Fund Manager Profile
Nikhil Desai
Founder & Director - Karma Capital
He has more than 29 years of professional experience, including 21 years in Portfolio Management and Research in Listed Equities through various market cycles. At Karma Capital, he serves as Portfolio Manager while also participating in the overall corporate management.
In 1993, Nikhil embarked on a full-time career in Investment Management after joining ASK Raymond James Securities as a buy-side equity analyst. In this role, he managed discretionary equity investments for both domestic high-net-worth individuals and offshore investors.
In 2003, Nikhil became the Head of the Equity Assets business in the Private Banking division at ABN AMRO Bank. At ABN AMRO, he oversaw the development of the equity investment strategy and managed separate equity assets for ultra-high net worth clients. Nikhil was instrumental in establishing asset allocation strategies and aligning portfolio management in India with the global best practices adhered to by ABN AMRO Bank NV.
Nikhil completed his studies at the University of Mumbai and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce. He completed his MBA at Virginia Tech with the highest distinction, receiving honors for academic excellence.
