Quick Info
| Profession | Stock Market Investor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/09/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Rekha Jhunjunwala
Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s stake in Star Health and Allied Insurance fell sharply in the June quarter of FY27, dropping to 3.04% from 15.57% in the previous quarter. Regulatory disclosures also showed that the promoter holding under Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Associates became nil after the transmission of shares following Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s death.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s holding in VA Tech Wabag remained a large part of her portfolio, with reports noting an 8.03% stake in the company. The stock rose after the company won a major order, drawing renewed market attention to her position.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala reduced her stake in Indian Hotels during the third quarter of FY2026. The move was part of a broader quarterly portfolio reshuffle as the stock had been underperforming.
Rekha Jhunjhunwala exited her Canara Bank position after her stake fell below 1% in the December quarter. The sale closed an investment that had started in August 2021 and followed strong multibagger-style gains in the stock.
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Bio/Wiki
| Rekha Jhunjunwala (also spelled Rekha Jhunjhunwala) is an Indian stock market investor and the widow of legendary billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. She is the co-founder of Rare Enterprises, the stock brokerage firm established by her husband in 1992, which incorporates both their names (Ra from Rakesh and Re from Rekha). As of 2024, she manages a portfolio of 26 publicly held stocks with a net worth exceeding â‚ą51,912 crore. | |
| Rekha Jhunjhunwala (also spelled Rekha Jhunjhunwala) is an Indian stock market investor and the widow of investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. She is associated with Rare Enterprises and is widely known for managing a large listed-equity portfolio after her husband's death. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Commerce from Mumbai University |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow | ||||||||
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| Marriage Date | 22/02/1987 | ||||||||
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Career
| Co-founder of Rare Enterprises, a stock brokerage firm founded by her husband Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in 1992. | |
| Associated with companies including Jalaram Baba Children’s Nest Education Private Limited, Minosha Digital Solutions Private Limited, Ohm Educom Foundation Private Limited, and Rare Family Foundation. | |
| In October 2024, ranked 28th on the Forbes list of India's 100 richest tycoons with a net worth of $9.3 billion. | |
| Acquired nine apartments in the RARE Villa building on Malabar Hill to preserve sea views. | |
| Purchased five commercial properties in Bandra Kurla Complex and Chandivali, Andheri East, for INR 739 crore in 2023, covering 1.94 lakh square feet. | |
| Primary residence is RARE Villa, a 14-storey mansion on Ridge Road, Malabar Hill, Mumbai, spanning 70,000 square feet with Arabian Sea views, purchased by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala between 2013 and 2017 for INR 370 crore. | |
| Strategically divested her entire stake in Nazara Technologies in June 2025, ahead of the government's online gaming ban that subsequently caused the stock to plummet. | |
| Trimmed her stake in Canara Bank, Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd, and Crisil Ltd during the March 2024 quarter. | |
| In 2024, her portfolio outperformed the market with a net worth increase of over 7% (Rs 2,865 crore), compared to less than 1% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. | |
| As of 2026, her publicly disclosed portfolio continues to include 26 listed companies, with significant holdings in several major Indian firms. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rekha Jhunjhunwala is an Indian stock investor and the wife of Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. | |
| 2. As of 2022, Rekha is associated with four companies: Jalaram Baba Children’s Nest Education Private Limited, Minosha Digital Solutions Private Limited, Ohm Educom Foundation Private Limited, and Rare Family Foundation. | |
| 3. RaRe Enterprises, a stock brokerage firm founded by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in 1992, incorporates both their names - Ra from Rakesh and Re from Rekha. | |
| 4. Nishtha, their daughter, was born after six cycles of IVF treatments. | |
| 5. In 2024, her Tata Power holding was a key portfolio driver that helped her overall returns outperform the broader market. | |
| 6. As of 2022, Rekha was associated with four companies: Jalaram Baba Children’s Nest Education Private Limited, Minosha Digital Solutions Private Limited, Ohm Educom Foundation Private Limited, and Rare Family Foundation. |