Avestha Fund Management LLP is a SEBI-registered Portfolio Management Services (PMS) provider based in Mumbai, India, focused on delivering long-term equity wealth creation through a disciplined, research-driven investment approach. Established in 2017, the firm operates as a boutique asset manager catering primarily to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and investors seeking concentrated, high-conviction equity portfolios.
The core philosophy of Avestha PMS revolves around identifying high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets, capable promoters, scalable business models, and sustainable growth potential. The firm follows a bottom-up investment strategy, emphasizing fundamental analysis rather than short-term market trends. Its investment decisions are guided by the principle of asymmetric risk-reward, aiming to capture significant upside while maintaining capital discipline.
Avestha typically manages a concentrated portfolio under its flagship “Long Term Growth” strategy, which invests in a diversified mix of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies. The strategy is not benchmark-driven, meaning it is designed to outperform over long investment horizons rather than mirror index movements. The fund maintains relatively low portfolio churn, reflecting its long-term conviction-based approach.
The PMS is led by Farokh Pandole, a seasoned investment professional with over two decades of experience in capital markets, including roles at global financial institutions such as Alliance Capital, Citigroup, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. His strong academic background from Harvard University and the Wharton School adds to the firm’s credibility and institutional discipline.
Avestha PMS is known for its transparent communication with investors, periodic reporting, and a focus on capital preservation alongside growth. The minimum investment requirement typically starts at ₹2 crore, aligning it with the regulatory framework for PMS offerings in India and ensuring participation from sophisticated investors.
Overall, Avestha Fund Management LLP PMS positions itself as a focused, research-intensive investment house that prioritizes quality businesses, disciplined investing, and long-term compounding of wealth rather than short-term market speculation.
| PMS Investment Approach(s) | Returns | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Approach | Category | 1 Yr Return | 2 Yr Return | 3 Yr Return | 5 Yr Return | Inception Date |
| Long Term Growth | Multi Cap & Flexi Cap | -6.19% | 13.62% | 17.90% | 27.17% | Nov 2017 |
*Returns are as of 30th September 2025. *Returns over a 1-year period are annualized. *Returns are calculated using the Time Weighted Rate of Return (TWRR) method and as provided by the respective AMCs. *ND (No Data), *NA (Not Applicable)* Returns of the respective benchmark indices used are tabulated above. The benchmark(s) given are as per SEBI circular no. SEBI/HO/IMD/IMD-PoD-2/P/CIR/2022/172 dated December 16, 2022, and the APMI circular no. APMI/2022-23/02 dated March 23, 2023, and Revised Annexure-1
Founder and Portfolio Manager
Mr. Pandole graduated with honors in economics from Harvard College in 1992 and earned his MBA in finance from The Wharton School in 1995. A former multiple-time junior national squash champion, he has also represented India at the national level. Mr. Pandole began his professional career at Alliance Capital Mutual Fund, where he served as vice president and a core member of the investment team from 1995 to 2000, managing USD 250 million across FII and mutual fund assets, while also contributing research insights to Alliance-DLJ, a USD 100 million private equity fund. From 2000 to 2009, he led Indian equity distribution at Citigroup Global Markets, followed by his role as director of equity sales at Bank of America–Merrill Lynch until 2013. Most recently, as an equity portfolio manager at HDFC Life, he delivered significant outperformance against benchmark indices, underscoring his strong investment acumen and market expertise.
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