Itus Capital

Elian comes from a diverse background having lived across 3 states as a part of his education. His strengths and focus areas lie across the intersection of Markets and Data. He works closely on pattern recognition models and spends time analyzing the market structure of the country. While not at work, his interests vary across religion and chess.

Kapil has had a keen interest in business coming from an experience of managing and running operations of his family business. He is a generalist in the firm and covers sectors across consumer, B2B, manufacturing, power, and financials. He loves visiting factories and working on the ground researching plants and their processes. He comes with very strong views on the market and calls himself a student of value investing.

Ajit's career has spanned across spending time in the Product role at AMCs and evolved into managing relationships as a private Banker. As a result of his well-rounded experience, he has a bird's eye view of the evolution of the fund management industry in the last 20 years. Ajit heads product at Itus and is responsible for positioning the product across partners and investors alike. When he is not focused on markets, you will find him playing basketball and enjoying good food.

Dinesh brings over 14 years of on-ground hustle in scaling brands and products across diverse sectors such as agri-tech, public transport, consumer durables, portfolio management and mutual funds in India. At Itus, he leads Marketing & Growth. Dinesh is deeply interested in the insights and trends shaping the investment landscape. His data-based narratives on investments, businesses and economics can be found on LinkedIn, where he is recognized as a 'Top Voice.' He holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance from BIM Trichy and a B.E. in Electronics & Communication from the College of Engineering, Guindy.

Vidya comes with an extensive work experience in the Banking industry having covered a wide range of roles across client servicing, personal banking and relationship management. Her career has spanned roles across Kotak, HDFC and HSBC and in her current role she has moved to Bangalore to handle relationships in the South for the firm. While not building relationships or reading about the market, you will see her mostly with her kid or painting or singing. Travel, exploring nature and her son continue to be her 2 long-term projects.

Rajkumar brings over 12 years of experience, including 7 years in Portfolio Management Services (PMS). His professional journey spans asset management, auditing, and finance. At ITUS, he is part of the Business Development team, where he works closely with data to drive informed decisions and deliver value to clients. He's an Engineer with a Master's in Business Management, combining both technical and managerial perspectives. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and exploring old heritage sites.

Sam's role has evolved across process be it in TCS or at Citi or at HDFC Bank where her last role was. She is responsible for maintaining TATs, ensuring account opening happens seamlessly across custodians and building a robust reporting process for family office clients. Process has come naturally to her after having worked across retail operations in some of the largest banks in the country. Aside from work, you will see her busy teaching her kids or busy with religious functions at home.

Gopinath has experience in onboarding clients to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), with expertise in regulatory compliance, KYC documentation, and investor communication. His role involves handling client onboarding by managing documentation, compliance checks, and ensuring a smooth investor experience. He enjoys playing Kabaddi.

Ashwin Kumar has a strong foundation in finance, having completed CFA Level 1, which provides them with a solid understanding of investment principles and financial analysis. He is responsible for operations, risk management & fund analysis activities in the firm. Apart from the work, Ashwin enjoys his time by binge watching movies and tv series.

Dinesh comes from an experience across Payment aggregators which gives him a unique edge as a part of the Operations Team. He is responsible for various aspects of trade operations in the firm, across the India and offshore entity. Away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. During his leisure hours, he likes playing cricket.

With over 10 years of experience in equity, commodity, and currency derivatives dealing, Manikandan has served as a Senior Dealer handling HNI and NRE clients, as well as institutional relationships. He has previously worked with top brokerage firms and one of the top four PMS houses in India, managing PMS trades and risk management. He holds the NISM-Series-VII: Securities Operations and Risk Management Certification and the NISM-Series-I: Currency Derivatives Certification. As a movie buff, he loves exploring films, especially those with scientific themes. Manikandan is also an avid follower of Formula 1 racing and automotive industry news. Recently, he has started collecting watches, appreciating the craftsmanship and history behind each time piece.

Nandakumar comes with a vast experience from the mutual fund industry with his career across customer service, trade ops and fund accounting. He is a big believer in strong processes and continues to be one of the most respected leaders in the firm. He looks after dealing in the firm and continues to head the risk function in the business. Working across multiple functions gives him a 360" view of the business. Away from work, his love for food and for farming continues to drive him.

Krishna Chella brings over two decades of expertise in financial markets and advisory services. With a robust background, Krishna advises some of the most esteemed families in the country, offering strategic insights and guidance. As an alumnus of ISB Hyderabad and the Founder of SRSV & Associates, Krishna combines academic rigor with practical experience to deliver comprehensive audit and process consulting solutions.

With an extensive background spanning three decades in the financial markets, Shailashri Bhaskar brings a wealth of experience to her role as a Governance and External Compliance Consultant. She serves as Secretary in Whole Time Practice and formerly held the position of Deputy General Manager with SEBI, where she played a pivotal role in shaping regulatory frameworks. Shailashri is a regular faculty member at programs and seminars organized by prestigious institutions such as ICSI, ICAI, NISM, NSE, and BSE. Her profound knowledge and expertise in regulatory affairs contribute significantly to navigating complex compliance landscapes and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.