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New Delhi: PhysicsWallah Ltd. gained on its trading debut achieving a valuation of over USD 5 billion as strong growth prospects boosted investor enthusiasm. On the BSE the companys share price rose as much as 48.66 percent over the IPO price of Rs 109 to Rs 162.05. It is important to note that the benchmark Sensex traded up to 0.5 percent lower. The stock listed at a premium of 33 percent. Co-founded by Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari PhysicsWallah is the first edtech firm to go public. To recall the edutech sector had earlier witnessed Byjus—once valued at USD 22 billion—collapse into insolvency. This brought the entire industry down with it. According to the reports PhysicsWallah had aimed a valuation of USD 3.19 billion (about Rs 28000 crore) from its Rs 3500-crore IPO which garnered bids worth ₹3673.29 crore. Indias IPO market headed for record fundraising in 2025 and has seen over 300 companies raising about $16.55 billion as of early November. PhysicsWallah’s listing marks the latest in a series of robust market debuts following companies like Groww and Pine Labs.