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Asian Paints - Sector Leader in Paints

The company has come a long way since its small beginnings in 1942. Four friendswho were willing to take on the world’s biggest, most famous paint companies operating inIndia at that time set it up as a partnership firm. Over the course of 25 years Asian Paints became a corporate force and India’s leading paints company. Driven by its strong consumer-focus and innovative spirit, the company has been the market leader in paints since 1968.Today it is double the size of any other paint company in India.

Year 2000 till 2005

From 17 rs per share , stock went up till 40 rs per share in 5 years.
The return in percentage was 135%.
An investment of 10 lakh in Asian pants became 23.5 Lakh rupees.

Year 2005 till 2010

From 40 rs per share , stock went up till 200 rs per share in 5 years.
The return in percentage was 400%.
An investment of 10 lakh in Asian pants became 40 Lakh rupees.

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Our Stock Philosophy

1. We Invest in Sector Leaders Only

We prioritize the market leaders in every sector—companies with a proven track record of performance, resilience, and innovation.

- Example: Instead of spreading risk with second-best options like Berger Paints or ICICI Bank, we stick with Asian Paints and HDFC Bank, which have consistently demonstrated their dominance.
- Why This Matters: Sector leaders typically have the resources, brand equity, and leadership to outperform their competitors and deliver consistent growth over the long term.

2. Large Caps Are Our Comfort Zone

We exclusively invest in large-cap stocks, as these companies provide stability, reliability, and long-term growth potential.

- Why Large Caps?:
  - They have a well-established market presence and financial strength.
  - They’re less volatile than mid-caps or small-caps, aligning perfectly with our strategy of buying and holding for at least 4-5 years.
- Risk Management: Investing in mid-cap stocks might offer higher returns but comes with significantly higher risk—one we’re not willing to take with your hard-earned capital.

3. You Hire Us to Manage Your Investments, Not Just Buy Famous Stocks

Our value lies not just in picking the right stocks but in managing your investments diligently over time.

- Conviction and Expertise: Most investors hesitate to invest significantly in stocks because they lack detailed knowledge about the company’s CEO, market capitalization, and quarterly results.
- Our Role: We monitor these factors continuously, ensuring your portfolio aligns with the market’s best opportunities and remains agile to changing fundamentals.

4. We Back Strong Management Teams

Investing in a company means entrusting its management with your money. We choose companies with a proven leadership team that delivers consistently, even in challenging market conditions.

Our Approach:
- We support management teams as long as their fundamentals remain intact.
- If a company’s financial or operational health deteriorates beyond repair, we exit without hesitation.

Success Stories: By sticking to sector leaders with strong management, we avoided disasters like Yes Bank, DHFL, and RCom, which lost significant value due to poor leadership decisions and weak fundamentals.

5. A 20-Year Track Record Is Non-Negotiable

We invest only in companies with a proven history of performance spanning at least 20 years.

Why This Matters: A company with two decades of success demonstrates its ability to navigate market cycles, economic downturns, and industry disruptions.
Evidence-Based Selection: Companies with this kind of track record are less likely to falter, offering you the confidence to invest and hold over the long term.

6. Sticking with Fundamentals, Always

Our guiding philosophy is to stick to fundamentally strong companies until their performance or fundamentals weaken irreparably.

Capital Preservation and Growth: This philosophy ensures your capital remains protected, while still enjoying the benefits of consistent growth over time.
Discipline: By staying focused on the best-performing companies, we minimize emotional decision-making and maximize portfolio stability.