Your Investing Rules Are Outdated | Here's What Changed

In this insightful conversation on personal finance and financial planning, Swarup Mohanty, CEO of Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), explains why 2026 marks a structural shift in investing and why traditional asset allocation rules may no longer work for Indian investors. Against a backdrop of global uncertainty including the Iran Israel war, rising geopolitical tensions, and the ripple effects of Iran's conflict on energy and emerging markets Mohanty explains how investors should think about uncertainty, opportunity, and long-term wealth creation.

He highlights a critical shift: the classic 50-60% allocation to large caps may be outdated, with mid-cap exposure through mid-cap mutual funds becoming essential to capture the full breadth of India's evolving economy. A key theme in this discussion is the rising importance of gold. With the gold price surging amid war and global monetary shifts, gold is no longer just a hedge it is increasingly viewed as a core asset alongside equity, especially as central banks aggressively increase their gold reserves.

The podcast also dives deep into one of the most under-discussed risks in India: the looming retirement crisis. With longer life expectancy and rising lifestyle costs, Mohanty warns that investors may be underestimating how much they need to save for early retirement and sustainable retirement income. He shares practical insights on building a retirement corpus, managing withdrawals, and why disciplined asset allocation the cornerstone of sound investment strategy matters far more than market timing.

00:00:00 Intro
00:01:42 Should you invest aggressively or stay away from markets right now?
00:03:26 India is isolated from the world
00:06:19 Three things Swarup is closely watching in this war
00:09:05 Why gold prices are falling
00:11:50 Old investment rules no longer work
00:15:55 Why gold is now a growth asset (not a portfolio hedge)
00:18:13 Why investors need to allocate more to mid- and small-caps
00:21:15 Why investing in themes is important
00:22:13 What changes Swarup has made in his portfolio during the war
00:24:00 Why Swarup chose an advisor to manage his money
00:25:25 The formula for retirement planning
00:28:43 How he changed his approach to investing in his 40s
00:31:46 The best strategy to start with planning your finances
00:37:20 Why Swarup has a ₹4 crore health insurance?
00:39:18 Why Swarup has a ₹12 crore life cover?
00:41:12 How Asset Allocation helped him earn higher returns
00:44:02 “Gold is Money. Everything Else is Credit”
00:45:20 Why Mirae Asset’s schemes are underperforming
00:49:54 Clarifies his views on India’s growth story

This podcast also discusses the following:

- Why investor behaviour matters more than asset classes
- How rebalancing can generate extra returns
- Why timing the market is often futile
- How young investors are reshaping India’s market participation
- The importance of staying invested during volatility

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced investor, this conversation offers a fresh framework for navigating markets in a rapidly changing world.
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