In this exclusive interview, Abhishek Singh, Vice President and Fund Manager at DSP Investment Managers, offers valuable insights into his approach to fund management and his perspectives on the Indian equity market. Managing over ₹20,000 crore across four schemes, including the five-star-rated DSP Large Cap Fund, Abhishek shares his thoughts on the disconnect between market optimism and earnings, the importance of holding cash in uncertain times, and what’s been driving the outperformance of the DSP Large Cap Fund.

Valuation discipline: Abhishek discusses how the fund avoids the common pitfalls of overvaluation and focuses on bottom-up fundamentals.

Cash management: Understand the rationale behind the fund's rising cash levels and how it helps in creating flexibility during volatile markets.

Portfolio strategy: Learn about the fund's concentrated portfolio of 30-32 stocks, and how this strategy differentiates the DSP Large Cap Fund from others in the space.

Market outlook: Hear Abhishek’s take on the disconnect between macro optimism and bottom-up earnings, the potential impact of rising valuations, and how he’s positioning his portfolio for the future.

Hybrid fund strategy: Abhishek also sheds light on his recent turnaround of the DSP Aggressive Hybrid Fund, and how a focus on valuations and concentration has driven its improvement.

This episode is a must-listen for investors looking to understand value-conscious investment strategies, portfolio diversification, and the Indian market outlook through the lens of one of India’s top fund managers.