Our Team

Aaron supports India Avenue’s investment and research efforts, assisting with company analysis, portfolio monitoring and thematic insights while contributing to client materials and ensuring smooth delivery across the firm’s specialist strategies.

Anshika supports India Avenue’s digital marketing and data analytics efforts, helping drive content execution, campaign performance, audience insights and reporting while contributing to the firm’s broader communication and investor-engagement initiatives.

Aran Nagendra, a co-founder of India Avenue, serves on the Board and Investment Committee, drawing on his 2015-2021 leadership within the firm to provide strategic oversight, portfolio guidance and governance support.

Cyril Jacob Andrews serves as India Avenue’s compliance consultant, supporting regulatory oversight, policy implementation and governance processes while helping ensure the firm meets its operational, reporting and compliance obligations across all strategies.

Edward Heng is an integral part of India Avenue’s investment team through research, analysis and portfolio monitoring, while serving as Investment Committee Secretary and ensuring effective coordination, documentation and governance across the firm’s decision-making processes.

Grant Mathewson has served on India Avenue’s Board since inception, providing strategic oversight, governance guidance and long-term stewardship to support the firm’s development and specialist focus.

Kristin Siva leads client service at India Avenue, supporting investor onboarding, reporting, communication and day-to-day engagement while ensuring a responsive, high-quality experience for advisers, platforms and investors across the firm’s strategies.

Megan Stals commenced on India Avenue’s Board in 2026 and has over 10 year’s experience working in Financial Services in the UK and Australia.

Mugunthan Siva leads India Avenue’s investment process and sales and marketing strategy, shaping the investment philosophy and governance, guiding thematic insights and driving the firm’s long-term vision as a co-founder of the firm.

Peter Pontikis has been serving on the Investment Committee since inception and shaping the firm’s investment philosophy, process and decision-making governance through his macro and technical background and significant markets experience.

Rajeev is a co-founder of India Avenue and provides critical operational and finance expertise, helping design efficient structures and processes that enable foreign investors to access India’s growth through compliant, cost-effective and scalable investment pathways.

Rakesh Patel supports India Avenue’s operational and finance functions, working closely with Rajeev to strengthen processes, enhance efficiency and ensure the firm’s structures and workflows remain robust, compliant and scalable for global investors

Ruchi Pandey has served on India Avenue’s Board since 2025, contributing governance oversight, strategic guidance and independent perspective as the firm expands its specialist investment capabilities and deepens its focus on India’s long-term growth opportunity.

Sajjan Raut Desai, as a co-founder, contributes to India Avenue’s investment research, leveraging his deep understanding of Indian equities and fund managers to provide insights, strengthen due diligence and support the firm’s disciplined, research-driven investment process.

Shamail supports India Avenue’s investment research, manager due diligence and investment marketing, contributing analytical insights, assisting with manager assessments and helping maintain the firm’s website to strengthen investor engagement