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Looking at 51 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and deep understanding of financial matters in Germany. Many people highlight the excellent service, noting how easy it was to understand complex processes and how transparent the advice was. Reviewers also frequently mention the exceptional customer service, with staff being patient, approachable, and genuinely caring about their clients' financial well-being. The quick response times and smooth user experience are also highly appreciated. However, some people were dissatisfied with the unresponsiveness of designated executives and the lack of resolution for critical issues, with some inquiries remaining unaddressed for over two months.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hello, From initial start I was in contact with Arjun Parab .He was always relaxed, calm while explaining about investment plans in Germany .Never saw him rushing during meetings . Well good und... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arjun has been incredibly helpful with my finances in Germany. He assisted me with opening a Deutsche Bank account and explained the benefits of investing in gold via Geiger Edelmetalle. It’s great to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top-notch. Really great experience. You can text or call Arjun. He is very responsive. His information against my queries was in detail and honest. Always worth our time dealing with him.Highly recomm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Priyesh Desai was very helpful at each and every stage of the process. Great communication, proactive and provided detailed information so that we could make the best decision to move forward with our... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently had the opportunity to work…

I recently had the opportunity to work with Arjun Parab for my financial planning needs, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning, Arjun demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding not just my finances, but the bigger picture—my goals, priorities, challenges, and long-term aspirations. Before offering any advice, he took the time to carefully assess my current situation and made sure he had a clear understanding of what I hoped to achieve.

What truly stood out to me was the clarity and simplicity with which he explained complex financial concepts. Even though I don’t have a strong background in finance, Arjun made everything easy to follow, breaking things down in a way that felt both approachable and empowering. At no point did I feel overwhelmed or unsure about the recommendations he made.

Another aspect of my experience that I deeply appreciated was his honesty and transparency. Arjun didn’t rely on generic or one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, he created well-thought-out strategies that were tailored specifically to my circumstances. Every suggestion he provided felt meaningful and relevant, and it was clear that he put real effort into ensuring that the plan aligned with my personal goals and comfort level.

His dedication didn’t stop after our initial discussion. Arjun followed up consistently, checking in to see how I was progressing and whether I needed any adjustments or clarifications along the way. This ongoing support gave me a great sense of confidence and made me feel like I had a trusted partner guiding me through each financial decision.

Overall, I highly recommend Arjun Parab to anyone seeking reliable, insightful, and professional financial guidance. His expertise, integrity, and commitment to his clients truly set him apart. Working with Arjun has been an incredibly valuable experience, and I feel much more informed and secure about my financial future thanks to his guidance.

November 23, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Arjun is an exceptional financial…

Arjun is an exceptional financial consultant who makes the entire process feel simple and stress-free. He takes the time to genuinely understand your personal goals and financial comfort level before suggesting anything. Instead of pushing generic products, he tailors a plan that fits you—nothing more, nothing less.
He also explains the idea behind “invest easily” in a way that actually makes sense. The whole approach focuses on helping you start investing without feeling overwhelmed, breaking things down into manageable steps and clear choices. You never feel pressured or burdened with plans you don’t need.
If you want someone who listens, simplifies, and guides you with honesty, Arjun is absolutely worth recommending.

October 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reliable, Approachable, and Insightful Financial Guidance

I’ve had a great experience working with Arjun as my financial consultant. He is very approachable and takes the time to truly understand my personal investment requirements. Arjun designs financial plans that are tailored to my needs and never burdens me with options that aren’t necessary. I also appreciate how he proactively follows up whenever there are new investment opportunities he believes might benefit me. Overall, I’m very satisfied with his guidance and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and thoughtful financial consultant.

October 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing support

Amazing support

Parikshith and Gaurav was so kind enough and more informative it was very good to see our people touching heights and supporting in this country. Once again thank you lot for the support and I hope I made right choice of investment.

November 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Highly recommend. I have been using services from Indiainitiative since about 4 years. My contact person ,Priyesh, is very helpful and understanding and explains every new service or investment briefly. I will be investing with them only in future too.

October 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unresponsive bunch of team at Indianinitiative

We have started our journey with Indiainitiative by opening Pension plan and Deutsche Bank mutual funds since the beginning of 01.01.2024. Since then, even after a lot of tries, we had been not been able to schedule a service meeting with them within this almost 2 years time period. At first, we thought Mr. Gaurav Rathi and their team might be unavailable for few weeks and would approach us with some new dates, but that never happened. Everytime I asked him for scheduling a meeting, he would say we wouldn’t be available. This already raised red flags on how they want to continue their businesses relationship.

After that, when we told them we wanted to close all our funds at Deutsche Bank and need the Deutsche Bank internet login credentials pf my wife to proceed forward since 3 months. We even reached out to Mr. Jagraj Mahal directly but unfortunately he is also unable to assist us regarding that.

I would not recommend Indiainitiative to anyone who wants to use any of their services since they are absolutely unreresponsive.

October 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

It is always fun discussing with Arjun regarding our options. Excellent experience! He explains everything clearly, offered sound investment options, and always keeps our interests first. Very professional and trustworthy.

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comprehensive

Comprehensive, Transparent, and Truly Life-Changing Financial Guidance for Expats in Germany
Working with Arjun Parab from India Initiative has been one of the best decisions I’ve made since moving to Germany. Like many expats, I was overwhelmed by the complexity of the German financial and insurance system, private vs. public health insurance, pension schemes, tax implications, and investment options. Arjun made everything simple, structured, and tailored to my situation.
From the very first consultation, Arjun came across as extremely knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely interested in helping me achieve financial clarity and stability. He took the time to understand my goals, income structure, and long-term plans before offering any solutions. Every recommendation he made was backed by data, clear explanations, and full transparency about benefits and potential risks.
He not only guided me through health and income protection but also helped me set up a long-term investment strategy that fits my future plans including property ownership and retirement. His insights into Riester Rente, private pension options, and tax-efficient savings plans were invaluable.
What truly stands out is his approach he never pressures you into decisions. Instead, he ensures you understand every detail so that you can make informed choices. It’s rare to find someone who combines professionalism with such honesty and personal care.
Since working with Arjun, I’ve been able to:
Switch to a better and more affordable private health insurance plan
Start a long-term investment portfolio with solid returns
Structure my savings in a tax-optimized way
Gain full clarity on my financial roadmap in Germany
For anyone especially expats who feels uncertain about navigating finances, insurance, or investments in Germany, I cannot recommend Arjun highly enough. His expertise, integrity, and personalized guidance truly set a new standard for financial consulting.
If you want to build wealth confidently and secure your future in Germany, Arjun is the person you can trust.

October 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with India initiative is…

My experience with India initiative is excellent. Mr. Arjun explained me in details. He is so patient through out the conversation. He delivered all pros and cons for the service and also explained us the importance and legality. He is good guy and I will recommend India initiative to everyone in Germany. Good Job guys. Thanks for making easy for us to understand these things.

January 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Financial Investment Planning

Hello,
From initial start I was in contact with Arjun Parab .He was always relaxed, calm while explaining about investment plans in Germany .Never saw him rushing during meetings .

Well good understanding about investment plans in Germany with good command on German language .

I will recommend him if anyone planning to invest in Germany.

November 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience – Super Helpful and Easy to Work With!

I had a great experience working with Arjun Parab for my healthcare insurance. He was always available whenever I had questions and took the time to explain everything in detail. What I really appreciated was how easy he made the whole documentation process — it was smooth and stress-free. He’s professional, approachable, and genuinely cares about helping his clients. Highly recommend!

August 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an outstanding experience with…

We had an outstanding experience with Priyesh Desai. He was an excellent guide from start to finish, demonstrating both efficiency and clear communication. We always received the thorough details necessary to make the optimal choice regarding our loan. The entire process was handled quickly. We couldn't be happier with the support we received!

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Priyesh has supported us all along the…

Priyesh has supported us all along the financing process and was super proactive and detail-oriented explaining us even the tiniest details. He supported us to negotiate the best possible interest rates and the overall experience was so good and seamless. Highly grateful for all the support and keep up the good work!

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing support and quick turnaround

Priyesh Desai was very helpful at each and every stage of the process. Great communication, proactive and provided detailed information so that we could make the best decision to move forward with our loan. Really quick turnaround too. Grateful for the amazing support!

October 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Much appreciated for your consulting

Thank you so much Parikshit and Gaurav for such a great approach and consulting about the investment plans to me. Especially the approach that you follow i.e. Understanding the customer future goals and accordingly giving the advisory in a very simple way to understand the overall investment plans. I must recommend to the people who are really looking for their future investment plans must approach to Parikshit and Gaurav.

Big thank you to both of you and honestly, I must say it’s a big help for me to secure my future and my family. Best regards from Rohan Shirude Böblingen Germany.

September 4, 2025
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