In this episode of GrowthCast by Shashank, we meet Gajendra Kothari, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Etica Wealth Private Limited and an avid investor. He is also a financial literacy enthusiast with years of experience guiding clients through volatile market. Mr. Gajendra brings a grounded yet visionary perspective on how to grow and protect wealth in today’s dynamic economy. We dive deep into market predictions for 2026, smart SIP strategies, and the evolving investment landscape in India. Our discussion covers everything from gold and real estate to fixed deposits, mutual funds and how individuals can develop a true millionaire mindset. This episode is full of insights for you as an investor, a finance enthusiast or someone looking to understand how global trends shape your personal portfolio. Towards the end, we explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in Fintech and what the next generation of investors can expect. If you found the video valuable then drop a like and subscribe to the channel, hit the bell icon for more such videos and share it with your friends. #GajendraKothari #sip #mutualfunds #MutualFundsIndia #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #SIPs #StockMarketIndia 00:00 - Gajendra x Shashank Begins 01:05 - Intro 01:35 - Predicting Markets & Financial Planning for 2026 05:06 - SIP Strategy for 2026 07:42 - Estimating Average Annual Market Returns 09:25 - Investing in Gold & Silver 10:32 - Why Gold Prices Suddenly Increased? 13:00 - Inflation in Real Estate & Housing 17:14 - Fixed Deposits & Bond Investments 19:50 - Millionaire Mindset 22:38 - iPhones & Show-Off Culture 24:20 - Efficiency & Power of Value Addition 25:05 - Blue Chip Stocks vs SIP/Mutual Funds 28:36 - F&O vs Mutual Funds & Personal Finance Advice 37:10 - Role of AI in Fintech 40:02 - Conclusion & Outro