khaskahbar/Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, the man known as India’s Warren Buffett, died of a reported cardiac arrest Sunday at the age of 62.The death of Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala puts a spotlight on the nearly $4 billion worth of stocks held by the famed investor, whose trades were closely scrutinized.
most influential market voices in Asia’s third-biggest economy
The self-made trader invested in a wide swathe of established businesses and startups, and served on the boards of several Indian firms.Jhunjhunwala was among the most influential market voices in Asia’s third-biggest economy, with an intense following among the nation’s growing horde of retail investors.
Jewelery retailer Titan Co. was one of the largest and most profitable investments
The man also known as “Big Bull” was a fierce backer of the India growth story.Jewelery retailer Titan Co. was one of the largest and most profitable investments for the veteran trader and his wife Rekha Jhunjhunwala, making up for more than a third of their portfolio, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Jhunjhunwala held stakes of more than 10% in Star Health
Their other top holdings by market value include Star Health & Allied Insurance Co., footwear maker Metro Brands Ltd. and automaker Tata Motors Ltd. Jhunjhunwala held stakes of more than 10% in Star Health, IT firm Aptech Ltd. and videogame maker Nazara Technologies Ltd.
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“indomitable” investor made “an indelible contribution to the financial world
Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged the impact Jhunjhunwala had on the investing community. The “indomitable” investor made “an indelible contribution to the financial world,” Modi wrote in a tweet Sunday.
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