Alok Jain, the founder of WeekendInvesting.com, has emerged as a prominent figure in the Indian investment landscape. His innovative approach to momentum investing has garnered significant attention and success in recent years. Early Life and Education Born in 1970, Alok …
Jignesh Shah, often referred to as the “Exchange King,” was a prominent Indian entrepreneur who rose to fame as the founder of Financial Technologies India Ltd (FTIL). His vision for transforming India’s financial landscape led him to create several exchanges, …
Nirmal Singh Bhangoo, a former milkman from Punjab, masterminded one of India’s most notorious financial frauds, the PACL scam. Emerging from humble roots, he founded the Pearls Group, which became infamous for orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme. By defrauding millions …
Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi became notorious for their involvement in one of India’s largest PNB scam.• Nirav Modi (born February 27, 1971) was a prominent diamond jeweler and the founder of the luxury jewelry brand, Nirav Modi. His exquisite …
In today’s digital era, financial influencers—popularly known as “finfluencers“—play a significant role in educating retail investors. However, the dramatic downfall of Abhishek Kar, once a celebrated finfluencer, sheds light on the darker side of unregulated financial advice. His story serves …
Byrraju Ramalinga Raju, once hailed as one of India’s most influential businessmen, was the founder of Satyam Computer Services. Known as the “IT czar” and often referred to as the “Bill Gates of Andhra Pradesh,” Raju’s rise to prominence in …
Mohammad Nasiruddin Ansari, popularly known as Nasir Ansari, is a self-proclaimed stock market expert who gained fame as a financial influencer or “finfluencer” on social media platforms. He operated under the brand name “Baap of Chart” (BoC), which translates to …
P R Sundar, once hailed as India’s leading options trader, has become a cautionary tale in the world of financial influencers. This blog explores his journey from humble beginnings to his recent legal troubles. P R Sundar is a stock …
Vijay Vittal Mallya, born on December 18, 1955, in Bantwal, Karnataka, is a prominent Indian businessman and former politician. Known as the “King of Good Times”, Mallya made his mark as the chairman of United Spirits, India’s largest spirits company. …
Subrata Roy, often referred to as “Sahara Shri,” was the visionary founder of Sahara India Pariwar, one of India’s largest and most diverse conglomerates. Roy’s entrepreneurial journey spanned industries such as finance, real estate, media, and hospitality, with Sahara becoming …