Investor • Entrepreneur • Visual Artist
Build Wealth.
Live Creatively.
I help you master investing so you have the freedom to travel, create, and spend time on what actually matters.
It Started With a Question.
I realized early on that a 9-to-5 job wasn't going to give me the freedom I wanted. I didn't want to work until I was 60 just to enjoy life. I started asking: "How can I make money work for me, instead of me working for it?" That curiosity led me down the rabbit hole of value investing.
Boring is Good.
My style is simple: I don't gamble. I look for solid companies that make real money and have a competitive advantage. I buy them when they are cheap and hold them for years. It's not exciting, but it builds real, lasting wealth.
Know My BlueprintWhy Growcrest One?
I started Growcrest One to formalize this strategy. I wanted to build a firm that focuses on "Patient Capital"—ignoring the daily noise of the stock market to focus on long-term fundamentals.
The Circle of Trust.
It began at the dinner table. Friends asking, "Asim, where should I put my savings?" Now, I guide them like I guide my own family—with complete honesty. I help them set up their accounts, understand the risks, and build a future they can rely on.
Growcrest One
Wealth ManagementMy Investing Strategy
The principles I live by when it comes to building wealth in the stock market.
Choose good companies that are run by highly efficient management.
Never take a loan to invest or trade.
Avoid penny stocks as much as possible.
Patience is the name of the game and there are no shortcuts.
Avoid companies that are being talked about a lot (news channels or social media).
Timing and luck is a very big aspect of investing and making money.
Always pick companies with good fundamentals and future prospects.
Tracking what is happening around the company or industry keeps you ahead in the game.
The time you give in this field is directly proportional to the reward that you can get.
Lessons From The Market
Real stories from my investing journey — the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that shaped my approach.
How I Got Into Investing in the Stock Market
I started my voyage with investing and trading at the age of just eighteen when I was figuring out ways to earn money while in college. As I had moved to a different city (Mumbai), I realised that depending solely on pocket money is not a good idea. The main motive for me to start making money during that time was to just purchase numerous shoes and clothes without any guilt.
In the beginning itself, I realised that this game has to be played with knowledge and patience. By the grace of God, I had some amazing guidance in the beginning of my journey including my father and my boss (Pankaj Sir) during my first internship from whom I learnt a lot. Also, reading the book called "The Warren Buffet Way" helped in kickstarting the journey.
For some theoretical knowledge and the broad aspects like technicals, fundamentals, economics and derivatives, I did a diploma course from NSE which further widened the horizon of knowledge. To take it to the next level, I did my Masters in Global Financial Markets from the Bombay Stock Exchange Institute, Mumbai which gave my vision a purpose.
My First Stock Purchase
I was in class 7th and my brother must have been in grade 9. My brother had started taking interest in the share market and I had little to no interest. But then one day my brother told me about a company called Shri Laxmi Cotsyn. We checked the share price and other stuff on BSE's website. Then we told Papa to 'BUY' some shares of this company. My father checked and told us that it's not a good company. But we didn't listen. We were adamant for Laxmi Cotsyn for I don't know what reasons.
So Papa purchased shares of the same company worth Rs. 8,000 each (total 16k) in his demat account.
And things had just started. We used to check and track the share price everyday after returning from school. The stock performed well for a while but then it went on a downtrend. Papa never pressed the 'SELL' button. When we bought it, it was between 200 and 300 but it announced getting delisted in 2021. The money got wasted but this 'trade' really helped us in building interest in the field of the Financial World. We used to find out reasons why a share price fluctuates and compare it with other companies too.
Best lessons learnt without even realising that we were learning something. Thanks Papa!
How I Avoided a Big Loss on Leverage
In 2018, during college (BSE) it was time to pay the college fee of one of the semesters. I asked my father to send me the college fee in advance thinking that I'll buy the stock (Arvind Fashion), earn some profits through that amount and pay the fees on the last day. Meanwhile, I had purchased a high quantity of shares on leverage while I was sure that my father would send the amount earlier.
He was aware about the due date so he asked me the reason. I told him the real reason and he clearly told me that he is not giving me the amount as of now and told me to square off the trade as I should not have purchased such high quantity on leverage.
I managed to exit the trade at break even. A couple of days later, there was negative news around the stock and it plummeted. That decision of my father to not give me money in advance saved me a lakh or two.
Since then I have never taken a trade on leverage. And you should avoid it too. Got the lesson very early.
The Visual Journey
Capturing the world, one frame at a time.
The Spark
When I was in 7th grade, I suddenly got interested in photography looking at people shooting stuff and places. That's when I got my first camera — a Kodak point and shoot. I had a great time capturing monuments, landscapes, people, birds, and more. Around the same time, I went to Ooty and Mysore on a school trip — that's when I got a chance to develop my interest in photography and improve the skill as well. In 11th grade, I upgraded to a Nikon D5200.
The Travel Bug
The passion for photography gave me a reason to travel and explore, so that's how it subconsciously built my interest for travelling as well. I used to always love going to new places and cities as a young kid with family and friends during school trips. When I went to college, I made a bunch of friends who loved travelling. We used to go to nearby cities like Goa, Lonavala, Alibaug, to name a few.
My Portfolio
I focus on street photography, landscapes, and travel documentaries. I try to find the quiet moments in chaotic places.
Trusted By Brands
I've had the privilege of collaborating with major brands to tell their stories visually.
The Bhopal Collective
Photography is better when shared. I'm building a community in Bhopal where we meet for photowalks, share tips, and grow together. It's not about gear; it's about perspective.
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The Man Behind The Lens & Portfolio.
Hi, I'm Asim. I've always believed that life is too short to be one-dimensional.
By day, I'm a disciplined value investor, analyzing balance sheets and compounding capital. But when the markets close, I trade spreadsheets for shutter speeds.
Whether I'm managing a portfolio or framing a shot in the chaotic streets of India, my philosophy is the same: patience, perspective, and finding value where others miss it.
Let's Build Your Legacy.
Whether it's wealth management or a creative commission, I'm ready to listen.