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Samir Arora

Fund Manager Profile

Samir Arora

Founder, Group CIO and Fund Manager at Helios Capital

Samir Arora is the Founder, Group CIO and Fund Manager at Helios Capital, with more than 30 years of experience in Indian equity investing and Asian emerging markets. Also referred to as Sameer Arora in some investor searches, he has built a long career managing equity portfolios across India, Singapore, and global emerging markets. Through ALTPORT, investors can access investment strategies managed directly by Samir Arora, including Helios Capital PMS and the Helios India Long/Short Fund, one of the long/short AIF strategies available on the platform.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Samir Arora and investing strategies through ALTPORT Experts.

Samir Arora is the Founder and Group CIO of Helios Capital, with more than 30 years of experience in Indian equity fund management. He founded Helios Capital in 2005 after serving as CIO of Alliance Capital India and Head of Asian Emerging Markets in Singapore.

Samir Arora manages two investment strategies available through ALTPORT: Helios Capital PMS, which has a minimum investment of Rs 50 lakhs, and Helios India Long/Short Fund, an AIF Category III fund with a minimum investment of Rs 1 crore.

Samir Arora holds a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, an MBA as a Gold Medalist from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a Master of Finance from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Dean's Scholarship for distinguished merit.

Yes. NRI investors can access Helios Capital PMS and AIF strategies through ALTPORT. Helios Capital Singapore is registered as a Foreign Portfolio Investor with SEBI. Investors can visit the ALTPORT NRI section or speak with an advisor for further information.

Yes. Samir Arora is based in Singapore and leads Helios Capital from there. He has worked extensively across India and Asia throughout his investment career, including serving as Head of Asian Emerging Markets at Alliance Capital Singapore.

Samir Arora is known for his long experience in Indian and Asian equity markets. Before founding Helios Capital, he held leadership positions at Alliance Capital in India and Singapore and managed investment strategies focused on emerging markets.

The Helios India Long/Short Fund is an AIF Category III strategy managed by Samir Arora. The fund combines long and short market positions and is available to eligible investors with a minimum investment of Rs 1 crore.

The minimum investment for Helios Capital PMS is Rs 50 lakhs, in line with SEBI regulations governing Portfolio Management Services in India.

Before establishing Helios Capital in 2005, Samir Arora served as Chief Investment Officer of Alliance Capital's Indian operations and later became Head of Asian Emerging Markets at Alliance Capital Singapore.

Investors can access Samir Arora's portfolio management offerings through ALTPORT, including Helios Capital PMS and the Helios India Long/Short Fund. Each strategy is designed for investors seeking professionally managed exposure to Indian equities.

Yes. Throughout his career, Samir Arora and funds under his management have received recognition from organizations including The Asset Magazine, S&P Micropal, Eurekahedge, AsiaHedge Awards, and HFM Asian Performance Awards.

Samir Arora has more than three decades of experience in Indian equity investing. His career spans leadership roles in New York, India, and Singapore, managing investment strategies focused on India and broader Asian emerging markets.

Helios Capital PMS is a discretionary portfolio management service with a minimum investment of Rs 50 lakhs. The Helios India Long/Short Fund is an AIF Category III strategy with a minimum investment of Rs 1 crore and can use both long and short market positions.

Yes. Samir Arora currently serves as Founder, Group CIO, and Fund Manager at Helios Capital and directly manages the Helios Capital PMS and Helios India Long/Short Fund available through ALTPORT.

Sameer Arora is a commonly searched spelling variation of Samir Arora. He is the Founder, Group CIO, and Fund Manager at Helios Capital, with over 30 years of experience managing Indian and Asian equity investments.

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