Avinash Nahata

Avinash Nahata is the Founder of Parami, where he brings over two decades of deep expertise in equity research, portfolio management, and fundamental analysis. Before embarking on his entrepreneurial journey, he spent 11 years with the Aditya Birla Group, serving first as the Head of Fundamental Research and later as an Equity Fund Manager at Aditya Birla Money (ABM). During his tenure, he established and led a ten-member research team responsible for delivering comprehensive, 360-degree coverage on small and mid-sized corporates, emphasizing in-depth interactions across corporate ecosystems, including vendors, customers, and competitors.

Prior to his work at ABM, Avinash spent seven years with HSBC InvestDirect, where he honed his analytical and portfolio management acumen. His tenure included four years in Mumbai as a Senior Equity Research Analyst, followed by three years in Kolkata as Head of the Preferred Equity Group (PEG). At HSBC, he pioneered the establishment of the PEG desk in Kolkata, successfully managing strategic model portfolios with a distinct focus on bottom-up research and portfolio hedging strategies for small and mid-cap companies.

A Chartered Accountant and a Commerce graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, Avinash combines technical proficiency with a strong understanding of business dynamics. He has shared his insights at numerous investment conferences and seminars, covering topics on equities and derivatives. Outside the professional arena, he is known for his passion for sports, particularly tennis, reflecting the same discipline and strategic thinking that define his investment philosophy.