"All I want to know is where I'm going to die, so I'll never go there."

— Charlie Munger

Why This Platform Exists

The Indian equity market, unlike the tightly regulated US markets, suffers from information asymmetry. While opportunities abound, so do the risks. Many investors, drawn by the allure of quick profits, venture blindfolded into the markets and end up burning their hard-earned money.

As Warren Buffett wisely said: "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." Yet euphoria often clouds judgment, leading to painful lessons.

Only the noted few who understand market fundamentals play cautiously and prosper. The rest? They become cautionary tales.

My Journey

I, too, stumbled through the stock markets initially. But through study and patience, I discovered a truth: those who have patience for the long term are rewarded.

By focusing on fundamentals rather than day-to-day trading noise, one can build sustainable wealth. This platform embodies the principles that have worked for me—analyzing stocks through proven frameworks (Peter Lynch, Warren Buffett, CANSLIM) and understanding the true value beneath the price.

The Mutual Fund Reality

Despite the hype around actively managed funds, here's an uncomfortable truth: you don't need dozens of mutual funds.

John Bogle, the father of index investing, demonstrated that low-cost index funds, through simple averaging over time, deliver better returns than most actively managed funds in the long run. His creation—the Vanguard Index Fund—revolutionized investing by proving that simplicity beats complexity.

This platform helps you identify quality funds (including ethical fund houses like PPFAS and Quantum) while reminding you that often, less is more.

"No matter how much I explain, true understanding comes only through personal study. Below are resources that transformed my investing journey—they can do the same for you."

Learning Resources

📚 Essential Books

Start Here: Financial Literacy

  • Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

    Foundation of financial thinking and wealth-building mindset

Stock Market Investing

  • The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

    Warren Buffett's bible - value investing fundamentals

  • One Up On Wall Street by Peter Lynch

    Growth at reasonable price (GARP) investing approach

  • Value Investing and Behavioral Finance by Parag Parikh

    Understanding Indian markets and investor psychology

  • The Dhandho Investor by Mohnish Pabrai

    Low-risk, high-return value investing

  • Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher

    Quality growth stock selection principles

  • The Coffee Can Portfolio by Saurabh Mukherjea

    Buy and hold quality Indian stocks for 10+ years - inspired by Robert Kirby's strategy

  • Diamonds in the Dust by Saurabh Mukherjea

    Finding hidden gems in small and mid-cap Indian stocks

  • The Little Book That Beats the Market by Joel Greenblatt

    Magic Formula investing - buying good companies at bargain prices

Mutual Funds & Index Investing

  • The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John Bogle

    Why low-cost index funds beat most active funds

  • Let's Talk Money by Monika Halan

    Practical guide to personal finance in India

🎥 YouTube Channels

CA Rachana Ranade

Stock market basics and fundamental analysis in Hindi/English

Pranjal Kamra (Finology)

Stock analysis and investment strategies for Indian markets

Akshat Shrivastava

Personal finance, stocks, and mutual fund insights

The Swedish Investor

Book summaries of classic investment literature

🌐 Websites & Tools

Screener.in

Stock screening and financial data for Indian companies

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Moneycontrol

Market news, stock quotes, and analysis

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Value Research

Mutual fund research and ratings

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BSE/NSE Official Sites

Corporate announcements and official filings

🎙️ Podcasts

The Investor's Podcast

Value investing principles and Warren Buffett insights

Paisa Vaisa by IVM

Personal finance for Indian investors

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Begin with the fundamentals. Study patiently. Invest wisely.