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Prashant Jain was Chief Investment Officer at HDFC Mutual Fund, a leading Mutual Fund of India from 2004 to 2022. During this tenure, HDFC Mutual Fund’s assets grew from approximately Rs.3000 cr^ to approximately Rs. 4,40,000 cr. Of this approximately Rs.2,35,000 cr was in equity / equity oriented funds.

He has 31 years of investment management experience.

Prashant holds the distinction of being the only fund manager in India & one of the few globally, to have continuously managed a scheme for over 28 years. This fund, namely, HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund (earlier known as HDFC Prudence fund), a hybrid equity debt fund, delivered a CAGR of ~17.9% between Jan 1994 to July 2022 vs Sensex CAGR of ~9.6% in this period.

Apart from being the most awarded fund manager in India, he also has the distinction of being the only fund manager in India to have managed 1 lac crores of equity funds.

Some refer to him as a contrarian investor, some a value investor, but he considers himself to be a rational investor. He has probably called every cycle / excess right in his three-decade career – often early, but eventually right. His key winning themes over this period were technology in 90’s, old economy from early 2000 to pre Lehman, consumer from pre Lehman to mid-2010’s and corporate banks, energy, defense, utilities etc in the last phase. On the other hand, he also successfully called the tech bubble and avoided the excesses of pre Lehman in infra, power etc.

He called it a day at HDFC when the investment performance was very strong and ensured a seamless and smooth transition. He completed his PGDM from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore in 1991. Before this, he has obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.

Prashant has worked with SBI Mutual Fund (1991-1993) as well as Zurich India Mutual Fund (1993- 2003) in different capacities. He moved to HDFC Mutual Fund, subsequent to the takeover of Zurich India Mutual Fund by HDFC in 2003.

He is now in the process of setting up a boutique investment firm focused on long term investing.


Interviews and Articles

Are Market Narratives Running Ahead of Reality? Prashant Jain Decodes| Navigate with HSBC
https://www.cnbctv18.com/market/are-market-narratives-running-ahead-of-reality-prashant-jain-decodes-navigate-with-hsbc-19592007.htm

Prashant Jain says FPI selling is opportunity, not risk
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/prashant-jain-says-fpi-selling-is-opportunity-not-risk-12981050.html

Prashant Jain on paying the price for conviction
https://www.morningstar.in/posts/74713/prashant-jain-on-paying-the-price-for-conviction.aspx

Meditation and investing: the power of stillness
https://www.livemint.com/Opinion/jAAIA04mSbwDAY9aFhdU8J/Meditation-and-investing-the-power-of-stillness.html

Feeling blessed to end this innings on a winning note, says Prashant Jain in farewell letter
https://www.livemint.com/mutual-fund/mf-news/feeling-blessed-to-end-this-innings-on-a-winning-note-says-prashant-jain-in-farewell-letter-11661878164632.html

It’s a good time to invest in Indian equity, says HDFC AMC’s Prashant Jain
https://www.livemint.com/market/its-a-good-time-to-invest-in-indian-equity-says-hdfc-amc-s-prashant-jain-11655529459782.html

Budget 2023: What sectors are likely to lead the market post Budget? Prashant Jain answers
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/expert-view/what-sectors-are-likely-to-lead-the-market-post-budget-prashant-jain-answers/articleshow/97521463.cms


 

Videos

Are market narratives running ahead of reality? Prashant Jain decodes| Navigate with HSBC

Portfolio Strategy, Asset Allocation & Market Outlook | Navigate with HSBC | N18M

Are market narratives running ahead of reality? Prashant Jain decodes| Navigate with HSBC

Big money, not quick money: Prashant Jain on markets & mindset | Navigate with HSBC

Market cycles, FIIs & Tech disruptions: Insights from Prashant Jain | Navigate with HSBC

Prashant Jain on navigating market challenges and spotting the next big opportunity | Wealth Formula

Mutual Funds & Market Cycles: Breaking down 3 decades of investing experience ft. Prashant Jain

Stability in taxation is crucial for India & why small, Why small midcaps and IPOs are avoidable

Prashant Jain's Insightful Advice on Where to Invest Now! | Exclusive Video | Dhanamonline

Samvat 2081 with Prashant Jain: Current valuations explainable but don't pursue aggressive returns

Prashant Jain's golden rules of investing for market-beating returns | Part 2

Market veteran Prashant Jain's investment strategy for wealth creation | Part 1

Don’t Be Pessimistic On India’s Long-Term Growth Story

HDFC's Prashant Jain On The Future Of Active Fund Management | MF Corner | CNBC TV18