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Kalpen Parekh

MD & CEO, DSP Mutual Fund

Industry Experts on Investing

Kalpen Parekh writes exclusively for FinEdge as part of Industry Experts on Investing. These articles reflect Kalpen Parekh’s own perspective.

Kalpen has over 19 years of experience in sales across client segments, distribution and marketing. He was previously Managing Director and Head of Sales & Marketing at IDFC Mutual Fund.

He has also served in Birla Sun Life Asset Management Company Limited and ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited after beginning his career with L&T Finance Ltd.

Kalpen holds a Master's Degree in Management Studies in Finance from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune.

Exclusive articles written for FinEdge

Written by Kalpen Parekh exclusively for FinEdge and published under their own byline, as part of Industry Experts on Investing.

Exclusive contribution to FinEdge · Industry Experts on Investing26 Jun 2025

Long-Term Investing: Why the Right Behaviour Matters More Than the Best Product

Topic at FinEdge: Investing Best Practices

Exclusive contribution to FinEdge · Industry Experts on Investing28 May 2024

Steps to Construct a Great Investment Portfolio – A Guide for Smart Investors

Topic at FinEdge: Mutual Fund Portfolio Review

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