Emkay Investment Managers

Industry veteran with over three decades of experience across sales, distribution, marketing and investment management. Former CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management and Global CEO of Enam Asset Management. Has served on MFAC, AMFI and India FinTech Forum committees.

Manish Sonthalia serves as the Chief Investment Officer of Emkay Investment Managers Ltd. He has over 3 decades of exhaustive experience in equity fund management and research covering Indian Markets. A commerce graduate from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, Manish is also a member of The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and The Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has completed his MBA in Finance from IISWBM. His research paper on Indian Markets 'A Rising Consumer Class', was published by the Global World Economic Forum in 2010. His views are frequently sought by leading Media channels in India as well as globally.

Sachin Shah is a seasoned investment professional with over 25 years of experience in the Indian equity markets. For the past 14 years, he has been an integral part of Emkay Investment Managers Ltd., currently serving as Executive Director and Fund Manager. At Emkay, Sachin leads the flagship Emkay Capital Builder Strategy, a high-conviction, flexi-cap portfolio known for its disciplined, low-churn approach and long-term wealth creation. His investment philosophy is centered on process-driven research, deep business and management quality insights, and building portfolios of enduring compounders. Sachin successfully managed the Emkay Emerging Stars Funds I-IV, a series of AIF Category III close-ended small-cap funds. Sachin's investment philosophy is rooted in rigorous bottom-up research to uncover high-quality businesses with strong fundamentals. One of Sachin's key strengths lies in his ability to assess and price risk accurately, ensuring capital is allocated in line with a robust risk-reward framework.

Kashyap Javeri is a Fund Manager with more than two decades of experience in company and sector research. He brings exceptional insights into stocks and economy. Prior to joining Emkay Investment Managers, he was a rated BFSI analyst in Emkay Institutional Equities for eight years, and also worked with Sharekhan Ltd. as a midcap analyst. Kashyap brings with him immense in-depth knowledge not only in a variety of manufacturing and services sectors, but also in banking and economics.

Nagesh is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the financial services sector. As the National Sales Head at Emkay Investment Managers, he plays a pivotal role in driving sales strategies and fostering key client relationships along with business development. In his previous stints, Nagesh has been in key leadership roles at several prominent financial institutions driving business with his expertise in areas of sales management and strategic planning.

Arvind is a seasoned operations leader with over two decades of experience in the financial-services industry. A Commerce Graduate and Chartered Accountant by qualification, he has been instrumental in designing and strengthening robust operational frameworks for portfolio management and alternative investment platforms emphasizing accuracy, transparency, and strict regulatory compliance. With a focus on functional automation, Arvind drives process improvements to enhance productivity, reinforce control environments, and support scalable business growth. In his current role as Chief Operating Officer at Emkay Investment Managers, Arvind oversees operations, service, and compliance functions managing an efficient, customer-focused, and future-ready operational platform.