About Core Team

UmeshKumar Mehta has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to Samco AMC, he headed Samco Group Research Team and managed Public Relations through regular interaction in Business Channels and Print Media. He has extensive experience in analyzing Business Models, assessing Balance Sheets, Profit and Loss accounts and has rated and ranked almost all companies listed on the National Stock Exchange. He has been associated with the group for the last fifteen years.

Viraj Gandhi has over 13 years of experience in stock market, setting distribution channel for online sales with deep knowledge of BFSI sector due to his past role as research analyst with ICICI Securities and ASK investments. He is an MBA in Capital Markets from NMIMS University and his expertise of BFSI sector, public relations and marketing skills will be key to his role for setting up banking, broking and wealth management channel sales for the company. He’s associated with Samco group for more than 7 years and growing stronger by the day.

Nirali Bhansali (MBA Fin, CFA L3 candidate) has 7+ years of experience in capital markets and investment research. She has been a key member in developing Samco's flagship research products like Stock Rating etc. She has appeared on many media & business news platforms such as Bloomberg Quint, Money9 Live, CNBC TV18. Her deep understanding of fundamental analysis has enabled her to provide cutting edge insights.

Dhawal Dhanani is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is an expert at reviewing company reports and analysing financial statements. He has developed comprehensive understanding of Fortune 500 companies across industries.

S. V. Durga Prasad has over 29 years of total experience, out of which 23 years have been in the Mutual Fund industry in the fields of Investor and Distributor Services, R&T operation, MIS reports, Banking operations and Unit Admin. Prior to the current assignment, he was with IDBI Asset Management Limited as Head Investor & Distributor Services. He has also been associated with Edelweiss Mutual Fund, JM Mutual Fund.

Zakaria Khan carries 12 years of rich experience in the IT field, his expertise lies in Software Development for Search Engine Optimization, E-commerce & Financial services. He is qualified as BE in Information Technology from Mumbai University. He has been associated with the group for the last five-plus years.

Sachin Shetty brings with him over 15 + years of extensive experience in financial services covering Asset Management, Customer Service, Banking, Treasury and Investment Operations. He has handled various functions that include audit, Unit Admin, Mutual Fund operations, equity and debt market segment and general management. He is an MBA & currently pursuing an Executive Programme from IIM Lucknow. His last association was with ITI Asset Management as Chief Operation Manager, He has worked with institutions like Kotak Asset Management, Peerless Fund Management.

Balasubramanian has over 11 years of experience in the Mutual Fund industry in the fields of Compliance, Secretarial and Legal. He is a qualified Company Secretary and holds degree in Law and Commerce. Prior to the current assignment, he was associated with ITI Asset Management Limited as Head - Compliance, Secretarial & Legal. He has also been associated with Union Mutual Fund, Nippon Life Mutual Fund and Sundaram Mutual Fund.