Capitalmind Financial Services PMS is a SEBI-registered portfolio management service in India, known for its data-driven and transparent approach to wealth creation. Founded in 2014 by Deepak Shenoy, the firm began as a research-focused platform and has evolved into a full-fledged wealth management company catering primarily to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). Over the years, it has built a reputation for simplifying complex investing concepts and offering disciplined, evidence-based strategies rather than relying on market speculation.
The core philosophy of Capitalmind PMS revolves around “process over prediction.” Instead of attempting to time the market, the firm focuses on building robust investment frameworks backed by quantitative models, historical data analysis, and continuous learning. Its investment strategies combine both quantitative and qualitative methods to manage risk and capture long-term growth opportunities. This approach ensures portfolios are adaptive to changing market conditions while maintaining consistency across cycles.
Capitalmind offers a range of PMS strategies tailored to different investor goals. Popular strategies include Adaptive Momentum, which focuses on identifying high-performing stocks based on price trends, and Surge India, which invests in companies benefiting from India’s structural growth story. Additionally, the firm provides diversified portfolios through mutual fund baskets, aiming for tax efficiency and low portfolio churn. These strategies are designed to balance returns with risk management, helping investors achieve sustainable wealth creation over time.
With assets under management exceeding ₹2,000 crore and a client base of over 1,000 investors, Capitalmind PMS has established itself as a credible player in India’s PMS space. The firm emphasizes transparency through clear reporting, straightforward fee structures, and regular communication with clients. Its technology-driven platform enables dynamic asset allocation across equities, debt, and hybrid instruments, aligning portfolios with individual financial goals.
Overall, Capitalmind Financial Services PMS stands out as a modern, research-oriented portfolio manager that prioritizes disciplined investing, risk control, and long-term consistency. It is particularly suited for investors who value a systematic, data-backed approach to portfolio management rather than traditional discretionary stock-picking methods.
| PMS Investment Approach(s) | Returns | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Approach | Category | 1 Yr Return | 2 Yr Return | 3 Yr Return | 5 Yr Return | Inception Date |
| Surge India | Multi Cap & Flexi Cap | -4.10% | 22.53% | 23.70% | 25.03% | Nov 2017 |
| Adaptive Momentum | Multi Cap & Flexi Cap | -20.57% | 8.32% | 11.65% | 17.45% | Mar 2019 |
| All Weather Equity | Multi Cap & Flexi Cap | -2.89% | 18.41% | 18.76% | NA | Jul 2022 |
| All Weather Equity | Multi Cap & Flexi Cap | -2.89% | 18.41% | 18.76% | NA | Jul 2022 |
| NRI Surge India | Multi Cap & Flexi Cap | NA | NA | NA | NA | Apr 2025 |
| SmartCore | Multi Cap & Flexi Cap | NA | NA | NA | NA | Jan 2025 |
* 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. 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 23rd March,2023 and Revised Annexure-1
Fund Manager
Krishna Appala brings over 13 years of experience across equity research, portfolio management, and business analysis. Before joining his current role, he worked with organizations such as Publicis Sapient, Societe Generale, and Fiserv India, where he honed his expertise in financial strategy, risk management, and data-driven decision-making. Krishna holds an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad, a Post Graduate Diploma from IIIT Bangalore, and a B.Tech from JNTUK University.
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