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Why long-term equity investing still matters
A short note on patience, volatility, and why we still believe in owning quality businesses for years—not quarters.
SEBI Registered Investment Adviser · INA000018090
Fee-only
investment
advice
for India's
serious
investors.
We help working professionals build long-term wealth through unbiased, research-backed equity advisory. No commissions. No conflicts. Just clarity.
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Illustrative only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
The problem
Most Indians invest without a strategy.
India's professional class is growing faster than ever. But access to genuinely unbiased investment guidance has not kept pace. Most people either invest blindly in trending products, or receive advice from distributors with a financial incentive to sell.
The result: portfolios built on emotion, not evidence. Goals set without a plan. Wealth accumulation that trails its potential — despite years of disciplined saving. Inertia was founded in 2012 precisely to bridge this gap.
Why unbiased advice matters →Emotional decision-making
Selling in panic, buying in euphoria. The emotional cycle destroys long-term returns even when the underlying businesses perform.
Commission-driven advice
Mutual fund distributors earn trails from the funds they recommend — creating a structural conflict between their income and your outcomes.
No personalised plan
Generic portfolios built for an "average" investor rarely match any individual's cashflows, goals, or risk capacity.
Time constraints
High-performing professionals rarely have the bandwidth to research, monitor, and rebalance a portfolio independently — and the cost of doing it poorly is high.
Our philosophy
Principles that guide every decision we make.
Principle 01
"Returns are the past. Investments are for the future."
Chasing historical returns is how most investors go wrong. We build portfolios around your future goals and cashflows, not yesterday's scorecards.
Principle 02
"Asset allocation follows cashflows, not age."
Rigid age-based rules ignore how you actually earn, spend, and save. Your allocation must reflect your real financial life, not a formula.
Principle 03
"Volatility ≠ Risk. Learn the difference."
Short-term price swings are not the same as permanent capital loss. Understanding this distinction is the foundation of long-term wealth creation.
Principle 04
"Every investor needs a unique solution."
There is no universal portfolio. Your investment strategy must be built around your specific income, goals, timeline, and psychology.
Your journey with us
Your journey with Inertia.
A clear, structured process from first conversation to long-term partnership.
Discovery Call
We understand your goals, timeline, and financial situation. No obligation; just an honest conversation.
Risk & Cashflow Assessment
SEBI-mandated risk profiling to understand your true risk appetite and investment capacity.
Personalised Plan
A tailored investment strategy built specifically around your life, goals, and cashflows.
Execution & Onboarding
Portfolio setup with a detailed rationale for every recommendation. Transparency at every step.
Ongoing Advisory
Regular reviews, rebalancing, and open access to ask questions. We are your advisers for the long term.
What we offer
What we do for you.
Investment Advisory
Long-term equity portfolio advisory — stocks, mutual funds, ETFs. Detailed rationale with every recommendation. Quarterly reviews and unlimited advisory queries.
Learn more →Portfolio Analysis
A comprehensive audit of your existing portfolio — risk identification, asset allocation assessment, and a written rebalancing report.
Learn more →Financial Planning
Holistic planning covering retirement, education, insurance, and life goals — with a comprehensive written plan as the deliverable.
Learn more →Not sure which service is right for you? Let's talk.
Book a free 30-min callThe difference it makes
You deserve advice that works for you — not the advisor.
As a SEBI Registered Investment Adviser, Inertia is legally required to act as a fiduciary — placing your interests above all others. We earn our fee from you, not from product commissions.
This is fundamentally different from a mutual fund distributor or a bank relationship manager whose income depends on what products they sell you. The RIA model eliminates this conflict entirely.
Read the full guide: RIA vs Distributor →| Attribute | Inertia (RIA) | MF Distributor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered with | SEBI as RIA | AMFI as ARN Holder |
| Earns from | Client fees only | Fund commissions |
| Conflict of interest | None | Product-linked |
| Fiduciary duty | Yes (SEBI mandated) | No |
| Advice type | Comprehensive, personalised | Product-specific |
| Scope | All asset classes | Mutual funds only |
By the numbers
Twelve years of building wealth with diligence.
117+
Families on the journey to financial freedom
₹40 Cr+
Assets managed with diligence
12+
Years of advisory experience since 2012
Our founders
Led by advisers who have walked the path themselves.
Shobhit Khare
MBA, IIT Delhi · Former VP Equity Research, Motilal Oswal
Co-founder of Inertia. Shobhit identified the gap between India's growing investor base and the lack of truly unbiased advisory and built the firm to fill it, starting in 2012.
LinkedInAnshul Khare
MBA Gold Medalist, IIM Indore · NISM Certified
Co-founder and principal officer. Anshul brings analytical rigour and a deep commitment to client education, turning complex markets into clear, actionable guidance.
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