Almondz AIM Multi Cap Investment Approach

With close to 35 years of experience in equity research and portfolio management, Mangesh is recognized for his deep market insights and analytical expertise. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles in institutional equity research, where he specialized in banking, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), power, and mid-cap sectors. Since joining Almondz Group in 2007, Mangesh has been instrumental in shaping the firm's research division, eventually leading the Institutional Equity Research team. He now heads Portfolio Management Services at Almondz Financial Services Ltd., where he leverages his vast experience to craft tailored investment strategies for a diverse clientele. He also holds advanced certifications in finance and capital markets and is certified by NISM as a Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence.

Ashit brings with him vast experience in capital markets in various areas of compliance, financial products distribution, equity, commodity broking. He is associated with Almondz group for two decades now.

A veteran investment banker, Sanjay is currently leading the Strategic Advisory Group at Almondz. He has over thirty three years of experience in Capital Market advisory. Armed with exemplary analytical skills, he has led over 60 Capital Market transactions across a range of industries including financial services, distillery, textile, infrastructure, power, electronics, chemical, pharmaceuticals and technology. Sanjay has also provided leadership as Director and CEO of a healthcare company under the Almondz banner for six years. His current areas of focus now include evaluating and developing strategic business plans, future growth strategies and financial projections; advising clients on M&A; capital raising; turnaround and restructuring advisory after evaluating balance-sheet and understanding business models. He has strong ability to analyze businesses, industries and their workings as he understands the legal framework, rules, acts, and applicable laws.

An integral part of the Almondz for over twenty-five years, Mr. Arora heads the Wealth and Investment management services. He currently leads a team of 40 finance professionals, in the field of distribution of financial products and providing mentorship to younger employees. With a firm grasp on market conditions and trends, he has a proven track record of maximizing returns by credibly evaluating businesses and investment opportunities. His real-world experience has given him a distinct advantage over new business development, growth and diversification. Mr. Arora is a core member of the Almondz and plays a huge role in the decision making process for the company.

Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta is a commerce graduate and a fellow member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has vast experience in the field of finance, accounts and secretarial matters of the Companies.

With over twenty five years of experience in the Financial and Capital Markets (Broking and Retail Distribution), Mr. Singh leads the Business Transformation Advisory services at Almondz. He is also well versed with BOT projects, concession agreements & risk management, matrices, regulatory condition for BOT type projects for several infrastructure related projects and rendered financial advisory services to various Client/ Concessionaire in the field of project financing. He is presently a Whole Time Director on the Board of AGSL and promoter representative in its group companies. He is a Science Graduate - B. Sc. Math (Hons.) and a qualified Chartered Accountant.