Kerala man helps his maid invest Rs 1 lakh in stocks. She made big gains but internet is divided
stock market. The investor, Sudheep, revealed on the platform X (formerly Twitter) that he guided his maid to open a demat account with Zerodha, which she then used to invest over Rs 1 lakh in various small and mid-cap stocks. What followed was a 30% growth in her portfolio within a month, pushing its value to Rs 1.28 lakh. However, the move has divided the internet, with some praising the empowerment and others cautioning against the risks.
Sudheep’s post included a screenshot of the domestic worker’s investment portfolio, showing the exact amount she had invested—Rs 1,05,970—and the resulting increase in value. Proud of the returns, Sudheep tweeted, “I helped my maid open a demat account through Zerodha. She invested 1 lac last month. Now current value at 1.28 lacs. Empowering the non-empowered by giving them knowledge to invest.”
This simple act of investment, however, turned into a contentious topic. Many online users were quick to express concerns, questioning whether Sudheep had considered the risk appetite of his domestic worker. While small and mid-cap stocks often provide high returns, they come with significant volatility, which can make them a riskier choice compared to large-cap stocks or safer investment options like mutual funds.
Critics suggested Sudheep should have recommended safer routes, such as mutual funds. One user wrote, “This guy put all of that in a small cap without thinking about the risk appetite of her maid.” Others echoed similar thoughts, arguing that her savings, presumably a large
