Vikas Khemani – CA, CFA

Vikas Khemani, with 27 years of extensive experience in capital markets, is the founder of Carnelian Asset Management & Advisors. Established in 2019, this boutique investment management and advisory firm, based in India, manages USD 1.5 bn across various portfolios.Prior to founding Carnelian, Mr. Khemani served as the CEO of Edelweiss Securities Ltd. for 17 years. During his tenure, he successfully incubated and developed several businesses into market leaders, including institutional equities, investment banking, and equity research.Mr. Khemani is recognized for his strong business acumen and profound understanding of capital markets, earning him a distinguished reputation within Corporate India.In 2014, he was honoured with the Young Professional Achievers Award for the service sector by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.