Bollywood and cricket celebrities are making waves in India’s investment landscape, with stars like Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Sachin Tendulkar securing remarkable returns through strategic pre-IPO investments in emerging companies. Here is the list of stocks Indian celebrities have invested in:
1. DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations
- Market Capitalisation : ₹319.65 cr
- Current Market Price : 134.60
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan demonstrated remarkable foresight in the drone industry. Specifically, he invested ₹25 lakh in DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations for 46,600 shares.
His pre-IPO investment secured a 0.26% stake in the company. Subsequently, after the company’s December 2022 market debut, his investment value soared to ₹72.62 lakh.
Following a similar investment path, Ranbir Kapoor ventured into drone technology. Initially, he invested ₹20 lakh to acquire 37,200 shares in DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations.
His 0.21% stake has shown impressive growth since the investment. Consequently, Kapoor’s initial investment has nearly tripled, reaching ₹57.97 lakh.
2. Nykaa
- Market Capitalisation : ₹50,048 cr
- Current Market Price : 175.85
Alia Bhatt showcased her business acumen through her Nykaa investment. Moreover, she invested ₹4.95 crore in July 2020, before the company’s public listing.
Her strategic timing paid off significantly. Furthermore, her investment multiplied to ₹54 crore when Nykaa went public in November 2021.
In a unique approach, Katrina Kaif established a joint venture with Nykaa in 2018. Initially, she invested ₹2.04 crore in Nykaa-KK Beauty.
Her partnership proved highly successful. Subsequently, her investment value grew to approximately ₹22 crore during Nykaa’s public listing.
3. Honasa Consumer
- Market Capitalisation : ₹13,280 cr
- Current Market Price : 408.80
Shilpa Shetty made headlines with her Mamaearth investment strategy. First, she acquired 16 lakh shares at ₹41.86 each, totaling ₹6.7 crore.
Her calculated exit during the IPO proved profitable. Consequently, she earned ₹45.14 crore by selling 13.93 lakh shares while retaining 2.3 lakh shares.
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4. Azad Engineering
- Market Capitalisation : ₹8,340 cr
- Current Market Price : 1,410.70
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar hit big with Azad Engineering. Initially, he purchased 438,120 shares at ₹114.10 each, investing ₹4.99 crore.
His investment timing proved impeccable. Therefore, after the company’s December 2023 listing, his stake value skyrocketed to ₹59.39 crore.
5. Panorama Studios International
- Market Capitalisation : ₹1,410 cr
- Current Market Price : 211.00
Action star Ajay Devgn chose a different investment route in Panorama Studios International. Specifically, he acquired shares through a preferential issue.
His investment of ₹2.74 crore for 100,000 shares at ₹274 each proved strategic. As a result, his stake has grown impressively to ₹9.95 crore.
These celebrity investment success stories highlight a growing trend. Meanwhile, their diverse portfolio choices demonstrate sophisticated investment strategies.
Looking ahead, these achievements might inspire more celebrity investors. Nevertheless, market experts emphasise the importance of thorough research and careful timing.
Written By Fazal Ul Vahab C H
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