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19: Ep 019 - Strengthening Your Portfolio in a Market Dip
Apr 24, 2026
16m 16s
18: Ep 018 - What Rising Prices Mean for Markets, Money and You
Feb 9, 2026
21m 56s
17: Ep 017 - Retirement Planning with Mutual Funds
Nov 11, 2025
16m 56s
16: Ep 016 - Fund Return vs Investor Return
Sep 23, 2025
16m 28s
15: Ep 015 - Which Investment Style Does Your Fund Follow?
Jul 22, 2025
12m 35s
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| 4/24/26 | ![]() 19: Ep 019 - Strengthening Your Portfolio in a Market Dip | If you’ve checked your portfolio recently, chances are it hasn’t been a comfortable experience. Since the start of 2026, equity markets were down over 13-15% and now they are recovering. The Nifty 50, which represents India’s largest companies, had corrected sharply and mid‑ and small‑cap stocks had fallen even more.So naturally, questions are coming up. What is happening in the markets? This episode is not about predicting markets or timing the bottom. It’s about understanding risk, staying disciplined, and aligning your investments with your real‑life goals, especially in uncertain times. Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss how to navigate this volatile market and reposition your portfolios. Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. The information herein is meant only for general reading purposes and the views being expressed only constitute opinions and therefore cannot be considered as guidelines, recommendations or as a professional guide for the readers. The podcast has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources believed to be reliable. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. | 16m 16s | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | ![]() 18: Ep 018 - What Rising Prices Mean for Markets, Money and You | Inflation impacts every single one of us. You’ve probably heard the term often, especially when the government releases monthly CPI data and markets react instantly. But what does inflation really mean for your investments? Why do rising prices influence capital markets, and more importantly, how can you protect and grow your wealth in an inflationary world? In this episode, Ravi Samalad and Lisa Pallavi Barbora break down the link between inflation, interest rates, and market movements, and share strategies to ensure your money doesn’t lose its value over time. Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. The information herein is meant only for general reading purposes and the views being expressed only constitute opinions and therefore cannot be considered as guidelines, recommendations or as a professional guide for the readers. The document has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources believed to be reliable. | 21m 56s | ||||||
| 11/11/25 | ![]() 17: Ep 017 - Retirement Planning with Mutual Funds | Retirement planning is a delicate balancing act between longevity and mongevity. One is the act of living longer for which one needs to focus on health for a long period starting at a young age. The other is when your money outlives you and for this too one needs to start planning at a young age. Ravi Samalad and Lisa Pallavi Barbora discuss how one should approach retirement planning and the dos and don’ts. Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. The information herein is meant only for general reading purposes and the views being expressed only constitute opinions and therefore cannot be considered as guidelines, recommendations or as a professional guide for the readers. The document has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources believed to be reliable. | 16m 56s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | ![]() 16: Ep 016 - Fund Return vs Investor Return | Many investors miss noticing the difference between investment returns and investor returns. Sounds the same, right? Well, not really. The number you see on a mutual fund’s factsheet and the return you actually experience in your portfolio can be very different. Why does that happen? Is it the market? Is it timing? Or… is it us? Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad help us understand why our returns often don’t match what’s advertised, and what we can do to fix that. Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. The information herein is meant only for general reading purposes and the views being expressed only constitute opinions and therefore cannot be considered as guidelines, recommendations or as a professional guide for the readers. The document has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources believed to be reliable. | 16m 28s | ||||||
| 7/22/25 | ![]() 15: Ep 015 - Which Investment Style Does Your Fund Follow? | Most of us have heard of large-cap, mid-cap, or small-cap funds, right? But did you know how a fund manager picks stocks – their style – can also impact your returns? Yup, there’s a bit of an art to it! In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad explore the different investing styles, what they mean, and why diversifying across them might just make you a smarter investor. Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. The information herein is meant only for general reading purposes and the views being expressed only constitute opinions and therefore cannot be considered as guidelines, recommendations or as a professional guide for the readers. The document has been prepared on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other sources believed to be reliable. | 12m 35s | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | ![]() 14: Ep 014 - SIP or Lumpsum – What Works in a Volatile Market | Equity markets have been volatile in the recent past. Sharp corrections are a good opportunity for investors to invest lumpsum or top up their existing investments. On the other hand, SIPs are useful in a volatile market as they help you get more units when markets fall. Lumpsum investing is another option for investors but it can be a bit risky if markets were to fall immediately after investing. Both options have their pros and cons. In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss how to use SIP and lumpsum investing to reach your life goals.Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund.Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. | 14m 58s | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | ![]() 13: Ep 013 - 5 Powerful Ways To Manage Your Debt Effectively | The Indian household debt has been increasing over the past three years, shown an RBI report. It increased to 41% of GDP in FY24 from 37.9% in FY23 and is estimated to have reached 43.5% in the first half of FY25. The report identified three primary purposes for household borrowing. The first is consumption, which includes personal loans, credit card debt, loans for consumer durables and other personal loans. The second is asset creation, covering mortgage loans, vehicle loans, and two-wheeler loans. Lastly, productive activities, such as loans for agriculture, business ventures, and education, also form a significant part of household borrowing. In this episode, Ravi Samalad and Lisa Pallavi Barbora discuss how to manage your debt effectively.Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. | 20m 04s | ||||||
| 2/20/25 | ![]() 12: Ep 012 - 5 Strategies to Tackle Market Volatility | Remember March 2020 when the stock market experienced one of the fastest crashes in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic? The Indian market saw drawdown of 38%. It was a stark reminder of how unpredictable markets can be. The 2008 financial crisis was another classic example. In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss what causes volatility and how investors can mitigate it.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID (http://pgimindiamf.com/IEID) . This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. | 21m 26s | ||||||
| 12/23/24 | ![]() 11: Ep 011 - The 5 biggest mutual fund myths | A lot of the mistakes often investors make stem from a lack of awareness and myths that people believe to be true about mutual funds. In this episode, Ravi Samalad and Lisa Pallavi Barbora discuss and debunk the biggest myths associated with mutual funds. Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID (http://pgimindiamf.com/IEID) . This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. | 20m 19s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 | ![]() 10: Ep 010 - 6 Investing Mistakes to Avoid | “The first rule of an investment is don't lose money. And the second rule is don't forget the first rule.” - Warren Buffett. This quote reminds us that losing less is equally important. Let us understand this with a simple example. If your 100 rupee becomes 50 you will have to earn a return of 100% to reach 100 again. There is so much focus on how to invest right, we often forget to talk about the mistakes we may be making in the first place. In this podcast, Ravi Samalad and Lisa Pallavi Barbora discuss the 6 common mistakes you can avoid while investing. | 18m 24s | ||||||
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| 9/27/24 | ![]() 9: Ep 009 - 5 steps to implement a goal based investment plan | Goal based investing concept is easier to understand but very few investors follow a methodological and bucketed way of managing their finances. In this podcast, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad analyse the pros and cons of this approach, which kind of investors it is ideal for, how to go about identifying your goals and use the right asset classes to plan for your short, medium and long term goals.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?even...) to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID (http://pgimindiamf.com/IEID) . This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. | 23m 00s | ||||||
| 8/9/24 | ![]() 8: Ep 008 - Analyzing Fund Returns | Analyzing and interpreting fund returns can be a challenge, especially for novice investors.In this episode, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad help you understand what compound annual growth rate (CAGR), extended internal rate of return (XIRR), rolling returns and absolute return mean and how to interpret them when looking at your fund’s return.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. | 19m 57s | ||||||
| 6/26/24 | ![]() 7: Ep 007 - Sector funds | If you have been observing the market, PSUs shares have been in the limelight in the last one year. As investors, one may be tempted to invest in PSU stocks. This is where sector funds come into play. They invest in one particular sector or theme such as PSUs, technology, pharma and so on, which helps you take a dedicated exposure to one sector or theme.Lately, many fund houses are launching thematic/sector funds. The Assets under management in the sector/thematic fund category have increased by almost 80% in one year from 1.82 lakh crore in May 2023 to 3.25 lakh crore in May 2024, shows AMFI data. In this podcast, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad dissect this trend further to help us understand what role sector and thematic funds play in your portfolio.Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund.Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage.All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. | 16m 19s | ||||||
| 5/15/24 | ![]() 6: Ep 006 - Active or Passive: How to Make a Choice | When one sets out to invest in mutual funds they are not thinking active or passive, rather they just want to invest in something that fits in their risk profile, goal, or time horizon. Over the last few years, we have seen a plethora of fund launches in the passive space. Passive Funds provide you market exposure at a low cost. In this podcast, Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss about what these two distinct categories are and dwell deeper into which of the two should one focus on more or whether they can be combined in a portfolio. | 23m 24s | ||||||
| 4/12/24 | ![]() 5: Ep 005 - How to Select Equity Funds For Your Portfolio? | In life we are inundated with choices – whether it’s the choice of clothes, the colour and brand of cars, perfumes, the list can go on. Clearly, there’s a wide variety of options available today in every sphere of life which can be sometimes overwhelming. Similarly, we have a wide variety of investment options within the mutual fund industry. In this episode, Personal Finance Expert Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad from PGIM India Mutual Fund discuss, how one can select the right equity mutual funds for one’s portfolio from the 11 categories.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. Connect with us: Website: https://www.pgimindiamf.com/ | 21m 30s | ||||||
| 2/12/24 | ![]() 4: Ep 004 - 5 smart ways to use Systematic Transfer Plan & Systematic Withdrawal Plan | Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) and Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) are tools offered by mutual funds that provide great convenience and flexibility to cater to investor’s different financial goals. In this podcast, personal finance expert Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad talk about how these facilities work and how investors take make efficient use of them. Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage. All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID.This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully. | 17m 01s | ||||||
| 1/12/24 | ![]() 3: Ep 003 - Best of both worlds – How Hybrid Funds give you an edge | Hybrid Funds are gaining traction and that is evident by the steady growth in assets in this category. The AUM of hybrid funds category has doubled from Rs 3.10 lakh crore in Nov 2020 to reach Rs 6.30 lakh crore as of November 2023, shows AMFI data. Similarly, the number of folios in this category have grown from 94 lakhs to 1.26 crore during the same period.So what’s the reason behind this astounding growth? In this episode, Personal Finance Expert Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss why investors are lapping up Hybrid Funds and how to go about selecting the right Hybrid Fund for your portfolio. | 16m 39s | ||||||
| 11/23/23 | ![]() 2: Ep 002 - The what, how and why of asset allocation | A 1986 study titled Determinants of Portfolio Performance by Brinson, Hood and Beebower showed that asset allocation explained 93.6% of the variation in a portfolio’s return. This clearly shows the importance of following an asset allocation approach to investing rather than chasing return or flavour of the season. In this episode, Personal Finance Expert Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad from PGIM India Mutual Fund discuss what asset allocation is, different types of asset allocation, its benefits, what goes into making a diversified portfolio and more. | 15m 50s | ||||||
| 9/30/23 | ![]() 1: Ep 001 - 5 steps to Build your Emergency Fund with Debt Mutual Funds | An Emergency Fund helps you tap into your savings when you have to incur an unplanned expense or take care of your non-negotiable monthly expenses during a temporary loss of income. In this maiden episode of Smart Investing series, Lisa Pallavi Barbora, a Financial Coach and Personal Finance Expert, discusses the importance of creating an emergency fund, where to invest and shares five simple steps to create an emergency fund corpus. Listen to the Smart Investing podcast series by PGIM India Mutual Fund.Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.Log on to https://moneyandme.pgimindiamf.com/ to get curated content on personal finance that is in sync with your life stage.All Mutual Fund investors have to go through a one-time KYC (Know Your Customer) process. Investors should deal only with Registered Mutual Funds. For more info on KYC, RMF & procedure to lodge/redress complaints, visit pgimindiamf.com/IEID. This is an investor education and awareness initiative by PGIM India Mutual Fund. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully. | 17m 00s | ||||||
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