Mumbai - K J Somaiya Institute of Management (KJSIM) hosted Investrix 2026, a premier investment forum that brought together industry leaders, students and young professionals to discuss emerging a trends in investment strategies and capital markets.
Themed "When Money Moves Faster Than Cycles: Rethinking Portfolio Diversification" the forum examines how traditional diversification strategies are being challenged by increased market volatility and rising asset correlations. The event featured a panel discussion of fireside chat and one-on-one interview, addressing practical topics such as diversification, investors psychology, market volatility, and long-term wealth creations. The sessions aimed to bridge the gap between academic frameworks and real-world investment practices.
The panel discussion was moderated by Nigel D’Souza, Senior Editor – Editorial and Production at CNBC 18. Panelists included Harshad Borawake (Mirae Asset Investment Managers), Ashwani Agarwalla (Edelweiss Asset Management Limited), Saurabh Patwa (ASK Investment Managers), Rakesh Vyas (Quest Investment Advisors), and Mandar Pawar (Kotak Mutual Fund). Experts discussed the limitations of traditional diversification during periods of market stress and emphasized adaptive strategies.
Duringg the fireside chat, Ajay Bagga and Tushar Bohra share insights for managing uncertainly. The importance of long-term fundamentals and the evolving roles of assets such as gold, silver and cash. A separat one-on-one session featuring Shankar Sharma and Prof. Hitesh Punjabi focused on market behaviour and investor's success, highlighting adaptability and probabilistic thinking as key to navigating unpredictable markets.
Dr. Raghu Kumari P, Professor and Chairperson, Centre of Excellence in Capital Markets, KJSIM, said the Investrix 2026 reinforced the importance of mindset, discipline and continuous learning in achieving long-term investment success , while strengthening the institute's commitment to integrating academic rigor with real-world market insights.
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