Prashant Mahesh

A journalist with The Economic Times. Tracks mutual funds, personal finance. Interested in wealth creation ideas. Views expressed are personal.

[Prashant Mahesh @Prashantm1405]

In PPF 15 years lock is ok, in equity even 3 year is too long #Mindset

[Subramoney.com @pvsubramanyam]

Approximate values of ₹10,000 invested around April 1979 (Sensex base year), as of mid-September 2026:

TRI Sensex: ~₹1.18 crore
Gold: ~₹16.2 lakh
Silver: ~₹1.07 lakh

Message for a Fund Manager who said 'I wish I had invested only in gold'

No names please.

[Prashant Mahesh @Prashantm1405]

Motilal Oswal Nasdaq Q 50 ETF up 20% (NAV Rs 119, CMP Rs 396)
Mirae Asset S&P 500 Top 50 ETF up 20% (NAV Rs 67.64, CMP Rs 124.89). Many investors will be trapped, high time regulator intervenes to stop this crazy premiums

[The Economic Times Front Row @ETFrontRow]

Uttarakhand has built a strong identity as a tourism capital. The next ambition is to turn that strength into broader economic growth.

Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand, outlined the state’s vision in his address on “Uttarakhand’s Next Leap: From Tourism Capital to an Economic Powerhouse” at #ETWLF.

@pushkardhami

#ETWorldLeadersForum

@specfinancegfty @Visa_IND @Suzlon @casagrandhomes @EconomicTimes

[Anup Bhaiya @anupbhaiya]

A recent change in the NSE’s CAS mechanism has been one of the most discussed topics over the past few days, though many market participants are still uncertain about its near-term impact. Most market experts are advising investors to remain cautious about the sharp NAV spikes seen in arbitrage funds, which are being driven by the new cash-and-derivatives timing system. Under this mechanism, even a small delay between cash and derivatives trades can create temporary NAV gains, with some arbitrage funds posting unusually strong one-day returns. Fund managers believe this is only a short-term teething issue that should settle as the system stabilizes. Investors, therefore, should avoid chasing short-term gains and instead stay patient with longer holding periods and staggered investments, since arbitrage returns are meant to come from risk-free spreads rather than NAV volatility.

Story by @PrashantmET

Have shared my views as well.

[Subramoney.com @pvsubramanyam]

someone sent me a list of people holding more than Rs. 30 crores worth of esop in the LISTED Amcs.
I fully agree, Mutual fund sahi hai.

[Prashant Mahesh @Prashantm1405]

Press release : Shriram AMC announces Refreshed Fund Opportunity for three hybrid funds introducing a refreshed investment strategy and investment framework across the schemes.....
so earlier one didnt work or new way of marketing ?

[Jayant Pai @jayantpai]

.@IDFCFIRSTBank I am surprised to receive this SMS, when I have clearly mentioned in my e-mail that I am not satisfied with your boilerplate reply. @TRAI @RBI

[Valtrust @valtrustcapital]

Post March 2023, the Fixed Income category lost its shine with the changes in applicable taxes. But now, a few Fixed Income alternatives are becoming popular in the market.

Two products that have recently been launched in a hybrid format with Arbitrage funds are trying to add credit to an Income-plus-Arbitrage structure to increase yields.

In the @EconomicTimes story with @PrashantmET , @arihantbardia, CIO and Founder, @valtrustcapital explains how, by using mutual funds and specialized investment funds as vehicles, there are products that add credit to portfolios to boost returns. Due to high returns and tax efficiency, these funds are finding favour with HNI investors.

Please read the complete story here: https://t.co/mYmI6DpbFX

@BhutoriaRahul , @khoslaamit

#FixedIncome #MultiFamilyOffice #AssetAllocation

[TaxPayer @xyz_chat]

Land Slide in Under Construction plot, near Mauyresh Shristi, Bhandup LBS.

Sonapur to Dreams Mall LBS is flooded due to never-cleaned slum garbage + un-clean nallas & storm drains + corrupt politicians &careless BMC

[Radhika Gupta @iRadhikaGupta]

What follows a market that has been flat over 2 years?

Future returns are often better when past ones look frustrating. A study bg @EdelweissMF covered by @PrashantmET

[Manuj Jain, CFA @Manuj_Jain1]

Shared my views on MAAF in today’s @ET_Marketing .. story by @PrashantmET

[Harsh Goenka @hvgoenka]

An angry lady’s image shouting at a political leader and his party for having stopped the road has gone viral.
That one woman has said what millions of us feel. Stop blocking roads for your political agendas. Stop blocking roads, temples, for VIPs.
People have work, emergencies, lives. This entitlement has gone too far.

[Parth Shah @ParthShah_01]

Ideal setup for buying quality businesses:

Lower Valuations + Higher ROEs + Higher cashflows/FCF Yield + Higher Dividend Yield

All of these are in favour of IT Companies. What is not in the favour, is the narrative in the market.

Is the narrative right or wrong, only time will tell but what is in our control is the entry point. And good high quality businesses are not available at cheap valuations unless there is high pessimism against it.
The courage to go against the narrative is rare.

[Prashant Mahesh @Prashantm1405]

Those marketing Hybrid SIF as an arbitrage+ product and a better alternative to arbitrage are in for a shocker shock. 3 month average SIF return is -2.91%

[Prashant Mahesh @Prashantm1405]

Gold price today are down 20% from its all time high. Sadly most Indian retail investors believe, gold is a buy and forget, as prices go oneway up! #gold

[Jiten Parmar @jitenkparmar]

Never ever take a travel policy from @policybazaar

I took a @CareHealthIndia travel policy from Policybazaar.

My flight from Dubai got delayed by more than 4 hours (Jan 2026).

I put in a claim as > 4 hours delay, a compensation was to be paid as per policy document.

And then the nightmare started. They asked for some docs, which I sent. Policybazaar RM follows up. They keep calling that Care Insurance requires more docs. I tell them it is too much an hassle and I don't want to pursue the claim. But they pursue me to send the docs and they will do the followup with Care. Policybzaar keeps calling and I do give the docs. All that are required. As claim amount is not worth the docs they keep on asking everytime, I decide not to pursue.

Care keeps asking for already sent documents. Policybazaar has no clue. Each time different RM calls. I tell them don't call me. But I keep getting calls. And Care keeps sending mails and SMS asking for docs already submitted.

It seems Care doesn't want to pay. Fine, I have learnt my lession. I will never buy again from Care and Policybazaar.

I don't want the claim. Stop the harassment. Please don't call me again.

[Prashant Mahesh @Prashantm1405]

War brings in uncertainty. Go slow, avoid big bets, protect your portfolio !

[Prashant Mahesh @Prashantm1405]

Axis MF has elevated R Sivakumar as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO). In his new role, Sivakumar will drive investment strategy, provide thought leadership on new fund ideas, strengthen its research-led processes @AxisMutualFund

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Wonderful to speak with my dear friend President Trump today. Delighted that Made in India products will now have a reduced tariff of 18%. Big thanks to President Trump on behalf of the 1.4 billion people of India for this wonderful announcement.

When two large economies and the world’s largest democracies work together, it benefits our people and unlocks immense opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation.

President Trump’s leadership is vital for global peace, stability, and prosperity. India fully supports his efforts for peace.

I look forward to working closely with him to take our partnership to unprecedented heights.

@POTUS

@realDonaldTrump

[ShoneeKapoor @ShoneeKapoor]

A major tragedy was narrowly avoided on the Mumbai–Goa Highway near Vashi Naka in Pen taluka when a pickup truck carrying gas cylinders caught fire.When lives were at stake, a man stepped forward instead of stepping back.

The male driver risked his own life, used a fire extinguisher, and threw gas cylinders away from the burning vehicle to prevent a catastrophic explosion. Firefighters and police later secured the scene and brought the blaze under control.

No injuries. No deaths.
Because one man’s courage saved many lives.

#MenSaveLives #MaleBravery #RealHeroes #UnsungHero #CourageUnderFire #PresenceOfMind #MenInAction #EverydayHero #IndianMen #LifeSaver