Garud IM
Systematic Investing with a Focus on Risk-Adjusted Excellence
Mission
At Garud Investment Managers LLP, our goal is simple — to build lasting wealth for our investors.
The Process
- A Marriage of multidisciplinary concepts, state of the art technology and long-existing financial fundamentals of fund management.
- RnD lab concept constantly producing globally superior models.
We realize this vision by bringing together multidisciplinary knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, and the timeless principles of sound fund management. We are essentially a research and development lab constantly working to produce globally competitive models that form the foundation of our strategies.
Edge
- Top-notch team, solid combo of new age energy and wisdom that comes with experience.
- Investor oriented focus.
- Strong ethics.
What sets us apart is our team — a strong mix of youthful energy and seasoned experience. Our investor-first mindset ensures that every decision is made with the client's best interest in mind, backed by a commitment to the highest standards of ethics.
THE GARUD WEALTH MULTIPLIER FUND
- Launching its first flagship scheme - The GARUD ELITE WEALTH MULTIPLIER FUND, an AIF scheme basis a world-class automated model.
Right now, we’re excited to be launching an Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) scheme built on a world-class automated model, taking a big step forward in our mission.
Way Forward
Constantly look to evolve with the markets, combining the constants - age old principles of financial theories and valuation metrics, along with the experience of the markets (having seen multiple market cycles) with the variables - new age technology (new developments like data analytics, Machine learning and AI, along with developments in the way all markets especially financial markets operate) to deliver the best possible risk adjusted returns.
The Team
Sachin Neema
Investment Consultant
Qualifications
- CFA Charterholder
- Mechanical Engineering - Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai
- Management Graduate (MMS) - Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS), Mumbai
Experience
Over 28 years of comprehensive experience in Indian equity markets.
Career Highlights
- Served as a Senior Fund Manager with ICICI Prudential Portfolio Management Services (PMS).
- Headed the PMS divisions at L&T Investment Management and UTI Asset Management.
- Held diverse roles on the sell-side, including Analyst, Head of Research, and Business Head at renowned organizations like HDFC Securities, Tata Securities, Prime Securities, IIFL, and Edelweiss.
- Played a key role in managing and developing business segments for industry leaders such as HDFC Securities, IIFL, and Tata Securities.
Prateek Neema
Partner
Prateek Neema is a founding Partner at Garud Investment Managers, driving the firm’s quantitative and technology-led investment strategies. A Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) graduate from IIT Bombay in Electrical Engineering, he also holds a Specilisation in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
He brings sharp cross-domain insight from his experience as a Quant Developer interen at Premji Invest, where he worked on data-driven models for public market investments. His global perspective was shaped through a semester exchange at Aalto University, Finland, and active participation in Europe’s startup ecosystem, including participation at Slush Helsinki.
At Garud, Prateek fuses deep technological expertise with market acumen to uncover alpha in underexplored spaces—where data, technology, and capital converge.
Mahesh Peshwani
Consultant
Mahesh P. Peswani is a corporate finance expert with 25+ years of experience in equity and debt markets. He has led key transactions including the ₹653 Cr Dilip Buildcon IPO, ₹3,000 Cr PNB Housing IPO, and ₹5,000 Cr PNB QIP.
As Senior VP at PNB Investment Services Ltd., he has driven end-to-end deal execution and investor relations across sectors like infrastructure and financial services. He has also held leadership roles at Reliance Securities, Saffron Capital, UTI Securities, and Fortis. Mahesh holds a Master’s in Financial Management and a PG Diploma in Securities Law.
R. Ravi
Consultant
Ramalingam Ravi and brings over 32 years of overall work experience, with 20+ years specifically in financial and investment analysis. His career include Vice President - Investor Relations at HGS, where he managed interactions with global investors. His extensive capital markets experience features positions at BOB Capital Markets, Daiwa Capital Markets, Karvy Stock Broking[cite: 44], ICICI Securities, and Jardine Fleming/JP Morgan. Throughout these roles, he excelled in financial reporting, strategic advisory, and investor communications.
He holds a double post-graduate qualification and his expertise encompasses financial analysis, business valuation, and developing financial models, alongside corporate balance sheet analysis and investor relations.