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“If you're optimistic on the future of India, you should be an investor. If you're not optimistic, you should spend the money.”
In the debut episode of Mutual Funds Ke Maharathi, 5paisa sits down with legendary fund manager Sunil Singhania, Founder of Abakkus Asset Management, to decode India’s next phase of growth and what it means for investors.
From his MEETS investment framework to portfolio construction, market timing, active vs index investing, and realistic equity return expectations, Sunil shares the principles that shape his approach to investing.
He also breaks down which sectors could drive the next $4 trillion of India’s GDP, why India’s growth story may have much further to go, and the wealth-building math every retail investor should understand.
In this episode:
00:00 – Series Introduction & Vision
01:01 – Meet Sunil Singhania
01:24 – Why Trust a New AMC?
02:44 – Why Flexi Cap for the First Fund?
04:24 – Small Cap vs Flexi Cap
06:04 – What Are Investors Getting in Abakkus?
07:44 – Portfolio Construction Principles
09:16 – Active vs Index Funds
10:28 – Timing the Market
12:10 – Quality, Growth or Price?
15:26 – Realistic Return Expectations from Equity Funds
17:06 – Start Your Mutual Fund Journey
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Mutual Funds Ke Maharathi is a 5paisa series featuring some of the sharpest minds in the mutual fund and investing ecosystem.

