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Shri Sanjay Kaul, IAS (2001 batch, Kerala cadre) is the Managing Director & Group CEO, GIFT City. Shri Kaul brings with him over two decades of rich administrative experience across the Government of India and multiple state governments. He has served in diverse leadership roles including Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Culture (GOI), Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala, Secretary in key departments such as Finance, Home & Vigilance, and Industries. He has also led several PSUs including Kerala Financial Corporation and KSIDC. Notably, during his previous deputation in Gujarat, he served as Managing Director of Gujarat Informatics Ltd and Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. He has deep expertise in infrastructure development, public administration, finance, and digital governance. Shri Kaul’s leadership will further strengthen GIFT City's growth as India’s premier financial and smart city destination.

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Shri K. Rajaraman belongs to the 1989 batch of Indian Administrative Service (Tamil Nadu cadre) and has assumed the responsibility of the Chairperson of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) after serving for nearly 35 years in various leadership roles in Government of India and Government of Tamil Nadu. Prior to joining the IFSCA, he served as the Secretary to Government of India in the Department of Telecommunications. He is a B.Tech Graduate in Electronics & Communications, a first-class MBA and Master of Economics. Starting his career as a Design Engineer in BHEL, Trichy, during his rich and varied experience as an IAS Officer, he had held various administrative positions in the areas of Investment Promotion, Foreign Direct Investment, Public Sector Undertakings, Industrial Infrastructure, VAT Administration, etc. He was MD of Chennai Metro Railways for nearly 4 years during its early construction phase, Commissioner for Commercial Taxes in Government of Tamil Nadu, and Joint Secretary Expenditure in Government of India. He also served as Additional Secretary, Investment, IER and Administration in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

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George brings over two decades of experience in equities and capital markets, currently leading investment strategy and execution for ASK’s equity business across PMS, AIFs, offshore funds, and the upcoming mutual fund platform. He is responsible for performance management, operational excellence, product innovation, and sales strategy for the equity vertical. He joins ASK from Jio BlackRock AMC, where he served as Chief Investment Officer and Prior to that, he led investments and strategy at ICICI Prudential PMS and ITI Asset Management. He also spent over a decade at ICICI Prudential AMC, managing approximately USD 2 billion in equity assets across platforms. George is a qualified Chartered Accountant as well as a Cost & Management Accountant.

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Mr. Vinit has been with JM Financial since November 2006 and brings over 20 years of overall experience, including more than 16 years in investing across India. As a founding member of the core investment team at JM Financial Private Equity (JMFPE), he has played a pivotal role in driving the firm’s early- and growth-stage investments and executing several successful exits. Before joining JMFPE, Vinit gained diverse experience in commercial and investment banking with leading institutions including ABN Amro Bank, Morgan Stanley Advantage Services, and Brescon Corporate Advisors. Mr. Vinit is a rank-holding Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from R.A. Podar College, University of Mumbai.

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Ajay leads the Listed Equities vertical at Nuvama Asset Management. Over the last 20 years, he has built a strong track record of generating significant alpha, across all market phases. Driven by the philosophy that one should marry their profits and not their stocks, he believes in seeking out opportunities where the risk reward balance is asymmetric. As manager of the Nuvama Enhanced Dynamic Growth Equity [EDGE] fund, Nuvama Equities eXpansion Target (NEXT) PMS and LEAP Index, he leverages his deep domain expertise in fund management and fundamental research across asset classes. Ajay has an MBA in Finance. He is a voracious reader, a travel buff and enjoys challenging board games.

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Mr. Amit Jeswani is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Stallion Asset Pvt Limited. With over 14 years of experience in capital markets, Mr. Jeswani is a distinguished financial expert who holds dual charters in Chartered Financial Analyst (Virginia, USA) and Chartered Market Technician (New York, USA). He also graduated in Business with a specialization in finance from Kingston University London.

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Mr. Bhaskar has close to 20 years experience in investment management and equity research, his expertise lies in identifying strong emerging businesses with superior compounding potential. He was previously part of ASK Investment Managers for 4 years, where he was managing Rs. 2000 Cr. AUM across two multi-cap PMS. Post his stint at ASK, he was the Head of PMS with a boutique wealth and investments firm. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA degree from T.A.Pai Management Institute, Manipal. He has also cleared CFA Level II.

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Dr Bijon Pani, Ph.D. has over 13 years experience in quantitative investment management both globally and in India. He manages the quant strategies in AIF and PMS and also heads the quant research in Motilal Oswal. He has previously worked at NJ AMC, IDFC AMC, Barclays Capital and Eden Financial. He was also a visiting faculty at XLRI Jamshedpur. Bijon has a Ph.D in Finance with specialization in factor investing from EDHEC, France. He also has a MS in Finance from London Business School and MSc in Computer Science from Oxford University

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Mr. Hiren Ved, an equity market veteran, is the Co-founder, Director and CIO at Alchemy Capital Management where he has been leading the firm’s Asset Management business. With over 30 years of experience in the Indian equities market, Mr. Hiren has developed a sustainable long-term investment philosophy based on fundamental research. He is known for his deep and diverse sector knowledge, bottom-up research skills and stock-picking abilities. He holds a graduate degree in Accounting from Mumbai University and a post-graduation in Management & Cost Accounting from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

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Mr. Iqbal Singh has more than 25 years of experience with leading Private & Foreign Banks and Financial Markets. He is one of the founding team member of HDFC Private Banking Group. In his last assignment with CITIBANK N.A , his role was to handle Investments & Insurance business in North and was awarded shooting star for his distinguished performance. He set up the Investment advisory firm IFM in 2004 and under his leadership, IFM has scaled great heights and has been awarded the Best Regional Financial Advisor Awards in 2009 , 2010, 2013 & 2018 by CNBC TV18 powered by ICRA. He has launched his own PMS with competent professionals, IFM Investment Advisors Private limited in the month of May 25 with various investment strategy based on the market feedback.

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Nikhil has rich experience of over 18 years straddling portfolio management and fundamental research. He began his career in 2005, as an analyst working on both sell and buy side research, Nikhil has since, been closely involved in roles where he’s leveraged his unique capability of combining fundamental research with derivatives as well as its application to investment strategies as the fund manager for noted corporates and fund houses in the country. His most recent experience prior to Nuvama was an extensive stint with Reliance Industries Limited where at the forefront of India’s largest treasury he was responsible for scaling the equities asset base from USD 200 mn to USD 1 bn + over a period of five years via market direction agnostic strategies. Nikhil holds an MBA from the Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and has graduated as a chemical engineer from UICT Mumbai. He has also cleared all three levels of the CFA charter.

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Neil Borate currently heads the personal finance team at Thefynprint, a financial content platform. He is a graduate in law and economics and has also passed the CFA Level 1 exam. Neil started writing about personal finance in 2016 at Value Research, a mutual fund research portal. After a stint at a fintech, Neil joined Mint in 2019 as a mutual fund reporter. He was made Deputy Editor in 2022 and Editor (Personal Finance) in 2024. He has also co-authored the book - The Big Bull of Dalal Street on Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, one of India's most successful investors.

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Mr. Pankaj Tibrewal brings over two decades of extensive fund management experience. At Kotak Mutual Fund, he successfully managed assets worth ₹56,000 crore ($6.75 billion) over a remarkable 14-year span. Under his leadership, Kotak Mutual Fund’s total AUM reached ₹3.50 lakh crore as of November 2023, positioning it among the top five Indian asset management companies. Mr. Pankaj has been consistently recognised among the top 10 fund managers in India by Outlook Business (2016-2021) and featured as a top fund manager by The Economic Times and Morning Star (2016-2022). A commerce graduate from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, he holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Manchester.

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Mr. Jigar has over 23 years of equity research and investing experience, covering sectors like Banking and financials, Global metals and mining, Utilities and India strategy. Jigar has previously worked with institutions such as HSBC Capital Markets and Kotak Institutional Equities. Prior to founding Buoyant, Jigar was the Director of Research at HSBC, advising top global funds on investing in India. Jigar is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and a CFA Charterholder from AIMR, US.

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Mr. Shekhar has over two decades of experience and he navigated various responsibilities within the investment management space. He has worked with trusted banks like Unit Trust of India and ICICI Bank Ltd. His hands-on experience extends across corporate lending, structured finance, private equity, special situations, and distressed debt. Mr. Shekhar is a rank-holder chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He was amongst the top 50 all-India rank holders list at both the intermediate and final levels of the ICAI.

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With over 14 years of hands-on experience in the capital markets, he’s a visionary in wealth strategy, trusted by HNIs and institutions alike. At the helm of Bonanza’s PMS vertical, he manages ₹350+ crore in client assets with a razor-sharp blend of conviction and research-led precision. Educated at ICT Mumbai (formerly UDCT) and Eastern Michigan University, USA, with designations including CFA, CFP, and PGDRM, Achin blends global perspectives with Indian market depth. From leading Bonanza’s online broking expansion to overseeing its research, technical, and fundamental strategy teams, he has worn many hats — each with excellence.

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Mr. Abhijit Bhave is a seasoned financial services leader with over three decades of experience across private banking, wealth management, corporate banking, and asset management. He is currently serving as Senior Advisor at Hubbis. In his most recent role as Managing Director and CEO of Equirus Wealth Private Limited, he was instrumental in driving the firm’s strategic vision, with a strong emphasis on client-centric value creation, leveraging WealthTech solutions and delivering sustainable growth. His career spans prominent institutions including Deutsche Bank, HSBC, ICICI Bank, UTI, and Karvy Private Wealth. Mr. Abhijit holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Marketing and Finance from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai. He has authored several thought pieces on wealth management and has been recognized with awards from leading industry bodies and publications.

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Mr. Ajaya Sharma is the lead consultant of Capital Markets Group of Adfactors which is India’s largest reputation & critical issues advisory company in India. He is former Senior Editor of ETNOW (India’s leading business news channel) and has worked in similar roles in business channels like CNBC Awaaz, Bloomberg TV and NDTV Profit as well in his career spanning over 20 years. He is a fundamental analyst at heart and loves tracking markets & business models closely.

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Mr. Aman Chowhan is an experienced Indian equity fund manager with over 17 years in the investment industry. He currently serves as a Fund Manager at Abakkus Asset Management Private Limited, a position he has held since 2018. Before joining Abakkus, Aman managed local and offshore portfolios at Reliance Asset Management (now Nippon Life India Asset Management). He holds holds an MBA in Finance from K J Somaiya Management Institute and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Mithibai College, Mumbai.

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Mr. Amit Bhagat, who joined ASK in 2008, co-founded the Real Estate fund practice of ASK Group and is CEO & Managing Director of ASK Property Fund. Managing and advising INR 90 Bn of Real Estate Investments, he brings over 30 years of experience in mortgage finance and financial services, including 17 years with ASK Property Fund. Previously, he served as the National Credit Head for the mortgage division of ICICI Bank and also headed ICICI Property Services. Amit Bhagat is a Chartered Accountant known for his skills in identifying new growth frontiers, strategic agility, and negotiation.

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Vishrut Pathak is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Pi Square Investments, bringing with him over two decades of expertise in wealth management, portfolio advisory, and fund management for HNI clients and large family offices. He holds an MBA in International Finance from St. John’s University, New York, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Statement Analysis from New York University. Beginning his career in New York, Vishrut spent 10 years working with leading financial firms, gaining deep exposure to global markets before returning to India. In January 2011, he founded Pi Square Investments with a vision to provide institutional-grade investment strategies tailored for Indian investors. Under his leadership, the firm has scaled significantly and today manages an AUM of over ₹1,500 crore, with a strong focus on delivering consistent returns across diverse asset classes.

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Rishabh holds over 9 years of experience in equity and quantitative research, with a focus on building data-driven models to decode market behavior. A self-taught coder with a background in finance, he combines analytical thinking with a deep interest in investment history and strategy. His approach is grounded, yet always curious, shaped as much by reading timeless ideas as by testing new ones. At Qode Advisors, Nahar continues to push the boundaries of investment management by incorporating technology and data-driven insights into every aspect of the firm’s strategies.

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Mr. Pradeep is a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and a Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute, USA. He is currently Portfolio Manager at Green Lantern Capital. Prior to joining Green Lantern Capital LLP, he has had long stints in portfolio management and research with ITI MF and Tata MF. He has also worked with CARE Ratings Ltd., Bombay Dyeing, Tata International, and Lubrizol India Ltd. With over 23 years of extensive experience in fund management, equity research, and credit evaluation and ratings, Pradeep brings valuable expertise to the company and supports portfolio construction.

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Mr. Rohit is an accomplished data scientist and investment professional with extensive experience in AI/ML-driven quantitative investing, financial engineering, and data science. Before co-founding ArthAlpha, he served as the CIO at True Beacon, where he led the launch of India’s first AI- driven long-only quantitative equity fund. Rohit brings over 20 years of experience in financial markets across India, Singapore, and the United States, with a stellar track record of building quantitative investment strategies in both Indian and global markets. He is a Chartered Accountant turned data scientist with the CFA (US) charter and a Sloan Fellow (MS Business) from Stanford GSB. He also holds graduate certificates in AI/ML and Data Science from MIT and Harvard.

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As Head of Investor Relationships at NSE India, his focus is on nurturing strategic partnerships and driving digital transformation across the financial landscape. With a track record of fostering growth and efficiency within top-tier financial institutions, his mission is to leverage technology and deep market insights to enhance stakeholder engagement and optimize investment processes. He ensures NSE's services align with the vision and expectations of thier diverse clientele, ranging from financial institutions, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, Foreign Portfolio Investors, HFTs, Listed corporates, Insurance, Public Sector, Pension and Provident funds

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Sonam Srivastava, With over 15 years of experience in investment research and portfolio management, is the founder of Wright Research, a SEBI registered Robo-advisor & PMS provider based in India. An IIT graduate, Sonam used her expertise in quant finance to establish Wright Research, which leverages scientific, data-driven methods to advise & manage over ₹1,300+ crore in assets and has served more than 1.6+ Lakh Clients. Before establishing Wright Research, Sonam developed trading algorithms for high-frequency trading at HSBC and Edelweiss, and worked on portfolio management at the AI-driven Robo-advisor, Qplum. She also holds a master's degree in financial engineering from Worldquant University.

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Mr. Vignesh Shankar is a seasoned business leader with a proven track record in driving growth across multiple industries. Currently, as Founder & Managing Partner at Artha99 since 2021, he leads investment screening, deal structuring, and portfolio expansion. Previously, as Managing Director at Stanley Engineered Fastening India, he significantly boosted revenue from $12M to $50M and enhanced operating margins. At SBD Asia, he played a pivotal role in increasing revenue from $140M to $190M while spearheading the company’s expansion into Electric Mobility and Medical Technologies. Vignesh is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master's in Commerce from the University of Madras. He also serves as a Corporate Finance and Strategy lecturer at Amity Business School and is an experienced speaker on Mergers & Acquisitions.

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Mr. Vikas Khemani, with 27 years of extensive experience in capital markets, is the founder of Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors. Established in 2019, this boutique investment management and advisory firm, based in India, manages USD 1.4 bn across various portfolios. Prior to founding Carnelian, Mr. Khemani served as the CEO of Edelweiss Securities Ltd. for 17 years. In 2014, he was honored with the Young Professional Achievers Award for the service sector by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Mr. Vikas is Chartered Accountant and CFA Charterholder

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Mr. Vineet Sukumar is the Founder and MD of Vivriti Group, that comprises of Vivriti Capital (VCL), a fintech NBFC incorporated in 2017, and Vivriti Asset Management (VAM), a registered asset manager of fixed-income alternative investment funds incorporated in 2019. Vineet has 22+ years of experience in financial services and is an industry expert in debt capital markets, performing credit, financial inclusion and asset management. Vineet has completed his education from IIT, Kharagpur, and IIM, Bangalore.

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CA Shabarish Seshadrinathan is Vice President at Basiz. He is based in Mumbai, India. He is a Bachelor of Commerce from Mumbai University & a Chartered Accountant from ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) with three years of Articleship at KPMG. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA US). At Basiz, he handles Fund operations.

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Vikaas M Sachdeva is an industry stalwart with over three decades of experience in the Asset Management business. He is currently the Managing Director of Sundaram Alternates, driving growth across different platforms, geographies, and asset classes. During his career, he has held several influential and senior management positions across marquee financial service organizations. Among his industry affiliations, he has been an erstwhile member of the Mutual Fund Advisory Committee (MFAC), a high-powered committee appointed by SEBI to advise them on governing the MF industry. He was also on the board of the Association of Mutual Funds of India (AMFI), heading the ETF and indexing committee, which submitted the first white paper on ETFs to SEBI. More recently he was associated with the Asset Managers Roundtable of India (AMRI), the nodal body for FPIs in the country. He is the co-chair of the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Category III AIF council. Vikaas is an active Fintech enthusiast and is currently on the Advisory Committee of India FinTech Forum.