Mr. Abhishek Bansal Founder Chairman & Managing Director
A commerce graduate from Mumbai University, he received an Honorary Doctorate from KEISIE University in 2017. His interest in the derivatives market emerged during his formative teenage years, fueled by a fascination with its complex mechanisms, quantitative aspects, underlying mathematics, and inherent dynamism, with a particular focus on leverage. Propelled by this profound interest and an unwavering commitment to his objectives, Mr. Bansal has significantly impacted India's business landscape through the accelerated growth of Abans Group. Despite being in his early thirties, he possesses a remarkable aptitude for comprehending diverse segments of the financial markets. This expertise has enabled Abans Group to achieve success in Equity Derivatives, Currencies, and Commodities, operating in both domestic and international arenas. Presently, Abans Group provides comprehensive global financial services and solutions to clients in India, UAE, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Mauritius.
Mr. Bhavik Thakkar CEO - ABans Wealth & Investment Managers
Possessing a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from S K School of Business Management (2001-03), the individual brings 17 years of extensive experience in the financial services sector. During his tenure at Standard Chartered, he held several key positions. His career there commenced as a Senior Investment Advisor, progressing to Associate Director and Cluster Head for Wealth Advisory. Furthermore, he served as a Product Manager for Alternative Products for approximately two years. Subsequently, he assumed the role of Director & Head - Premium Business, overseeing the Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Private Banking segments for Standard Chartered Securities (India) Ltd. Currently, he is responsible for the Wealth & Investment Management business at the Abans Group of Companies. His professional background also includes associations with prominent institutions such as Aditya Birla Group, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Citi Group.
Mr. Kaushik Dani Portfolio Manager
With over two decades of extensive experience spanning 23 years in the Indian capital markets, Kaushik possesses a distinguished background in fund management, equity research, and portfolio management. His career has included tenures with prominent Portfolio Management Companies in India, such as Reliance Wealth, Karvy, KR Choksey, and Sharekhan. In his most recent capacity, he served as a Principal Portfolio Manager, overseeing diverse discretionary investment strategies. Notably, the Midcap PMS strategy under his stewardship demonstrated a consistent history of outperforming its benchmark index over extended durations. His prior experience also encompasses engagements with mutual funds, including Birla Sunlife Mutual Fund and Peerless Mutual Fund. At Peerless Mutual Fund, he held the pivotal role of Equity Fund Manager and was also the Head of Equities. Academically, Kaushik holds an MBA in Finance from the Canadian School of Management and an undergraduate degree from Mumbai University.
Mr. Mayank Mundhra Vice President - Risk Management
Leveraging over 16 years of experience at prominent industry firms, Mayank established and operationalized the Enterprise Risk Management function at Abans. His extensive background encompasses diverse roles in risk management, credit analysis, management information systems (MIS), and predictive modeling. Mayank firmly believes that robust risk management is a cornerstone for business growth and sustainability. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a postgraduate degree in Finance from Mumbai University.
