The Rs 10 lakh surprise: A lesson in forgotten investments

In the confusing maze of finance, even the savviest investors can get complacent when life takes over. Take Ravi from Delhi, for example. In his early 30s, Ravi was sharp with his investments, picking promising mutual funds and stocks with a balanced mix of boldness and strategy. But then, life happened. And, as career commitments, family obligations, and the daily hustle gradually took centre stage, his once-pristine portfolio got pushed to the backseat. It became one of those things he planned to get back to - but never quite did. One day, while sorting through some old papers, Ravi stumbled upon an investment statement from 2013. Curious, he logged into his account, expecting to see some moderate growth. What he saw instead left him stunned: a Rs 2 lakh investment had quietly

This article was originally published on April 07, 2025.