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Sankaran Naren's tough love for investors

The veteran fund manager offers a blunt take on today's market risks

Sankaran Naren warns investors about market risks beyond headlinesAnand Kumar

Sankaran Naren, Chief Investment Officer at ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, recently caused a stir with his candid advice to investors, suggesting they consider redeeming from mid- and small-cap funds, citing their heated valuations.

This article was originally published on April 01, 2025.


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Rajeev Thakkar

CIO & DIRECTOR, PPFAS MUTUAL FUND

The magazine offers excellent value for time & money & should be in every investor's toolkit as they progress on the path of wealth creation and ultimate financial freedom.

Samir Arora

Founder, Helios Capital

The world of investing has much to gain from WI. Sticking to the discipline rather than getting tempted to amplify popular trends is never easy to practice & even harder to achieve.

Bharat Shah

Executive Director, ASK Group

Over the past decade, I have enjoyed reading and writing for Wealth Insight. It's an invaluable source of sensible advice on investing and long-term wealth compounding.

Saurabh Mukherjea

Founder and CIO, Marcellus Investment Managers

Value Research’s Wealth Insight magazine provides a comprehensive view of various stocks in India, analyzing them across multiple parameters relevant to Indian investors.

S Naren

ED & CIO – ICICI Prudential AMC