Does Active Management Still Earn Its Fees? A Global vs India Perspective

Globally, the picture remains challenging for active strategies, with limited success against passive peers — and passive funds command a majority of industry flows, reflecting a structural shift in investor preferences. In India, active strategies continue to find favor in a market where stock-picking opportunities remain abundant, yet rising passive adoption driven by index funds and ETFs is steadily reshaping the competitive landscape. The session will examine what these trends mean for fund selectors, where active management still earns its keep, and how India's trajectory compares to the accelerating global shift toward passive investing.