Ep – 73
29 Jan 2026
In this special episode of Simple Hai!, our co-founder and editor-in-chief, Vivek Law, speaks with Venkat N Chalasani, Chief Executive of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), to unpack how India is slowly shifting from a nation of savers to an emerging investor economy.
The conversation also touches AMFI’s key demands ahead of the Union Budget 2026.Chalasani explains why policy asks matter for long-term capital formation and retail participation.
Chalasani explains how decades of scarcity shaped India’s instinct to protect money, and why that mindset is now changing. Drawing from over 40 years in banking and capital markets, he breaks down what the data really shows: rapid mutual fund AUM growth, low household participation, and the large gap between awareness and actual investing.
The episode further explores investor behaviour, gender differences in investing, the role of distributors and AMFI’s efforts to expand financial literacy through post offices, universities and rural outreach. From small SIP incentives to encouraging long-term equity investing, the discussion highlights what is holding Indian investors back and what could move the needle.
This episode offers a grounded look at India’s investment ecosystem, the policy changes being sought, and why patient, long-term investing is critical as the country moves toward its 2047 development goals.
Watch now.
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