Forgotten ₹200 Share Turns ₹1.8 Lakh in 30 Years: Power of Compounding!

• An old share certificate for Burroughs Wellcome India Ltd, bought in 1993 for ₹200, was rediscovered after 30 years.
• The original investment of 20 shares at ₹10 each has grown to an estimated ₹1,80,000.
• The company merged into GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and issued bonus shares, contributing to the significant growth.
• The X user "The Chartians" shared this story, highlighting the power of long-term investing and compounding.
• This forgotten investment delivered a staggering return of nearly 89,900 percent over 33 years, including dividends.

Why It Matters: A forgotten ₹200 investment grew to ₹1.8 lakh in 30 years, showcasing compounding's immense power.