Shriram AMC Appoints Prateek Nigudkar as Senior Fund Manager

Shriram Asset Management Company Ltd. (Shriram AMC), part of the Shriram Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Prateek Nigudkar as Senior - Fund Manager. In this role, Prateek will contribute to the company’s overall investment strategy, with a strong emphasis on quantitative and data-driven solutions, adding to the depth of Quantamental investment management experience in Shriram AMC.

Prateek brings over 13 years of rich experience across quantitative strategies, asset allocation, and equity research. He joins Shriram AMC from Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, where he played a key role in the overall investment strategy through asset management initiatives within the Equity Investments team.

Before that, Prateek spent seven years at DSP Mutual Fund, where he managed funds across Quantitative, Fundamental and Asset Allocation strategies. His work involved designing investment frameworks that seamlessly integrated data analytics with deep fundamental insights to cater to a wide spectrum of investor needs.

Earlier in his career, Prateek worked for more than five years at Credit Suisse as a Quant and Thematic Research Analyst. In this capacity, he developed customised analytical tools and provided actionable investment insights to both private and institutional clients.

Welcoming him to the team, 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.”

Prateek holds a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance from the Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis and has successfully cleared all levels of the CFA and FRM programs.

Sharing his enthusiasm on joining Shriram AMC, 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—coming on board as a promoter, Shriram AMC is committed to strengthening its talent pool and investment processes to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions, further reinforcing its position in the mutual fund industry.