Is the secret to building lasting wealth as simple as a plate of dal chawal?
In this episode of Capital Conversations, Radhika Gupta, Managing Director & CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Company, sits down with host Samina Nalwala, Executive Director, Waterfield Advisors, for a refreshingly honest discussion on investing, leadership, and life choices. Known for her ability to communicate complex ideas with striking simplicity, Radhika explains why she keeps her personal investment strategy straightforward — much like dal chawal — and why consistency, not complexity, is the real differentiator in investment success.
The conversation moves beyond markets to explore Radhika’s journey as a leader in India’s asset management industry. She shares how emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness have been as important to her leadership style as technical expertise. Drawing from personal experiences, she opens up about navigating gender biases, breaking glass ceilings, and building a career while embracing motherhood — challenging the notion that women must choose between professional ambition and family life.
Radhika also offers insights into how she approaches her own wealth management and spending, the mindset shifts needed for unlisted investments, and why leaders should invest as much in people and culture as they do in products and performance.
In this episode, we cover:
- The philosophy and discipline behind Dal Chawal investing
- How empathy and emotional intelligence strengthen leadership
- Managing personal wealth and expenses with intentionality
- Shifting mindsets for unlisted and alternative investments
- Career lessons from breaking industry barriers
- Building resilience while balancing professional and personal priorities
Listen to the full episode for an inspiring conversation on creating wealth with simplicity and leading with empathy.
