A man recently found old share certificates of JSW Steel that were originally purchased by his father in the 1990s for just ₹1 lakh. Today, those same shares are worth nearly ₹80 crore, thanks to decades of stock splits, bonuses, and compounding returns. The story has grabbed the internet’s attention as a real-life example of “generational wealth.”

Investor Sourav Dutta shared the story on the social media platform X, crediting a Reddit user who discovered the forgotten investment.

“Guy on Reddit discovered JSW shares bought by his dad in the 1990s for Rs 1L. Worth Rs 80Cr today. Power of buy right sell after 30yrs,” Dutta wrote.

The post quickly went viral, with many praising the long-term mindset behind the investment. Users shared their thoughts and personal stories, reinforcing the value of patience in the stock market.

One user said, "Now, he can retire and live his life peacefully. Can even make a good business from it, a huge congratulations to him."

Another added, "People don't realise how stock splits, bonuses and dividends add up over time, it's magical."

A third user gave this advice, "Don't be in a rush to sell good businesses. If fundamentals are intact, let time do the heavy lifting. This is not just investing, this is legacy creation."

However, one user also added a realistic perspective, saying, "Bro, but if someone had 1 lac to dump in the 1990s and forget about it, then probably the family was insanely rich irrespective of today's share value."

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