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#984 What Retail Investors Can Learn From Institutional Investors | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report 20.09.2026 40dkRetail investors often discover how much risk they have taken only after a trade goes wrong. What can they learn from institutional investors about managing money before that happens? In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Sandeep Nayak, Managing Director and CEO of Centrum Finverse, about why retail investors lose money, how emotions influence investment decisions and what a disciplined approach to wealth creation involves.Sandeep Nayak examines the gap between entering the stock market to build long-term wealth and getting drawn into trading for quick profits. He explains why understanding potential losses, assessing the risk-reward ratio and controlling position sizes should come before placing a trade. The conversation also explores options trading, the use of data and analytics, and why access to trading tools needs to be accompanied by investor education.Institutional investors typically follow an asset allocation strategy and a defined investment process. Sandeep Nayak explains what individuals can learn from that discipline, particularly when market corrections trigger fear or rising prices encourage investors to chase returns. He discusses time in the market versus timing the market, the power of compounding and the difficulty of staying patient when returns disappoint.The discussion moves beyond stock selection to portfolio diversification across equities, mutual funds, fixed income and gold. Sandeep Nayak outlines why investment choices need to reflect financial goals and time horizons. Govindraj Ethiraj also questions the relationship between brokerage revenues from active trading and the industry’s responsibility towards customers building long-term portfolios.The conversation explores global investing for Indian investors, including overseas ETFs, US stocks and opportunities in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and data centres. Sandeep Nayak explains why geographic diversification should extend beyond a fashionable theme, and why valuations, ETF premiums to net asset value and tax considerations matter when investing overseas.At the heart of the conversation is a personal question. When markets turn against you, are your investment decisions guided by a plan or by the fear of losing money? Sandeep Nayak discusses how oversized positions can turn greed into panic, and why separating useful research from social media noise is central to a more disciplined investment approach.Chapters00:56 Why Retail Investors Lose Money Trading03:35 Understanding Risk Before Entering a Trade05:13 Building a Multi-Asset Investment Portfolio09:00 How Thematic Investment Baskets Work10:18 Why Trading Should Be Treated as a Science12:25 India’s New Generation of Retail Traders14:52 What Retail Investors Can Learn From Institutions18:19 SEBI’s Response to Retail Trading Losses20:53 Building a Balanced Asset-Allocation Strategy23:05 Trading Revenues Versus Long-Term Wealth Creation25:49 Investing During Market and Geopolitical Stress28:06 Why Indian Investors Need Global Diversification34:04 How to Invest When Markets Remain Flat36:40 India’s Long-Term Growth and Wealth-Creation Story38:50 Managing Fear, Greed and Investment Decisions Watch the full conversation to understand the differences between retail and institutional investing, the role of risk management and asset allocation, and how the pursuit of quick profits can disrupt a long-term investment plan.Are your investments following a plan or your emotions? Watch Govindraj Ethiraj and Sandeep Nayak on The Core Report explore what retail investors can learn from institutional investors about asset allocation, risk management and portfolio diversification. Discover how fear, greed and options trading can disrupt long-term wealth creation. Subscribe for more stock market conversations.#RetailInvestors #Investing #StockMarket #StockMarketNews #TheCoreReport #TheCore -
#983 Why These Indian Business Leaders Are Investing In Nature | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report 19.09.2026 55dkWhy are Indian business leaders investing in nature? Harish Yarlagadda, Shloka Nath and Dr Ravi Mariwala explore how climate philanthropy, biodiversity conservation and water security connect to India’s economic future.In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Harish Yarlagadda, founder and chief mentor of Malakshmi Group and co-founder of Dharmavana Nature Arc, Shloka Nath, former CEO of India Climate Collaborative, and Dr Ravi Mariwala, founder and CEO of Smart Water and a promoter at Marico.Yarlagadda shares why he moved away from fossil fuel power plants to focus on biodiversity restoration. His 400-acre project involves collecting seeds, conserving threatened plants and protecting the soil, fungi and insects that sustain ecosystems. His experience raises a question for businesses investing in nature. What does conservation require beyond planting trees?Mariwala explains how building a home outside Mumbai exposed gaps in water access and led him to develop water management solutions. He discusses sewage treatment, wastewater reuse, rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge, and why the right technology matters more than the most sophisticated one.The conversation explores nature-based solutions that use plants and bacteria to treat wastewater. It also connects water security with energy consumption, agriculture and public health, examining how filtration, efficient pumps and better maintenance can address everyday challenges.Nath explains why climate change cannot be separated from India’s development agenda. She discusses how philanthropic capital can fund experiments, build evidence and attract public and private investment. The challenge is connecting individual projects with the institutions and expertise needed to expand their impact.The panel examines how Indian business leaders can use CSR funding, land and operational expertise to support biodiversity and climate resilience. They also discuss a just transition, asking who owns renewable energy infrastructure, who benefits from new jobs and whose livelihoods need protection.At the heart of the conversation is a bigger question. Can investing in nature help India build lasting prosperity while protecting the foundations of its growth?Watch the full conversation for insights on climate philanthropy in India, biodiversity restoration, water conservation, CSR funding, nature-based solutions and sustainable development.Chapters00:00 Why Indian Business Leaders Are Investing in Nature01:18 Climate Change and India’s Development02:59 What Climate Philanthropy Is Missing04:38 From Fossil Fuel Power to Biodiversity07:20 Why Planting Trees Is Not Enough08:30 How a Water Problem Became a Business13:10 Sewage Treatment and Water Reuse15:39 Groundwater Recharge and Water Security18:23 How Philanthropy Can Unlock Climate Solutions21:46 Rethinking CSR and Responsibility to Nature23:20 A Ministry of Climate Resilience?24:31 Preparing for Climate Shocks26:45 Understanding Ecological Risk28:35 Building a 400-Acre Biodiversity Project30:57 Collecting Seeds and Restoring Ecosystems32:30 A Living Laboratory for Biodiversity36:26 Choosing the Right Water Technology41:06 Filtration, Rainwater Harvesting and Pumps43:33 How Businesses Can Support Biodiversity46:44 CSR, Watersheds and Mangroves48:29 What Climate Philanthropy Should Fund Next52:49 Who Benefits From the Green Transition?53:46 Consumption and Corporate Responsibility#TheCoreReport #IndianBusiness #Biodiversity #WaterSecurity #ClimateChange #TheCore
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#982 Markets Flat As They Digest Falling Oil Prices 17.09.2026 25dkOn Episode 982 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anuj Kapoor, Managing Director and CEO, Private Wealth at JM Financial in an excerpt from our Special Edition as well as Ratan Kumar Kesh, Executive Director & COO at Bandhan Bank.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) India Puts Its Foot Down On Potential US Tariff Threat On Russian Oil Purchases(04:00) Markets Flat As They Digest Falling Oil Prices(05:27) The Tata Group’s Squabbles Have Blown Into A Full-Blown Public Spat(08:47) Managing Wealth Through Transition, A Wealth Manager’s View(20:24) How The Banking System Lifts Marginalised Businesses To Grow, New InsightsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#981 Oil Prices Ease, The Markets Rise 16.09.2026 27dkOn Episode 981 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Dr. Mayur Shah, Head of the Rare Diseases Business at Sanofi India as well as Namit Chugh, Director at HealthQuad.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) EU Invites Canada To Become Its First Associate Member(03:44)US War With Iran Has Cost $38 Billion Till August And Still Rising(04:26) Oil Prices Ease, The Markets Rise(06:00) Will The Tata Sons Ask N Chandrasekaran To Stay On As Chairman?(07:02) How AI Is Changing Clinical Practices As Well As Hospital SystemsFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#980 Why Indian Markets Are Getting Battered Right Now 15.09.2026 32dkOn Episode 980 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Ajay Rotti, Tax Expert and CEO of tax advisory firm Tax Compaas as well as Rajeswari Sengupta, Associate Professor of Economics at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Why Indian Markets Are Getting Battered Right Now(03:46) India’s Exports Are Up 26% In August(05:22) UPI Will Not Be Free Any More, So You Will Have To Pay 0.4% On Transactions Above Rs 2,000.(08:08) Tata Sons Is Set To Go To Court Against The RBI’s Move Asking It To Go Public, Does It Have A Case?(16:43) Banks May See Additional Costs For FCNR B Deposits, What Are The Options Ahead? For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#979 AI Stocks Take A Dive 14.09.2026 27dkOn Episode 979 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Pranav Haldea, Managing Director at Prime Database as well as Atanu Mukherjee, CEO at Dastur Energy.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) AI Stocks Take A Dive Following Slow-Down Appeal From Anthropic CEO(06:04) Tata Sons and the RBI(07:51) Big IPO Week Ahead, What Is Standing Out In The Rs 100,000 Crore Rush?(17:10) India Invites Companies To Set Up Coal Gasification Plants, Why Is This Critical?For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#978 Key Developments At The BRICS Summit In New Delhi 13.09.2026 22dkOn Episode 978 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Indrani Bagchi, CEO at Ananta Aspen Centre as well as Dipti Deshpande, Principal Economist at CRISIL Limited.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(03:33) Key Developments At The BRICS Summit In New Delhi(12:54) Monsoon Worries(19:08) Anthropic CEO AI warns of Rapid AI developmentFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#977 Why Your Mutual Fund Earns More Than You Do | Axis MF CIO | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report 12.09.2026 40dkWhy does your mutual fund earn more than you do? In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with R Sivakumar, Chief Investment Officer at Axis Mutual Fund, about why investor returns can lag mutual fund returns, how chasing past performance contributes to the gap and why SIPs have not eliminated it.R Sivakumar explains how investors can miss a fund’s strongest performance by entering after a rally and pulling back during weaker periods. Buying the best-performing mutual funds based on recent rankings may feel reassuring, but the timing of those investments can produce a very different outcome. He discusses why systematic investment plans help contain this behaviour without fully resolving it.The conversation explores why asset allocation should come before fund selection. R Sivakumar examines the balance between equity and debt, the case for global diversification and the distinction between overseas equity exposure and currency diversification. He also discusses private credit, private equity and real estate investment trusts, or REITs, including the additional risks behind potentially higher returns.Govindraj Ethiraj and R Sivakumar examine the Indian stock market outlook, corporate earnings and the changing opportunities across large-cap stocks, manufacturing and exports. Sivakumar explains why he sees scope for an earnings recovery and how private sector capital expenditure and globally competitive Indian companies could shape future investment themes.The Axis Mutual Fund CIO also discusses the pressures facing banking stocks, the influence of global investment flows and the challenge of navigating an expanding range of financial products. He identifies an advice gap between being able to buy an investment and understanding whether it belongs in your portfolio.At the heart of the conversation is a bigger question. If investors have more data and more choices than ever, why do mutual fund returns and investor returns still diverge? Sivakumar connects that gap to investment behaviour and explains why booking profits and building long-term wealth are different goals.Chapters:Watch the full conversation to understand the gap between mutual fund returns and investor returns, the role of portfolio diversification and why chasing the latest winner can distract from a long-term investment plan.Why does your mutual fund earn more than you do? Watch Axis Mutual Fund CIO R Sivakumar and Govindraj Ethiraj on The Core Report explore why investor returns lag mutual fund returns, how chasing past performance hurts, and what SIPs, asset allocation and portfolio diversification mean for long-term wealth building.#MutualFunds #SIP #AssetAllocation #TheCoreReport #TheCore
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#976 Is ₹10 Lakh Health Insurance Enough for Your Family? | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report 11.09.2026 41dkIs ₹10 lakh health insurance enough for your family? In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Mayank Bathwal, CEO, Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd., about rising healthcare costs, medical inflation and whether family health insurance is keeping pace with the treatment people expect.Mayank Bathwal says medical inflation has consistently run at 10–12%, making ₹10 lakh and ₹15 lakh health insurance covers increasingly common. He explains why families need to consider future healthcare expenses when assessing coverage, as newer treatments and changing patterns of illness reshape the cost of care.The conversation explores whether health insurance can move beyond what Mayank Bathwal calls “sickness funding”. He discusses preventive health checkups, outpatient care, cashless consultations and wellness incentives designed to encourage healthier behaviour. He also explains why OPD cover, vaccinations and maternity benefits present different pricing challenges and vary across policies.Govindraj Ethiraj asks why health insurance claims still cause frustration. Mayank Bathwal discusses waiting periods, pre-existing conditions, exclusions and the gap between what customers expect and what their policies cover. He acknowledges that efforts to detect fraud can create friction for genuine claimants, making clearer communication and a better claims experience essential.The discussion also examines what younger consumers want from health insurance. Mayank Bathwal explains why regular benefits such as OPD care and wellness rewards can make policies more relevant to people who do not expect to need hospital treatment. He also discusses how younger policyholders can help balance the insurance risk pool and support affordability.Govindraj Ethiraj and Mayank Bathwal explore family health insurance, medical inflation, rising premiums, cashless hospital networks, lifestyle-related claims and the challenge of reaching India’s underinsured population. They also discuss Bima Sugam and why both distribution expenses and healthcare delivery costs matter when making insurance more affordable.At the heart of the conversation is a bigger question. Is ₹10 lakh health insurance enough, or should families look more closely at what their policy covers, how claims are handled and how their needs could change?Chapters:00:00 Health Insurance in India and Rising Medical Costs00:55 Introducing Mayank Bathwal, Aditya Birla Health Insurance CEO01:03 Health Insurance Beyond Hospital Bills03:16 What Is Standalone Health Insurance?05:56 How Health Insurance Benefits Are Changing07:41 Medical Inflation and the Need for Higher Cover09:14 Is ₹10 Lakh Family Health Insurance Enough?11:07 Wellness Rewards and Health Insurance Premium Benefits13:25 OPD Coverage, Cashless Care and Reimbursement15:31 Does Health Insurance Cover Vaccinations and Maternity?17:00 How Lifestyle Diseases Are Changing Insurance Claims19:46 Healthcare Costs and Future Insurance Needs22:37 How Hospital Costs Affect Health Insurance Premiums25:26 Cashless Health Insurance and Hospital Networks26:25 Why Health Insurers Need Young Policyholders28:50 Health Insurance for Young Adults and Wellness Benefits30:41 Premium Discounts During Overseas Travel31:40 Bringing More Young Indians Into Health Insurance32:40 How Age and Claims Affect Insurance Pricing33:57 Why Young Customers Renew or Drop Health Insurance35:01 Affordable Health Insurance and India’s Missing Middle36:35 Can Bima Sugam Help Make Insurance More Affordable?37:43 Insurance Claims, Waiting Periods and Customer Trust38:53 Wellness and Preventive Health in Insurance41:27 Mayank Bathwal’s Fitness, Sleep and Wellness RoutineIs ₹10 lakh health insurance enough for your family? Govindraj Ethiraj and Mayank Bathwal explore medical inflation and insurance claims on The Core Report.#HealthInsurance #FamilyHealthInsurance #TheCoreReport #TheCore
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#975 Crude Has Now Crossed $105 10.09.2026 26dkOn Episode 975 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Abhay Laijawala, Chief Investment Officer, India at Lighthouse Canton (and veteran metals analyst) as well as Kunal Pande, National Leader - Cyber, Risk and Compliance Services at KPMG in India.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Crude Has Now Crossed $105 As The West Asia War Escalates To New Levels(03:03) Chinese President Xi Jinping Will Visit Delhi For The BRICS Summit As Trade Relations Are Strained Again(05:51) US Markets Once Again Cock A Snook At The Treasury Secretary’s Efforts To Rein In Bond Yields(07:08) Why Are Copper Prices Rising So Much And Outlook?(15:16) Tokenisation Of Assets Has Kicked Off In India, What Does It Mean For Investors?(24:27) Apple Raised Prices On its Existing iPhone Lineup In India By As Much As 41%, More Than The USFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#974 The Big Liquidity Drain In Indian Markets 09.09.2026 23dkOn Episode 974 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anindya Banerjee, Head of Currency & Commodity Research at Kotak Securities as well as Sachin Seth, Regional Managing Director at CRIF, India & South Asia on the sidelines of the Global Fintech Fest 2026.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) The Big Liquidity Drain In Indian Markets(03:29) Inflation May Have Hit A 20-Month High(03:56) What To Make Of A Falling Dollar And Rising Yen?(12:50) The Big Opportunity In India’s Near To Credit PopulaceFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#973 Why Is Crude Oil Not Over $100? 08.09.2026 22dkOn Episode 973 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Nilesh Shah, Managing Director at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd in an excerpt from our recent Special Edition.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Why Is Crude Oil Not Over $100?(04:04) Indian Banks May Not Have Hedged Future Interest Payments In $127 Billion NRI Deposit Flows(07:24) Why Copper Prices Have Hit Fresh Highs(08:20) India’s Operational Office REIT Portfolio Has Expanded By 74% Year-Over-Year In Last Six Months(10:02) Mutual Funds Have To Be Reinvented, But What Comes Next?For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#972 Oil Prices Are Now Projected To Rise Higher 07.09.2026 23dkOn Episode 972 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Sheetal Sapale, Vice President at Pharmarack as well as Amar Sheth, Vice President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:32) Oil Prices Are Now Projected To Rise Higher, Leaving Markets In The Lurch(03:20) India’s SmallCap Index Hits A 52 Week High(05:20) Vehicle Sales Growth Is Being Powered By Rural India Now, Despite Poor Monsoons(13:36) Why Anti-Obesity Drug Sales Are Slowing Down(19:48) After EV, Now There Is EREV Or Gas Powered EVs Register Here for our roundtable "Banking Fraud Moves as a Network. Why Doesn’t Defence"For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#971 Oil Price Uncertainty Could Keep Markets Down 06.09.2026 34dkOn Episode 971 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Rajiv Mitra, co-chair of the National Committee on Dairy of the Trade Promotion Council of India. We also feature an excerpt from our show How India’s Economy Works featuring Ananth Narayan, Economist and Former Whole Time Member, SEBI.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(04:31) A Fresh Battle With The Federal Reserve And Oil Price Uncertainty Could Keep Markets Down(06:37) Forex Reserves Hit A Fresh All Time High(09:06) TCS To Build A $7 Billion 1 GW Data Centre Near Hyderabad(10:00) Birla’s Jump Into Hot Wires And Cables Market With New Range(10:38) Fresh Capital Is Flowing Into The Dairy Sector, What Could Change?(20:22) Are India’s Interest Rates Being Kept Artificially Low?For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#970 How Protectionism Is Holding Back Indian Manufacturing | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report 05.09.2026 30dkIndia’s manufacturing problem may be more deeply rooted than it appears. In this episode of The Core Report Special Edition, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with economist Dr Surjit Bhalla about how protectionism is holding back Indian manufacturing, why private investment has lost momentum and whether India can realistically become a developed country by 2047.Surjit Bhalla examines India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 ambition through per capita income and economic growth projections. He explains why measuring progress using current dollars rather than purchasing power parity produces a far more challenging target. Drawing on the experiences of China, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil and Indonesia, he questions whether India’s developed country goal is achievable within the proposed timeframe.The conversation explores why infrastructure spending alone cannot sustain faster GDP growth. Bhalla explains why India needs greater private investment, stronger manufacturing exports and access to global demand. He also examines why repeated government appeals have failed to persuade businesses to invest more.Bhalla believes protectionism is holding back Indian manufacturing by reducing the pressure on domestic companies to become globally competitive. He discusses import tariffs, non-tariff barriers, Quality Control Orders and the influence of powerful interest groups on India’s economic policy. He also explains how protection can discourage investment, weaken exports and limit manufacturing growth.Govindraj Ethiraj and Surjit Bhalla discuss India’s economic growth, private investment, manufacturing policy, industrial monopolies, import duties, Quality Control Orders, bilateral investment treaties, free trade agreements and an India US trade deal. They also explore the growing risks of relying heavily on services when artificial intelligence could transform employment and competitiveness in the sector.At the heart of the conversation is a bigger question. If India wants faster economic growth, more private investment, stronger exports and developed country status, can it continue protecting domestic industry from global competition?Chapters:01:04 Can India Become a Developed Economy by 2047? 03:54 The Global Road to Developed-Economy Status 08:30 Can Countries Lose Developed-Economy Status? 09:58 Can Higher Investment Unlock Faster Growth? 14:42 Is Private Investment Holding India Back? 16:25 Why Aren’t Companies Investing More? 19:40 Has India Lost Its Global Ambition? 21:50 How Do You Get India’s Private Sector Investing? 23:59 How Can India Break the Protectionism Cycle? 27:43 What’s Holding Back India’s Manufacturing Exports? 30:29 Can FTAs Boost India’s Exports? Watch the full conversation for a deeper understanding of how protectionism is holding back Indian manufacturing, the future of private investment in India and what must change to accelerate India’s economic growth.How is protectionism holding back Indian manufacturing and India’s developed economy goal for 2047? Watch economist Surjit Bhalla and Govindraj Ethiraj on The Core Report discuss India’s economic growth, private investment, manufacturing exports, import tariffs, Quality Control Orders and free trade agreements. Discover what must change for Viksit Bharat 2047.#IndianManufacturing #IndianEconomy #Protectionism #ViksitBharat2047 #SurjitBhalla #TheCoreReport #TheCore
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#969 Nilesh Shah Explains: Why Mutual Funds Must Go Beyond Equity | Govindraj Ethiraj | The Core Report 04.09.2026 21dkNilesh Shah explains why Mutual Funds must go beyond Equity as India’s investment landscape evolves toward debt, hybrid, gold, real estate, alternatives and unlisted investments.In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Nilesh Shah, MD, Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. Ltd, about the future of mutual funds in India, retail investors and the need for greater diversification.Nilesh Shah argues that equity remains attractive, but mutual funds cannot remain synonymous with equity. He explains why the industry needs to expand into debt, hybrid funds, gold, real estate, REITs, InvITs, SIFs, global investments and alternative assets to reach a much larger investor base.The conversation explores how mutual funds could give retail investors access to opportunities traditionally available mainly to high net worth investors, including unlisted companies and private markets. Shah explains how diversification can create different risk and return profiles and make complex investments more accessible.Gold and real estate are key opportunities. Shah discusses innovative gold investment products, the potential of REITs and InvITs, and whether future generations may prefer professionally managed real estate investments over owning individual properties.The discussion also examines SIFs and alternative investment strategies, the shortage of specialised investment talent, and how mutual fund distributors can help investors manage risk, greed and fear.Shah also shares his outlook for the Indian stock market, discussing IPO supply, FPI flows, oil prices, corporate earnings and valuations. He expects equity returns to remain in the high single digit to low double digit range rather than the 20 to 30 percent returns some investors may expect.Beyond markets, Shah discusses AI, deep tech, manufacturing, land reform and labour reform, and what India needs to achieve faster and more sustainable economic growth.At the heart of the conversation is a bigger question. Can India reinvent mutual funds to give ordinary investors access to a much wider range of investment opportunities?Watch the full conversation for insights on Nilesh Shah, mutual funds, future of mutual funds in India, equity mutual funds, debt funds, hybrid funds, SIFs, REITs, InvITs, gold investment, alternative investments, unlisted markets, asset allocation, Indian stock markets and India’s economic growth.Chapters:00:00 Why Mutual Funds Must Go Beyond Equity00:54 Does the Mutual Fund Industry Need Reinvention01:47 Why Equity Alone Cannot Bring the Next 34 Crore Investors02:30 Will Mutual Funds and Alternatives Converge04:01 Has Equity Lost Its Attraction05:00 The Role of Mutual Fund Distributors06:17 The Future of Gold Investment Products07:20 Could REITs Replace Individual Real Estate Ownership08:17 Bringing Unlisted Investments to Retail Investors09:22 Are Higher-Risk Investments Worth It? 10:05 Why Mutual Funds Need to Expand Beyond Equity10:43 Can One Investor Master Multiple Asset Classes? 12:53 Are Investors Relying Too Much on Distributors? 14:11 Should Investors Rethink Self-Advising? 15:50 3 Questions Before You Put Your Money to Work 16:44 Nilesh Shah’s Indian Equity Outlook18:15 Is Oil Still Driving Indian Markets? 19:00 The Macro Signals Investors Should Watch 21:35 Who Should Allocate Capital in IndiaDiscover why mutual funds must go beyond equity and how this could reshape investing in India. Watch Nilesh Shah and Govindraj Ethiraj on The Core Report as they explore the future of mutual funds in India, equity mutual funds, debt funds, hybrid funds, gold investment, REITs, InvITs, SIFs, alternative investments and unlisted investments. Learn about smarter asset allocation and Nilesh Shah’s Indian stock market outlook.#MutualFunds #NileshShah #IndianStockMarket #Investing #AssetAllocation #TheCoreReport #TheCore
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#968 Indian Markets Reel Under Oil Price Onslaught 03.09.2026 24dkOn Episode 968 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Arvind Chari, Chief Investment Strategist at Q India UK (affiliate of Quantum Advisors India) as well as Piyush Pandey, Senior Vice President, Institutional Equity Research (Lead Analyst)-IT, Telecom, Internet and Power at Centrum India.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:50) Indian Markets Reel Under Oil Price Onslaught(02:31) Rupee Hits A 10-Week Closing High(04:59) India’s Banking System Will See A Liquidity Overdose Thanks To The $127 Billion Inflows(17:53) ITC Infotech Is Merging With Ashok Soota’s Happiest Minds. What Signals For India’s IT Sector?Register Here for our roundtable "Banking Fraud Moves as a Network. Why Doesn’t Defence"For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#967 Bond Markets Are Still Dragging Stocks Down 02.09.2026 31dkOn Episode 967 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Vivek Rathi, National Director of Research at Knight Frank India. We also caught up with Dr. Hal Brands, Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS on the sidelines of the Elara India Dialogue 2026.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Bond Markets Are Still Dragging Stocks Down(02:46) Total overseas flows has brought in $137 billion(07:22) India Is Increasingly Importing Gold From The UAE And Why That Is A Problem(09:12) The Striking Contrast In Performance Of India’s Budget Homes Versus Premium Housing Sales(19:15) What Motivates Donald Trump On Iran And Tariffs?Register Here for our roundtable "Banking Fraud Moves as a Network. Why Doesn’t Defence"For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#966 Indian Markets Feel Pressure Of Rising Oil Prices And Global Bond Yields 01.09.2026 23dkOn Episode 966 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Madhavi Arora, Chief Economist at Emkay Global as well as Gautam Shahi, Senior Director at Crisil Ratings.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(01:00) Indian Markets Feel Pressure Of Rising Oil Prices And Global Bond Yields(03:16) India’s Rupee Hits Two Month High As Reserve Bank Brings Back Stability(07:42) India’s Leading Jewellers Consolidate Even As The PM Appeals To Cut Back On Gold Purchases(08:47) India’s Strong GDP Showing Fails To Lift Markets(15:37) Why India’s Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) Companies Are Having Their Moment In The SunRegister Here for our Roundtable For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube -
#965 India’s Better Than Expected GDP Growth 31.08.2026 23dkOn Episode 965 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anas Alhajji, energy economist, researcher and writer on the sidelines of the Elara India Dialogue 2026.SHOW NOTES(00:00) Stories of the Day(00:51) Better Than Expected GDP Growth Is Causing Economists To Revise Their Full Year Numbers.(04:15) Oil Prices Begin Their Upward Journey Again.(06:08) Brokerages Weigh On HDFC Succession, Wait To See Who Becomes New CEO (08:21) Where Could Oil Prices Be In The Next Few Weeks?(21:35) The Company That Sells More Watches Than Switzerland Is Seeing A Leadership Transition. For more of our coverage check out thecore.inFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | Youtube
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