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Awriga PMS

IME Rating

IME PMS Rating

3 of 5 stars

Awriga is still relatively new, but do have a decent team & investment philosophy.

The PMS/AIF AMC Rating is derived on the basis of our analysis on 5 key qualitative parameters that we use to analyse the quality of a PMS/AIF Provider. These include an assessment of the size of the AMC, the pedigree of the AMC, the pedigree of the team, the value of the investment philosophy & the level of differentiation. These insights of our central research team are documented in the IME RMS, and can be accessed during a consultation call with an IME PMS specialist.

 

AMC Background

Awriga Capital, though relatively young, has demonstrated strong credibility through rapid scaling and a seasoned founding team. Co-founders Jinal Sheth and Gokul Maheshwari bring significant fund management experience and a strong pedigree of accomplishments. Jinal Sheth, with 15 years of experience, previously led the PMS division at Multi-Act Equity, overseeing AUM growth from ₹10 Cr to ₹800 Cr. Gokul Maheshwari, a CA and CFA Charterholder, was the youngest-ever partner at a $1 billion Hong Kong-based long-only fund, with expertise across Asian equities, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, and India.

Investment Philosophy

Awriga PMS employs a disciplined, four-step investment approach:

  • Fundamental Analysis: Conducts in-depth evaluations of selected companies, focusing on industry structure, performance across business cycles, robust financials with an emphasis on cash flow, and trustworthy management.
  • Valuation Approach: Utilizes methods such as historical price bands, private market valuations, and, occasionally, discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to inform investment decisions.
  • Behavioral Analysis: Examines long-term price trends to identify market over- or under-exuberance, aiding in risk mitigation and supporting contrarian viewpoints.
  • Portfolio Construction: Builds portfolios typically comprising 15-20 companies, assigning weights based on business quality and stock liquidity. High-quality businesses purchased at attractive prices receive higher allocations, while others are weighted according to value and earnings visibility.

Investment Team

Jinal Sheth | 3-star rated FM

Founding Partner | 18 yrs Experience | 6 yrs at current firm

Past Experience: Multi-Act (PM), Sentry (PM), AMSEC (Analyst)

Jinal Sheth is the Founding Partner at Multi-Act Equity, with over 15 years of experience in equity markets. He has expertise in managing global and Indian companies, having previously headed the Portfolio Management Services business at Multi-Act Equity for 8 years, where he successfully grew assets under management from approximately ₹10 crore to ₹800 crore. Jinal holds a Master’s Degree in Finance from Boston, USA.

Gokul Maheshwari | 3-star rated FM

Founding Partner | 25 yrs Experience | 6 yrs at current firm

Past Experience: Moasic Advisors (Sr Partner), Multi-Act (Sr Research Analyst)

Gokul Maheshwari is the Founding Partner with expertise in Asian equity markets. A Chartered Accountant and CFA Charter holder, he was the youngest partner at a ~$1 billion Hong Kong-based Long-Only fund, where he worked across markets in Hong Kong, Indonesia, and India. Most recently, Gokul headed the India operations, gaining strong domain knowledge and experience in building successful teams across diverse geographies and cultures.

PMS & Listed Equity AIF Schemes

Scheme Category 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr Since Inc
Awriga Core Flexi Cap 12 15.3 23 16.8

Returns as of 31-Mar-25

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