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Groww Q4 Results: Net profit soars 122% YoY to Rs 686 crore; revenue jumps 87%
Groww Q4 Results: Revenue from operations, meanwhile, rose 87% YoY to Rs 1,505 crore.
Groww, world’s most expensive broking stock, to face earnings test today after doubling from IPO price
Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww) is set to report earnings Monday, with investors questioning whether its rich valuation is justified. The stock has surged 29% this year. Analysts expect net income to double to Rs 6.6 billion, but its 43x forward P/E—higher than Robinhood, Interactive Brokers and Angel One—will keep scrutiny on the sustainability of growth.
JSW Steel and POSCO form joint venture for steel plant in Odisha amid South Korean President's India visit
JSW Steel and South Korea's POSCO Group are partnering to build a new steel plant in Odisha. This joint venture will have a production capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum. The deal signifies deepening strategic ties between the two major steel producers. This collaboration aligns with JSW Steel's expansion goals.
Senior IT executives join AI party as startup founders
Senior Indian IT executives are launching their own AI startups, leveraging years of client contacts and enterprise knowledge to offer cost-efficient AI-led services. This trend is accelerating as agentic AI allows smaller, agile teams to compete with larger IT incumbents, filling niche market demands and attracting venture capital.
Glade Brook in talks to join Sarvam’s funding; AI startup may hit $1.5 billion valuation
US-based Glade Brook Capital is in discussions to invest $20-25 million in Sarvam AI's $320-350 million funding round, valuing the AI startup at $1.5 billion. Strategic investors like Nvidia, Amazon, and HCLTech, alongside venture capital firms, are also participating in the round.
Tornado watch: Massive destruction in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois on Saturday
Tornado warning: In central Wisconsin, a reported tornado that tore through the cities of Kronenwetter and Ringle left behind damaged homes and some residents briefly trapped in their basements
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Influencer who makes parenting content, accidentally runs over her son by a car
Parenting influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones shared a harrowing account of accidentally running over her 23-month-old son, Henry, with her car. The incident, which occurred on April 15, 2026, resulted in Henry suffering pelvic fractures and abrasions. While doctors called his survival a miracle, the event has prompted both sympathy and debate about child safety and social media sharing.

Irdai keeps FY27 cession rate at 4%, backs GIC Re role
Irdai has maintained the mandatory 4% cession rate for FY27, directing general insurers to place this share with GIC Re. This decision aims to solidify GIC Re's position in India's reinsurance market, despite the entry of new domestic players like Jio-Allianz Re and Valueattics Re, who are poised to challenge its dominance.

ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $46 million this week, down 66% on-year
Startups raised around $46 million in the week to 17 February, down 66% from the $135 million secured during the same period last year, according to data intelligence platform Tracxn.

Jio preps May IPO; Wipro slips after results
Jio Platforms is edging towards a long-awaited IPO as markets wobble amid Iran tensions. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

Actor who worked with Naseeruddin Shah’s wife turned to farming but ended up with Rs 2 crore debt
Rajesh Kumar has shared that he is gradually recovering from the Rs 2 crore debt he incurred after his farming venture failed during the pandemic, with only around Rs 20 lakh remaining, as revealed in an interview with Bollywood Bubble. Best known for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, the actor spoke about the financial struggles caused by crop damage due to flooding, his reliance on family support during the crisis, and his decision to maintain a simple lifestyle.

Groww vs Angel One: After up to 35% rally in a month, which stockbroker's shares should you buy now?
Shares of Groww and Angel One have surged 28–35% in a month, delivering strong gains to shareholders despite recent market volatility, with analysts seeing better risk-reward in one of them. Groww’s parent has risen over 31% in 2026 so far, while Angel One is up 24%.

AI-armed founders disrupting venture capitalism?
Indian venture capitalists hold billions, but the traditional funding model faces disruption. Founders now build and scale businesses with less capital due to AI and lower costs. This shift reduces founder dependence on venture capital. The industry's future hinges on its ability to adapt to this evolving landscape.

Groww share price dips over 2% after massive 26% gain in 5 sessions. Right time to buy?
Shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures fell 2%, snapping a five-day rally, even as brokerages initiated coverage with bullish views. BofA and JPMorgan highlighted strong growth prospects, profitability and market leadership, while flagging near-term risks from market slowdown and potential supply overhang following the expiry of the post-IPO lock-in period.

IndiGo takes equity stake in air-taxi startup Sarla Aviation, backs eVTOL push
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has invested in Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation, which is developing an electric aircraft to be used as flying taxis. The carrier picked up equity worth Rs 10 crore through its investment arm IndiGo Ventures in the startup in January, as per the Registrar of Companies filings.

Delhivery block deals worth Rs 186 crore see Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, MFs step in; Nexus sells stake
Logistics firm Delhivery witnessed substantial block deal activity as Nexus Venture Partners offloaded shares. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and domestic mutual funds were among the prominent buyers, acquiring significant stakes. Despite a slight dip in share price, Delhivery has shown strong year-on-year growth and outperformance.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex surged over 1.6% after US–Iran talks optimism boosted sentiment, driving broad-based buying. Falling volatility, strong technical signals, and sectoral strength supported bullish momentum despite key resistance levels ahead.

AMFI reshuffle: Mazagon Dock, GAIL may slip to midcap; Vodafone Idea eyes largecap upgrade
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and GAIL are among eight stocks that may be downgraded to the midcap category, while Vodafone Idea, currently a midcap, could be upgraded to the largecap segment in AMFI’s semi-annual rejig in H2 CY26, according to Nuvama Institutional Equities.

BofA Securities initiates coverage on Groww with ‘buy’ rating; shares rally 4% to record high. Here’s what the brokerage said
Groww shares hit a new 52-week high. BofA Securities initiated coverage with a Buy rating. The brokerage sees strong growth potential for Groww. It expects revenue to grow at a 30% CAGR. Profitability is also projected to rise significantly. Groww leads the market with the most active clients. This positive outlook is boosting investor confidence in the retail brokerage platform.

AI-backed brand analytics platform GobbleCube raises $15 million funding led by Susquehanna Venture Capital
Consumer brand analytics platform GobbleCube has raised $15 million in funding led by Susquehanna Venture Capital, with participation from existing investors InfoEdge Ventures and Kae Capital, which invested through its Winner’s Fund. The company plans to use the funds for product development, team expansion and advancing its AI capabilities, founder and CEO Manas Gupta told ET.

Prudential Plc names Amit Dave as CEO, Abhishek Saraf as COO
Prudential Plc has appointed Amit Dave as CEO and Abhishek Saraf as COO for its upcoming health insurance joint venture with HCL Group in India. These appointments, pending regulatory approval, signal the venture's progress towards launching its standalone health insurance operations. The venture, a 70:30 partnership, is nearing final clearance after navigating regulatory hurdles.

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Domestic markets extended gains with Nifty closing above 24,000, led by banking, auto, and consumer stocks. Easing volatility and bullish technical indicators signal strength, while global cues, crude prices, and geopolitical developments remain key factors influencing near-term market direction.

Groww shares hit all-time high, jump 18% in just 3 sessions! What’s driving the surge?
Groww parent Billionbrains Garage Ventures surged to a record high, gaining over 5% amid strong volumes and extending its recent rally. The stock is up sharply over the past months, supported by its leading market share and strong user-driven growth.

$67 billion! Dalal Street braces for 81 IPO lock-in expiries in next 3 months. Check details
A wave of IPO lock-in expiries is set to hit Dalal Street, with 81 companies unlocking nearly $70 billion worth of shares over the next three months, though large-scale selling may be limited as promoters are likely to retain holdings.

1995 vs 2026: Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk react after Amazon's first-ever customer bill goes viral. What was the first order on Amazon?
A 1995 invoice reveals the very first item sold on Amazon. It was a book on artificial intelligence. This humble beginning has captured attention online. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk have acknowledged its significance. Amazon started as an online bookstore in 1994. It aimed to offer a vast selection of books.

Weekly Top Picks: These stocks scored 10 on 10 on Stock Reports Plus
Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, undertakes detailed company analysis for 4,000+ listed stocks. In addition to detailed company analyses, the report also collates analysts’ forecasts and trend analysis for each component. An average score in Stock Reports Plus is calculated by undertaking quantitative analysis of five key investment tools – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum.

Capital market stocks rally on RBI’s norm revision
Capital market stocks surged Wednesday as the RBI delayed new lender exposure rules by three months. Originally set for April 1, these norms would have increased costs for brokers and reduced leverage for proprietary traders. The deferment offers temporary relief, with industry associations expected to engage the regulator on reassessing the provisions.
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