Mumbai: Shriram Asset Management Company Ltd. (Shriram AMC), part of the Shriram Group, has announced the appointment of Prateek Nigudkar as Senior – Fund Manager. This strategic hire underlines the company’s commitment to deepening its Quantamental investment capabilities—blending data-driven insights with robust fundamental research to build differentiated investment solutions.
In his new role, Prateek will contribute significantly to Shriram AMC’s overall investment strategy with a strong focus on quantitative portfolio construction, asset allocation, and research-driven frameworks. He brings with him over 13 years of experience in the financial industry.
Prateek joins from Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, where he was instrumental in shaping investment strategies within the Equity Investments team. Prior to that, he spent seven years at DSP Mutual Fund, managing funds across Quantitative, Fundamental, and Asset Allocation strategies, and building frameworks that combined analytics with fundamental insights. His early career includes over five years at Credit Suisse as a Quant and Thematic Research Analyst, where he developed custom tools and insights for institutional and private clients.
Kartik Jain, Managing Director and CEO, Shriram AMC, said, “We are excited to welcome Prateek to Shriram AMC. His deep expertise in quantitative portfolio construction and multi-asset strategies aligns perfectly with our Quantamental philosophy—blending quantitative analysis with fundamental research to deliver differentiated investment solutions. Prateek’s addition strengthens our core investment team as we continue building a world-class asset management platform.”
A Master’s graduate in Quantitative Finance from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Prateek has successfully cleared all levels of the CFA and FRM programs.
Sharing his views on the new role, Prateek Nigudkar said, “I am delighted to be part of Shriram AMC’s growth journey and look forward to applying my experience in data-driven investment strategies to build innovative solutions. It’s a privilege to join a company that’s deeply committed to investor outcomes and long-term value creation.”
With Sanlam, South Africa’s largest asset manager, on board as a promoter, Shriram AMC continues to invest in talent and innovation to reinforce its presence in India’s mutual fund industry.
