ET Wealth Expo 2026: Day 2 to explore alternative investments, financial freedom and the changing face of wealth

As India's wealth landscape evolves, affluent investors are looking beyond traditional investment avenues to diversify their portfolios, build alternative income streams and align their finances with their long-term goals. The focus is increasingly shifting from accumulating wealth to making it work across different stages of life. Against this backdrop, Day 2 of ET Wealth Expo 2026, scheduled for October 31 at NESCO, Mumbai, will follow the theme Multiply, Freedom, Life, bringing together investment leaders, wealth managers, real estate experts, legal professionals and financial influencers to examine emerging opportunities and the decisions that shape financial independence.

The theme of Multiply will begin with a keynote address by Saurabh Mukherjea, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Marcellus Investment Managers, titled Beyond Equities: The New Indian Portfolio. The session will explore how affluent investors can look beyond listed equities to diversify their investments through real estate investment trusts (REITs), infrastructure investment trusts (InvITs), private markets and alternative assets. The presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session, will examine the changing investment choices available to investors seeking to build more diversified portfolios.

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The discussion will continue with Emerging Arsenals of India's Rich: Will These Work in Future? The panel will bring together A. Balasubramanian, Managing Director and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd.; Ashish Mehrotra, Managing Director and CEO of Northern Arc Capital; Anshu Kapoor, President and Head of Nuvama Asset Management; Rajesh Saluja, Managing Director and CEO of ASK Private Wealth; and a representative from CoinDCX. The conversation will examine the growing role of portfolio management services (PMS), alternative investment funds (AIFs), private credit, private equity and startup investing in affluent investors' portfolios. It will also consider the opportunities and challenges associated with these investment avenues as investors seek alternatives to conventional asset classes.

Real estate will be another key area of focus. The panel discussion, Are You Invested Enough in Real Estate?, will examine how much of an investment portfolio should be allocated to property and which forms of real estate investment may be appropriate for different investors. Featuring Vishal Dhawan, Founder and CEO of Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors; Ajay Sharma, Managing Director of Valuation and Advisory Services at Colliers India; and Vivek Rathi, National Director – Research at Knight Frank India, the session will explore real estate's role in portfolio diversification and the considerations investors should weigh when evaluating property as a long-term investment.

The programme will also explore the relationship between spending habits, credit and financial planning through Smart Spending vs. Passive Saving: How Credit Cards Act as Wealth Accelerators. The session will examine how credit cards can be used as tools for lifestyle optimisation and financial value, while bringing attention to the role of informed spending decisions in personal finance.

Following this, the focus will shift to legal preparedness and financial protection. The panel, Being on the Right Side of Law: Levelling Up with the Law, will address legal issues that can have significant financial implications for individuals and families. The discussion will cover homebuyers' rights in cases of possession delays, whether a home loan guarantees clear property title, selling property involving multiple stakeholders, succession disputes, and the division of assets during divorce. The panel will feature Sadhav Mishra, Senior Partner and Head of Real Estate at SNG & Partners, Advocates and Solicitors; Amit H. Wadhwani, Partner – Real Estate at Khaitan & Co.; Farid Karachiwala, Partner at J. Sagar Associates; and Sagar Kadam, Partner at DSK Legal. The session will examine why understanding legal rights and obligations is an important part of protecting personal and family wealth.

Financial freedom will take centre stage in Should You Retire Before 50?, a panel discussion on the growing interest in Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). While early retirement can offer greater control over how individuals spend their time, it also requires careful planning for a potentially longer post-retirement period. The discussion will explore how investors can build an adequate retirement corpus, generate passive income and prepare for semi-retirement after leaving a full-time career.

The panel will bring together Feroze Azeez, Joint CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth Limited; Lovaii Navlakhi, CEO and Managing Director of International Money Matters; Col. Sanjeev Govila (Retd.), CFP and CEO of Hum Fauji Initiatives; Ashish Shanker, Managing Director and CEO of Motilal Oswal Private Wealth; and Virendra Somwanshi, Country Head – Wealth Management and Bancassurance at Federal Bank. Their perspectives will examine the financial considerations involved in achieving early retirement and maintaining financial independence over the long term.

The changing ways in which individuals build income and businesses will be explored in Are Creators the New Entrepreneurs? As content creation and personal branding develop into commercial opportunities, the session will examine creator monetisation, audience growth, the development of businesses around personal brands and the sustainability of these models. Featuring Pranjal Kamra, CEO of Finology Ventures Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Ladha, CFA, CA, CFP and LL.B., Finance Influencer, the discussion will consider how creators can turn audiences and expertise into viable business opportunities.

The day will also look at the intersection of technology and investing through Will AI Create the Next Wealth Boom? The panel will bring together Bhautik Ambani, Chief Executive Officer of AlphaGrep Mutual Fund; Sachin Shah, Executive Director and Fund Manager at Emkay Investment Managers Limited; and Mayuresh Joshi, Director – Research at Marketsmith India. The discussion will explore the potential implications of artificial intelligence for wealth creation, investment opportunities and the financial markets, as investors assess how technological developments could influence future returns and business growth.

Through its Multiply, Freedom, Life framework, Day 2 of ET Wealth Expo 2026 will examine wealth from multiple perspectives, spanning portfolio diversification and alternative investments to legal preparedness, retirement planning, entrepreneurship and emerging technology. For affluent individuals, investors, family offices and financial decision-makers, the programme will offer perspectives on making wealth work towards financial independence, long-term security and the life they aspire to build.

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