StockSelect (Large Cap Research) - Reviews

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Equitymaster subscribers review our large cap stock recommendation service, StockSelect...

I have been following Equitymaster for last few months and have started investing conservatively in this uncertain and volatile market. I have done this based on their most informative and comprehensive research and analysis reports. Like the words "morning shows the day" my investments, mostly long term in nature, have stated bearing the fruits already. Being a retired senior executive from a nationalized bank, I find myself very confident that long term investments based on the coveted research reports of Equitymaster, coupled with their updates on economy, both national and international, are simply marvelous and confidence generating. Every prospective investor should extensively go through the financials, ratio analysis and risk profiles of the companies before investing and avoid investing on cheap market tips.

- Anjan K Chaudhuri, Kolkata

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Excellent New Format for Stock Select, very lengthy report but every word is worth reading. Also, I like the still open position page which we cannot ignore for long term goal. I thought from earlier reports you will not be able to top or improve yourself, but you have given a very pleasant surprise. Thank you for your self- improvement tendencies.

- Bharat Doshi, Pune

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Equitymaster has made me more and more rich every year since my association with them. It has given me more wealth than my professional career. Convey my best wishes to all 52 members at Equity Master.

- Dr. Ajmera Chandravadan, Rajkot

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What pulled me towards equitymaster.com is that there are not just "BUY " recommendations. The subscribers are also advised when to sell. It takes guts to advise readers to sell the stock for which buy was recommended, even if it means selling on loss. This speaks a lot about the commitment of equitymaster.com towards financial well-being of its readers and always focused towards long term gain event at the cost short term pain.

- Gaurav Srivastava, Pune

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I have been investing in the market since the last 5 years and have been a lifetime member of Equitymaster since the last three years. I have found their advice to be quite unbiased. One good thing about them is that they are constantly trying to bring in new services via research and analysis which is helping me to get an objective view on the market. I hope that they bring about more expertise in the mutual fund market also. I trust them because they have the transparency to go back and review the performance of their recommendations.

- Prashanth Nair, Mumbai

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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading the Tata Global report. Being a shareholder of the company, it makes me feel good that even Equitymaster endorses my views about the company. What I have enjoyed about the report is the enormous amount of conservatism that has been poured. At the same time the language and construct of the report shows the amount of review that has gone into making it what it is now. Please pass on these comments to the team. You guys have time and again proved what a great decision I have taken by becoming your customer. Thank you so much dudes!!

- Sourav Kundu, Navi Mumbai

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I don't know about Warren Buffet, but I am happy that I joined Equitymaster. I am learning many new things about investing and have started to see my portfolio grow after that.

- Subhash Puri, Delhi

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I love StockSelect and respect Tanushree Banerjee a lot. Buying good stocks and holding them for years and decades is what I learnt from Equitymaster.

- Satish Pendse, Thane

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I admire Tanushree Banerjee for her findings regarding mega trends and related stock recommendations. She enjoys a very high success rate and hence subscribers like us tend to gain following those recommendations.

- Satish Pendse, Thane

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Thanks a lot Tanushree. As suggested by you have booked profits on partial holdings. Your stock select picks are very good. keep it up.

- P N Seshadri, Nashik

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Stock selection quality is very good. That's because the quality of the team is excellent. Team-members provide a 360 degree holistic view in their write-ups. There's maturity, and level-headedness. And, there's integrity. Supported by all at your end with utmost sincerity to the smallest of details. That makes for a sure-shot recipe for all-round success.

- Uday Nath, Panipat

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Thanks,Tanushree

For your excellent reserch and recommandation , These are really very helpful and giving me a positive growth in my portfolio. I am also thanks to equivity master reserch team as well for there exclusive recommandation.

- Ashish Mudgal, Indore

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Very precise n useful for investors

- Murali Krishna A, Bangalore

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I have been a customer of Equitymaster since 2003 and have been very happy & satisfied with their services, commitment and passion to give value to their customers.

- Ramachandran Venkataraman, Bangalore

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I have been with equitymaster for nearly 20 years - happy to have made a lot of money - Really investor friendly and independent analysis. Compliments to Research team.

- Dildar Singh, Thane

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Very good unbiased recommendations. All the reports of recommendations are in depth and very good. Overall when one see the site one can easily understand the fundamentals of investing. Very useful. The main thing is equitymaster can be trusted. Overall my experience has been very good

- Raghunathan Srinivasan, Mumbai

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I am very satisfied with the services offered by Equitymaster. If I have to pick one very positive thing than that would be unbiased recommendations on stocks. The new tool of valuation using ERM is very helpful.

If I can ask for one specific intervention or better service, it would be when should one really book the loss, if we get some sort of an alert to really act on sharp declines that would be helpful to us.

- Parthiban A, Bangalore

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I have been investing in the market since the last 5 years and have been a lifetime member of Equitymaster since the last three years. I have found their advice to be quite unbiased. One good thing about them is that they are constantly trying to bring in new services via research and analysis which is helping me to get an objective view on the market. I hope that they bring about more expertise in the mutual fund market also. I trust them because they have the transparency to go back and review the performance of their recommendations.

- Prashanth Nair, Kerala

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Though I am in the markets since last many years as investor and no doubt money can easily be made during good times, I realise the importance of a good partner during bad times, such as the current phase. I fully trust Equitymaster's Wealth Alliance's impartial & conservative views during all phases/cycles of the market and they can be fully relied for a fruitful hand holding not only during the current bad phase but throughout. I respect them for their impartial and unbiased views.

- Surendra Pai Vernekar, Goa

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I have been using Equitymaster for more than 10 years and I believe they are an excellent source of clear information needed to invest savings safely in this time of high inflation. As they have repeatedly said investing is an art takes a lot of passion to get it right while maintaining a dispassionate view on the investments. They have superb research which is not always correct in their forecast but provide the data that helps individuals make decisions. I believe Equitymaster has not yet reached its true worth in the marketplace.

- Carl Saldanha, Mumbai

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I have been following Equitymaster for last few months and have started investing conservatively in this uncertain and volatile market. I have done this based on their most informative and comprehensive research and analysis reports. Like the words "morning shows the day" my investments, mostly long term in nature, have stated bearing the fruits already. Being a retired senior executive from a nationalized bank, I find myself very confident that long term investments based on the coveted research reports of Equitymaster, coupled with their updates on economy, both national and international, are simply marvelous and confidence generating. Every prospective investor should extensively go through the financials, ratio analysis and risk profiles of the companies before investing and avoid investing on cheap market tips.

-Anjan Chaudhuri, Kolkata

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Equitymaster portfolio is the best. Also recommendations are trust worthy and the research reports are very useful.

-Chandrakant Kakad, Thane

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Please never give in to company pressures.
It is this unique and honest opinion of your team which makes me continue to have trust in your team.
Hence exemplifying the qualities of integrity as well.
Kudos to your management and company objectives.

-Franklin Antony, Trichur

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Real, practical tips for investors to achieve long term goals.

-S. Ramachandran, Bangalore

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The views expressed by Equitymaster is unbiased and without fear or favour. India needs more of such persons now more than ever and it is our duty to support the tasks undertaken them. I wish all the very best and pledge my continued support at this juncture.

-Chellapa K N, Kuala Lumpur

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I have made my money by following Equitymaster.

-Mohammed Yahyabhoy, Mumbai

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I was just an off and on investor and did make some money but lost quite a bit of it too. Following the stock recommendations of Equitymaster I have generally stabilised the portfolio and am normally in the green now. Thank you very much and I look forward to a long and enduring relationship.

-Vinod Bakshi, Bhopal

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I have been subscriber to 5 minutes Wrapup, Valuepro, midcap recommendation. My experience with Equitymaster is extremely rewarding, satisfying and profitable.
What I like about Equitymaster is its' honest views on all the subjects and linking it to investment to various asset class which a "normal" investor would like to know about.
I have almost 95% success rate of their recommendation. Balance 5% is not failure, it is just a matter of some more time to wait.
NIIT TECH is classic example, it could not move for almost 1year after their recommendation but eventually patience is rewarded and faith on their recommendation is vindicated.
Your unbiased and MANAGEMENT specific analysis is excellent, I believe Equitymaster believes investment is ART AND SCIENCE both and they adhere to that requirement of both while recommending.
Thanks.

-Hemant H Shah, Mumbai

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As i don't have time or know how about the companies I invest in, I find Equitymaster a good guide to help me take the investment in well researched companies and all the help required to follow the stocks I have invested in. Portfolio tracker is very useful to track my investments on daily basis. Also it teaches me the value of time for investing in equities.

-Subhash Puri, Delhi

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Your analysys is apt and sharp edged and with no errors, i was never an investor it just happened that I followed my friend and become investor with help of Equitymaster. I started my journey with profits so far, I would like to be part of this team as an investor, my good wishes on the superb job you are doing and you will be successful because there is no shooting in the air business you are in.

-Naveen Ranjolkar, Bangalore

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Equitymaster always talks honestly to its subscribers, always focusing on teaching them and encouraging them to make proper informed decisions. All its actions are directed towards protecting the interests of the small investor like me. Many thanks and keep it up.

-Pronob Chatterji, Bhopal

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My best wishes to Equitymaster. It is most reliable and trustworthy research House. As a 10 plus of Subscribers, I have experienced their letters are the Best reported ones with comprehensive, verified and complete coverage of subjects and companies. As we all have experienced hundreds of companies disappearing in thin air with the life time saving of small investor and Government doing nothing to save the Investors interest, we all should encourage EquityMaster's efforts, so that we become more informed investor and save our hard earned savings.

-Vinodkumar Maheshwari, Bhusawal

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Equitymaster is comprehensive, trustworthy, is replete with rich and well-intended analysis. It may go wrong - but no malefides only bonafides intentions of serious research are loud and clear as the church bells. I respect their analysis with healthy skepticism.

-Bhushan Akerkar, Mumbai

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Your analysys is apt and sharp edged and with no errors, i was never an investor it just happened that I followed my friend and become investor with help of Equitymaster. I started my journey with profits so far, I would like to be part of this team as an investor, my good wishes on the superb job you are doing and you will be successful because there is no shooting in the air business you are in.

-Naveen Ranjolkar, Bangalore

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As i don't have time or know how about the companies I invest in, I find Equitymaster a good guide to help me take the investment in well researched companies and all the help required to follow the stocks I have invested in. Portfolio tracker is very useful to track my investments on daily basis. Also it teaches me the value of time for investing in equities.

- Subhash Puri, Delhi

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I value the research provided by Equitymaster and it helps in my decision making as they also follow value investing.

- Abhay Bhagat, Mumbai

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Very conservative and unbiased views. Very good for long term investments.

- Sadashiv Rege, Mumbai

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Some people are throwing their money in the 'Equity Market' without knowing the real status of the companies and later they will feel sorry for that.
I honestly appreciate "The Equity Master Research Digest" and I feel that people who are watching this 'weekly digest' will surely have immense benefit out of it.

- S. Sridharan, Chennai

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The Weekly Digest started by you is very appreciating as it helps investors like me to understand things easily (thanks a lot to the simple & lucid language being used). I hope you come out with more such stuff.

- Hemen Shah, Mumbai

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Have been reading Equitymaster since early 2000. They have grown a lot and I have seen maturity in their analysis.

To understand Equitymaster's real approach towards wealth generation one has be give them at least 3 years.

If possible Subscribe to all of their services and become a real investor....it takes time...there is no short cut in equity market.

- Vipin Chauhan, Delhi

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You are teaching people how to invest and make their future secure by investing as per the appropriate risk appetite in various asset classes.

Over and above that now you are guiding them by exposing them to such wonderful experiences like listening to masters of the markets.

Great job. Keep up the best work.

- Atul Kapoor, Bangalore

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I am a subscriber of StockSelect - premium paid service. I find the research reports very extensive and helpful in analyzing my investment decisions in equitymarket. The reports are well presented and easy to understand. I thank, Equity master team in giving the best efforts in finding the right picture of the company by researching it thoroughly! Thanks Equitymaster for their best efforts in guiding me to make my investment decisions!"

- Atul Lalwani, Bhopal

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Equitymaster helps you to be an educated investor. With the uncertainties in the economy in India and Globally we get the indicators through Equitymaster. I am sure there are many who would be getting benefited by it. I am one of them. Also it is good to improvise on regular basis, which in my opinion Equitymaster is doing.

- Sunil Gondhali, Pune

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I Like the effort put in by Equity Master to raise the profile of stock investing for more people. Keep up the Good Work.

As you always Say Long Term is the Way to go - Stocks are NOT a Sprint , they are a marathon.

- Rohan Lawrence D'souza, Bangalore

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I like your analysis, guidance and suggestions which you provide on a very regular basis. Subscription to your services is worth much more and if someone follows the advice, he/she is sure to create wealth. All the analyses are backed up with intensive studies. Great Job!"

- Vijay Chopra, Lucknow

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Equitymaster is a great site for everybody (beginners and professionals) who are in the business of stocks. I have learnt a lot from it and earned even up to 200 %. Let us be rationale and follow Equitymaster and hence Warren Buffet.

- Dr Muralidhara Y.K., Mangalore

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I don't know about Warren Buffet, but I am happy that I joined Equitymaster.

I am learning many new things about investing and have started to see my portfolio grow after that.

- Subhash Puri, Delhi

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Until last year I was skeptical in spending money to avail financial services. Somehow, I did not trust anyone after 2008 crash. But then I decided to take the services of Equitymaster for two reasons:

Firstly, there are not just "BUY" recommendations. Subscribers are also advised when to Sell. It takes guts to advise readers to sell the stock for which buy was recommended, even if it means selling on loss. This speaks a lot about the commitment of Equitymaster towards the financial well-being of its readers and subscribers.

Secondly, for every service that you offer, there is also an advice on who should really take this service. This shows the commitment of Equitymaster towards giving best services to its readers.

And today after subscribing for StockSelect, Hidden Treasure and ValuePro I don't regret the decision to avail financial services from Equitymaster. I now have a healthy portfolio and am confident that I will achieve my financial goals in due time.

- Gaurav Srivastava, Pune

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Equiter Master is truly a very informative website to make investment decisions. I have been a subscriber since last 3 months and find information to be very usefu. Im sure lot many people will benefit from the Equity Master research, the way I find it to be useful.

In other words it worth paying to be a subscriber for the information received from Equity Master.

- Shakeel Juwale, Mumbai

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I really thank you for starting something like Equitymaster and I feel I am really late in being associated with you. I would have been saved from lots of mistakes ....but well ...certain things take place only when they are destined to.

- Nishank Mehta, Mumbai

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Equitymaster has made me more and more richer every year since my association with them. It has given me more wealth than my professional career. Convey my best wishes to all 52 members at Equity Master.

- Dr C V Ajmera, Rajkot

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As regards the positives....the reports are very comprehensive, logical and the analyst seems to have a good understanding of the industry and the firms biz model which I have found lacking in most other reports and recommendations that I come across.

Also it compares the company with their peers too in the market. These days whenever I think investment in stocks ...my 9 year old son Chirag has an opinion but he also insists that I look up the opinion of Equitymaster too !!!..

So you see your team has a lot of credibility not just in this generation but also in the future generation.

- Tarun Malkani, Mumbai

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I am a subscriber to these services for the past five years. I realized the value of fundamentals for investment decisions only after I started using the services of equitymaster.com.

Earlier, my decisions used to be based on "tips" or "advice from friends" etc.; Equitymaster taught me to base them on business fundamentals.

One very good quality of your organization is that I never have even 5% of doubt about your unbiased approach and your integrity to the retail investors.

Overall, I value the services offered by Equitymaster.com and I acknowledge their contribution to make my investment decisions more scientific.

- Satish Pendse, Thane

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In 2007, Equitymaster was probably the only research house which will give most of HOLD or SELL recommendations rather than BUY reports and everyone knows what happened after that. I feel to be proud subscriber of equitymaster seeing again that you still are not afraid of giving the right opinion irrespective of market moods. Great Job!!!" - Deepak Aggarwal, Gurgaon

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I appreciate your dedication in giving periodic reviews and outlook/current recommendations. This is a stand out feature in your basket!"

- Srinivasan S, Bangalore

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I am a subscriber to STOCK SELECT, MIDCAPSELECT & HIDDEN TREASURE.

Equitymaster has really shown its skill in finding the PICKS much before others do.

I KNOW THAT IT IS NOT SO EASY FOR AN ANALYST TO 'PICK UP'AHEAD OF OTHERS ALWAYS.

BUT YOUR RESULTS INDICATE THAT THE TEAM WORKS HARD.

- Satya Pal Gupta, Delhi

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I have invested in large caps and small caps based on your recommendations. I made handsome gains and also had incurred losses during market crash. Moreover I had profited during market bottoms and crashes by judiciously making use of those excellent buying opportunities based on your reviews and recommendations.

Singular main benefit I have gained from your association is that I have lost less money by avoiding fad investments and investing at higher valuations. Further I am gradually learning the benefits and safety of value investment from your reviews, articles and recommendations. So I am quite satisfied with your service and fully confident of achieving my long term gains based on your recommendations.

- Ramesh Somasundaram, Mumbai

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I have been following and investing in the markets for 9 years. I would follow all the hot "tips" coming out of the horses mouth only to see my capital erode. Ever since i have bought Equitymaster products, I BELIEVE I HAVE BOUGHT PEACE TO MYSELF. Trust me these days, I feel more happier when the stock market crashes, as i know i am buying into companies that are researched as "Fundamentally & Technically Strong".

To summarise " Sleeping pills are cheap.. but they come with a habit...

whereas mediatation is difficult but it develops a positive attitude"....

Equitymaster thou next name is Meditation.

- Eisen Philip, Thane

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Honest opinions and ability to admit mistakes in recommendations if any are made Balanced view including bearish predictions as well following through on the recommendations and advising investor of time to sell - many other services only give Buy recommendations all the time and leave it to the investor to guess the exit price. I am happy that many times you come back and tell us that there are no stocks to buy since valuations are not attractive rather than just recommend stocks to keep subscribers happy. Even keeping quiet or not doing anything has been advantageous for me on many occasions.

Taking a stance on every economic issue / aspect especially in articles such as 5 min wrap up - most other websites and business news providers provide only disclaimers stating that the views they publish are those of experts and not theirs and that the user must take the opinion at their own risk. Right or wrong, it pays better to take a viewpoint and stick to it rather than appear wishy washy, non-committal or politically correct all the time - here Equitymaster scores solidly over nearly all other investment advisory firms

I feel very safe that Equitymaster takes the pain to pay visits to companies they recommend and do a detailed investigation of the management and their businesses

For me the benefit of your recommendations is immense since being in the US and away from Indian markets is a blessing in disguise. As Warren Buffett would put it "you make money by inactivity" or by investing methods that will fetch you returns even if the stock markets were closed for the next 5 years.

- Shankar Ramani, Chennai

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It's been 5 years since I have been a subscriber to all the products of Equitymaster (EM). EM's "power to people" approach is what made me to associate with them initially. EM's honest, independent and consistent research on stocks is worth appreciating. In short I must say it has been a "rewarding" experience.

- S R Samratt, Bangalore

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First of all I would like to appreciate the stock selection mechanism of Equitymaster. I am a subscriber of Equitymaster since 2009. Also enjoying handsome returns since then. I made this decision of joining Equitymaster in one of the tough phases in my life and fully got paid for the right decision. I am happy investor and proud to be associated with Equitymaster. I encourage the large community of retail investors to join such an advisory services to be active participants in Indian Stock Markets and NOT to run after quick money.

- Pankaj Deshkar, Pune

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- Nishank Mehta, Mumbai

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- Shine Abraham (Reserve Member), Equitymaster Subscriber from Saudi Arabia

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