Cat II · Managed by Arnya Realestates Fund Advisors
Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.
Arnya RealEstates Fund Advisors is founded as an Independent investment manager with the objective to make real difference in real estate investment management business in India. Founder, Sharad Mittal, was instrumental in building real estate business at Motilal Oswal Real Estate from the ground up to an investment AUM of ~INR 7,150 Cr. Founding team has 100+ years of experience in real estate investment management with leading institutions. Real Focus: With our focus on real estate as an asset class, we are best suited to help you leverage India's real estate opportunity. Real Independence: By virtue of being an independent fund manager, we are able to provide real innovation, no conflicts, alignment of investor-manager interest, longevity and autonomy. Real Track Record: We have a track record spanning over 20 years with 175+ investments and delivering 20%+ IRR over multiple exits.
Sharad Mittal
Founder & CEO
Our journey is led by Sharad Mittal, a seasoned professional with over 22 years of enriching experience in real estate investing, lending, and fund raising.
Ramandeep Singh Sassi
Chief Business Officer
Ramandeep leads Arnya's fundraising and business-development initiatives across India and global markets. He also drives our investor and product strategy, marketing and PR as part of our growth journey.
Nikunj Pugalia
Chief Financial Officer
Nikunj is a seasoned professional and strategic financial leader. With an impressive background in Financial Planning & Analysis, Taxation, Budgeting, Borrowing Management, and Enterprise-wide Digitization, Nikunj brings a wealth of expertise to our leadership team.
Kiran Kumar
Director – Investments
With over 16 years of seasoned experience in the real estate industry, Kiran is a distinguished investment professional known for his expertise in scaling businesses, establishing and managing key developer relationships, having managed investments exceeding USD 1 billion.
Harikesh Pandey
Director & National Head – Fund Raising & Investor Relations
With over 21 years of accomplished experience in the financial services industry, Harikesh brings extensive expertise in Fund Raising, Business Development, Fund Marketing and Investor Strategy across diverse platforms like Alternative Assets & Portfolio Management Services.
Anshul Goel
Deputy National Head – Fund Raising & Investor Relations
With over 17 years of comprehensive experience across the BFSI spectrum, spanning asset management, banking, wealth management, capital markets, and client relationship management, Anshul brings a distinguished record of strategic leadership and value creation across the financial services landscape.
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Nitesh Punjabi
Principal Investments
Nitesh has over 14 years of experience in real estate industry with expertise in investments and asset management. With a focus on the MMR and Pune markets, Nitesh has developed a strong network of relationships across real estate developers, advisors and lenders.
Manali Daftary
Vice President – Fund Raising & Investor Relations
Manali is a seasoned professional with over 12 years of extensive experience in fundraising, investor relations, and fund operations.
Poorva Tak
Associate Vice President – Investments
With a rich educational background and noteworthy experience in investment banking, Poorva contributes a dynamic perspective to the Arnya team.
Sarthak Mittal
Associate – Investments
Sarthak Mittal has joined us as an Associate in the Investments team. He brings over 5 years of experience in the financial services industry.
Anuj Kala
Zonal Head – North – Fund Raising and Investor Relations
Anuj brings in a total experience of 4 years all of it gained at Marcellus Investment Managers. With a solid foundation in legal and compliance garnered, Anuj spent over two years navigating intricate regulatory frameworks.
Bhavasthi Mehta
Manager – Secretarial and Compliance (Compliance Officer at GIFT City)
Bhavasthi brings over 5 years of experience, with a strong background in legal, compliance, and corporate governance. She has worked with Pratham EPC Projects Limited and Adline Chem Lab Limited, where she gained extensive experience.
Isita Chatterjee
Manager – Finance & Operations
Isita joins us from Welspun One Investment Management Private Limited, where she served as Lead Sales Support. She has expertise in investor onboarding, various operational roles, and CAMS coordination.
Rutul Shimpee
Manager – Finance & Operations (Principal Officer at GIFT City)
Rutul has joined the organization as a Principal Officer, bringing over 7 years of experience in the investment industry with expertise in Capital Markets, Portfolio Management Services (PMS), Mutual Funds, and a broad range of financial products.
Anuraj Puthran
Manager – Accounts and Operations
Anuraj Puthran who has joined us as the Assistant Manager In Finance & Operations.
Yash Agrawal
Assistant Manager – Finance & Operations
Chartered Accountant
Yash S. Agrawal is a qualified Chartered Accountant with strong experience across statutory audits, internal audits, and taxation. He has worked on audit engagements for listed clients in the automobile and steel sectors, focusing on strengthening internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and delivering accurate financial reporting.
Pramod B.A Rao
Assistant Manager – Finance & Operations
A dynamic professional with over 16 years of diverse experience across multiple industries, Pramod brings a unique blend of creative and operational expertise to the team.
Kishna Trivedi
Executive – Finance & Operations
Kishna Trivedi is a dedicated finance and accounting professional with over 8 years of experience at R.A. Kapoor Transporters Ltd. She has been an integral part of the finance team, contributing extensively to the company's core accounting and financial operations.
Ankita Coelho
Executive Assistant and Office Manager
Ankita brings in cross functional experience of 9+ years with multiple firms.
Piyush Thakkar
Director – Investments
Piyush Thakkar is a finance professional with over 20 years of investment experience across real estate credit, structured finance, and risk management.
Vishal Gupta
Director – Investments
Vishal Gupta, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), Arnya RealEstates Fund Advisors, is a seasoned real estate investment professional with over 22 years of experience, including 20 years with the ICICI Group. He brings extensive expertise in real estate private equity with focus on commercial real estate investments.
Anirudh Gupta
Associate – Investments
Chartered Accountant
A Chartered Accountant with experience across financial due diligence and real estate transactions, having worked with Deloitte, KPMG, and PwC in the real estate domain focusing on structured investments across debt, preferred equity, and equity in residential projects.
Shraddha Shah
Manager – Finance & Operations (Compliance Officer at GIFT City)
CS, LL.B
Ms. Shraddha Shah is a qualified Company Secretary (CS) and LL.B professional, with over 3 years of hands-on experience in the NBFC sector.
Anna D'souza
Marketing Manager
Anna Leads the Marketing and Communications at Arnya, overseeing brand strategy, public relations, digital presence and strategic marketing initiatives for the firm.
Bhavika Gosavi
Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounting
Ms. Bhavika is a finance professional based in Mumbai with experience across accounting, audit, mutual funds, and financial services.
Kaushal Suvarna
Analyst – Asset Management
CFA
A CFA Charterholder with experience in equity research and investment analysis, developed through roles at Renaissance Investment Managers and Motilal Oswal. His experience encompasses financial modelling, sector research, and valuation across a diverse range of industries.
Aryan Parekh
Executive – Finance & Accounts
Aryan brings over 3.5 years of experience in the financial services domain, with strong expertise in GST compliance, TDS compliance, income tax management, and comprehensive auditing.
Pranay Vakil
AdvisorChairman
With an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the dynamic realm of real estate, Pranay stands as a luminary with profound expertise and distinguished contributions to the industry. His journey is marked by a strategic blend of foundational education and hands-on experience, making him a trailblazer in the field.
Sanjaya Kulkarni
AdvisorMember
With a career distinguished by strategic acumen and financial expertise, Sanjaya Kulkarni presently serves as an advisor to Indian industrial groups, providing invaluable insights into growth, strategy, fund raising, and acquisitions. His expertise extends to cross-border collaborations and acquisitions, contributing to the success of numerous transactions.
Vijay Kumar Goel
AdvisorMember
Vijay Kumar Goel is a highly experienced professional in the financial services industry with a career spanning over three decades.
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