Will the Indian Stock Market Crash in 2026? | Aashish Somaiyaa | Sanjay Kathuria Podcast EP27
In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we host Ashish Somaiya, Equity Partner, Executive Director & CEO of WhiteOak Capital Group, one of India’s fastest-growing asset management firms. With 25+ years of experience in the Indian asset management industry, Ashish has played a pivotal role in building and managing ₹8,500+ Crores of AUM across market cycles.
Before WhiteOak Capital, he served as MD & CEO of Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company for nearly eight years. An engineer by qualification from Pune University and a finance postgraduate from NMIMS, Ashish is widely respected for his process-driven, long-term investing philosophy, focusing on fundamentals rather than short-term market noise.
In this deep-dive conversation, he breaks down why markets gave zero returns in 2025, whether gold & silver can continue their rally, how to build a strong portfolio, and answers the big questions every investor is asking — Will Nifty touch 4 lakhs? Is Parag Parikh still a good fund? Should retail investors do sector rotation or IPO investing?
This episode is a must-watch masterclass for serious investors looking to build wealth sensibly in 2026 and beyond.
📘 What You’ll Learn
✅ Why markets underperformed in 2025 ✅ Why 99% investors lose patience ✅ Gold & Silver’s record-breaking rally explained ✅ How to build a strong, long-term portfolio ✅ Portfolio strategies for investors in their 40s ✅ IPO investing dos & don’ts ✅ Is Parag Parikh Flexicap still a good fund? ✅ Can Nifty really touch 4 Lakhs? ✅ Threats & opportunities for Indian markets ✅ Will India dominate AI in the future?
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Teaser 01:50 – Guest Intro 04:00 – 2025 Market’s Performance Explained 05:39 – Why Markets Gave No Returns in 2025? 10:14 – Why 99% Investors Lose Patience? 15:31 – Why Gold & Silver Broke all Records? 19:17 – How to Invest in GOLD & SILVER? 22:25 – The Journey of Whiteoak Capital CEO 31:00 – Whiteoak Capital Growth Journey 32:30 – Whiteoak Capital Secrets Revealed 36:04 – How to Make Strong Portfolio 41:50 – Portfolio Building Tips for 40’s 47:38 – Should We Do Sectoral Rotation? 51:40 – IPO Investing Guide 01:02:10 – Is Parag Parikh Still a Good Fund? 01:06:48 – Will India become the Next Superpower? 01:08:50 – Will Nifty Touch 4 Lakhs? 01:11:40 – Threats to our Indian Markets 01:14:17 – Will India Dominate AI? 01:15:59 – Episode Outro
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are personal opinions of the guest and host and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
The Sanjay Kathuria Podcast features India’s top investors, fund managers, entrepreneurs, and wealth creators — simplifying how the top 1% think, invest, and build long-term wealth.
