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Due to rapid globalisation of commerce, financial markets are interconnected like never before. It’s hard to reliably time markets in any economic environment but actionable insights can unlock opportunities. At PGIM India, our focus has always been on the long-term trends that can help lead to unique and untapped investment opportunities. We provide access to active investment strategies in the pursuit of consistent performance and market expertise to meet our clients' needs. PGIM India offers a wide range of actively managed asset classes and investment styles including Equities, Fixed Income, Global FoFs and Global REIT FoFs. Globally, PGIM is a leader in providing access to investing and retirement security, managing $1.2 trillion in assets. PGIM is the investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), which is the 11th largest investment manager in the world. In this podcast series, learn how PGIM India is navigating the market across Mutual Funds and Portfolio Management Service (PMS). Gain a fresh perspective on the most pressing issues impacting global and domestic markets and how you can prepare your portfolio to benefit from India’s growth story and the global opportunities. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

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December 3, 2025Episode 1915 min

19: Ep 019 - Choosing the right duration cycle for current market cycles

In an economy where central bank actions shape the cost of capital, understanding the fixed income space is more crucial than ever. In this episode, we're diving deep into the Indian debt market, focusing on how investors can navigate the current environment. Joining us for this crucial conversation is Puneet Pal, Head of Fixed Income at PGIM India Asset Management and Jatin Gulati. Puneet shares his perspective on navigating the yield curve and what to watch out for in the next few policy cycles. The views of the Fund Manager should not be construed as an advice and investors must make their own investment decisions regarding suitability of the funds based on their specific investment objectives and financial positions and using such independent advisors as they believe necessary.Mutual fund investments are subject to market risk, read all scheme related documents carefully.

September 5, 2025Episode 1821 min

18: Ep 018 - Case for Growth Investing in India

India is a high-growth economy, offering numerous investment opportunities in companies that are expanding their businesses at a rapid pace. As T. Rowe Price aptly put it, India represents a perfect 'fertile field for growth.' Importantly, many high-growth companies have underperformed in recent years, creating investment opportunities. In this podcast, Ankit Jain and Vinay Paharia, CIO, PGIM India Mutual Fund, discuss why growth drives the value of any business and it is the single most important factor in driving stock prices.Tune in to the PGIM India Insights podcast series by PGIM India Asset Management. Stay tuned to get more such insights. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

February 25, 2025Episode 1717 min

17: Ep 017 - Smart Moves For Your Fixed Income Portfolio

From a series of rate hikes in 2022-2023, global central banks have now started cutting interest rates. India’s central bank RBI has cut rates for the first time in 5 years. What lies ahead for investors? Ankit Jain chats with Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income – PGIM India Mutual Fund, on how investors should navigate their fixed income portfolio in the current market.Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefully.

October 25, 2024Episode 1616 min

16: Ep 016 - Investment Opportunities in India's Thriving Insurance Sector

As per the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), India will be the sixth-largest insurance market within a decade, leapfrogging Germany, Canada, Italy and South Korea. In this podcast, Rahul Jagwani, Analyst, PGIM India Alternatives and Ankit Jain discuss the evolution of insurance sector, its growth so far and the opportunities for investors in this sector.

August 20, 2024Episode 1514 min

15: Ep 015 - Why Increase Allocation to Fixed Income Now.

In this podcast, Ankit Jain and Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income, PGIM India Asset Management, discuss the interest rate trajectory in India, how investors should position their fixed income portfolio at this juncture and more. Tune in to the PGIM India Insights podcast series by PGIM India Asset Management. Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme-related documents carefully.

July 3, 2024Episode 1412 min

14: Ep 014 - Opportunities in the Mid and Small Cap Space

Mid and small cap stocks have outperformed the broader index in the last one year as of July 2, 2024. As investors, you would be tempted to chase mid and small cap stocks. But are there opportunities still left in this space? How are large, mid and small caps placed from a valuation perspective? Find out more by listening to Vivek Sharma, Senior Fund Manager, Equity, PGIM India Mutual Fund and Ankit Jain, Senior Vice President – Retail Sales, PGIM India Mutual Fund, as they uncover the opportunities in this space.

May 2, 2024Episode 1326 min

13: Ep 013 - Opportunities in the Indian Healthcare Sector

India’s healthcare sector consists of hospitals, medical devices, clinical trials, outsourcing, telemedicine, medical tourism, health insurance, and medical equipment. Rising demand for affordable healthcare, technological advancements, the emergence of telemedicine, rapid health insurance penetration is driving the demand for India’s healthcare sector. In this podcast, Ankit Jain chats with Anandha Padmanaban, Senior Fund Manager, PGIM India Mutual Fund, about how India’s healthcare sector has transformed and the opportunities available for investors in this space.

April 4, 2024Episode 1211 min

12: Ep 012 - Fixed Income Investing at This Juncture

The global monetary tightening cycle has ended. The developed market central banks are sounding dovish even as growth holds up leading to a scenario of a soft landing. Indian growth is holding up pretty strong. The core Inflation at multiyear lows gives RBI room to cut rates later this year. In this podcast, Ankit Jain chats with Puneet Pal, Head – Fixed Income, PGIM India Mutual Fund, about the interest rate trajectory in India and globally, how central banks are fighting inflation and how investors should position their portfolio at this juncture.

March 1, 2024Episode 1118 min

11: Ep 011 - The Rise of India

As per a recent study by Goldman Sachs, India’s per capita GDP for FY 2024 is around Rs 3 lakh and by 2027 around 10 crore population are expected to earn around Rs. 8 lakh. It also predicts that India is set to become the second largest economy by 2075. A rising disposable income means that Indians will spend more on discretionary goods and services. In this podcast, Ankit Jain chats with Utsav Mehta, Senior Fund Manager, PGIM India Mutual Fund, on the opportunities available in the consumer discretionary space for investors.

January 31, 2024Episode 1018 min

10: Ep 010 - Why focus on large & mid caps in 2024

As per the calendar-year returns from CY2010 till CY2023, 10 out of 14 times, Growth style has outperformed value in the last 14 years globally. Value stocks tend to do well in rising interest rate scenarios, whereas growth & quality do well during periods of falling interest rates. Our internal study on Indian markets proves that High growth & High-quality stocks outperform low-quality and low-growth stocks over the long run. In this podcast, Ankit Jain chats with Anandha Padmanabhan, Fund Manager (Equity) and Vinay Paharia (CIO) about the opportunities present in the current market and how you should position your portfolio at this juncture.