At the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026, investors and market leaders converged around a clear shift: diversification is moving from a tactical choice to a core investment strategy
At the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026, investors and market leaders converged around a clear shift: diversification is moving from a tactical choice to a core investment strategy.
At the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026, Swarup Mohanty, Vice Chairman & CEO, Mirae Asset Investment Managers, Kalpen Parekh, MD & CEO, DSP Mutual Fund, and Vaibhav Porwal, Co-founder, Dezerv, spoke about how this shift is playing out and what it really means for portfolios today.
At the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026, Ashank Kothari, MD -Real Estate, Brookfield, Gulam Zia, International Partner & Senior Executive Director, Knight Frank, and Abhinandan Lodha, Founder & Chairman, The House of Abhinandan Lodha, built on this shift, but with a clear caveat: this isn’t the same real estate cycle investors have seen before.
The founders of country’s top exchanges including CoinSwitch, Mudrex, Giottus and crypto hedge fund Blue Aster Capital were deliberating whether crypto is coming of age in India and how the sector can increase institutional participation in the country.
Damani spoke about the market correction amid the ongoing war in Iran and asserted that the rising oil prices alone do not determine the direction of the markets.
Sundararaman Ramamurthy also raised concerns about inexperienced traders entering complex derivatives segments.
Ramesh Damani says compounding is the '8th wonder of the world,' urging investors to focus on fundamentals, patience and long-term wealth creation.
At the same time, he noted that the immediate impact on office leasing may not be visible yet because most transactions recorded this year were initiated several quarters earlier.
Madhusudan Kela says market volatility creates opportunities for patient investors and remains confident the best of India’s stock market lies ahead.
Madhu Kela noted that continued efforts by investors to identify opportunities reflect sustained confidence in the country’s future growth prospects
Ramesh Damani recalls Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s one rule for surviving market crashes.
Family Offices prioritize a long-term view, using market volatility and liquidity as opportunities to build enduring, high-conviction investments, according to wealth managers at the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit
Despite concerns that automation and remote work could weaken office demand, India’s commercial real estate market has continued to expand. According to Kothari, leasing activity reached a record 85 million square feet in 2025, underscoring the resilience of the sector.
While the transition may slow growth temporarily, Sanjay Bhattacharyya believes the sector will continue to remain relevant.
Throughout the discussion, panellists agreed that although gold maintains cultural and financial significance, disciplined asset allocation is much more important than attempting to time the market
Sanjay Bhattacharyya says many new-age companies are built on hype rather than profits, warning investors to focus on valuation, management and fundamentals.
Purplle’s Manish Taneja, Atomberg’s Arindam Paul and The Whole Truth’s Shashank Mehta say physical retail remains critical for scale and profitability as consumer brands balance digital discovery with store-led sales in India’s still offline-heavy market.
However, Mehta clarified that the company is not rushing toward a listing and is focused on strengthening its profit and loss profile before considering an IPO.
Sachee Trivedi says India is the only economy that will “double and double again”, highlighting strong growth, diversification and global capital shifts.
Raamdeo Agrawal says a further 10% market correction could lift five-year returns to 17–18% annually, highlighting long-term compounding opportunities for investors.
Experts at Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit said global diversification and thematic investing are key to capturing future growth opportunities.
Defending the long-term investing philosophy, Agrawal said most large fortunes in the stock market have been created by investors who held quality businesses for decades rather than frequently trading stocks.