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August 09, 2025 The insurance industry's structural defence
Insurance defenders miss the point about systematic problems that go beyond individual bad actors
6 min
August 08, 2025 Multi‑Asset vs Aggressive Hybrid Funds: Choosing Wisely
Two popular hybrid funds, one tough choice.
10 min
August 08, 2025 The SIP pause problem
When markets stumble, investors stumble too – often right into their own traps
6 min
August 06, 2025 Gaurav Misra on Valuations, Contrarian Bets & India’s Next Growth Cycle
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 and Large Cap funds. He breaks down the fund’s successful calls in IT, banking, and fintech, why he’s betting on a revival in the consumption and real estate cycle, and how Mirae’s revamped sectoral research and stock-picking framework is positioning it for the $7-trillion India opportunity.
36 min
August 04, 2025Decoding Bank of India Mutual Fund’s New Mid Cap NFO with Alok Singh
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 compelling opportunity today
His unique investment lens focused on ROE improvement and allocation sizing
How to identify real multibaggers and avoid survivorship bias
His approach to risk, momentum, and portfolio construction
Why this fund deserves a place in your core portfolio
23 min
August 03, 2025Inside 360 ONE’s Multi Asset Fund: Raghav Iyengar on Diversification, Volatility, and Smarter Investing
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 asset allocation strategy, the role of the Asset Allocation Committee, and how their flexible, macro-driven approach helps manage volatility without compromising returns. He also shares insights into their SCDV-based equity selection philosophy, real-time defensive shifts, and how this fund fits into different investor profiles—from first-time savers to seasoned portfolio builders.
Key topics covered:
What makes 360 ONE’s multi-asset fund unique
Strategic asset mix: equity, debt, gold/silver, REITs/InvITs
Behavioural edge & investor suitability
Why it’s ideal for 3–5 year goals or defensive allocation
How fund managers stay flexible in a VUCA world
15 min
August 02, 2025 Why insurance buyers must organise
The insurance industry's predatory practices demand a collective response from customers
6 min
August 02, 2025Market Signals, Smart Bets: Atul Bhole of Kotak MF on What’s Next for Equities
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 deep insights on how he’s navigating a volatile environment.
Tune in to hear:
Why recent market fatigue may be temporary
Whether mid- and small-cap valuations are frothy—or justified
What festive season indicators Bhole is watching closely
The non-negotiables in his investment playbook: management, business strength, and growth
The sectoral rotation that powered Kotak Midcap Fund’s rebound from third to first quartile
What signals he tracks before buying or trimming a stock
This episode is a must-listen for serious investors, mutual fund followers, and anyone interested in understanding how a fund manager thinks through volatility, fundamentals, and opportunity.
26 min
August 01, 2025 Are Small-Cap Funds Still Worth the Risk?
Small-caps are sizzling — but is it time to cash out or stay the course?
16 min
July 31, 2025 The paradox of price
Why investors chase expensive stocks and shun bargains
5 min

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