ADITI KOTHARI DESAI
SIPs one of the most effective ways to ride out uncertainty: DSP’s Aditi Kothari Desai
Aditi Kothari Desai of DSP Asset Managers is the guiding light for investors grappling with market turbulence. Emphasizing the trio of discipline, consistency, and patience, she warns against knee-jerk reactions to headlines, particularly amid geopolitical unrest. For her, Systematic Investment Plans are essential lifelines in these unpredictable times.
Aditi Kothari Desai elevated chairperson of DSP Asset Managers
Aditi Kothari Desai has been appointed Chairperson of DSP Asset Managers, succeeding her father Hemendra Kothari. With two decades of experience, Aditi becomes the first woman to lead the firm, continuing DSP’s 160-year legacy.
Mind Over Money: Wildlife conservation, yoga, meditation keeps this financial wellness coach of top MF mentally fit
Additionally, DSP offers a specialized helpline for women to address their concerns and provide support. Society has responded positively, largely due to the increased visibility in the media, which aligns with our initial objectives.
Teaching women to make investment decisions – one call at a time
DSP Investment Managers has launched a hotline to encourage women to manage their own portfolios and to promote financial literacy. Women can give a missed call and the AMC will guide them through the investment process, matching them with financial advisors if needed. The hotline also offers education on investment terminology and strategies.
2 out of 3 women consult their spouses for investment decisions: Survey
The study found that a much higher proportion of men (40%) as compared to women (27%) take entirely independent investment decisions (without even consulting a professional advisor). More than double the percentage of men (26%) said they consulted their fathers for making investment decisions than women (10%).
Boring investing is the right way, beware of exciting investing: Aditi Kothari Desai
“Everyone said single stocks are the only way. Not mutual funds, not even index funds and everyone should go into single stocks. It is only when tech stocks fell and the IPOs of all these start-ups fell, then only people realised that maybe they should have had a diversified portfolio. People find it boring to think of buying an index fund or a flexible equity fund, a diversified fund. They want excitement but boring investing is the right investing, beware of exciting investing!”
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Gennext at family offices not afraid of riskier assets
But what makes family offices (FOs) a favourite is critical long-term capital with investment horizons of 6-10 years. These large family-owned capital pools are now managed by young scions of rich business families. They are more adventurous with riskier investment such as seed-stage startups, unlisted companies, newbie venture funds and greenfield real estate projects.
A unique solution: Women-led digital platforms look to tap female investors
While the upwardly mobile, always-online millennial and Gen Z women are the target audience of these digital platforms, founders say Covid, too, inadvertently brought into focus the need for women to know how to manage their money. LXME, for instance, created a programme for women who were widowed because of Covid and had no idea where to begin financial planning. Basis cofounder Dipika Jaikishan says a number of companies have approached them to conduct sessions for women employees who lost their partners to Covid or wives of deceased employees. “The companies want to help them with financial planning,” says Jaikishan, a wealth management expert.
Kotak Institutional Equities retains ‘sell’ on Godrej Agrovet, raises fair value to Rs 470
Godrej Agrovet’s results were below estimates yet again in the third quarter, led by weak margins across all segments except oil palm.
Motilal Oswal has buy on Godrej Agrovet, target price Rs 584
Indonesia and Malaysia – which account for around 86% of the world’s palm oil production – are planning to increase the usage of palm oil for the production of biodiesel.
Stocks in the news: YES Bank, Tata Comm, NBCC, DHFL and Cadila Healthcare
State-owned construction firm NBCC has bagged a Rs 400-crore contract .
Only 1 in 3 women take their own investment decisions: Survey
Husbands play bigger role than parents in encouraging women to invest find the DSP Winvestor Pulse 2019 Survey.
A 9-yard tale: Aditi Kothari's love for saris inherited from her mum
Her favourite is the French chiffon sari that Kothari wore at her wedding.
Philanthropy: Gen Next in focus to drive charity
NGPs are a critical group of individuals who inherit wealth from their families, have a legacy of giving and have now taken the plunge into philanthropy.
The joy of giving: Rishad Premji, Anu Aga talk about philanthropy
At the Dasra Philanthropy Day, noted India Inc bosses talked about inspiring stories of giving.
Women make better investors than men. 5 case studies tell you why
Women are more disciplined and patient than men and don’t get overconfident. Find out how involving them in financial decisions can lead to better results.
Average AUM of MF industry grows to Rs 16.93 trillion in Q3
The data show that a total AAUM of Rs 16.93 trillion during the third quarter, adding Rs 3.52 trillion over the year-ago period. In percentage terms, this is a 26.4 per cent growth, according to the data from the industry body Amfi.
A high-profile wedding reception for Hemendra Kothari's daughter Aditi
Aditi tied the knot with Vikram Desai in April but the couple will have a grand reception in Mumbai and Jaipur.
Quiet wedding for Hemendra Kothari's daughter Aditi Kothari
Investment banker Hemendra Kothari's daughter Aditi is finally spoken for. She and Vikram Desai tied the knot in a very quiet, registered ceremony.
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