Value Research

In this episode, we speak with Harish Bihani, Senior Fund Manager at Kotak Mutual Fund, about how recent GST slab cuts could boost demand and earnings over the next 6–24 months, and which sectors are best positioned to benefit. With over 16 years of equity research and fund management experience, Harish shares insights into his approach to managing the Kotak Business Cycle Fund, Kotak Pioneer Fund...

In investing, unlearning the wrong things matters more than learning new ones

Can you really retire with a 100% equity portfolio — or is it a risk that could derail your retirement?

With small- and mid-cap valuations running hot, many investors are wondering: Will earnings growth keep pace, or are we heading for disappointment? In this episode, we sit down with Aditya Khemani, Fund Manager at Invesco Mutual Fund, who manages over ₹25,000 crore across large-, mid- and small-cap strategies. He shares candid insights on: Why earnings risk never disappears—but matters less over 3...

Lower taxes and cheaper goods sound wonderful, but are we creating a generation that can't save?

Amid stretched valuations in the Indian equity market — especially in the mid-cap space — how should investors think about opportunities, risks, and portfolio positioning? In this episode, we speak with Kirti Dalvi, Fund Manager at Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund, who shares her perspective on: Why she remains constructive on India despite elevated valuations. Her investment philosophy and bottom-up...

Dipping into your equity for short-term needs? It could cost you crores in the long run.

Why boring businesses often win big

Unravel the answer to every investor’s dilemma: how to balance returns and peace of mind.

Sometimes, exceptional circumstances genuinely justify breaking investment rules. Or do they?

Why retail investors mistake trading for investing and pay the price

Why Buffett's biggest regrets should reassure, not alarm you

Got 20 funds in your portfolio? That's not smart diversification — that's clutter. learn how to cut the fat and boost returns in this podcast.

What makes an Innovation Fund different from a Flexi Cap Fund — and why does it carry higher risk? In this episode, we sit down with Vinay Sharma, Senior Fund Manager at Nippon India Mutual Fund, who manages over ₹18,500 crore across three equity schemes, including the five-star-rated Nippon India Banking & Financial Services Fund. Vinay shares his investment philosophy built on probability, p...

How the investment industry complicates what should be investing's simplest concept

In this episode, we break down the newly launched Mirae Asset Gold Silver Passive Fund of Funds — a unique investment product that combines gold and silver exposure in a single portfolio. Joining us is Siddharth Srivastava, Head – ETF Products and Fund Manager at Mirae Asset Investment Managers, along with Dhirendra Kumar, to explain how this Fund of Funds works, the allocation strategy, and why n...

Before you chase FIRE, find out if your foundation is even solid.

Insurance defenders miss the point about systematic problems that go beyond individual bad actors

Two popular hybrid funds, one tough choice.

When markets stumble, investors stumble too – often right into their own traps

In this exclusive conversation, Gaurav Misra, Head – Equity at Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), shares his nuanced take on why he remains optimistic about India’s small-cap and mid-cap segments despite rich valuations. With nearly 30 years of experience, Misra discusses how a disciplined, valuation-driven, and contrarian investment philosophy has powered the turnaround in Mirae’s Focused a...

In this episode of Fund Focus, we sit down with Alok Singh, Chief Investment Officer at Bank of India Mutual Fund, to dive deep into the fund house's latest launch — the Bank of India Mid Cap Fund NFO. Mid-cap funds promise high growth, but also come with volatility. So how is this fund different? What strategy does it follow? Who should invest — and how much? Alok shares: What makes mid-caps a co...

Multi-asset funds are often called 'all-weather portfolios'—but what truly sets them apart? In this episode, we sit down with Raghav Iyengar, CEO of 360 ONE Asset Management, to discuss the launch of their new Multi Asset Allocation Fund and what makes it unique in a crowded market. Learn how this fund balances equity, debt, gold, silver, REITs, and InvITs.   Raghav walks us through the fund’s ass...

What’s really driving the markets right now—and where might they head next? In this exclusive interview, Atul Bhole, fund manager at Kotak Mutual Fund, breaks down market trends, valuation concerns, and smart shifts in portfolio strategy. With over ₹65,000 crore in assets under management and two four-star-rated funds—Kotak Midcap Fund and Kotak Aggressive Hybrid Fund—under his watch, Bhole brings...

The insurance industry's predatory practices demand a collective response from customers