Konversation with Kushal

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Shripal Shah, MD & CEO of Kotak Securities, as he shares his incredible journey from a small-town CA student to leading one of India’s top broking firms. He dives deep into his early investment wins (and mistakes), the evolution of the Indian stock market, and how new-age retail investors can avoid common traps. From discussing asset allocation framew...

In this episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with Kalpen Parekh, one of India's leading mutual fund voices, to break down the fundamentals of smart investing. From understanding why most investors lose money by chasing momentum to the importance of evaluating businesses beyond surface-level stories, this episode is packed with timeless principles and actionable insights. Kalpen shar...

Join us for a power-packed conversation with Rajeev Mantri, MD, Navam Capital, as we decode India's journey towards becoming a $10 trillion economy. From the country's demographic edge to its rising role in global geopolitics, Rajeev shares deep insights into how India is transforming its manufacturing, defense, and technology sectors to compete with global giants like the U.S. and China....

In this insightful episode, Kushal Lodha sits down with renowned Communication Coach Ipsita Das to uncover the science and soul behind great communication. From restarting tough conversations and nailing first impressions to decoding eye contact and handshakes in high-stakes scenarios — Ipsita unpacks it all. Whether you're shy at social functions or a professional looking to command the room,...

In this must-watch episode, we are joined by POSH specialist Deeksha Malik and criminal lawyer Ajay Singh to break down everything you need to know about India’s Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act. Through real-life examples and expert legal insights, we discuss what really happens in a POSH inquiry, how internal committees operate, and what both victims and the accused should know. From h...

Join us for a candid and insightful conversation with Rakeshh Mehta, Founder of Mehta Group, as he takes us through his remarkable 30+ year investing journey — from his humble beginnings as a CA student in Mumbai to building one of India’s trusted financial services firms. In this episode, Rakeshh shares hard-earned lessons on identifying multibagger stocks, evaluating promoter quality, and unders...

Join us in this power-packed episode with Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist at Axis Bank, as they decode the global economy and India’s evolving role on the world stage. From studying China and the US to bold predictions on the US dollar crashing 40%, this episode dives deep into the future of finance and policy. We explore India’s energy crisis, the challenge of growing MSMEs into global giants,...

Join us for an engaging conversation with Anant Ladha (CFA, CA, CFP, LL.B.), founder of Invest Aaj For Kal (6M+ followers), Forbes 30 Under 30, and one of India’s top finance creators. In this episode, Anant shares behind-the-scenes moments from his interaction with Mukesh Ambani, Anant Ambani, Shahrukh Khan, and Shraddha Kapoor at an exclusive government event. He also breaks down actionable pers...

In this power-packed investing masterclass, we’re joined by Vivek Mashrani, CFA Charterholder, ex-HSBC investment banker, and the founder of TechnoFunda Investing. From losing 90% of his capital in early trades to building one of India’s most practical investing frameworks, Vivek walks us through the highs, lows, and breakthroughs from his 15+ year investing journey. In this episode, Vivek breaks...

In this high-value episode, Kushal Lodha sits down with S. Naren, the legendary investor and Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential. With over ₹8.5 lakh crores under management, Naren opens up about his early investing journey, best and worst investment decisions, and why past returns can be the biggest trap for retail investors. We cover the power of contrarian thinking, the importance of m...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Muskaan — a driven entrepreneur who built a startup right out of SRCC, raised funding from Antler and Shark Tank, and sold her company within just 3 years. From facing GMAT challenges to receiving admits from both Harvard and Stanford, Muskaan shares how she cracked the code with a 740-equivalent GMAT score and a 100% scholarship. In this episode, Muskaan...

Join us for an extraordinary conversation with Madhusudan Kela, one of India’s most respected investors and fund managers. From starting his journey in a small village in Chhattisgarh to managing ₹1 lakh crore and backing legendary multi-bagger stocks, his story is packed with rare insights and life-changing learnings. Discover how a young boy who started writing ABCD in 6th grade went on to build...

In this power-packed episode, Kushal Lodha sits down with Arvind Kothari, the visionary behind Niveshaay, to uncover how he consistently spots under-researched gems in the Indian market. Arvind talks about spotting early-stage compounders like Waaree Energies (20x return), Rain Industries (22x in 2.5 years), and Garware (70x) by focusing on business fundamentals, not just financial statements. The...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation as Kushal Lodha sits down with Aditya Shah, a seasoned SEBI Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and financial planner, to decode one of India’s most talked-about banking episodes — the IndusInd Bank controversy. From a ₹2,000 crore loss hidden through internal trading desks, to shocking cases of 80,000 loans given without customer consent — Aditya explains e...

In this episode, we are joined by SEBI Registered Investment Advisor and technical analysis expert Nooresh Merani, who shares decades of market wisdom, brutal bear market stories, and invaluable investing lessons. We dive deep into the real-world returns from stocks and small cases, dissecting the often-misleading CAGR numbers. Nooren talks about his best investment—Bharat Rasayan, which delivered...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Samit Vartak, Founder & CIO of SageOne Investments, as he walks us through his journey of turning early investment failures into one of India’s most respected asset management firms. From losing all his money in the Dotcom crash to building a portfolio that now manages over ₹6,500 crore, Samit shares the hard-earned lessons that shaped his investment ph...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with three distinguished finance professionals: Prasanna Surana (CA Rankholder working in Private Equity at Paragon Partners), Tashwita Gupta (ACCA Coach), and Akshay Sirsalewala (CA, CFA, FRM, MBA, EY-Parthenon) as they break down the ultimate career dilemma: CA vs CFA vs ACCA. Our guests share their personal journeys and provide invaluable insights into each...

In this episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with Kirtan A. Shah, a wealth management expert who manages ₹2500 crores and has achieved an incredible 19.26% CAGR over 13 years. Kirtan shares his remarkable journey from earning ₹7000 as a telecaller to investing ₹6000 monthly in SIPs, eventually scaling to ₹13.5 lakhs per month. He breaks down the complex world of macro economics into one...

In this candid episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with Rishabh Jain, co-founder of Labor Law Advisor. From earning ₹30,000 per month for six years to building a content empire, Rishabh's journey reveals the untold economics of YouTube success. We dive deep into the real numbers: how a single video can cost ₹800-1200 per minute to produce, why affiliate income has become more relia...

In this powerful episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with Priya Jain, founder of Finology and a legal educator with over 3 million YouTube subscribers, to decode the laws that govern our everyday lives. Priya has made it her mission to simplify complex legal concepts for the masses—and in this conversation, she brings the same clarity, passion, and insight. We kick things off by breaki...

In this illuminating episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with Dinesh Kanabar, a trailblazing tax professional who transformed an accidental career pivot into entrepreneurial success. We explore how the CA profession has evolved, with starting salaries now reaching ₹11-12L and remote global opportunities transforming the landscape. Dinesh shares his fascinating journey from a chance tax...

In this episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with Devina Mehra—pioneering investor, market analyst, and founder of First Global. From a surprising career pivot after Manmohan Singh’s landmark budget to launching the first non-Japanese Asian firm on the London Stock Exchange, Devina shares her trailblazing journey and powerful lessons for investors at every stage. She recounts how her fi...

In this episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with Himanshu, an investor and trader who shares his remarkable journey from devastating portfolio losses to building wealth through strategic trading. Himanshu reveals how he transformed his portfolio by combining technical and fundamental analysis, explaining his practical approach using the supermarket analogy that simplifies complex marke...

In this captivating episode of Konversation with Kushal, I sit down with the legendary CA Vinod Gupta, affectionately known as "VG Sir" or the "Direct Tax Guru." Our nostalgic conversation takes viewers on a journey through VG Sir's remarkable career, from his humble beginnings to becoming one of India's most influential tax educators. With candid reflections on his aca...

In this inspiring episode of Konversation with Kushal, we dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Ajay Bohora, who co-founded Credila, India's pioneering education loan company that grew to a staggering ₹4,330 crore valuation before being acquired by HDFC.Ajay opens up about building a financial giant from Nasik, proving that world-class companies can emerge from tier-2 cities. He shares h...