From learning accounting at age 12 to spotting many multibaggers: Actor Vivek Oberoi shares his investment mantra of his 30-stock portfolio

Vivek Oberoi may have entered Bollywood with a memorable performance in Company, but acting is not the only field where he has built a name for himself. The actor, who quickly followed his gangster role with a romantic performance in Saathiya, has gradually expanded his interests into business and investments. Today, his portfolio spans more than 30 companies across different sectors, with some investments delivering huge returns.

According to a GQ India report, Vivek Oberoi's net worth is estimated at around Rs 1,200 crore. While his film career includes titles such as Shootout at Lokhandwala, Omkara, Yuva and Krrish 3, a major part of his wealth has come from his business ventures and investments. In a recent conversation with Outlook Business, the actor opened up about the early lessons that shaped his financial thinking and the investment strategy behind his diverse portfolio.

Vivek Oberoi's entry to family business

Vivek may be the son of veteran actor Suresh Oberoi, but he has often spoken about how his father made sure he understood the value of hard work and money. Instead of simply handing him money, his father involved him in small business activities from a young age.


His financial education began at an equally young age. Vivek told Outlook Business that he learnt about debit and credit when he was around 11 or 12 years old. His father made him maintain accounts and understand where money was coming from and where it was going.



Those early lessons appear to have stayed with him. While Vivek eventually became an actor, his interest in business and wealth creation continued to grow. Over the years, he began investing across several sectors and developed a portfolio that now extends far beyond the entertainment industry.

Vivek Oberoi has invested in over 30 companies

Speaking about his current portfolio, Vivek revealed that his investments are spread across more than 30 companies. He said, "We have invested across sectors and have investments in over 30 companies and exited over 11 investments. This year, we should have another six-seven liquidity events, of which three would be listings. We have done really well for ourselves. For example, a listing we did last year, we exited at close to 300% returns in around two years. Sometimes you come across those exceptional opportunities."

What is Vivek Oberoi's investment mantra?

For Vivek, investing is not simply about chasing the biggest or most exciting opportunity. His approach is built around what he calls the “steady and sexy” philosophy.

The "steady" part of his strategy focuses on businesses that already have strong fundamentals. These could be smaller, family-run companies with a solid business model but room for improvement. Vivek looks at how modern tools such as digitisation and artificial intelligence can help these businesses grow.

He also looks at improving business development and reducing operational leakages. The idea, as he explained, is to identify a fundamentally strong company and help it scale, modernise and potentially grow into a listed business.

The "sexy" side of his investment strategy

The other half of Vivek's investment philosophy is what he describes as the “sexy” side. These are the more exponential and high-growth opportunities that can potentially expand rapidly.

According to Vivek, "The sexy stuff is exponential. Mercurial. I have investments in AI, deep tech, life sciences...Also, lifestyle. I did something called Rotoris [a premium analogue watch start-up]. People didn't know whether a company like this would do well. Rotoris did massive numbers in the first year - $600,000 in revenue. The second year is expected to be five times that. By 2027, I see the company valued at over $250–300mn.

For him, the two sides of the portfolio serve different purposes. The steady investments offer a foundation, while the high-growth bets create room for larger possibilities.

This approach has allowed Vivek to build a business empire alongside his acting career.