We have highest equity concentration among top players: Canara Robeco MF

 Though not among India’s top 15 asset managers, Canara Robeco Mutual Fund (MF) is focusing on building a durable, equity-driven business rather than chasing short-term assets under management (AUM) growth, says Rajnish Narula, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO). In an interview with Sundar Sethuraman, ahead of its ₹1,326-crore initial public offering (IPO), Narula says despite near-term market volatility, he remains confident about sustained equity inflows. Edited excerpts:

 

Competition in the MF industry is intensifying. How does your fund house differentiate itself? 

We have the highest equity concentration compared to the top 10 players. Our strategy is built