Dinesh Thakkar (Angel One)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Dinesh Thakkar

• Dinesh Thakkar belongs to a middle-class family in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• In 1991, he started his business Angel One and became a success. In the first year of his business, he earned around 35 Lakh to 40 Lakh.

• In 1992, he decided to expand his business; however, two months later the 1992 Indian stock market scam happened, so his clients could not pay him, so he decided to get help from his friends and family members.

• He took debt from his friends in exchange for equity in his firm Angel Broking worth Rs. 1.5 crores. According to him, the 1992 Indian stock market scam severely impacted his company and it took around four years to recover from the losses.

• According to Dinesh, in 2003, after he stepped out of a meeting with an investment banker, he saw a luxury car and made an impulsive decision and bought it but he regretted his decision and decided not to make any impulsive decisions in the future. He did not purchase any car from 2003 to 2015 although he was earning quite well.

• He is a car enthusiast and attends various International events organized by different car companies.

• Thakker attends the Buddh International Circuit in Noida every year.

  

• Dinesh Thakkar is a fitness enthusiast and often posts pictures of himself in the Gym on his social media accounts.

  

• Angel Browing has a growing customer base of around 80 – 85 per cent annually.