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5 Facts about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as India's Warren Buffett, passed away at 62.
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Here are a few things to know about Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Born on July 5, 1960 in a Rajasthani family, Jhunjhunwala grew up in Bombay, where his father worked as a Commissioner of Income Tax.
He graduated from Sydenham College and thereafter enrolled at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
A self-made trader, investor and businessman, he was also known as the 'Big Bull' of Dalal Street.
He had investments in more than three dozen companies, the most valuable being watch and jewellery maker Titan, part of the Tata conglomerate.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala started India's newest airline Akasa air which recently started its commercial operation.