About this episode

The episode discusses how Jio BlackRock aims to transform mutual fund investing in India with innovative strategies and technology.

Can Jio BlackRock Change How India Invests In Mutual Funds? In this episode of The Core Report Weekend Edition, Financial Journalist Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Sid Swaminathan, MD and CEO, JioBlackRock AMC, about why one of the world’s biggest asset managers is betting on India’s next wave of investors and what it could mean for mutual funds, digital investing and portfolio building.India’s mutual fund industry has grown fast, but Jio BlackRock believes the country may still be at the beginning of a much larger investing shift. With BlackRock’s global investment expertise and Jio’s understanding of Indian consumers, the Jio BlackRock joint venture is trying to make mutual fund investing simpler, more accessible and more useful for both first time investors and experienced investors.Sid Swaminathan explains why India’s asset management market is entering a new phase. The first phase was about access, getting more Indians into mutual funds through SIPs, digital platforms and easier investing journeys. The next phase may be about outcomes, where investors look beyond basic equity exposure and start building stronger portfolios that can handle rising markets, falling markets and…

People in this episode

Host: Govindraj Ethiraj

Guest: Sid Swaminathan

Topics covered

• mutual funds
• digital investing
• portfolio building
• asset management
• investing shift
• systematic active equity
• AI driven investing

Keywords

• Jio BlackRock
• mutual funds
• investment strategies
• digital platforms
• portfolio management
• AI investing
• BlackRock
• SIPs
• hybrid funds
• derivatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JioBlackRock AMC, BlackRock, Jio BlackRock, Aladdin

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