Mumbai: Abakkus Mutual Fund has announced the appointment of Pratish Krishnan as Senior Fund Manager – Equity, further strengthening the fund house’s investment leadership team as it scales its presence in India’s mutual fund industry.
Pratish is a seasoned investment professional who brings over 25 years of experience across fund management, equity research, and sector coverage in the Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sectors.
Pratish has built a strong track record in investment performance and strategic leadership. In his previous engagement with Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, he contributed to the turnaround of key schemes, including the Equity Linked Savings Scheme (ELSS) and the Conservative Hybrid Fund. He also played an important role in the conceptualisation and launch of the Innovation Fund, reflecting a forward-looking approach to thematic investing. In addition, he has managed Mid Cap Fund, thematic, hybrid, and solution-oriented schemes.
Earlier in his career, he held senior analyst roles at reputed organisations including Bank of America Merrill Lynch, SBI Capital Markets, and Antique Stock Broking.
Commenting on the appointment, Vaibhav Chugh, CEO, Abakkus Mutual Fund, said, “Pratish brings deep investment expertise, strong research capabilities and a proven track record across market cycles and fund categories. His experience in building and managing differentiated investment strategies aligns well with Abakkus Mutual Fund’s long-term investment philosophy. As we continue to expand our offerings and strengthen our investment expertise, his addition will further enhance our fund management capabilities.”
Commenting on his appointment, Pratish Krishnan, Senior Fund Manager-Equity, Abakkus Mutual Fund said, ” I am excited to join Abakkus Mutual Fund at this stage. Abakkus’ research-driven approach and long-term investment philosophy closely align with my own beliefs. I look forward to contributing to its growth journey and delivering consistent, long-term value for investors.”
The appointment comes at a significant growth phase for Abakkus Mutual Fund, which has recently crossed ₹5,000 crore in assets under management (AUM) and surpassed one lakh unique investors, reflecting growing investor confidence in the fund house’s research-led investment approach.
Portfolio construction and stock selection decisions are guided by the Abakkus Investment Philosophy and its unique MEETS framework, which together form the foundation of the fund house’s investment process. This is further strengthened by the depth, experience, and research capabilities of the investment team.
