Pratik Bhakta
Fintech reporter and in-house expert at The Economic Times, focused on decoding fintech companies, market dynamics and regulatory trends.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 17min
Groww’s ₹6,600 Cr Leap - Fintech’s Big Market Test Begins
Pratik Bhakta, a fintech reporter at The Economic Times, delves into the intriguing journey of Groww, India's largest retail broker. He reveals how its founders harnessed social media to transform retail investing and the pandemic's role in its explosive growth. Pratik also addresses concerns about Groww's heavy reliance on broking for revenue and its efforts to diversify. Regulatory scrutiny and market risks loom large as the company takes the leap to public trading, raising questions about the sustainability of its success.
Sep 5, 2024 • 19min
Is the P2P lending industry dying?
In this insightful discussion, fintech expert Pratik Bhakta from Economic Times explores the rocky terrain of India's P2P lending industry. He outlines the recent RBI mandate and its potential to reshape the landscape, discussing the operational challenges and risks like liquidity and defaults. Pratik emphasizes the need for startups to adapt to the new regulatory environment while retaining consumer trust. The conversation uncovers critical hurdles that lenders face and the industry’s future amidst growing costs and compliance issues.
