GROWW BANKING
The scam that wasn't? Groww issues 6-point clarification on failed mutual fund investment
Groww platform safeguards investments, ensures transparency in transactions, and advises customers to verify holdings with CAMS, Kfintech, or MFCentral for comprehensive oversight, debunking misinformation and ensuring financial security.
Groww user alleges 'fraud', says app shows mutual fund investment but can't redeem, company denies; what are lessons for MF investors?
Groww faces 'fraud' allegation: A customer's complaint against Groww, has sparked concerns over investment safety via execution-only platforms (EOPs). The investor alleged via social media that investments made through Groww could not be withdrawn despite the app showing them as invested. Groww responded, asserting no deduction occurred and the mutual fund transaction did not take place. The incident underscores broader worries among investors about data reliability on fintech apps. ET Wealth delves into the details surrounding the incident. What could mutual fund investors learn from this incident?
Prosus writes off Byju's stake; Swiggy, PayU India report card
Dutch investment major Prosus said its investment in Byju’s is worth zero. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Groww faces social media ire over allegations of false folio creation
A Groww user alleged fraud for money deducted without investment. Hanendra Pratap Singh on social media accused Groww of not investing in a mutual fund despite deduction, citing a false folio number. Singh later deleted the post but updated that Groww resolved the issue.
Groww offers user refund after allegations of fund deduction without investment emerge
A Groww user alleged that the platform deducted money without making an investment, prompting Groww to issue a refund and clarification. The company acknowledged an error in the user's dashboard and confirmed no transaction took place. They credited the claimed amount back to the user as a goodwill gesture and requested his bank statement for verification. Groww assured users of its commitment to resolving such issues promptly and transparently, emphasizing no money was deducted. An expert advised careful research before using newer investment platforms.
Why your MF purchases on June 4 did not go through the same day?
Investors rushed to invest lump sums in equity mutual fund schemes on June 4 after the stock market fell post the electoral verdict. They expressed disappointment on social media as they received the units at the NAV of the next day, missing out on taking advantage of the market rebound.
New feature by CDSL to prevent demat related fraud: Know how this will make your accounts with Zerodha, Groww, FYERS and others safer
Demat account: If you have a CDSL demat account (used by stock brokers like Zerodha, Groww, Mirae, Upstox, etc) then you are now set to be protected against fraud after CDSL implements a new two factor authentication feature on the EASI and EASIEST portal. Read here to know more about this.
Stock brokers push lending; InsuranceDekho’s latest acquisition
Happy Tuesday! Tech-first broking companies are looking to diversify into the credit business to build a larger financial services play. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How tech-first stock brokers are diversifying into lending
Stock broking startups are focusing on consumer loans as they look to diversify their business area. Large stock brokers like Groww and Angel One are disbursing strong numbers for personal and consumer loans. Groww is facilitating disbursement of around Rs 250 crore of personal loans every month, while Angel One is handing out around Rs 50 crore monthly.
Angel One to undertake corporate restructuring, create holding company
Angel One, the country’s third largest stock broker, is set to undertake a major corporate restructuring exercise, according to two people in the know. Angel One is setting up a holding company under which all its different business entities will be held as subsidiaries.
Indian fund managers embrace Warren Buffett's advice: The rise of index funds in India
Indian fund managers are embracing Warren Buffett's advice by turning to index funds, which offer simplicity, low cost, and stability. The rise of index funds in India has revolutionized the investment landscape globally and locally.
Flipkart maps out India redux; QED’s Nigel Morris interview
Happy Monday! Ecommerce major Flipkart is in discussions to shift its domicile from Singapore to India. This scoop and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Groww's reverse flip to India; investors bet on gaming studios
Happy Thursday! Fintech startup Groww has completed the process of domiciling itself to India from the US. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Groww moves domicile to India from the US
Increasing number of large startups across sectors looking to shift from US, Singapore
Groww and Worldline ePayments secure online payment aggregator licence from RBI
The PA licence will allow Bengaluru-based Groww to process online payments by itself. The licence was issued in the name of the company's subsidiary payment business Groww Pay.
FirstCry refiles IPO papers; Groww secures payment aggregator licence
FirstCry has refiled its draft IPO papers with market regulator Sebi with updated financials. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
SoftBank sheds Paytm stake; NFT investors decry Rario shutdown
SVF Holdings (Cayman) Ltd, a SoftBank entity, sold 12.7 million equity shares of Paytm between December 19, 2023 and January 24, according to a stock exchange filing by SoftBank.
Groww to stop US stock trading services, app hit by technical glitches
Stock broking platform Groww has stopped offering services for US stocks due to a tax collected at source. Around 2,000 users who joined in 2023 were still using Groww for these investments. They now have the option to migrate to other platforms or withdraw their investments. Groww is the largest stock trading platform in India and surpassed Zerodha in terms of active traders. In FY23, Groww reported revenue of Rs 1,294 crore and a net profit of Rs 73 crore.
9 NFOs open for subscription this week
Three sectoral funds, two ETFs and index funds, one large cap fundand focused fund will open for subscription this week.
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