Guru Purnima 2025 Special: Meet TOP Stock Market Gurus Who Taught India How to Make Money

Building financial independence is very important, but it is also incredibly difficult. It takes the right amount of effort and, most importantly, the right guidance to be successful. In a country like India, where traditional savings still dominate, investing in the stock market is still very niche. As of 2023, only 3% of the Indian population is actively investing in stocks.

People who understand and believe in the power of long-term investing are the real gainers. On this Guru Purnima, let's take a look at India's top stock market gurus who mastered the art of making money and also inspired millions of Indians to take their first steps into the world of stocks.

1. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Often called "India's Warren Buffett" and "Big Bull," he was a legendary investor known for his long-term investment strategies and multi-billion dollar net worth. He invested in companies like Canara Bank, Titan, Lupin, and Crisil. Even after he passed away on 14th August 2022, he was the 438th richest man in the world. As of the latest shareholding data, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Associates has a net worth of over Rs. 63,058.9 Cr.

2. Radhakrishnan Damani

Known as the "retail king" of India, the founder of Avenue Supermart, more famously known as Dmart, and a top investor with a portfolio valued in tens of thousands of crores. He is famous for his value investing approach and long-term holdings in companies like Avenue Supermarts, Trent, and United Breweries.

3. Raamdeo Agrawal

He is the chairman of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, famous for his early investment in Hero MotoCorp, which multiplied many times over 20 years. He is a classic value investor. Agarwal is very famously known for coining the QGLP framework, which stands for Quality, Growth, Longevity, and Price. His estimated net worth currently stands at Rs. 14,000 crore.

4. Ashish Kacholia

Known as "The Big Whale" of the Indian stock market and co-founder of Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, he is a highly successful investor with a reputation for picking multibaggers, particularly in the mid- and small-cap space. Through sharp and research-backed investing, Ashish has built a net worth of Rs.3,241 crore.

5. Vijay Kedia

Vijay Kedia is another respected name in the Indian investing community. He started investing at the age of 19 and opened his firm called Kedia Securities in 1992. Vijay is often recognised for his knack for identifying multibagger stocks and long-term investing in mid-cap companies. Kedia is often praised for his disciplined and patient approach. As of July 2025, his net worth is estimated at Rs. 1,778 crore.

6. Mukul Agrawal

Founder and CEO of Agrawal Corporate, known for investing in penny stocks and mid-sized companies with strong growth potential. His estimated net worth stands at Rs.3,824 crore, and he holds shares in Deepak Fertiliser, Ajmera Realty, and LT Foods.

7. Ramesh Damani

A veteran investor since the 1990s, known for his focus on companies with strong leadership and solid business plans. Apart from listed equities, he has also shown interest in select unlisted companies. As per the latest corporate filings, Damani publicly holds four listed stocks with a combined net worth of over Rs. 107.7 crore.

8. Sunil Singhania

Former CIO of Reliance Mutual Fund and founder of Abakkus Asset Manager LLP, known for his expertise in mutual funds and stock picking. As per the latest corporate shareholding disclosures, he publicly holds 21 stocks with a combined net worth of over Rs. 2,618.1 crore. His portfolio includes well-known names like Jubilant Pharmova, Rupa & Company, DCM Shriram, and IIFL Securities, among others.