Passive investing is seen as a disciplined, cost-efficient, and risk-aware strategy for long-term portfolio construction, according to Hemen Bhatia, Executive Director and CEO of Angel One Asset Management Company.

He believes that low-cost passive funds can play a crucial role in building diversified portfolios, especially for retail investors starting with smaller ticket sizes.

Bhatia explains that passive funds — including index funds and ETFs — offer a “simple, scalable way to access broad markets, sectors, themes, and strategies” without relying on stock selection or market timing.

He cites data showing passive assets under management (AUM) in India have grown more than eight-fold, from ₹1.6 lakh crore in March 2020 to approximately ₹13.3 lakh crore by October 2025.

“This growth d

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