On A Lookout for A Fund Manager? Here Are Some Of The Names To Check

A fund manager is a financial professional responsible for managing and making investment decisions for various investment funds, such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and portfolio-management services

Investment is today's buzzword, as everyone is either talking about or thinking about it. People prefer to invest their money in equity and mutual funds rather than leaving it in the bank, as these investment options give them good returns if evaluated strategically. If people do not have time to analyse and strategise their investment options, hiring a fund manager is the best option for them. Here are the names of some of the reputed fund managers you want to keep an eye on.

R. Srinivasan

R. Srinivasan is a seasoned fund manager with a notable experience in the equity market. He serves as the Head of Equity at SBI Funds Management and also directly manages several funds. With over 26 years in the industry, Srinivasan began to work at SBI Funds in May 2009 as a Senior Fund Manager. His career span includes notable roles at Future Capital Holdings, Principal PNB, Oppenheimer & Co (which later became Blackstone), Indosuez WI Carr and Motilal Oswal, among others. He currently has approximately Rs 1,85,692 Crore worth of assets under management (AUM).

Srinivasan is a postgraduate in Commerce and holds an MFM degree from the University of Mumbai. He is named among the most trusted fund managers in India today and is one of the first names that comes to mind when anyone talks about fund managers.

Sankaran Naren

Naren leads the investment functions for the international advisory business and mutual funds at ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. He has been instrumental in shaping and implementing the firm's investment strategy. An alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Kolkata, Naren has held various roles in the financial services and investment management sectors for nearly three decades. His career includes working with Refco Sify Securities India Pvt Ltd, HDFC Securities Ltd, and Yoha Securities.

Shreyash Devalkar

Shreyash Devalkar works as a Senior Fund Manager at Axis AMC. He is working with Axis AMC since 2016. Before joining Axis AMC, Shreyash spent over 5 years as a Fund Manager at BNP Paribas AMC. He also has experience as a Research Analyst at IDFC Asset Management Company and IDFC Securities.

Jinesh Gopani

Jinesh Gopani is the Head of Equity at Axis AMC, where he manages a broad portfolio of funds, including the flagship Axis Long Term Equity Fund. His progression from equity fund manager to leading the equity division highlights his adeptness at spotting growth opportunities and effectively managing investment portfolios.

Harsha Upadhyaya

Harsha Upadhyaya is the Chief Investment Officer—equity and President at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company. He brings 23 years of equity research and fund management expertise to his role. His career includes stints at DSP BlackRock Investment Managers and Prabhudas Lilladher.

Who Is A Fund Manager?

A fund manager is a financial professional responsible for managing and making investment decisions for various investment funds, such as mutual funds, hedge funds, pension funds, and portfolio-management services. A fund manager’s primary job is to manage the fund's portfolio by selecting and adjusting investments to meet the client's investment objectives.

Fund managers build and manage the investment portfolio by selecting a diverse mix of stocks, bonds, and other securities to achieve the fund’s goals. They balance risk and return to ensure the fund’s stability, actively managing risks and making adjustments to protect investors' interests and align with performance benchmarks.

In addition, fund managers continuously monitor the fund's performance, making decisions to divest from underperforming assets. They ensure the fund operates within regulatory guidelines set by authorities like the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and all other guidelines.