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Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit to explore ‘How SIPs Are Empowering Bharat’
Mumbai: Moneycontrol, India’s number one business and markets news platform, has announced the 2024 edition of ‘Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit’. Scheduled to take place on 21 August 2024 in Mumbai, the summit will convene financial experts, industry leaders, and regulators to discuss the rapid growth of India’s mutual fund sector. This year’s theme, ‘How SIPs Are Empowering Bharat,’ highlights the growing impact of SIPs in driving financial inclusion across the nation. The summit will also host the Mutual Fund Distributor Awards to celebrate the sector’s achievements and encourage financial empowerment and inclusion across India.
Amarjeet Singh, Whole Time Member, SEBI will deliver the keynote address, setting the stage with his perspective on regulatory frameworks and their role in shaping the future of mutual funds in India. Other prominent speakers include Viswanathan Anand, Indian Chess Grandmaster; Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO, Edelweiss Asset Management; Swarup Mohanty, VC& CEO, Mirae Asset Investment Managers, India; Kailash Kulkarni, CEO, HSBC India Asset Management; Nimesh Shah, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ICICI Prudential Asset Management; Ajit Dayal, Founder and Advisor, Quantum Advisors; Lakshmi Iyer, CEO – Investment & Strategy, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers; Rajeev Thakkar, Chief Investment Officer and Director, PPFAS Mutual Fund; Roshi Jain, Senior Fund Manager, HDFC Asset Management; Dinesh Balachandran, Head of Equity, SBI Mutual Fund, Ashish Gupta, CIO, AXIS Mutual Fund, Suresh Sadagopan, SEBI RIA, MD & Principal Officer, Ladder7 Wealth Planners; Misbah Baxamusa, CEO, NJ Wealth; Sanjay Chawla, CIO – Equity, Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund and Akhil Chaturvedi, Chief Business Officer, Motilal Oswal AMC.
Speakers and panellists will discuss strategies for integrating new and first-time investors into the market, emphasising the importance of educating them about the risks and potential returns. Key topics will include setting realistic return expectations, navigating investors through volatile markets, and strengthening internal mechanisms to prevent fraud and make asset management companies more robust.
Speaking about the upcoming summit, Puneet Singhvi, CEO – Digital and President – Corporate Strategy, Network18 said, “The Indian mutual fund industry is reaching new heights, and with this platform, we aim to both acknowledge and fuel that progress. As India’s leading finance news platform, Moneycontrol is bringing together the country’s top financial experts to explore the influence of SIPs and the opportunities and challenges they present. We believe this gathering of industry giants will be instrumental in shaping the future of the sector.”
Avinash Kaul, CEO – Network18 (Broadcast) & Managing Director A+E Networks I TV18 added, “The growing Indian mutual fund industry holds immense potential, and to fully realise it, we need timely discussions and collaborations. At Network18, we are committed to driving the industry forward through meaningful conversations. The Moneycontrol Mutual Fund Summit is more than just a platform for knowledge sharing; it’s a catalyst for transformative dialogue, bringing together the brightest minds in finance to explore the future of mutual fund investments in India.”
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
