards such as Energy Star or equivalentcertifications. The Company ensures optimum utilization of such assets and encourages responsible usagepractices among employees.
Additionally, the Company has instituted a systematic and ongoing process for identifying and phasing outolder, less energy-efficient equipment. This includes the planned replacement of outdated machinery suchas computers, air conditioners, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and other critical officeinfrastructure with newer, energy-efficient alternatives. This phased replacement strategy not only helpsreduce energy consumption but also enhances overall operational efficiency and reliability.
Beyond equipment upgrades, the Company also promotes energy-conscious behavior among its workforcethrough internal communication and awareness initiatives. Office premises are equipped with energy¬saving features such as LED lighting, occupancy-based sensors, and optimized climate control systems.
Through these initiatives, your Company reinforces its dedication to responsible environmental practicesand sustainable business operations.
The Company continues to stay abreast of technological advancements by proactively integrating emerginginnovations across all business domains, operational workflows, and support functions. Our commitmentto a technology-first approach underpins every aspect of our strategy, ensuring that we remain agile,competitive, and forward-looking in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
We are steadily accelerating our digital transformation journey, focusing on creating intuitive and seamlessuser experiences across all customer-facing platforms. From on-boarding to execution, the Company hasprioritized the development of frictionless digital interactions, ensuring consistent engagement and serviceexcellence at every touch point.
Our strategic emphasis lies in building robust, scalable, and secure in-house technological capabilities. Thisenables us to innovate rapidly, tailor solutions to meet evolving customer expectations, and maintain greatercontrol over our product roadmap. The Company consistently introduces enhanced features andfunctionalities within its trading and investment platforms, delivering a more personalized, efficient, andenriched experience to users.
In line with our commitment to operational resilience, the Company has also significantly enhanced its ITDisaster Recovery (DR) infrastructure. By implementing redundant systems, real-time replication, and
periodic DR drills, we ensure business continuity, high system uptime, and uninterrupted service deliveryeven under adverse conditions.
Looking ahead, we remain focused on leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence,data analytics, and automation to further strengthen our digital ecosystem and deliver long-term value toall stakeholders.
The Foreign Exchange earnings and outgo during the year is as follows:
Amount(Rs. In Million)
Foreign exchange earnings
0.53
Foreign exchange Outgo
440.79
During the year under review, the Company has not accepted any deposits pursuant to Section 73 of theCompanies Act, 2013. Hence, disclosures as required pursuant to Rule 8(5)(v) of Companies (Accounts)Rules, 2014 are not applicable.
The details of loans, guarantees or investments made by the Company under Section 186 of the CompaniesAct, 2013 during the year under review are disclosed under respective notes / schedules to the financialstatements.
During the year under review, all related party transactions entered by the Company, were approved by theBoard and were at arm’s length and in the ordinary course of business. Prior omnibus approval is obtainedfor related party transactions which are of repetitive nature and entered in the ordinary course of businessand on an arm’s length basis.
Accordingly, particulars of contracts/arrangements/ transactions with related party which are required tobe reported in Form No. AOC-2 in terms of Section 134(3) (h) read with Section 188 of the Act and Rule8(2) of the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 are provided in Annexure II to this Report. The details ofrelated party transactions entered by the Company, in terms of Ind AS-24 have been disclosed in the notesto the standalone/consolidated financial statements forming part of this Report.
The Company has laid down a systematic framework of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) designed toensure the orderly and efficient conduct of its business operations. These controls encompass adherenceto Company policies, safeguarding of assets, prevention and detection of frauds and errors, accuracy andcompleteness of accounting records, and the timely preparation of reliable financial information.
Internal financial controls are an integral part of the Company’s overall risk management and governanceframework. They address both financial and operational risks and are commensurate with the size, scale,and complexity of the Company’s operations. These controls are designed not only for effectiveness butare also tested periodically to ensure their continued operational efficiency.
The internal financial control system over financial reporting ensures that all transactions are appropriatelyauthorized, accurately recorded, and reported in a timely manner, in compliance with applicableaccounting standards. Key controls have been documented, automated where feasible, and integrated intorelevant business processes to enhance reliability and efficiency.
The Board is of the opinion that the internal financial controls with reference to the financial statementswere adequate and operating effectively during the reporting period.
The Board of Director at its meeting held on April 08,2025, constituted the Corporate Social ResponsibilityCommittee (“CSR Committee”) with the following composition:
Name of the Members
Designation
1
Mr. Ankit Nagori (Independent Director)
Chairman
2
Ms. Neetu Kashiramka (Independent Director)
Member
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Mr. Ashish Agrawal (Non-Executive and NomineeDirector)
4
Mr. Harsh Jain (Whole Time Director and COO)
The brief outline of CSR Policy of the Company and other details about the CSR as per the Rule 8 of theCompanies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014 have been attached as Annexure III tothis report. The Policy is also placed on the Company’s website at www.groww.in.
Pursuant to Section 92(3) of the Act and Rule 12 of the Companies (Management and Administration)Rules, 2014, the Annual Return for FY 2024-25 is available on Company’s website at www.growwjn.
During the year under review, there is no significant and material order passed by the regulators or courtsor tribunals impacting on the going concern status and Company’s operations in future.
Maintenance of cost records as specified by the Central Government under sub-section (1) of section 148of the Companies Act, 2013, is not applicable to the Company.
The Company complies with all the applicable Secretarial Standards, issued by the Institute of CompanySecretaries of India.
Pursuant to the requirement of section 134(5) of the Companies Act, 2013, with respect to DirectorsResponsibility Statement, it is hereby confirmed:
i. that in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards had beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating to material departures.
ii. that the Directors had selected such accounting policies and applied them consistently and madejudgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair view of thestate of affairs of the Company as on March 31, 2025, and of the profit of the Company for theyear ended on March 31, 2025.
iii. that the Directors had taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of adequate accounting
records in accordance with the provisions of this Act for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities.
iv. that the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
v. that the directors had devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the provisions of allapplicable laws and that such systems were adequate and operating effectively.
There were no applications made by the Company or upon the Company under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year under review. There are no proceedings pending under theInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 by / against the Company as on March 31, 2025.
During the year under review, there were no settlements made by the Company for any loan / borrowingtaken from the Banks or Financial Institutions and hence no comment with regard to the details of differencebetween amount of the valuation done at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done whiletaking loan from the Banks or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof.
The Company, being a Private Limited Company as on March 31, 2025, was not required to comply withthe clauses or provisions under Companies Act, 2013 such as:
a. Undertaking formal Annual Evaluation of the Board and that of its Committees and theIndividual Director (Section 134).
b. Undertaking Secretarial Audit (Section 204).
c. Disclosure under section 197(12) with regard to managerial and employee remuneration.
The Company has in place the system of ensuring compliance with applicable provisions of ForeignExchange Management Act, 1999 and rules made thereunder and for certification from the StatutoryAuditor of the Company on an annual basis.
The Company hereby confirms that it has duly complied with the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act,1961, and has extended all statutory benefits to eligible women employees during the year under review.
Your directors wish to place on record their sincere appreciation to the Customers, Employees, Suppliers,Professionals, and Bankers to the Company for their Cooperation and contribution in the affairs of theCompany.
DIN: 02483558 DIN: 05321547
Place: Vaishnavi Tech Park, South Tower, 3rd Floor, Sarjapur Main Road, Bangalore - 560103Date: July 23, 2025