The Warren Buffett of India Rakesh Jhunjhunwala: The Big Bull of Indian Share Market

Book excerpt: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, a master stock investor and an Indian business magnate was born on July 5, 1960, in a Rajasthani family in Mumbai. He managed his portfolio as a partner in his wealth management firm called ‘Rare Enterprises.’ He was popularly known as the ‘Warren Buffett of India’ and the ‘Big Bull of India.’ Rakesh got the nickname ‘Big Bull’ due to his bullish outlook on India’s growth. He worked as the chairman of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment and Aptech. Stocks from organisations like Star Health, Nazara Technologies, Tata Motors, Agro Tech Foods, Canara Bank, Escorts, Rallis India, and Titan are among Jhunjhunwala’s inventory. Additionally, he had invested in several startups. He also served on the board of several organisations. In December 2021, he invested in India’s cheapest airline, Akasa Air. On August 14, 2022, India lost its ‘Big Bull’ after he suffered a cardiac arrest. The Big Bull survived through his wife, Rekha Jhunjhunwala and their three children. This book can be considered as the bible for upcoming stock investors.