Kalpen Parekh on Why The 98% Elite Fail & How to Think About Long-Term Wealth Creation Through Disciplined Investing on The India Opportunity Show with Shrishti Sahu

Market Veteran Talks About How To Deal with The Market Crash of 2026

Hello everyone, welcome to The India Opportunity Show where you get a front-row seat to people building India’s future. We talk about unlocking the potential of the country with founders, investors, creators, and successful leaders from different fields to bring you real-life stories and behind-the-scenes of what it takes to be at the forefront of building the India Story.

Episode 20, Season 3 of The India Opportunity Show is out now! You can watch it on YouTube or listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Today on The India Opportunity Show, I’m delighted to host Kalpen Parekh, one of India’s most respected voices in capital markets.

Kalpen is the President & CEO of DSP Mutual Fund and brings over two decades of experience across equities, portfolio construction, and long-term wealth creation. Known for his clarity of thought, disciplined investing framework, and ability to cut through market noise, Kalpen has helped shape how millions of Indians think about risk, returns, and compounding.

In this conversation, we go beyond market headlines to discuss cycles, temperament, capital allocation, and what truly drives sustainable wealth in India.

Chapters
00:00 – Episode introduction
03:44 – What kind of market phase are we really in?
6:24 – Can markets actually be predicted?
9:10 – Is India really becoming a $30 trillion economy?
12:24 – What should a common investor focus on daily?
14:20 – Gold after big rallies: buy or be cautious?
18:59 – If all asset classes are expensive, what now?
22:59 – What investment principles really work long term?
27:00 – Why most stocks don’t make money (base rate truth)
30:27 – SIP investor vs billionaire: who actually wins?
38:01 – What questions should you ask a fund manager?
48:46 – How would you invest for a 7-year-old child?
52:04 – Why doing less often gives better returns

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