CFA Society India Podcast

Our new podcast episode in the series ‘Clean Energy Policy and Investment Landscape in India' is out! In conversation with Dr. Mukund Rajan, Chairperson, Ecube Investment Advisors and an industry veteran, who spent 23 years in Tata Group out of his 30 years corporate experience. He is a thought leader in sustainability and has spearheaded several initiatives to advance sustainability practices in India. He shares his thoughts with Labanya Prakash Jena, CFA, on India’s green energy transition, covering the state of clean energy finance in India, policies and regulations, innovative financing models, and integration of ESG in business decisions and investment practices, etc. _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER : This podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the Podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. * CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

The India Opportunity Our new podcast episode in the series 'Economy and asset classes' is out. In conversation with Mr. Sunil Singhania, CFA, Founder of Abakkus Asset Management and an Investment management industry veteran. He shares his thoughts with Jolly Balva, CFA on the next decade of India's growth story. They explore the nuances of the key fundamentals drivers of growth for India, with the 'Dragon to elephant' tilt in perspective. Please read the regulatory disclosure for Abakkus at https://abakkusinvest.com/regulatory-disclosure/ __________________________________________ DISCLAIMER : This podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. *CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

From Our Archives: In this conversation from 6th #VIPS, Mr. Rajashekhar Iyer shares his views with Saurabh Basrar on expected returns of the broader markets in the decade, the importance and usage of both fundamental and technical analysis in value investing as well as handling of the selling decision on portfolio stocks, based on his experience. Mr. Rajashekar is a voracious reader and he also recommended the top 5 books an investor must read in this conversation. __________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER : This Podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the Podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. * CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

In this episode Herald Van Der Linde, the author of ‘Asia’s Stock Markets From Ground Up’ shares his thoughts on China with Jolly Balva, CFA. They talk about the economic landscape over the short term as well as the long term drivers of structural change. These include the sectoral aspects, the policy response as well as the geopolitical implications for its economy. The conversation then goes on to cover what these updates might mean for its markets. _________________________________________ DISCLAIMER : This Podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the Podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. * CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

In this episode Herald Van Der Linde, the author of ‘Asia’s Stock Markets From Ground Up’ shares his thoughts on China with Jolly Balva, CFA. They talk about the economic landscape over the short term as well as the long term drivers of structural change. These include the sectoral aspects, the policy response as well as the geopolitical implications for its economy. The conversation then goes on to cover what these updates might mean for its markets. Watch out for the full episode which is releasing soon! ____________________________________ DISCLAIMER : This Podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the Podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. * CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

In this episode, Mr. Utpal Sheth shared his views with Varun Goenka on the importance of overcoming natural instincts in investing, focusing on the long-term strategic picture, and sizing bets to match one's conviction. He emphasized on the significance of learning from mistakes and how they define a person over time, particularly in the context of investing where mistakes can compound significantly. He highlighted the need for deep introspection and multiple iterations to understand and learn from mistakes. Mr. Seth also mentions the value of learning, adapting, and embracing mistakes in investing, ultimately leading to investment and personal growth and success. ___________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER : This Podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the Podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. * CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

Artificial Intelligence has been on the minds of businesses globally, as it is set to bring about many changes. In this episode, Nithin Kamath, CEO & co-founder, Zerodha & Rainmatter, shares his thoughts with Anil Ghelani, CFA on the upcoming adoption of AI in businesses. He also talks about the integration of AI at Zerodha, career advice for the times to come and more. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the Podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. * CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

In this episode, Jolly Balva, CFA is joined by World Gold Council's John Reade and Sheela Kulkarni. They talk about gold's performance as an asset class from a long-term perspective, as well as the key fundamental drivers of gold and where they stand. They discuss : - Performance of gold in different economic cycles - Why are central banks ramping up their buying of gold - Gold demand driven by jewelry and electronics - The other demand drivers of gold - The ESG credentials of Gold and the considerations for ESG investors - Gold investing trends in India DISCLAIMER : This Podcast represents the views and opinions of the originally featured speaker and is posted with their express consent. All statements and expressions in the Podcast are personal views of the speaker and are meant for educational purposes only and should not be construed as research, recommendation, solicitation, or investment advice. CFA Society India* is a non-profit for member benefit and does not endorse any person, content, product, organization or securities, opinions or recommendations and makes no representation or warranty, guarantee, or claim of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, appropriateness, suitability, or completeness of the information mentioned in the podcast. Viewers/readers shouldn't copy, transcribe, adapt, publish, license, distribute, perform and display the content including speech and any/all accompanying materials (including handouts and slides) without prior permission of CFA Society India for any use. CFA SOCIETY INDIA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. * CFA Society India is a registered trademark of CFA Institute licensed to be used by the Indian Association of Investment Professionals.

In today's podcast we cover a very interesting investment option called real estate investment trusts or REITs. REITs were introduced in India in 2019, after SEBI issued the regulations for them in 2014. REITs have attracted both domestic and foreign investors, who are looking for stable and regular income from real estate assets. In this episode, Vishal Chandiramani, CFA from Trust Plutus is interviewed by Sandeep Gupta, CFA of Lucretius Fund on what REITs are, how they work, and the India story.

In this episode of the ‘Economy and Asset classes’ series, Jolly Balva, CFA, is joined by Dr. Arvind Rajan, a veteran in financial markets in the US. They discuss the macro-economic environment in the US and the implications for markets. They navigate through the following on the current as well as long-term outlook.

CFA Society India podcast, where society members engage in conversations with industry experts to bring you unique insights. This bi-monthly podcast is available on your favourite podcast channel.