GENERAL17 Sept 2026
EXCLUSIVE | Should you start allocating funds to virtual assets? JioBlackRock MD-CEO Sid Swaminathan answers
JioBlackRock's MD-CEO Sid Swaminathan says volatile Indian markets and global tensions make diversification essential. He advises investors to put 3% to 5% of their net portfolio into virtual assets. These include cryptocurrencies, NFTs (non-fungible tokens), utility and governance tokens, and tokenised real-world assets. He adds equity upside and downside both look limited now. Check whether this suits your risk appetite.
Key Statutory Highlights
- JioBlackRock MD-CEO Sid Swaminathan advised investors to allocate 3% to 5% of their net portfolio to virtual assets as diversification.
- He said virtual assets cover cryptocurrencies, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), utility and governance tokens, and tokenised real-world assets such as security tokens.
- He said the Indian stock market has already fallen sharply, so further downside is limited, but equity upside will also be limited.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you are considering virtual assets, review your current portfolio first and decide your exposure based on your own risk appetite, ideally after speaking with a certified financial expert.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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