Wealth Management

Where are India's millionaires investing? Experts discuss at BFSI event | BFSI Summit 2025

As India’s economy expands and affluence deepens, its wealth management industry is entering a new phase of growth.

Unused funds sign of sector maturing, lot of room for growth: PE chiefs | BFSI Summit 2025

India’s private equity (PE) story is still gathering steam, say top fund managers, who argue that unutilised capital is less a sign of caution and more a natural transition as the market matures.

Rising millionaires driving India's wealth management boom: Experts

India's surging HNI and UHNI base is transforming wealth management, driving demand for tech-led, transparent, and personalised financial advice, say experts at the BS BFSI Summit 2025

RBL Bank eyes wealth management after Emirates NBD acquires 60% stake

The deal is the latest in a series of cross-border deals in India this year as India seeks to attract foreign investment and strengthen the country's midsize banks

Miguel Marques: The discreet Lisbon money manager tending Ronaldo's $1.4 bn

The wealth manager was also listed as a director in Ronaldo's Pestana CR7 hotel in Manchester, the Northern UK city where the young Ronaldo rose to global stardom playing for Manchester United

CAMS, Nuvama, ABSL AMC: Why is Motilal Oswal betting on these stocks?

According to Motilal Oswal, retail mutual fund activity has shown some moderation, particularly in Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows, as one-year SIP returns have turned negative.

'Resist chasing rallies, stay disciplined, and let compounding work'

India's consumption story remains the most reliable theme for the next decade, says Inderbir Singh Jolly, chief executive officer at PL Wealth Management in an exclusive interview

Centricity WealthTech plans to double AUM to ₹20,000 crore by FY26

Wealth management company Centricity WealthTech plans to double its AUM to Rs 20,000 crore by March 2026 and has hired 30 senior private bankers to cater to the needs of High Networth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra HNIs, to achieve the target. The asset under management (AUM) reached Rs 10,000 crore last month and the company is hoping to increase this to Rs 18,000-20,000 crore by the end of the current fiscal, Centricity WealthTech CEO Manu Awasthy told PTI. So, he said, effectively, the AUM should double in eight months and various initiatives would be taken to achieve this target. As part of the expansion strategy, the company has onboarded 30 senior private bankers to deepen presence across India's top 70 cities. This marks a significant step in Centricity WealthTech's vision to democratize accessibility of best-in-class financial advice beyond the traditional metros, backed by its proprietary technology and growing physical footprint, he said. The newly onboarded senior private

"AI professionals' salaries going crazy"

In this Manager’s Mantra episode, Bruce Keith shares his experience on evolution of investment management with AI - New age investors, new trends, biggest innovations and jobs in the fintech space.

Building a $125M Business Backed by Dhoni & Ritesh

Aditya Shankar, Co-founder of Centricity WealthTech, shares how he built a $125 million WealthTech firm, lessons from corporate life, and what it’s like to have MS Dhoni and Ritesh Agarwal as investor

Nuvama, 360One Wealth, Anand Rathi Wealth: Bernstein bets on asset managers

Until now, most wealth was self-managed, or managed by unorganised players. This, Bernstein feels, will change as rising return expectations, product complexity will trigger demand for professionals

'Gen Next's preferences lean toward globally diversified portfolio'

While many first-gen entrepreneurs are now more intentional and strategic about succession, the movement from informal conversations to formal planning is still a gradual and ongoing process

Margins may shrink for asset management cos: Anand Rathi's Feroze Azeez

Maintaining an asset allocation of 80 per cent equity and 20 per cent debt is recommended for long-term wealth creation, Azeez said

Sundaram Finance expands Sundaram Wealth as special service to serve HNIs

Sundaram Wealth will primarily target families and individuals who require sophisticated wealth management solutions beyond traditional investment products

Nuvama Wealth Management Q4 results: Net profit rises 41% to Rs 255 crore

Nuvama Wealth Management on Thursday reported a 41 per cent growth in net profit to Rs 255 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2025. The wealth management firm earned a profit after tax of Rs 181 crore in the March quarter of 2023-24. Its total income rose to Rs 1,125 crore during the March quarter from Rs 929 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY24. For the full 2024-25 fiscal, Nuvama Wealth reported a 58 per cent growth in net profit to Rs 985 crore. In FY24, it had a profit of Rs 625 crore. Nuvama Group MD & CEO Ashish Kehair said in the Wealth Management business, the company saw strong momentum in net flows. "We continued to invest substantially for growth, we added sales capacity and expanded our geographical reach, including offshore. We further strengthened our digital infrastructure, including integration of AI tools to serve our clients better," Kehair said. The company's board has announced an interim dividend of Rs 69 per equity share of the face value of Rs 1

Cushman-Nuvama JV to deploy ₹3,000 cr in 'offices of the future'

Jain explained that the GCCs' increased leasing in India has to do with the quality of talent, skill availability, and the possible cost arbitrage in India

Groww to acquire PayU-backed Fisdom in $150 mn wealth management push

Groww to acquire Fisdom for $150 million as part of its wealth management expansion; the IPO-bound firm also plans to raise funds from Singapore-based GIC

Skill Up, Cash In: Investment Hacks for India’s Next Gen MBAs

Harsh Thakrar (CA, CFA, NMIMS) shares smart strategies for B-school students to navigate and win in Indian financial markets. A must-watch for future finance pros! >

Ionic Wealth plans expansion in tier-2,3 cities to target HNIs: CEO

Ionic Wealth, a wealth management firm, is aiming to expand into tier-two and tier-three cities, where high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) are shifting from traditional savings instruments to financial assets, its top official said. This strategic focus reflects a broader trend among HNIs in emerging regions who are increasingly looking for more sophisticated financial solutions. "We believe there is immense potential in Tier 2 and 3 cities, where HNIs are moving from traditional savings to financial assets, spurred by strong market performance during and after the pandemic. These investors are now accessing everything from simpler products like stocks and mutual funds to sophisticated solutions such as PMS and AIFs," Srikanth Subramanian, who is co-founder and CEO at Ionic Wealth (By Angel One) told PTI in an interaction. Recognizing the gap in these underserved markets, Ionic Wealth is focusing on a robust hybrid model combining technology with human advisory. This approach aims to

UBS to sell wealth management biz to 360 One, to take 4.95% stake in it

360 ONE Wealth and Asset Management Ltd (360 ONE) on Tuesday said it proposes to acquire wealth management business of UBS India. Under the proposed deal, Switzerland-headquartered UBS India will pick up a 4.95 per cent stake in 360 ONE through warrants, according to an exchange filing. As part of this collaboration, it is proposed that clients from both institutions will have access to onshore and offshore wealth management solutions, 360 One said in a regulatory filing. Potential collaborative opportunities for asset management products and investment banking services will also be explored, it said. In addition, 360 ONE will acquire UBS's onshore wealth management business in India through its subsidiaries, it said. UBS will also purchase warrants amounting to 4.95 per cent stake in 360 ONE, demonstrating UBS's commitment to the fast-growing ultra and high-net-worth Indian market, it said. The entire transaction will be subject to the necessary regulatory approvals, it added.