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.
Shankar Sharma also warned that rising crude prices could become a key risk for global markets, particularly amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Raamdeo Agrawal, Chairman and Co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, noted that stock prices can often behave irrationally, both on the upside and the downside, which can lead investors to draw incorrect conclusions about a company’s performance.
In a wide-ranging address, Pandey highlighted the rapid growth of India’s market ecosystem, the surge in retail participation, and the regulatory steps taken by Sebi to strengthen transparency, investor protection and market efficiency.
Positioning herself as a structural bull on India, Trivedi said global investors should maintain a meaningful allocation to the country despite short-term concerns around growth, valuations and global market shifts.
Pandey said, ndia’s capital markets are not only expanding but also deepening and diversifying, making them more resilient.