How to Protect your Portfolio from WAR? | Ft. Nilesh Shah | Sanjay Kathuria Podcast EP52

In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we host Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company — one of India's largest AMCs managing over ₹4 Lakh Crore in AUM.

A Gold Medallist Chartered Accountant with 25+ years of experience across equity, fixed income, and real estate, Nilesh Shah has led funds at Franklin Templeton, ICICI Prudential AMC, and Axis Capital. He currently serves as Chairman of AMFI, sits on SEBI's Mutual Fund Advisory Committee, and is a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister.

In this conversation, we discuss how the Iran-Israel war is impacting global markets, why gold is falling during a war, what retail investors should do with their SIPs and small cap funds right now, how to think about asset allocation during a crisis, and why this is NOT a COVID-level crash — with practical guidance for every type of investor.

If you are panicking about your portfolio during the current war situation and want to know exactly what to do, this episode is a must-watch.

What You'll Learn

✅ Global impact of the Iran-Israel war on Indian markets

✅ Why gold is falling during a war and what to expect next

✅ Whether you should continue or stop your small cap SIPs

✅ Best asset allocation strategy during a market crash

✅ Should you invest in debt funds right now?

✅ How rupee depreciation impacts the common Indian investor

✅ Why this correction is different from the COVID crash

✅ How to build wealth from a war situation

✅ Expert advice on panic selling and staying invested

✅ Closing wisdom from India's most respected fund manager

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Podcast Teaser

01:35 – Guest Intro – Nilesh Shah

03:32 – Global Impact of Iran Israel War?

05:56 – Why is the Middle East Always at War?

08:38 – Why is Gold Falling During a War?

10:26 – Will Gold Price Reach $6300?

10:58 – How Should You Invest in Gold?

11:52 – How to Handle Market Crash?

14:15 – Best Asset Allocation Strategy

15:00 – Should You Continue Small Cap SIPs?

16:11 – Should I Invest in Debt Funds Now?

17:20 – This is NOT a COVID Level Crash

17:52 – Rupee Dollar Impact on Common Man

20:25 – How to Build Wealth from WAR?

22:58 – Closing Advice: Don’t Panic, Sun Will Rise

24:00 - Episode Outro

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Website: https://assetmanagement.kotak.com/

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