Education and Qualifications
Samir Arora holds a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.
He earned an MBA as a Gold Medalist from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He also completed a Master of Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Dean's Scholarship for distinguished merit.
Career Timeline
| Period | Location | Role | Highlights |
| 1993–2001 | New York and India | Chief Investment Officer, Alliance Capital India | Led Indian equity investment operations and managed India-focused portfolios. |
| 2001–2005 | Singapore | Head of Asian Emerging Markets, Alliance Capital Singapore | Oversaw Asian emerging market investments and managed the ACM India Liberalization Fund, one of India's earliest dedicated offshore equity funds. |
| 2005–Present | Singapore | Founder, Group CIO and Fund Manager, Helios Capital | Established Helios Capital and continues to manage investment strategies focused on Indian equities. |
Awards and Recognition
| Award Name | Awarding Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Most Astute Equity Investor in Singapore — Rank 1 | The Asset magazine | 2002 |
| AAA rating for India Liberalization Fund | S&P Micropal | 1999–2003 (4 consecutive years) |
| 15+ awards for Alliance Capital India mutual funds | Various | During tenure as CIO |
| Helios Strategic Fund — Best India Fund (won 4x, nominated 11x) | Eurekahedge | 2006–2021 |
| Helios Strategic Fund — Long-term 5-year performance | AsiaHedge Award | 2018 |
Funds Managed by Samir Arora
Helios Capital PMS
Minimum Investment: Rs 50 lakhs
Helios Capital PMS is a discretionary portfolio management service managed by Samir Arora. The strategy provides professionally managed exposure to Indian equities for investors seeking a concentrated and actively managed portfolio.
Helios India Long/Short Fund
Minimum Investment: Rs 1 crore
Helios India Long/Short Fund is an AIF Category III strategy managed by Samir Arora. The fund combines long and short market positions within a regulated alternative investment structure designed for eligible investors.
NRI and International Investor Note
Samir Arora is based in Singapore and manages investment strategies through Helios Capital Singapore. Helios Capital Singapore holds a Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and is registered as a Foreign Portfolio Investor with SEBI. NRI investors can access eligible Helios Capital investment strategies through ALTPORT.