Kushal Lodha is a Finance Content Creator, Podcaster and an Author.   

He is a qualified Chartered Accountant with All India Ranks across all levels of CA Exams. He has cleared all levels of CFA and is an ACCA affiliate (World Rank 3). 

He was working in the Investment Team at Aditya Birla Ventures, the Venture Capital arm of Aditya Birla Group. Prior to that, he was an EA to the Chief Economist of Aditya Birla Group. 

He is passionate about the creator economy and loves to chat about this space. He has scaled his social media presence to over 1.2M+ followers cumulatively. He runs a podcast titled 'Konversation with Kushal' where he interviews several industry stalwarts.

He is the author of 'Acing CA', and 'Unlocking Unicorn Secrets', #1 Best Seller on Amazon. 

If you want to collaborate with him, please reach out to collab@kushallodha.in.

If you'd like to reach out to him, feel free to drop him an email at ksl@kushallodha.in.

Kushal Lodha

He was a security guard in my building 2 years ago. 

And today, he leads the production of all podcasts that we shoot. 

He’s Aniket Katkar. 

One fine day, he saw me walking in the parking, and reached out to me. 

“Mujhe videos record karne ka Bohot shauk hai. Kya mein Aapse mil sakta hu?”

(I’m very passionate about videography. Can I meet you as per your convenience?) 

We met on the following Sunday at 11 am, and I really liked the hunger he had - so offered him to shoot all my podcasts. 

Guess what - he learnt by himself how to record videos, how to connect mics with the audio mixer, and ensure the production quality is not compromised. 

Fast forward to today, there’s not a single shoot where he’s not present - and he talks to all the guests freely! 

You don’t need fancy degrees or credentials to do something! All you need is hunger and attitude to learn. No one can stop you from becoming successful. 

If a person’s learning attitude ends, his old age starts to begin! 

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #inspiration #motivation #kushallodha

Podcaster | Forbes Top 100 Digital Creators | Bestselling Author | Rankholder CA, Cleared All 3 Levels of CFA Exam, ACCA | LinkedIn Top Voice

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2 weeks ago, something scary happened.
 
There were 5 of us, who were going to Dhule (a small town which is 7 hours from Mumbai), for seeking blessings of our saints, driving on the highway near Malegaon. All of a sudden, a truck took an immediate right on the highway without giving an indicator. 

We could literally see that we are going to bump into the truck ahead, and 5 seconds prior knew that something scary is going to happen. The car dashed the truck from behind. 

Fortunately, everyone was safe, and no one was injured. 

The driver started crying because he felt it was his mistake, but all of us told him to calm down as it was not his mistake. In fact, everyone was calm after 5 minutes, and the car owner did not even shout for a single second at his driver or panicked regarding the moment – he was extremely calm and grateful that everyone was safe! 

I realized one thing that day – life is uncertain, and there is no point in panicking regarding things that have already happened, or beyond our control. If there was another owner, he could have maybe fired his driver as well for not having the car under control. 

In fact, after 20 minutes, everything became normal, and there were so many people who came for help – right from offering their car so we could go to our destination, to helping us stay at their houses in the village. We reached Dhule the next morning, took blessings from our saints, and left back for Mumbai the same day. 

What felt like a movie scene, was a very big life lesson – always have pure genuine intentions, have control on your emotions, and most importantly, don’t panic / take stress in situations beyond your control. 

Don’t overthink, and be happy / grateful for the life you have :)

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #kushallodha

My parents visit me in Mumbai every month.

Not for sightseeing.
Not for shopping.
Not because they’re free.

They come to spend time.

Mumbai moves fast.
Work never really stops.
Calls spill into dinners.
Weekends look like weekdays.

So they come.

We don’t do anything fancy.
No big plans.
No luxury.

We sit at home.
We eat together.
We talk.

My mom asks if I’m eating on time.
My dad asks if work is too stressful.
I tell them everything is fine.
They know when it’s not.

Sometimes we just sit quietly.
That silence feels safe.

When they leave, the house feels bigger.
And emptier.

I’ve realised something over the years.

Success feels incomplete if you can’t share it.
Growth feels hollow if your people are not around.
And ambition means nothing if it distances you from those who sacrificed the most for you.

Parents don’t ask for much.
They ask for presence.

Not money.
Not status.
Just time.

In the race to build careers, cities, and futures,
don’t postpone moments that won’t come back.

Work will always wait.
Parents won’t.

If you’re reading this and your parents are nearby, hug them a little longer today.

One day, you’ll wish you had.

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #parents #love #kushallodha

He managed over $1.6 Trillion across index funds & fixed income during his 20-year career at BlackRock in London.

He recently moved back to India, currently leading an AMC with an AUM of ₹13,000-14,000 Crores within just 4 months since launch. 

His team has successfully brought in 800,000+ investors so far, driving retail participation in the Indian investing landscape. 

He successfully hedged his portfolios at BlackRock against the Brexit crash just 24 hours before the historic vote results were announced.

He is none other than Sid Swaminathan, MD & CEO at JioBlackRock Mutual Fund and a global veteran of the asset management industry.

In the latest episode of Konversation with Kushal, we discussed his decision to move back to India, the interview process for the role, as well as the Aladdin technology that powers BlackRock.

He also opened up about his personal experience navigating the 2008 Financial Crisis and the Brexit vote, his best and worst investment decisions, and how JioBlackRock plans to disrupt the Indian mutual fund industry.

Whether you are a retail investor or a finance pro, this masterclass on global asset management and the future of Indian markets is a must-watch.

This episode is powered by Groww. 

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #investing #blackrock #jio #finance #kushallodha

He lost 90% of his portfolio in the 2001 crash, hitting near-bankruptcy.

He has seen multiple successful bets in his investing journey such as a ₹10+ Crores profit bet in Tata Elxsi & a ₹21+ Crores gain in Arman Holdings.

He has scaled a bootstrapped chocolate business to 34 countries in just 3.5 years, hitting a revenue run rate of ~₹70 Crores.

He also bought a house in Dubai worth over ₹11 Crores & another in Sharjah worth ₹6+ Crores.

He is none other than Debashish Neogi, Co-founder & Director at Abaan Chocolates as well as a veteran investor and a former global leader at Marico Limited.

In the latest episode of Konversation with Kushal, we discussed his MRP Framework for finding multibagger stocks and why he believes the best businesses are built through successful capital rotation.

We also broke down the unit economics of his global chocolate venture and his Scuttlebutt approach for researching companies.

Whether you are a retail investor or an entrepreneur, this masterclass on risk, patience, and global scaling is a must-watch.

This episode is powered by Groww.

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #investing #wealth #entrepreneurship #kushallodha

He has tracked every major bull & bear run of India's stock market from the front row for the last 18 years.

He made his first investment in gold while earning ₹18,000/month as salary.

He considers that his best investment, having delivered 15-16% CAGR over 20 years. 

He also shared that freshers in journalism can expect a salary range between ₹40,000/50,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month. 

He is none other than Niraj Shah, Senior Executive Editor at NDTV Profit and a seasoned markets journalist.

In the latest episode of Konversation with Kushal, we discussed the behind-the-scenes stories of his interactions with Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, highlighting his unique ability to balance trading with long-term investing. 

He also went deep into the future of the Indian stock market, analyzing short-term trends versus the long-term growth story. He also offered advice for aspiring journalists regarding the industry's shift toward individual content creation.

Whether you are a retail investor or a finance pro, this masterclass on the future of the Indian economy and the discipline of long-term investing is a must-watch.

The full conversation is live on my YouTube Channel. 

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #investing #stockmarket #wealth #journalism #kushallodha

He used to save ₹30 on rickshaw fares to buy Adani Green shares.

He saw that single investment soar 30x to ₹900 in just two years.

He professionally follows the SME market & has seen a whopping ~50% CAGR in the SME investing space over the last 12 years.

He aggressively averaged up his position in a stock from ₹500 to ₹900, holding it even during a 70% crash to see the stock touch ~₹3,200 today.

He is none other than Abhishek Jaiswal, Fund Manager at Finavenue Growth Fund & a professional investor for over 10 years despite being just 28 years old.

In the latest episode of Konversation with Kushal, we discussed his thought process behind finding an institutional gap for investing & how he researches SME stocks with the same rigor as blue-chip stocks. We also broke down his specific investment filters he uses to select the best investments.

We also discussed his thesis on Concord Control Systems and other companies like Vision Infra & Aimtron Electronics, diving deep into each case study.

Whether you are a retail investor or a pro, this masterclass on disciplined compounding is a must-watch.

The full conversation is live on my YouTube Channel. 

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #investing #sme #stockmarket #kushallodha

PVR Inox makes profit, despite film becoming a FLOP.

Indigo made its first cash, not by flying passengers. It did by capturing the arbitrage.

Zomato & Swiggy, thrashed the old playbook of HoReCa(Hotels, Restaurants and Cafe). It made owning a physical space to run a restaurant needless.

The weaponization of global trade has made Indian Defense an inevitable multi-bagger sector.

These insights have been shared by none other than Gore, Aniket, Director at Ceramet Group as well as a veteran investor with ~19 years of experience in tracking listed, unlisted, and MSME businesses.

In the latest episode of Konversation with Kushal, we dived deep into his robust stock-picking framework, explaining to me how he analyzes unit economics and identifies moats in businesses using real-world examples like PVR Inox and Indigo Airlines. 

We also explore emerging opportunities in high-growth sectors like Defense and Shipbuilding as well as how to spot massive tailwinds before the rest of the market.

Whether you are a retail investor or a pro, this masterclass on unit economics and identifying moats is a must-watch.

This episode is powered by Groww. 

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #investing #stockmarket #multibagger #kushallodha

He convinced veteran investor Ashish Kacholia to invest in his company.

His company is valued over ₹340 Crores.

He saw his company's turnover scale to ₹139 Crores last year.

He has scaled the revenue this year to ₹220 Crores+ so far, expecting to close the year with a turnover of around ₹280 Crores. 

He is none other than Neel Shah, the Managing Director & CFO at Indo SMC Limited.

In the latest episode of Konversation with Kushal, we discussed his upcoming IPO and why he chose market funding over private funding to ensure transparency and accountability. 

We also broke down his unconventional hiring philosophy, explaining why founders should not hesitate to hire an employee whose salary is higher than their own if that person can take the organization to the next level.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an investor, this masterclass on grit and building a legacy brand is a must-watch.

The full conversation is live on my YouTube Channel. 

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #entrepreneurship #renewables #kushallodha

He manages over ₹50,000 Crores in AUM across Gold & Silver ETFs. 

He has spent over 25 years in the commodities market.

He still has a positive outlook towards Gold as a hedge despite a ~79% gold rally since the past year.

He is still bullish on Silver even after a ~192% return over the last 1 year.

He is none other than Vikram Dhawan, Head of Commodities and Fund Manager at Nippon India Mutual Fund.

In the latest episode of Konversation with Kushal, we dived deep to decode his views on the future of all major commodities:

=> Silver (Bullish): 65% of its consumption is industrial, with two-thirds of that driven by high-tech and green-tech demand. It is nearly impossible to substitute in the global value chain due to its unique, commercially viable conductive properties.

=> Gold (Positive - As a hedge): While more vulnerable due to low industrial use (5%), it continues to have a strong anchor since it is the primary choice for central banks looking to de-dollarize their reserves.

=> Copper (Bullish - Long term): Copper is in a situation similar to where silver was 10 years ago and is also driven by the green tech story. It is likely to face a shortage in future given its extensive use in the global economic growth, but susceptible to negative impact in case of slowdowns.

=> Oil (Bearish): Unlike precious metals, there is an abundance of oil and its growth is being flattened by EV adoption.

Whether you are a retail investor or a pro, this masterclass on the future of commodities is a must-watch.

This episode is powered by Groww. 

#linkedin #linkedinforcreators #investing #gold #silver #commodities #kushallodha

I'm a YouTube creator with 1.7M+ subs making videos on upskilling, business and AI. The goal is to help people make a living doing what they love.

I also run MarkitUp, a marketing agency based in Bengaluru helping brands grow on social with organic and shareable content. MarkitUp has worked with 40+ brands, from individuals and startups to publicly listed enterprises in India and companies in US & UK.

I co-authored Unlocking Unicorn Secrets with Kushal Lodha with a mission to uncover stories of 20 Unicorn founders in India, from childhood to building a billion dollar company. These include Ritesh Agarwal of OYO, Nikhil Kamath & Nithin Kamath of Zerodha, Ghazal & Varun Alagh of Mamaearth, Aasish Mohapatra of OfBusiness, Yashish Dahiya of PolicyBazaar, Lalit Keshre of Groww, Shashank Kumar of Razorpay among others. The book was published by Penguin on 15th August 2023 and went on to become an Amazon Bestseller, selling over 10,000 copies.

I've also delivered 40+ speeches at colleges across the India including IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, NITs and many more. I've also done corporate sessions on AI with brands like HP, Lenovo etc.

I also run Limitless with Ishan, a podcast where I invite builders and creators to share their journeys with people. I've had the privilege of hosting India's biggest entrepreneurs like Ashneer Grover, Sanjeev Bhikchandani,Aashish Kashyap  and others like Noah Kagan, Garyvee, Aravind Srinivas and more.

I'm based in Bengaluru but keep travelling to Mumbai, Delhi, San Francisco and New York for work.

I've had the chance to collaborate with the biggest brands in tech like Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Hubspot, Nvidia, ZOHO, Hilton, HP, Intel, Virgin Atlantic, 3M, Servicenow, and over 100 more.

Ishan Sharma

You're always selling yourself.

And this is how you win!

I truly belive that the first impression matters. If you're going for an interview, meeting people in an event, etc. How you present yourself matters.

Many times, more than what you know or who you are.

I've been practising these 7 habits every day that take ~30mins and help you feel a lot more confident and presentable when I'm meeting anyone.

Hope this helps :)

#career

YouTuber with 2M+ subs | BITS Goa | Helping Brands Grow on YouTube

Upgrade your life with ~30mins everyday

THIS IS GONNA BE INTERESTING!

For years, we have seen AI working on the inputs, and giving us the output.

But to truly test AI, the bar had to rise.
That’s exactly what this engineering team from India has done, built an enterprise-grade voice AI.

Blue Machines AI, an Indian-built Voice AI, is going head-to-head with Arnab Goswami who is one of India’s most watched news anchors.

It will be an hour-long primetime debate on issues of national interest, totally unscripted and shot in one continuous take.

And the “win” for Blue Machines AI here isn’t a clever one-liner. It’s whether the system can:

● Stay calm and enterprise-grade: no ego, no clapbacks & no trying to “win” the room

● Hold steady for ~60 minutes without losing context

● Stay fast even as minutes stack up and context builds

● Keep guardrails intact when pushed, baited, or cornered

● Handle barge-ins cleanly without talking over humans and resume without losing the thread

This is clearly a stress test.
If it holds up here, it sets a new reference point for what enterprise voice AI can do at scale.

Can't wait to watch this one Nirmit! 

#ai #technology #news

Social media is rotting your brain.

And this is how you can fix it...

I've found myself far too many times laying on the sofa scrolling one reel after another. Next day, I barely remember what I watched. While the activity might have been fun and addicting in the moment, it's a massive time black hole.

Even before you know, 30mins to an hour has passed while you are dumber and more restless than before. We've all been there. But what about a book, a documentary or an article?

Long form content that opens up your mind and teaches you new stuff. You're still putting in the same 30mins to 1 hr per day, but you come out being better thinking beings. You become what you watch is a popular saying.

It can be hard to suddenly start reading long articles or books. Cognitive load is a major hurdle. Where do you even begin?

I just started a free newsletter where I share the most insightful stuff I read last week. Delivered to your inbox every monday morning. No distractions, pure value, for free. 

The first email is already out!

Subscribe and read: https://lnkd.in/gySCz8KB 

Hope this helps.

Feel free to share it with friends.
Let's become wiser and think better this new year :)

Building MarkitUp | YouTuber with 1.5M+ subs | BITS Goa | Helping Brands Grow on YouTube

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