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'Core value addition will remain fund manager-led'

An exclusive conversation with Sundeep Sikka, ED & CEO, Nippon India Mutual Fund

‘Core value addition will remain fund manager-led’

Model-driven vs human-led portfolios? Our core strategy is to add value for investors and focus on long-term wealth creation. Alpha can stem from fundamental or quantitative strategies or both. Quantitative analysis is extensively used to assess portfolio construction risk and enhance risk-adjusted returns. While its role may expand, core value addition from equity will remain fund manager-led. Post-stress test safeguards? Liquidity is always of critical importance in money management. The stress tests highlight changes in liquidity over time, as market conditions evolve. This makes it essentia

This article was originally published on October 25, 2025.