​Market Risk in 2026: A Closed-Door Briefing

​Markets in 2026 are being shaped by forces beyond economics geopolitics, active conflict, commodity shocks, and rapidly shifting investor sentiment are rewriting the rules of strategic decision-making.

As businesses and investors navigate a more fragile and unpredictable environment, leaders are being forced to rethink how they assess uncertainty, allocate capital, and respond to volatility across markets.

​The Core, led by financial journalist and podcast host Govindraj Ethiraj, in partnership with EDGE, a community of tech entrepreneurs and founders invites a select group of senior business leaders, founders, and investors to a focused, off-the-record conversation on navigating uncertainty in today's markets.

​Limited seats. By invitation only.

​What to Expect

​A candid, high-signal discussion on the macro forces defining 2026 from geopolitical fractures and oil volatility to inflation dynamics and the psychology of risk in uncertain times.

​What You'll Take Away

• ​A sharper read on the risks and opportunities shaping markets right now

• ​Practical frameworks for business and investment decisions under uncertainty

​Meaningful connections with a curated room of senior leaders, founders, and investors

​Speakers

​Prateek Agrawal
MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company

​With 30+ years in capital markets, Prateek brings deep experience across research, fund management, and investment strategy.

​He previously led ASK PMS, scaling AUM from ₹1,500 crore to ₹37,000+ crore over 11 years, and has held leadership roles at SBI Capital Markets, ABN Amro AMC, and Bharti AXA AMC.

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Aashish P. Somaiyaa
CEO, White Oak Capital Management

​With over 20+ years in asset management, Aashish has built and scaled investment platforms across market cycles. He currently leads White Oak Capital, managing over $2 billion across offshore and domestic strategies.

​As former MD & CEO of Motilal Oswal AMC, he grew equity assets from ₹1,300 crore to ₹42,000+ crore, shaping one of India’s most differentiated equity franchises.

​*Breakfast can be availed at the venue on payment.