| Vijay Kishanlal Kedia is an Indian businessman and stock market investor. |
| He has been working with the stock market since the age of 19. |
| Kedia and his business, Kedia Securities Pvt. Ltd., hold significant stakes in various publicly traded Indian companies. |
| Known as one of the most successful stock investors in India. |
| In 1978, when he was in Class 10, Vijay Kedia's father passed away, leading to him failing his exams. |
| Started showing interest in the stock market at 14 and began investing at 19. |
| Encountered financial struggles after marriage and the birth of his son. |
| Moved to Mumbai from Kolkata in 1990 for better opportunities. |
| Found success in 1992 during a bullish market phase. |
| Experienced a downfall in 2001 when he lost everything due to a stock market decline. |
| Enjoys traveling to distant places during his free time. |
| Is passionate about fitness, regularly engaging in physical exercise and yoga. |
| Serves as a keynote speaker at various prestigious business schools. |
| Also acts as a career guide and motivational speaker at TEDx events. |
| Recognized as a "market master" by the Economic Times in 2017. |
| Introduced the "Ask Vijay Kedia Microsite" in 2017, achieving a 170% increase in his portfolio equities. |
| Shares stock market insights and quotes on his Twitter account. |
| Delivered a career speech at London Business School in June 2018. |
| Received the Sarvottam Samman Award from the governor of Maharashtra in December 2020. |
| Acknowledged with the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Award in 2022 by the governor of Maharashtra. |
| Reported to have a net worth exceeding 800 crores in 2023. |
| Adheres to the SMILE investing philosophy and encourages others to follow this approach. |
| Emphasizes investing in companies with strong management for long-term gains. |
| Also indulges in singing, sharing music videos on his YouTube channel. |
