Kresha Gupta

Kresha Gupta is an investment professional who specializes in SME and microcap strategies, emphasizing disciplined research, risk management, and scalable growth opportunities. She is the Director and Fund Manager at Steptrade Capital, an investment management firm that operates in all three SEBI-registered AIF categories and holds an FPI license. Kresha, a Chartered Accountant who qualified at the age of 20, brings extensive financial knowledge and over seven years of experience in the capital markets. She oversees Steptrade Capital's SME and microcap investment initiatives, including the Chanakya Opportunities Fund—India's first SME-focused AIF—and the Steptrade Revolution Funds I and II. Her investment strategy is based on rigorous bottom-up research, promoter assessment, and identifying innovation-driven businesses with long-term value creation potential. Kresha's accomplishments demonstrate her enthusiasm for learning, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to promoting business growth in India. By constantly evolving her strategies and staying ahead of market trends, she remains committed to maximising value for her investors and shaping the future of investments. Her market insights and perspectives have been covered by CNBC Awaaz, Moneycontrol, the Economic Times, Business World, and the Financial Times. She is still making an impact on India's investment landscape today by using a data-driven, innovation-oriented, and institutionally aligned fund management approach.