Shriram AMC Appoints Prateek Nigudkar From Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund as Senior Fund Manager

Prateek Nigudkar, who was formerly part of the equity research team at Jio Blackrock Mutual Fund, has now been appointed as Senior Fund Manager at Shriram Asset Management Company Ltd. (Shriram AMC). This move comes as part of the company’s efforts to boost its investment team and build innovative strategies for its mutual fund offerings.

About Parteek Guhad

Nigudkar brings over 13 years of experience in equity research, fund management, and asset allocation. At Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, he was part of the equity investments team and helped shape the company's overall investment strategy.

Before that, he spent seven years at DSP Mutual Fund, where he managed a range of strategies—including quantitative, fundamental, and asset allocation funds. He also contributed by designing investment models that combined data science with detailed company research.

His career started at Credit Suisse, where he worked as a Quant and Thematic Research Analyst for more than five years. In that role, he built tools and provided insights for clients.

Nigudkar from Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund to Focus on New Strategies at Shriram AMC

At Shriram AMC, Nigudkar will focus on portfolio management and developing investment strategies. He will work on areas that combine quantitative models (using data and algorithms) with fundamental research (studying company details)—an approach known as "Quantamental".

Kartik Jain, MD & CEO of Shriram AMC, said, “We are excited to welcome Prateek. His expertise fits perfectly with our Quantamental philosophy and will help us create unique investment solutions.”

Prateek Nigudkar’s Educational Background

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

His appointment comes soon after Sanlam, South Africa’s largest asset manager, invested ₹105 crore in Shriram AMC in May 2025. With this backing, the company aims to strengthen its talent pool and investment capabilities.

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Conclusion

With Prateek Nigudkar’s appointment, Shriram AMC continues to build a strong foundation for future growth. His knowledge in both data-driven and research-based strategies is expected to help the AMC deliver better investment outcomes for investors.

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