Ajay Lakhotia @ajlakhotia Twitter profile

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Ajay Lakhotia

3 years

Saving is the basic foundation of wealth-building. But not investing after saving will erode the value of the whole foundation.

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

2 years

The war on Work-Life Balance continues.. Influencer: Mere paas karma hai (making creative posts) Followers hai Brands hai Success hai Tumhare paas kya hai? Follower: Mere paas work-life balance hai..!! Influencer: So you don’t want to become an Influencer?

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Ajay Lakhotia

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1 year

Only people who never lost money in Stocks.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Are the ones who never invested !!

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

A Mercedes is a want. An SIP is a need. If you do SIPs religiously, you could end up buying a Mercedes! Do your math wisely.

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2 years

After the Budget - Founder to his Team in full excitement..! Founder: Best Budget ever! Nirmala ma'am has left a loophole to exploit and save all the income tax..! Team: Really..!! Founder: Yes.. we can reset everyone's salary to 7 lac and we don't have to pay any tax..!!

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

Saturday Afternoon..! Red Light is on - traffic is on halt. Bike Rider jumps right out of Dhoom-2, navigating the small gaps between the cars in a high speed chase (in his own little head) Boom..!! - crashes against the side mirror of my car. Music Stops - chase Stops

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Ajay Lakhotia

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1 year

Have you ever been deep in meditation - sensed the blissfulness and then when you wake up in the physical plane, you yearn to get back to the blissfulness state again. Building StockGro feels exactly like that meditation. Everything else is like a distraction.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

Experience is an antithesis to Venture Investment. Disruption cannot be burdened with experience and precedence.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

1/ From spending half a month on flights to leaving home only for essentials in the lockdown, I'd perhaps forgotten how to travel. So an adventure unfolded when a beloved investor invited me to Abu Dhabi for a Founder's meet.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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8 months

With the #AyodhyaSriRamTemple , it feel like India's heart has been restored..!!

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

1 USD = 1 EUR right now. The last time something like this happened was 22 years ago.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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6 months

Let's get creative at work and simplify our plans at home. It's all about finding the balance! 🧘 What do you think? Let me know! ⬇️ #worklifebalance #worklife #personallife

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Ajay Lakhotia

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5 months

I want to share a simple yet very profound experience with you today. Think about this – when you squeeze an orange, what comes out? Orange juice, right? Why - Because that's what's inside. Now, think of ourselves in stressful situations - when life squeezes us. What comes

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Ajay Lakhotia

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1 year

We live in our minds and existence is an attempt to bring that life into physical reality..!!

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Ajay Lakhotia

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9 months

We often take pride in getting back at someone. And we love to boast about it - it becomes a conversation point, our achievement that we adorn on our chest as a medal of honour. "He did this to me, and I got back at him." "I took my revenge."

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

3 years

1/ Funding Update: We have raised $32 million in our latest Series A round.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

1/ We launched StockGro in July 2020, and 15 months later, we hit 5 Million users. A short thread on the journey and growth of StockGro 🧵

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

4 years

National Education Policy should add a subject or a book on "why and how to invest early in life"

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Ajay Lakhotia

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7 months

📢The FM, in her recent announcement, proposed to withdraw such outstanding direct tax demands up to ₹25,000 pertaining to the period up to FY 2009-10 and up to ₹10,000 for financial years 2010-11 to 2014-15. But what does this mean for the common man? 🤔 Watch the video and

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

We, at @StockGro , are #hiring for a meme-making ninja! Our Gen Z users want finance to be fun & pop-cultural! Apply if you live & breathe social trends, communicate well & make content snackable! Don't just scroll through memes; get paid to make them -

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Good investors don’t sell investment advice. - @naval

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Nykaa, Paytm, Policybazaar & Mobikwik have already lined up for IPO listing. What other Indian startups would you like to see listed on the stock market soon?

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

Kisi Ne Sahi Kaha Hai.! Books, Minds and Umbrellas only work if they are open

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Ajay Lakhotia

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7 months

Here’s how the #budget impacts EVERY aspect of life! From the price of your groceries to the cost of your dream car, this video breaks down the real effects of #economic changes that we often overlook.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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9 months

Myth Buster - Must Read: There is a new wave of Flu which is now hitting the nation. It took a real toll on me, keeping me out of action for almost a month now. Starts with a headache and then attacks the throat.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

The future of investing is social.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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4 months

So we all laugh at different situations, kisine joke crack kiya, kuch funny dekha, or kabhi kabhi toh we laugh at ourselves.😂 But how many times do we laugh khulke, like how kids laugh, without thinking what the other person might think, or where we are. Laughing khulke has

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Know the difference between taking risks and taking calculated risks.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

What schools taught: Pythagoras theorem, Kabir's Dohas, Dates of Battles and Wars What schools should have also taught: Financial literacy

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Ajay Lakhotia

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7 months

Has Paytm shut down?! 👀 #Paytm #stock price has been hitting the #uppercircuit for past 3 days. 🚀 Watch the video and let me know if its a good time to pick PAYTM for your #portfolio !💰

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Ajay Lakhotia

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4 years

Making money isn't that big a deal. Retaining what you make is what matters.

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

2 years

Thank you @Tejasvi_Surya , for fuelling our mission with your vision. @stockgro family, now 25 million users strong, is learning about investments for the first time. From 25 to 250+ million millennials, we're committed to making India financially literate. Onwards & upwards 🚀

Tejasvi Surya

@Tejasvi_Surya

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Personal financial management is crucial life skill that young Indians must be taught as they enter job market. It will help them navigate financial life effectively & prevent falling prey to dubious schemes, debt traps. Urged @EduMinOfIndia to introduce in college curriculum.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

If you have a smartphone, internet access & the attitude to never give up, you have what it takes to make big strides.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

"Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas." - Paul Samuelson

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

3 years

Start early, take up internships during college, initiate new projects. Acquire experience by doing. Not only to have it on your Resume but to learn what is not being taught.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Investment started early on not only makes you better with time but also makes you wiser.

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

3 years

Startups are now poised to disrupt the Stock Market, quite literally. When I started my investment journey, tech startups did not find their exit path to IPO in Indian Stock Markets. Tables have turned now. Signal to the tech world - India is now open for Business.

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

2 years

On a serious note: Salute to the real heroes of Bangalore..!! Suhail from Cuban Park Police Station Who manage the traffic and traffic offenders with such patience, so we can drive in peace. THANKYOU..!!🙏 #realheroesofbangalore

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

You don’t need an IIT degree to start your financial journey, start investing today.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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4 years

Remember the formula: spend less, invest more.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Good: Investing in an IPO Bad: Investing blindly in an IPO

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Ajay Lakhotia

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4 years

Red is my favourite season to buy. #marketsdown 📉

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

A Thread: Good financial goals 💰

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Investment doesn't always have to be monetary. Sometimes, investing in yourself can be the best investment you'll ever make.

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3 years

IMO, now is a good time to teach young folks, among other things, about the importance of saving money, and not discount emergencies, while making a personal financial plan.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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4 years

Nobody ever built a fortune just by focusing on their day job

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3 years

Roti, Kapda, Makaan, and _____. What do you think is YOUR 4th basic necessity?

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3 years

(1/n) A thread on how Warren Buffett invested in Coca-Cola and turned $1.3 billion into $21 billion. 🧵

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Team members at StockGro have pledged their one month's salaries for helping with India's Covid situation. We know it's nothing in front of what millions are doing. But here's hoping our small gesture to support Covid patients can make a difference.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

1/ This month marks two years since we launched our app. We have acquired more than 15 MILLION users on the platform since then. With only a team of 42 people! Here is how we work and how we did it:

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

No one ever got rich with just savings alone.

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3 years

Risk tasking should be taught as a subject in school from an early age. So many of us require decades before we learn anything about assessing risks and deciding when to take risks and when not to.

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

2 years

I find solace in my work - that is my comfort zone.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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4 years

When @naval said “put your money where your mind is”, he certainly knew that your mind would trail the markets.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Those who always play safe never get to play at the highest peak...

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

Financial Independence for Women will not just come from working and earning. Women need to take rein of their own investments. Celebrating the investor in every independent women..!! #NaariShakti #RepublicDay2023

StockGro

@stockgro

2 years

Here's to 76 years of building our own portfolio🤩 Whether you're working from home, sitting at a tea stall, hanging out in a canteen, or travelling in a train, a trader's passion for the stock market is unparalleled🚀 #RepublicDay2023 #india #finance

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3 years

Canva took about 6 years to become a unicorn, while Mensa Brands took 6 months. Each startup’s journey & story is different. Don’t compare, take inspiration instead!

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3 years

Spending money on health, fitness, books, hobbies & family activities is also an investment - which goes a long way in keeping your mental & physical health in good shape.

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3 years

Trying to fail at something you love is much better than trying to fail at something you don't love.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Looking at social media and thinking how "tough times don't last but tough people, do". 🙏 Massive respect for all those who are using all they have to help each other.

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3 years

As of October 2021, Number of Unicorns in India: 70 (32 new in 2021) Number of Unicorns in the US: 439 (194 new in 2021) There is an addition of about 44% new Unicorns in India and the US both, in 2021.

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3 years

You need to give in the time to understand the market and the trends to successfully invest. As they say, there's no such thing as free meals. Especially in Investing.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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5 months

Every vote counts! Don't just hope for a better future— #vote for it! 😊 #Elections2024 #VotingRights

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3 years

When a youngster getting their first paycheque does ask me my two cents on investments, it makes me realise how far this generation has come...

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FMCG conglomerate DABUR was founded in 1884. In 137 years, it has become one of the biggest in the country with a revenue of 9000 Crs in 2020 & its current market cap is 1.06 Lakh Crore. Zomato, an internet startup founded in 2008, now has a market cap of almost equal to Dabur.

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3 years

Our education system makes us job-ready, but it does not make us investment-ready. If you are a student and interested in the stock market, we have something interesting coming up for you at @StockGro . 🧵 (1/n)

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3 years

We learn more from taking risks than from not taking any step at all

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3 years

Money is an important part of life. But so are mind, body, and soul. As you hustle, make sure you take care of those as well.

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2 years

India is a Rich Country..! But we suffer of Poverty Consciousness..!! How do we help people around us overcome this PC?

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3 years

Young parents today have a huge responsibility of early introduction of Financial education for their kids. What we learnt very late, shouldn’t be so for the next generation.

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3 years

It is easier to converse freely with someone who has no preconceived notions about you, and this has made online communities easier for us all to feel comfortable in. It levels the field for all.

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3 years

Risk is a matter of chance. The calculated ones usually favor the luck.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

1/ 2008 was not a good year for me financially. Undoubtedly, because of the market crash. I had lost money north of Rs. 80 Lacs (~$100k)

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

1/ During my days as an active trader, I met many stock market beginners & watched them evolve.

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

A lot of us are privileged enough to afford the medicines and care required in these times. A lot of others aren't. So, if you can, and if you want, do think about donating to someone who really needs some monetary help. Your little donation can go a long way for them.

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

2 years

Driver and I get down from the car to halt the Biker. Out of the mighty helmet comes out the timid guy..!! Am still expecting a roaring voice - 'Who dared stop the chase' When the biker squeaks - 'I am very stressed'

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2 years

In downturn Money is expensive and Shares are cheap.. Investors should Buy more Equity and Founders should raise less Capital.. But they tend to do just the opposite..!!

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3 years

Tell me about your favourite investment and then tell me about the investment you wish you never made.

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How much of the financial advice that you give others do you follow?

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Paytm has been the flag-bearer in transforming the payment sector in India. "Paytm Karo" is synonymous with how ATM revolutionized banking in India in 2000. More power to Paytm and @vijayshekhar for empowering the users and on the IPO!

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

You need to put in the work. Especially, if you dream of becoming financially independent. Especially then.

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3 years

Still remains one of the best quotes in Investing: “Far more money has been lost by investors trying to anticipate corrections than lost in the corrections themselves.” - Peter Lynch

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Ajay Lakhotia

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2 years

@BlrCityPolice @SplCPTraffic 🙏 Thankyou 😇

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3 years

Our education system not teaching us investment as a subject sure taught us that we don't have to rely only on the system to learn. There are countless people with real-life experience who can be great teachers.

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3 years

39/ The adventure did not end here. We got ready and reached the meeting venue at 1 pm sharp. What happened in the meeting, and did we bag another investment? To be continued in the following thread. Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost!

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

The first step towards investing is to understand that no matter what, risk will always persist.

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Nobody cracks a joke on their portfolio, it's always the markets' part to play.

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If you want to manage your finances better, setting a goal first and then thinking about how to manage them always helps.

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2 years

Driver to the biker - Now you will have to pay fine for carrying passenger without helmet too. Biker gets astounded at the turn of event and follows the cops instruction to park on the other side of the crossing.

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3 years

There is no stock in the world that hasn’t fallen in price. The fundamentally strong ones always recover to their rightful place.

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Ajay Lakhotia

@ajlakhotia

2 years

God Bless #UPI - every country should have it when offenders says I don't have cash to settle. Lessons from the ordeal: #Nike Deo-Brands should target the bikers #Dhoom4 - teach bikers how to navigate Bangaluru traffic

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Ajay Lakhotia

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3 years

Tiger (Global) Zinda Hai! 🦄 ShareChat Cred Gupshup Moglix Groww

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@ajlakhotia

3 years

Another big day for Indian startups, with Nykaa getting listed on the Indian stock markets and Falguni Nayar becoming a billionaire. We're going to remember 2021 as one of the most important years in the history of Indian startups.

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2 years

I almost assumed that he will ask us for money to pause the dramatic sequence of breaking traffic signal he had planned in his head. But he did not speak English and I did not speak Kannada..!! So we could not even indulge in a word-war..!!

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A few knowns and a lot of unknowns. Story of every startup.

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“The best way to measure your investing success is not by whether you’re beating the market but by whether you’ve put in place a financial plan and a behavioral discipline that are likely to get you where you want to go.” - Benjamin Graham

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3 years

I have learned that it is essential to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Because if you don’t disturb the balance, you will fall off before you realize it.

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But my driver had a field time. They got into a stare game - WHO BLINKS FIRST Biker got impatient - called his friends (I believe to bring a crane and swoop him out from middle of the road and park him on another highway to continue the chase)

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If there is one thing you read about Inflation today, it should be this - @morganhousel explaining why so many people disagree about inflation via Anscombe's Quartet.

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Am curious..!! What do people really mean by Work-Life Balance?

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