Our Team
A Seasoned Leadership Team
A disciplined leadership team aligned with your long-term financial objectives.
A Seasoned Leadership Team
A disciplined leadership team aligned with your long-term financial objectives.
Leadership Team
Rajesh Tiwari — Chief Investment Officer & Principal Officer
Gautami Desai — Fund Manager & Chief Operating Officer
Seasoned Core Team
A wealth of experience.
Varsha Valecha — Senior Vice President, Investments
- Over 30 years’ experience in investment banking and Indian equities; managed fundraising mandates and M&A for organisations such as Infosys, Hindalco, and HCL Technologies
- Previously associated with Enam, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Edelweiss
- B.Com; Masters in Management Studies (Mumbai University)
Venkat — Chief Business Officer (Sales) & Principal Officer (GIFT Branch)
- 25+ years’ experience in institutional fundraising and alternatives across PMS, AIF, private equity, and portfolio advisory; raised ₹500+ crore from family offices, corporates, NBFCs, and institutional pools
- MBA (ICFAI Business School); Strategic Management (IIM Kashipur)
Vivek Jain — Equity Research Analyst & Compliance Officer
- 7 years of experience in equity research, business finance, audit & taxation; previously associated with Bharat Petroleum and Chaturvedi & Shah
- Expertise in valuation, financial due diligence, company law, taxation, and accounting & auditing standards
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI); B.Com (MDSU University)
Avish Bhansali — Equity Research Analyst & Compliance Officer (GIFT Branch)
- 5 years’ experience in equity research, auditing, taxation, business finance, and management
- Expertise in valuation, financial due diligence, company law, taxation, and accounting & auditing standards
- Chartered Accountant (ICAI); B.Com (Gujarat University)
Regulatory Details
SEBI Registered Portfolio Manager · Registration No: INP000006040 · chanakyacapital.in
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads Chanakya Capital's investment decisions?
Investment decisions are led by Rajesh Tiwari (CIO & Principal Officer) and Gautami Desai (Fund Manager & COO), who together bring over 50 years of combined experience in banking, credit, and equity investing.
How experienced is Chanakya Capital's core team?
The core team brings decades of experience across investment banking, institutional fundraising, and equity research, including roles at UTI, Axis Bank,
Who manages business development and fundraising at Chanakya Capital?
Venkat, Chief Business Officer (Sales) and Principal Officer of the GIFT Branch, leads institutional fundraising and alternatives, with 25+ years’ experience and deep relationships across UHNIs, family offices, and institutional allocators.
Does Chanakya Capital have a presence beyond Mumbai?
Yes. Venkat and Avish Bhansali serve as Principal Officer and Compliance Officer respectively at our GIFT City branch, extending our reach and expertise.
Does Chanakya Capital have a dedicated research and compliance team?
Yes. Vivek Jain and Avish Bhansali serve as Equity Research Analysts and Compliance Officers, bringing Chartered Accountant expertise in valuation, due diligence, taxation, and auditing standards. Supported by Junior Analyst, Suvarna and Jinesh