This fund manager handles nearly Rs 80,000 crore across a dozen mutual funds

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Meet Shridatta Bhandwaldar

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Brief background

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He oversees 12 funds

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Investment philosophy

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Dip in his funds’ performance

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How does he plan to change these funds’ fortunes?

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