Meet The Fund Expert

Shridatta Bhandwaldar, popularly called Shri, though not a dyed in the wool Aamchi Mubaikar, has struck deep roots in the city of his choice. But like all, not from the city, he looks for every opportunity to get back to his hometown Aurangabad. A qualified Engineer and a finance professional, he has the company of the charming Suhasini and the lovable kids Ananya and Manas to keep him grounded. The kids share a sporty bond with the money manager dad, who, when he gets the time delves into reading and music.

Reading takes precedence (but not the thrillers) but largely books that talk about money management and investment ideas (Why am I not surprised??) and the obvious preference for authors remains the Warren Buffets and Nassim Talebs (why am I not surprised?). Shridatta’s curiosity in human psychology and behavioral dynamics is met by Daniel Kahnemann and options for sharing wealth and charity also line his bookshelf in large numbers. Our man knows his way around the kitchen too and if you drop by, he might rustle you a mean Alu sabji, Aurangabad style. Be nice and he might give you some roti too!!! Cricket was a passion growing up but now it’s Tennis and Roger Federer that he watches and idolizes.

A person not in the habit of micro managing or going looking for issues, he is a person who thinks about crossing a bridge once he reaches it and doing so, he has taken some holiday destinations off the usual track. But the one quality that draws him to Shillong, his fave holiday destination, is the serenity and the sublime beauty of the place. Although taking holidays are important, they don’t happen as much as he would wish them.