Go global to limit India-specific shocks, hedge currency risk

Last Update Date: 06-10-2026

Published by Business Standard

Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted

Abhishek Kumar suggested setting target allocations by country and rebalancing periodically instead of making frequent tactical shifts. He cautioned against relying on past performance, concentrating on one sector or theme, and overlap across funds.

The article discusses investing in overseas mutual funds through the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme to reduce dependence on the Indian market and hedge currency risk. It covers how much of an equity portfolio to allocate abroad, spreading exposure beyond one country, theme risks, costs, and tax reporting for foreign assets.

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Go global to limit India-specific shocks, hedge currency risk

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