Fund Manager
Manish Bhandari is the Chief Executive Officer and Portfolio Manager at Vallum Capital Advisors, a Mumbai-based entity registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a Portfolio Manager. He established the firm in 2010, leveraging over twenty-five years of extensive experience within the Indian capital markets. Vallum Capital Advisors is dedicated to providing investment management services to institutional clients, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Mr. Bhandari also holds the position of Director and Principal Officer for Vallum Capital Advisors Private Limited. He has recently been appointed as a Director on the Board of the Association of Portfolio Managers in India (APMI), a recognized trade association for SEBI-registered Portfolio Managers. Before founding Vallum Capital, Mr. Bhandari served as Vice President and Portfolio Manager (Equities) at ING Management in India for six years. His expertise has been recognized through various accolades, including featured editorials in The Economic Times and contributions to Nikkei Business, Japan, under the column "Charm of India." He is widely regarded within the Indian financial community as a distinguished market professional, often referred to as one of the "Wizards of Dalal Street," and has been identified by CNBC as a leading next-generation investment manager in India. Mr. Bhandari is frequently sought after to share his insights on economic and investment matters, having appeared on prominent media outlets such as CNBC and ET NOW. His published works and investor communications demonstrate a profound understanding of capital markets and investor psychology. He regularly contributes to diverse financial publications, both domestically and internationally, solidifying his position as a respected industry commentator.